BitAML Blog

Bitcoin: Building A Better World, Block By Block

July 28, 2016
The following is a guest blog post published in collaboration with Biometrica, a security services firm focused on linking the physical to the digital. Contrary...

FinCEN Talks “De-Risking” (again)

June 9, 2016
Earlier this week, FinCEN released a transcript of prepared remarks delivered by Deputy Director Jamal El-Hindi to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) on...

EU Regulators “softly approach” regulation

May 17, 2016
Late last month, EU regulators and lawmakers agreed to step lightly when it comes to regulating blockchain technology. Officials say they will “softly approach”...

FinCEN Director Calvery steps down. Her legacy.

May 17, 2016
Late last month, FinCEN Director, Jennifer Shasky Calvery, announced she was stepping down at the end of May to take a job in the private...

Bitcoin ATM Beginner’s Guide

April 26, 2016
The following is an excerpt from an article published in 99Bitcoins in which BitAML founder, Joe Ciccolo, provides a beginner’s guide to operating a compliant...

Bitcoin and Banking Relationships: BTCManager Exerpt

April 4, 2016
The following is an excerpt from an article published on BTCManager in which BitAML founder, Joe Ciccolo, discusses bitcoin and banking relationships: Joe Ciccolo,...

Happy 3rd Anniversary: FinCEN guidance

March 25, 2016
Three years ago this past Friday (03/18), FinCEN released its regulatory guidance on digital currencies. Those involved in creating, distributing, exchanging, and transmitting digital...

Busted: unregistered bitcoin MSB

March 25, 2016
Last week, it was reported that a New York man was charged with operating an unlawful money transmitting business for illegally selling bitcoin. According...

Western Union caught in money laundering probe

February 24, 2016
Late last week, the Colorado-based MSB said authorities were investigating whether the firm knew about gaming transactions involving other nations, and if sufficient AML...