Merkle Science RegWatch: 2021 Global Cryptocurrency Regulatory Review
As digital currencies and crypto-assets boomed in 2021, regulators stepped up their game to safeguard investors and ordinary customers from financial crimes, hacks, and frauds that rose simultaneously. The stakes grew higher as more and more money flowed into the burgeoning industry. And so did the responsibility of various regulatory authorities around the globe.
Rising up to the challenge, the FATF issued updated and revised guidelines to curb money laundering and terrorist financing at the international level. While doing so it also rallied for greater regulatory clarity. Individual nations followed the cue, legislating timely and progressive regimes to mitigate actual and potential risks.
As we launch into the new year, download Merkle Science’s 2021 Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Review to stay up to date on where we are today — and prepare yourself for what will no doubt be a pivotal year for crypto regulations around the world.
Why Merkle Science
Customize Risk Parameters
Behavior-based Rule Engine allows you to customize risk parameters and monitor suspicious transaction patterns not associated with known sanction lists or blacklisted entities.
Automate Compliance and AML Process
From basic AML/CFT automation to advanced custom reporting, automate intricate and time-consuming AML processes to meet regulatory requirements.
Comply With Local & Global Regulations
Maintain a record of every step leading to compliance decisions through a single platform, including generating and filing SAR/STR reports, and maintaining audit trail records.
Onboard Customers Confidently
Screen every user before establishing a relationship with them, and filter individuals and groups trying to conceal their identity to perform illicit activities.
Integrate Easily
Flexibility to easily integrate with your existing infrastructure through our APIs or use it as a standalone solution.
"Merkle Science’s impressive suite of blockchain transaction monitoring solutions immediately supports our efforts to comply with the latest AML/CFT regulations in Singapore, and provides real time results that are of great value add for digital asset businesses. Their local presence in Singapore has also allowed for greater alignment with our commercial goals, and will allow us to further enhance our product offerings for our customer base."
“Merkle Science is a known and trusted name in the industry. More than just the years of experience they bring with them, Merkle Science has long been recommended by the Singapore Fintech Association for their strict compliance with industry regulations. What we’re doing with Merkle Science is just the next logical step in creating a safer platform backed by blockchain and crypto-assets. The sooner we develop a healthy ecosystem around these technologies, the better.”