Crypto Regulators To Add New Strict Rules For Crypto Exchanges

Crypto regulators are eyeing to adopt tougher rules for crypto exchanges regarding the sharing and storing of information about where and to whom users are sending money. In our altcoin news today we are about to find out more.

The new rules will go beyond the ‘’know-your-customer’’ rules. The exchanges will need to verify and keep records on the users’ identities and will also have to pass information to other exchanges when transferring funds. Many in the blockchain industry agree that though this is a practice similar to the one banks use, it is not the worst one for crypto.

Representatives from the industry urged the Financial Action Task Force to reconsider the delay of the proposed policy. However, crypto regulators especially those who have the FATF’s rotating one-year presidency, were not really into adopting the new set of rules according to some of the attendees at the Vienna meeting. The U.S Treasury’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Sigal Mandelker pointed out:

 “During its presidency of the FATF, the United States has worked with other countries to clarify how all countries should regulate and supervise activities and providers in the digital currency space. We anticipate that in June the FATF will adopt a final version of its Interpretative Note, along with updated guidance to further assist countries and industry with their obligations.”

Even if the FATF accepts the proposed policies, they will not be enforced overnight. The member countries first have to pass the legislation or recommend making changes to the guidelines. The Assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara Julia Morse pointed out:

 “The FATF recommendations are not legally-binding international law; however, because the FATF’s members – 36 economies and two regional bodies – include the largest and most important financial systems in the world, its rules have teeth.’’

As mentioned in the latest cryptocurrency news, industry members are waiting to see the final guidance and hope that the governments will provide enough time for a solution on sharing information among other crypto exchanges.  The industry leaders should also be ‘’recommending an extended adoption timeframe to ensure proper implementation and coordination across the industry.’’