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Sumsub and Binance to Streamline Travel Rule Compliance in Crypto Transactions

Fintech News

Sumsub, a global verification and compliance provider, announced its partnership with crypto exchange Binance to integrate its Travel Rule solutio n through the Global Travel Rule (GTR) Alliance.

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Sumsub Integrates Travel Rule Solution with Binance, Supporting VASPs Globally

The Fintech Times

Sumsub , a global full-cycle verification and compliance provider, has completed the integration of its Travel Rule solution with Binance , the crypto exchange platform, through the Global Travel Rule (GTR) Alliance.

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Sumsub Academy Launched, Providing Expert-Led Fraud Prevention Courses

Fintech News

A significant four-fold surge in deepfakes worldwide from 2023 to 2024 further underscores the increasing role of AI in fraud. The initial course offerings will cover Business Verification Fundamentals, Transaction Monitoring, Travel Rule, and how to collect data for successful KYC. For more information, visit their website.

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The EBA issues ‘travel rule’ guidance to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing in transfers of funds and crypto assets

Neopay

The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued new Guidelines on the so-called ‘travel rule’, i.e. the information that should accompany transfers of funds and certain crypto assets. This rule will help tackle the abuse of such transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes.

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MAS Grants Full Crypto Payment License to Upbit Singapore

Fintech News

This announcement comes after the initial in-principle approval (IPA) that Upbit Singapore had received in October 2023. Bedsides Singapore, the group already operates regulated exchanges Indonesia and Thailand, as well as VerifyVASP, a travel rule solution provider.

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Here’s How 10 APAC Markets Are Approaching Crypto Regulation

Fintech News

2023 marked a pivotal year in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s approach to crypto regulation, influenced significantly by the preceding implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange and the collapse of of Terra, the algorithmic stablecoin created by Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon.

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Why payment transparency is critical to the future of correspondent banking

The Payments Association

In 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reaffirmed its commitment to Recommendation 16, which requires that accurate and complete information on both the originator and beneficiary accompany all cross-border wire transfers. 2) Regulations 2022 updated existing rules, reflecting elements of the EUs 2023 regulation.