Terrorism Financing

Singapore heightens risk factor of exchanges to counter terrorist financing
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5 July, 2024

Singapore heightens risk factor of exchanges to counter terrorist financing

While the Monetary Authority of Singapore has elevated the risk factor for digital asset exchanges, it noted that there are...
New Intelligence Act may grant US president power to block digital asset access
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13 June, 2024

New Intelligence Act may grant US president power to block digital asset access

While some see the Intelligence Authorization Act as a move by the U.S. to gain control of the digital asset...
US Treasury plea for anti-‘crypto’ tools gets mixed reception from Senate committee
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10 April, 2024

US Treasury plea for anti-‘crypto’ tools gets mixed reception from Senate committee

As criminals become more innovative, the chances of rogue individuals taking advantage of "cryptos" in funding their ideologies increase, forcing...
Kenya forms ‘crypto’ working group after addition to the FATF grey list
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26 February, 2024

Kenya forms ‘crypto’ working group after addition to the FATF grey list

Kenya joins neighbors Tanzania and Sudan and regional heavyweights South Africa and Nigeria on the grey list, with digital assets...
European Banking Authority extends anti-money laundering guidance to digital assets
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19 January, 2024

European Banking Authority extends anti-money laundering guidance to digital assets

The EBA's amended AML guidelines, the second landmark law passed after MiCA, will apply from December 30, 2024, with an...
UAE lays out updated AML policy in compliance with FATF Travel Rule
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30 December, 2023

UAE lays out updated AML policy in compliance with FATF Travel Rule

The amended rules will apply to VASPs, banks, and designated non-financial businesses and professions while seeking to clarify the definition...
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