# Пов'язані статті щодо FATF

Центр новин HTX надає останні статті та поглиблений аналіз на тему "FATF", що охоплює ринкові тренди, оновлення проєктів, технологічні розробки та регуляторну політику в криптоіндустрії.

Crypto Under Fire: Why South Korea’s Bithumb Penalty Is A Warning Shot To Exchanges Worldwide

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a six-month partial business suspension and a fine of 36.8 billion won (approximately $24–26 million) on Bithumb, one of the country's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The penalties are due to serious breaches of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, including dealings with unregistered overseas virtual asset service providers and inadequate customer due diligence. The exchange’s CEO received a reprimand, and its reporting officer faces a six-month suspension. This action is part of a broader regulatory crackdown following a system error at Bithumb in February that miscredited Bitcoin holdings. The move aligns with South Korea's efforts to strengthen crypto oversight in line with FATF standards. Similar enforcement trends are emerging globally, as seen in major penalties against exchanges like Binance in the U.S. and regulatory actions in Canada, Australia, and France. The case underscores increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges worldwide and highlights the growing importance of robust compliance to mitigate counterparty risks.

bitcoinist03/16 21:01

Crypto Under Fire: Why South Korea’s Bithumb Penalty Is A Warning Shot To Exchanges Worldwide

bitcoinist03/16 21:01

FATF Releases Special Report on Stablecoins and Non-Custodial Wallets: Interpretation of Risk Threats and Response Strategies

FATF's report "Targeted Update on Stablecoins and P2P Payments" highlights the significant money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks associated with stablecoins, particularly through peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions involving non-custodial wallets. With stablecoins now accounting for 84% of illegal virtual asset transactions, the report emphasizes that unregulated P2P transactions are the primary vulnerability, as they bypass regulated intermediaries and complicate identity tracing. Key risks include cross-chain transactions, which obscure fund flows and weaken issuer controls, and data gaps due to missing off-chain information. FATF reiterates that its existing standards, especially Recommendation 15, must apply to all stablecoin ecosystem actors, including issuers and VASPs. Recommended measures include implementing whitelisting/blacklisting and asset freezing via smart contracts, enhancing blockchain analytics and AI tools, applying enhanced due diligence for non-custodial wallet transactions, and fostering public-private cooperation to address emerging threats.

marsbit03/13 14:57

FATF Releases Special Report on Stablecoins and Non-Custodial Wallets: Interpretation of Risk Threats and Response Strategies

marsbit03/13 14:57

What will happen to cryptocurrency market regulation in Russia in 2026

Russia's cryptocurrency market regulation is expected to undergo a major transformation in 2026, moving from a legal gray area to a comprehensive regulatory framework. Key drivers for this change include the rampant growth of an unregulated P2P exchange market, which has led to mass bank account freezes and increased fraud; the inability for legal domestic miners to sell their mined cryptocurrency within the country; the unresolved legal status of stablecoins creating judicial and tax uncertainty; and pressure from the FATF to comply with anti-money laundering standards. Predictions for 2026 involve the introduction of licensing for crypto exchanges and platforms by the Central Bank, with strict compliance, KYC, and security requirements. A transition period will be offered for existing market participants to comply. Retail investor access will be limited, with qualified investors facing higher asset thresholds and non-qualified investors subject to annual purchase limits. The legal vacuum around stablecoins is also expected to be addressed, granting them a distinct legal status to enable their use and issuance within Russia. This shift aims to create a legal, supervised market segment by the end of 2026, marking a pivotal turn for the Russian crypto industry.

RBK-crypto01/05 08:40

What will happen to cryptocurrency market regulation in Russia in 2026

RBK-crypto01/05 08:40

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