What It Means for Crypto, Regulators and Banks

Practically since the advent of cryptocurrencies about ten years ago, crypto critics and some advocates have been calling for a clear-cut global regulatory framework to address their financial crime risks.

As of late June, that framework has finally arrived, in the form of the Financial Action Task Force’s Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets. The guidance makes one point clear – crypto is no longer the unregulated Wild West of the financial sector.

The guidance is far-reaching, covering recommendations on everything from crypto transaction monitoring to the Travel Rule, and is likely to have major implications for both crypto firms and the traditional financial sector. It’s also likely to prompt regulators to scrutinize the crypto world more intensively.

Exploring these issues and much more is David Carlisle, the Head of Community for leading blockchain forensics and compliance firm Elliptic. He offers perspective on the expected impacts of the guidance and practical steps that both crypto firms and banks can take now to adapt.

Want to learn more? Join ACFCS and Elliptic for a complimentary webinar on the FATF guidance on Sept. 25th. Register here.