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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs)

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Virtual Currency (aka Digital Currency or Digital Money) is a type of currency or medium of exchange that is not issued by any government nor guaranteed by a government currency. Despite lacking legal tender status, Virtual Currency is still traded and exchanged in some environments, typically online environments or communities. Bitcoin is the most well-known form of Virtual Currency. less -

Regulations On Virtual Assets To Counter Proliferation Financing And Prevent Money Laundering

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal... on 2/17/2025

The advent and rise of cryptocurrency have been a disruptor to the traditional currency system. Even outside the virtual aspect of the currency, the concept is novel due to its accessibility and the level of anonymity...more

FATF Updates Its Global Guidelines for the Regulation of Virtual Assets With an Eye to Emerging Technologies

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/12/2021

On October 28, 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international body that sets standards for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), released updated guidance addressing the...more

Global Payments Newsletter, June 2021

Hogan Lovells on 6/16/2021

Key developments of interest over the last month include: Hong Kong: FSTB publishes consultation conclusions on virtual asset services providers licensing regime Europe: European Commission publishes proposal for Regulation...more

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Regulations On Virtual Assets To Counter Proliferation Financing And Prevent Money Laundering

FATF Updates Its Global Guidelines for the Regulation of Virtual Assets With an Eye to Emerging Technologies

Global Payments Newsletter, June 2021

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