FATF News

The international watchdog says P2P stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets can bypass AML checks and urges countries to assess risks and apply proportionate safeguards.

DeFi is still out of scope for DAC8 and CARF, but AML enforcement trends suggest that may not last, according to Taxbit’s Colby Mangels.

Traders and data suggest that Bitcoin may benefit from the US government shutdown, but how long will the gains last?

Regulatory compliance is reshaping crosschain crypto as AML blind spots persist in bridges, forcing DeFi protocols to choose between innovation and adoption.

Vietnam is leveraging crypto regulation to meet FATF standards, combat digital asset fraud and rebuild its international financial reputation.

The FATF is shaping global crypto rules from behind the scenes, with stablecoins and DeFi next in line for scrutiny.

Applying advanced tools for tracking illicit stablecoin transactions is necessary; still, it is not enough to mitigate the risks of mass adoption.

Countries that ban crypto payments often have no restrictions on using crypto abroad, but such legal overlaps may attract scrutiny from global regulators like the FATF.

Thailand’s crypto income tax waiver applies to crypto sales made through licensed crypto asset service providers from 2025 to late 2029.

The government of Pakistan is embracing cryptocurrencies following the regulatory pivot in the United States.

New European regulations mandate swift Travel Rule compliance from crypto-related businesses to combat money laundering and illicit activities.

As the FATF introduced new challenges for crypto businesses, industry leaders share insights for potential solutions.

Comisión Nacional de Valores President Roberto Silva said virtual asset service providers that are not registered “will not be able to operate“ in Argentina.

The South Korean Financial Intelligence Unit publicly announced the tightening of scrutiny over crypto exchanges in the country.

UAE’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority has updated its AML and sanctions rules with new elements related to digital assets.