What Is the Function of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Crypto?
The FATF is an intergovernmental body that sets international standards to prevent money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing (CTF). In crypto, they mandate that Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), like exchanges, implement AML/KYC procedures.
Their 'Travel Rule' requires VASPs to share originator and beneficiary information for transactions above a threshold.