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Understanding Crypto Money Laundering, and How to Get a Handle on It

Fintech News

The rapid ascent of cryptocurrency has ushered in a new era of financial innovation, but it has also created novel challenges in combating financial crime. A recent comprehensive report by Chainalysis sheds light on the intricate world of crypto-related money laundering. billion in 2024.

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Here Are All The Licensed Crypto Services Providers in Singapore

Fintech News

The move aims to protect against financial crime and loss, particularly in digital fraud, and includes broadening DPT service definitions and enhancing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols such as Customer Due Diligence and transaction monitoring. The firm is operational in the US, Malaysia, and Australia.

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In the age of crypto, is FATF playing catch-up on Recommendation 16?

The Payments Association

As crypto reshapes finance, the FATF’s Travel Rule struggles to keep pacecan global regulators close the gap on illicit transactions? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has long been the global standard-setter for AML and CTF measures. Among its 40 Recommendations, Recommendation 16 (R.16) In 2019, the FATF extended R.16