What Is the Role of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Global Crypto Regulation?
FATF is an intergovernmental body that sets international standards to prevent money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing (CTF). It does not issue laws but requires member countries to regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including crypto exchanges and token issuers.
Its 'Travel Rule' mandates that VASPs share originator and beneficiary information for transactions above a certain threshold, forcing global compliance on AML/KYC.