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The EBA issues ‘travel rule’ guidance to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing in transfers of funds and crypto assets

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued new Guidelines on the so-called ‘travel rule’, i.e. the information that should accompany transfers of funds and certain crypto assets. This rule will help tackle the abuse of such transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes.

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The EBA consults on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes.

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Deep Dive: Cracking Down On Cryptocurrency Exchange Cybercrime With AML/KYC Compliance

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Government regulators and cryptocurrency exchanges are frantically looking for ways to regulate and prevent the laundering of stolen money through cryptocurrencies, with some methods showing more promise than others. How Money Launderers Exploit Cryptocurrency. or the U.S.,

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EBA issues guidance to crypto-asset service providers to effectively manage their exposure to ML/TF risks

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) on 16th January extended its Guidelines on money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risk factors to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).

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Understanding the FCA’s proposed updates to the Financial Crime Guide

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This involves implementing more stringent oversight and reporting processes, aligning with the 2022 update to the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR). This includes references to the travel rule and updates to sections on risk assessment and fraud.

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Here’s How 10 APAC Markets Are Approaching Crypto Regulation

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In pursuit of clearer regulatory guidelines, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) registration requirements were enforced from March 2023. Moreover, the Directorate of Enforcement in India confiscated over 1,144 crore Indian Rupees (approximately US$130 million) linked to crypto-related money laundering offences.

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