Anti-Money Laundering

EU law banning anonymous digital asset wallets by 2027, ‘final’
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8 May, 2025

EU law banning anonymous digital asset wallets by 2027, ‘final’

EUCI has published an AML Handbook to help firms comply with the EU's new AML rules, which will ban privacy...
EBA outlines role of ‘central contact point’ in curbing crimes
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2 May, 2025

EBA outlines role of ‘central contact point’ in curbing crimes

To uphold financial stability, the EBA issued a draft RTS defining the role of CCPs in mediating CASPs' and member...
Supreme Court of India declines appeal on ‘crypto’ regulation
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29 April, 2025

Supreme Court of India declines appeal on ‘crypto’ regulation

The petition urged the court to direct the central government to formulate and implement specific regulations for digital currencies.
Australia warns ‘crypto’ ATM operators over AML compliance gaps
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4 April, 2025

Australia warns ‘crypto’ ATM operators over AML compliance gaps

AUSTRAC says cases of locals being targeted by scammers via ‘crypto’ ATMs have surged, blaming lax controls and failed AML...
Deep dive: Argentina and Brazil blockchain landscapes
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21 March, 2025

Deep dive: Argentina and Brazil blockchain landscapes

Brazil and Argentina set the pace for blockchain adoption with distinct approaches, opening new possibilities in financial, social, and bureaucratic...
EU banking regulator seeks public feedback on AML, CFT rules
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13 March, 2025

EU banking regulator seeks public feedback on AML, CFT rules

The EBA's public consultation on AML and CFT rules covers four mandates: risk assessment, methodology, customer due diligence, and penalties.