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They would also require brokers, agents and law firms to file reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit, which is responsible for tracking dirty money, and would also apply when the buyer attempts to pay in cash worth over AED 55,000 (around $15,000). The government did not specify any threshold for
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Crypto exchange Binance published a lengthy response to an article published by Reuters that claims that the exchange has been a “hub for hackers, fraudsters and drug traffickers,” saying that there’s at least “$2.35 billion in illicit funds” laundered within the exchange. In a blog post, Binance addressed the issue and
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MiCA should “appropriately integrate AML/CFT issues in prudential supervision of entities”, said the report, which is looking at whether the anti-money laundering powers contained in rules for different financial sectors are up to scratch. MiCA introduces requirements for stablecoin issuers to hold sufficient capital reserves and to be monitored by
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The rapidly evolving technology, which often spreads across multiple jurisdictions, poses a challenge for regulators, the report said, calling for enhanced regulation and supervision and better coordination among national agencies. A study due later this year will examine cryptocurrency laundering trends, it said. Original Source
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Three Nigerian nationals are accused of using money laundering proceeds to buy bitcoin worth over $43 million from cryptocurrency exchange platforms like Binance and Busha. The trio is accused of moving an equivalent of over $215 million from Nigeria to Kenya between October and November 2020. Powerful Kenyan Politician Assists the
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“It’s very resource intensive,” said Neto, who is an anti-money laundering data specialist. “Who’s going to handle this? … If it’s going to be the competent authority, what are they going to do with that information?” A requirement to report missing data to the authorities was “amazing in theory,” but
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The letter, seen by CryptoX and signed by academics, lobby groups and senior executives from companies such as Ledger, Aave and Blockchain.com, says current proposals to identify crypto users, known as the travel rule, endanger privacy and innovation in the EU. Source
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The Financial Action Task Force has vowed to toughen its monitoring, though some fear customer identification rules could harm online privacy. Original Source
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In her address to the International Monetary Fund, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for a global cryptocurrency framework to keep a check on the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities. LIVE NOW: A panel discussion on the policy challenges and opportunities of #DigitalMoney to the international monetary system. #CBDC
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