by admin | Jul 15, 2019 | iComply Insights
Did You Know: Stablecoins What is a Stablecoin? A stablecoin is a digital token that is backed by real assets such as fiat currency, with the intention being to reduce volatility. In the investment world, the term “real assets” means physical things such as real...
by admin | Jun 24, 2019 | iComply Insights, Updates
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) first began weighing in on Cryptocurrency and Virtual Assets in June, 2014. In 2015 the FATF’s guidance was focused on the interfaces between fiat currency and virtual currency. Since that time, the FATF and its 39 member...
by admin | May 10, 2019 | iComply Insights, Updates
On May 9th, 2019, FinCEN released interpretive guidance on how existing regulations impact cryptocurrencies, which are referred to as Convertible Virtual Currencies. While the “guidance does not establish any new regulatory expectations or requirements,” it does...
by admin | May 10, 2019 | iComply Insights, Updates
During May 6-10, 2019, the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) held a private sector consultation on new AML policies related to “virtual assets” and “virtual asset service providers.” Representatives including regulators, financial intelligence...
by admin | Apr 8, 2019 | iComply Insights
The use of blockchain has been said to provide massive benefits for financial institutions but what real progress has been made? Sure, firms such as JP Morgan have been playing with private chains such as Quorum and Hyperledger for years now, does this mean that...
by admin | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog, iComply Insights
Within the crypto community, many people express negativity toward KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) procedures. There are a variety of reasons for this, but much of this stems from the underlying reality that the results of Suspicious Activity...
