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AML / KYC
UPDATED – FinCEN Proposes Reporting, Recordkeeping Rules for Crypto
By Editors | 23/12/2020
Under the proposed rule, FIs will have to keep records of customers’ crypto transactions and counterparties, and whether they are using unhosted wallets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UPDATED: US SEC Files Lawsuit Against Ripple, Top Execs
By Editors | 22/12/2020
The lawsuit will allege that Ripple, its CEO and its Co-founder sold unlicensed securities that should be registered with the SEC.
AML / KYC
FATF Warns of Continued Criminal Exploitation of Covid-19
By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2020
The effective use of technology to support onboarding and ensure effective information sharing has become even more important, the FATF says.
AML / KYC
Korea’s FIU Upgrades AML System to Boost Processing Capacity
By Editors | 17/12/2020
The upgraded AML system has increased KoFIU’s processing capacity by about five times, helping it address an increasing number of suspicious transaction reports it receives.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Issues First Licence to Digital Asset Trading Platform
By Editors | 16/12/2020
The licences permit OSL Digital Securities to operate regulated brokerage and automated trading services for digital assets.
Press Release
Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2020 – Results Announcement
By Editors | 15/12/2020
Regulation Asia held its third annual Awards ceremony on 15 December 2020 to recognise those in the industry that have helped address changing regulatory requirements in Asia Pacific over the past year.
Press Release
Onchain Custodian Recognised for ‘True Compliance Mindset’
By Editors | 15/12/2020
Onchain Custodian provides enterprise grade custody services for the cryptoasset sector, offering investors certainty that their digital assets are held securely.
Press Release
Elliptic Wins RegTech Award for Blockchain Analytics Solution
By Editors | 15/12/2020
Elliptic provides a blockchain analytics solution with tracing and risk scoring capabilities that address AML/CFT compliance in the cryptoasset sector.
Press Release
Tookitaki Recognised for Innovative Use of AI & Machine Learning
By Editors | 15/12/2020
Tookitaki uses automated machine learning to fundamentally change the way financial institutions use typologies to detect financial crime.
Press Release
Cylynx Named ‘One to Watch’ in Blockchain Transaction Monitoring
By Editors | 15/12/2020
Cylynx provides an AI-based automated blockchain monitoring platform that helps cryptocurrency exchanges comply with incoming AML/CTF requirements.
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