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President of Panama Partially Vetoes Crypto Law Passed by National Assembly

Laurentino Cortizo, president of Panama, has exercised his veto powers to make a series of objections to the recently approved cryptocurrency law. The observations of the president only touch on…

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Venezuelan Sunacrip Tightens Control on Transactions Made Using Unauthorized Exchanges

Sunacrip, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog, has issued a new internal providence that defines the guidelines it will follow in dealing with reports of suspicious activity related to fintech platforms. The…

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Half of assessed jurisdictions don’t have ‘adequate laws and regulatory structures’ — FATF

The organization reported that only 9% of countries were “substantially effective” in areas including having banks and VASPs verify users’ information.

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Brazilian Congress Aims to Pass Unified Crypto Framework in Coming Months

The Brazilian Congress is trying to approve a cryptocurrency legal framework before the end of Q2. According to reports from local media, The proponents of the different law projects presented…

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South African Treasury on Crypto Regulations: Amendments to Relevant Laws to Be Finalized in 2022

The South African Treasury says it expects the amendments to the country’s financial laws — that will see crypto asset service providers being included as accountable institutions — to be…

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Coinbase and 17 Other Crypto Firms Launch ‘Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology’

On Wednesday, the publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm Coinbase announced the launch of a collaborative effort called TRUST, which stands for “Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology.” The plan is described as an…

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