FATF Revises Global Travel Rule, Mandating Enhanced Payment Transparency Standards
Virtual Asset Service Providers must immediately begin architectural planning to integrate new standardized data requirements for cross-border transfers exceeding €1,000.
J.P. Morgan and DBS Forge Interoperability for Tokenized Deposit Settlement
The cross-chain framework links institutional deposit tokens on public and permissioned ledgers, eliminating silo friction to unlock real-time, 24/7 interbank liquidity management.
Global Payments Network Thunes Integrates Stablecoins for Instant Cross-Border Payouts
Integrating stablecoin payouts via a single API provides a compliant, real-time settlement layer, optimizing global treasury liquidity and reducing counterparty risk across 130+ markets.
Bitcoin Whale Moves $222 Million amid Market Decline
A major Bitcoin holder shifted $222 million in BTC to new wallets, signaling potential strategic moves during a market downturn.
European Banking Authority Finalizes Travel Rule Guidelines for Crypto Asset Transfers
EU CASPs must immediately integrate EBA guidelines into AML/CFT compliance architecture to ensure transaction tracing and meet the December 30, 2024, enforcement deadline.
EU Enacts Landmark MiCA and Travel Rule for Digital Asset Oversight
Firms must now navigate a unified EU regulatory framework, integrating enhanced AML/CFT and consumer protection measures across operations.
FATF Strengthens Travel Rule, Mandating Enhanced VASP Data Transparency
The FATF's updated Travel Rule necessitates immediate VASP operational adjustments for global AML compliance and data exchange protocols.
PayPal Launches P2P Crypto Payments with New Links Feature
PayPal's new Links feature integrates P2P crypto payments, streamlining digital asset transfers and significantly reducing a key tax friction for mainstream Web3 adoption.
