# Japan’s FSA asks cryptocurrency industry group to introduce FATF travel rule

# Japan’s FSA asks cryptocurrency industry group to introduce FATF travel rule

“# Japan’s FSA asks cryptocurrency industry group to introduce FATF travel rule ” Japan has made another step toward adopting cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering regulations developed by the Financial Action Task Force, Cointelegraph Japan reports. The Japanese Financial Services Agency announced Wednesday that it will adopt the FATF’s travel rule — a set of regulations requiring virtual…

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# Uphold obtains FINRA approval to acquire US broker-dealer

# Uphold obtains FINRA approval to acquire US broker-dealer

“# Uphold obtains FINRA approval to acquire US broker-dealer ” Cryptocurrency wallet and trading platform Uphold has received regulatory approval to purchase JNK Securities, a U.S. broker-dealer. In an announcement from Uphold today, the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, gave the firm the green light to acquire JNK Securities. Uphold said the acquisition…

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# The blacklist: Marathon only mining ‘fully compliant’ Bitcoin transactions

# The blacklist: Marathon only mining ‘fully compliant’ Bitcoin transactions

“# The blacklist: Marathon only mining ‘fully compliant’ Bitcoin transactions ” Major U.S.-based mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings has announced the launch of what it describes as the first North American Bitcoin mining pool that is “fully compliant with U.S. regulations.” According to a March 30 announcement, the pool adheres to U.S. anti-money laundering guidelines…

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# UK authorities to focus on stablecoin regulations to prevent monopolies

# UK authorities to focus on stablecoin regulations to prevent monopolies

“# UK authorities to focus on stablecoin regulations to prevent monopolies ” John Glen, the United Kingdom’s financial services minister, has said that stablecoins will be the main focus of the government’s crypto regulatory activity. Glen made delivered his comments while addressing a conference organized by City & Financial Global on Tuesday, Reuters reported. For Glen, the…

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