# The United States updates its crypto AML/CFT laws

# The United States updates its crypto AML/CFT laws

“# The United States updates its crypto AML/CFT laws ” Against great push back from the crypto industry and as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) reached new all-time highs several times during the last couple of months, the United States has updated its cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism laws. Related: COVID-19 pandemic spurs…

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# France moves to ban anonymous crypto accounts to prevent money laundering

# France moves to ban anonymous crypto accounts to prevent money laundering

“# France moves to ban anonymous crypto accounts to prevent money laundering ” French financial authorities are strengthening the country’s cryptocurrency regulations in a move to prevent illicit activities like money laundering and terrorism financing. On Dec. 9, several ministries in France jointly introduced an order aiming to prevent anonymous digital asset transactions by banning…

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# Crypto firms still not widely adopting ‘travel rule,’ says FATF deputy

# Crypto firms still not widely adopting ‘travel rule,’ says FATF deputy

“# Crypto firms still not widely adopting ‘travel rule,’ says FATF deputy ” In 2019, the Financial Action Task Force asked jurisdictions worldwide to adopt its regulatory guidelines for virtual assets. At the V20 conference today, held online, David Lewis—executive secretary and G20 deputy at the organization—gave an overview of how implementation and business response have gone…

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