What is FATF?
FATF is an inter-governmental body which sets global standards for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other threats to the global financial system. They are […]
Author: Joe Ciccolo
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Nigeria hints at heavy-handed bitcoin regulations
At a recent conference of AML professionals, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Deputy Director of Financial Policy and Regulation, Obot Akpan, labeled digital currency “dangerous” […]
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India wants to regulate bitcoin… just not right now
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor, SS Mundra, called for “appropriate regulatory changes” to accommodate the oversight of cryptocurrency. Mr. Mundra hinted at a […]
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BitAML President speaking at Inside Bitcoins, San Diego
We’re pleased to announce that BitAML Founder & President, Joe Ciccolo, will be moderating the regulatory panel discussion at Inside Bitcoins, San Diego. The panel, […]
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Ripple bolsters its compliance efforts
As you’re all well aware, earlier this year, Ripple was the subject of the first digital currency enforcement action leveled by regulators for BSA/AML violations. […]
BitLicense casualties mount
Another week, another bitcoin company packing up the Family Truckster and leaving New York for greener pastures. LocalBitcoins announced its exit from the Empire State […]
OCC Director hints at startup-friendly bitcoin regulation?
The director of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Thomas Curry, called for a balanced approach to regulating new financial technologies such […]
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BitAML sponsors Illinois State University bitcoin club
We’re pleased to announce that BitAML will sponsor the Illinois State University bitcoin club in conjunction with the Champaign-Urbana Bitcoin Meetup. The first meeting is […]
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Compliance tip of the week…Culture of Compliance
Promote and demand a “culture of compliance” within your organization: It’s not just another AML concept or buzz term. Nay. Compliance should be a cultural […]
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