FATF Warns Stablecoin P2P Transfers Pose Sanctions Risk
The Financial Action Task Force said peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets could bypass AML controls and heighten sanctions evasion risks.
The Financial Action Task Force said peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets could bypass AML controls and heighten sanctions evasion risks.
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Anti-money laundering refers to regulations and practices that aim to prevent illegal financial activity within cryptocurrency systems.