Tag: Bitcoin
What is a bitcoin ATM? What consumers should know
June 8, 2020
There are over 2,000 Bitcoin ATMs in the United States alone. If you’re curious about investing in cryptocurrency, one of these machines might be...
How Does Bitcoin Money Laundering Hurt Businesses?
May 25, 2020
Billions of dollars have been laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges — bitcoin businesses often find themselves on the front lines Money laundering is a significant...
Token Risk Analysis: A Best Practice For Bitcoin Compliance
May 18, 2020
Robust risk analysis of the coins offered by money services businesses, including bitcoin ATMs, is an industry best practice that will eventually become a...
How To Record Funds Travel Rule Compliance
April 20, 2020
We’ve explained how the Funds Travel Rule applies to cryptocurrency businesses, but what’s the best way to record compliance with the guidance? To this...
How To Start A Cryptocurrency Business: Critical First Steps
April 6, 2020
How do I start a cryptocurrency or bitcoin business? Crafting a business plan is usually step #1, but in a fraught and ambiguous regulatory...
Regulators Are Telling The Cryptocurrency Industry To Prioritize Consumer Protection. Here’s How.
March 2, 2020
Legislation being considered in California and New Jersey, as well as other regulatory signals around the U.S., are a reminder that businesses in the...
5 Insider Tips To Give Your KYC Protocols An Extra Edge
September 16, 2019
Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) are mission-critical components of successful bitcoin compliance. But like most things, their value is dependent...
Top 3 Things To Think About When Assessing Your Risk
September 3, 2019
Starting a new business in crypto is risky. It’s a new industry built on new technology. New industry means unclear regulatory expectations, and new...
BSA/AML Compliance: What Bitcoin ATM Operators Need To Know
April 29, 2019
What are the AML compliance requirements for bitcoin ATM operators? Cryptocurrency businesses, including bitcoin ATM or kiosk operators, must design and implement AML policies...
