Australia’s AUSTRAC targets 50 crypto providers in anti-money laundering push

2025-2-17 11:35

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has warned cryptocurrency exchanges and remittance providers to follow anti-money laundering laws or face the consequences. In a press release statement published on its official website, the agency revealed that it is now… origin »

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European Banking Authority proposes overhaul of AML, CFT rules for crypto providers

In a consultation paper released on Nov. 24, the European Banking Authority (EBA), an EU agency tasked with implementing a standard set of rules to regulate banking across all EU countries, highlights that existing regulations governing Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards compliance for crypto providers are inadequate. 

2023-11-24 19:10


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Lithuania to Ban Anonymous Wallets As Government Tightens Crypto Restrictions

Amid the geopolitical tensions, institutions within the European Union have been expediting processes to regulate cryptocurrencies. This is “in consideration of the increasing number of the crypto asset and service providers across Europe, global financial challenges, increased money laundering activities, and possible financing of terrorism associated with virtual currencies”, according to the Lithuanian government.  Against this […]

2022-6-12 22:27


Lithuania To Ban Anonymous Accounts As Gov’t Eyes Stricter Crypto Regulation

Lithuania is taking cryptocurrency regulation seriously. The institutions of the European Union are urged to expedite the process of regulating cryptocurrencies in consideration of the growing number of crypto-asset service providers in Europe, current global challenges, and the increased risk of money laundering and terrorism financing associated with virtual currencies. In an effort to combat money […]

2022-6-10 13:31


Canada expands AML rules to include crypto amid ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests

Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Chrystia Freeland announced at a press conference that the government has invoked the Emergencies Act to expand the scope of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules to cover crowdfunding platforms and their payment service providers in an effort to crack down on the “Freedom Convoy” protests.

2022-2-16 22:00


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Zimbabwe Proposes Inclusion of VASPs in Its Securities Law — Move Applauded as ‘Step in Right Direction’

The Zimbabwean government recently revealed its intention to widen the definition of securities to include virtual asset service providers (VASPs). According to a document released by the cabinet, the proposed inclusion of VASPs into the category of defined securities will be made possible via the amendment of the Securities and Exchange Act. The Money Laundering […]

2021-7-20 13:00


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Philippines’ central bank tightens crypto regulations to combat money laundering

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the top financial regulator in the Philippines, has tightened crypto rules to help prevent money laundering in the country. A report unveiled this news on January 26, noting that the central bank now mandates that all crypto transactions adhere to its regulations on financial service providers.

2021-1-27 17:15


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Finland’s new cryptocurrency regulation forces AML on industry

Cryptocurrency businesses in Finland will now have to register with the country’s financial watchdog. As a result of the ACT OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY PROVIDERS, which comes into force on May 1, businesses will have to adhere with statutory requirements, including holding and protecting client money, segregating client money and own funds, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulation.

2019-4-29 17:31