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What Is the FATF Guidance on Virtual Assets and Privacy?

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued guidance requiring Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to implement AML/CTF measures, including the "Travel Rule," which mandates the sharing of originator and beneficiary information for transactions above a certain threshold. The guidance expresses concern over privacy-enhancing technologies and advises VASPs to assess and mitigate the risks associated with them.

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