Pakistan Unveils Independent Crypto Regulator to Align With FATF and Global Standards

[ad_1] On July 8, the Pakistan government announced the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, an independent body responsible for licensing, monitoring, and supervising virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Introduction... Read more »

FATF sounds alarm over rising stablecoin misuse as global crypto rules lag

[ad_1] The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said in a report released this week that global efforts to regulate virtual assets and service providers have improved but remain incomplete, with illicit use... Read more »

FATF Urges India to Strengthen Virtual Asset Regulation

[ad_1] India has achieved a high level of technical compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, addressing illicit finance, money laundering, and terrorist financing. In a joint assessment with regional bodies,... Read more »

Three-Quarters of Jurisdictions Partially or Not Compliant With VASP Sector Recommendation, Says FATF

[ad_1] Three-quarters of the jurisdictions surveyed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “are only partially or not compliant” with the anti-money laundering recommendation for the virtual assets sector. According to the... Read more »

Russia’s FATF Rating Downgraded Over Crypto Regulation Shortfalls

[ad_1] The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has lowered Russia’s rating owing to insufficient oversight of cryptocurrencies, as indicated by regional coverage. According to RBC, this downgrade highlights escalating worries about the... Read more »