Definition ∞ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) obligations refer to the legal requirements financial institutions and other regulated entities must meet to prevent illicit financial activities. These duties include verifying customer identities, monitoring transactions for suspicious patterns, and reporting suspicious activities to relevant authorities. Adherence to these regulations aims to safeguard the integrity of financial systems and prevent their misuse by criminals or terrorist organizations. Such compliance measures are critical for maintaining trust and stability within the global financial infrastructure.
Context ∞ The cryptocurrency sector faces increasing scrutiny regarding its adherence to AML/CFT standards, particularly as digital assets gain broader adoption. Regulatory bodies globally are intensifying efforts to extend traditional financial regulations to virtual asset service providers (VASPs), prompting debates on balancing privacy with supervisory oversight. Future developments will likely involve more standardized international frameworks and technological solutions to automate compliance processes.
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