A Guide to the U.S. Regulations for Cryptoasset Businesses
The U.S. has one of the most complex regulatory frameworks in the world, particularly concerning digital assets. The infrastructure comprises multiple tiers of regulatory bodies that govern specific aspects of crypto-based market interactions. On the Federal level, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) work together to formulate and enforce cryptocurrency regulations.
Part one of our guide to the United States regulations for crypto businesses provides you with a comprehensive overview of Federal regulations, registration, and reporting requirements.
Why read this guide?
Overview of federal cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S.
Insights into securities laws, the Commodity Exchange Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and OCC regulations in relation to cryptocurrencies
Registration and reporting requirements for cryptoasset businesses
Why Merkle Science
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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.
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"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.”