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Connecting Banks to the World of Digital Assets: Taurus Launches Taurus-NETWORK

The Fintech Times

Furthermore, looking at embedded compliance, travel rule compliance and proof of reserves are embedded by design. Flowdesk Thomas Jeulin, head of sales EMEA of Flowdesk Thomas Jeulin , head of sales EMEA of Flowdesk, said: Joining Taurus-NETWORK is a natural step for us as digital assets and traditional finance continue to converge.

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Can FATF’s New ‘Travel Rule’ Help Build A Better Crypto Ecosystem?

PYMNTS

The guidance marks a step toward more clarity and consistency when it comes to digital currencies — which, in turn, could result in more use and innovation for those payment methods. Travel Rule. At issue most of all is Recommendation 16 in the FAFT guidance, a so-called “travel rule.” Better Use Cases.

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Here’s How 10 APAC Markets Are Approaching Crypto Regulation

Fintech News

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) also played a crucial role by exploring the concept of retail and wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) through its eAUD pilot programme , which focused on a wide array of use cases and essential legal aspects.

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Mastercard Takes Official First Step in World of Crypto: Mastercard Crypto Credential Goes Live

The Fintech Times

Mastercard Crypto Credential supports the exchange of travel rule information for cross-border transactions. The travel rule is a regulatory requirement to ensure transparency and prevent potentially illegal and illicit activities.