1Introduction
In 2019 FATF updated Recommendation 15 to bring virtual assets and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under AML/CFT standards.
2Discussion
The core requirement is the Travel Rule: just as banks attach originator and beneficiary data to wire transfers, exchanges and custodial wallets must exchange this information when transferring to each other.
3Conclusion
FATF’s follow-up reviews stress that implementation across jurisdictions remains uneven, creating gaps. For fintechs, customer due diligence and transaction data must be designed in from day one.
Sources
همفکران فناوری شریفThis article summarises the official sources cited, prepared by the Hamfekran Fanavari Sharif team for finance leaders.
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