Guide to U.S. KYC/AML Requirements for Cryptocurrency Businesses

In the U.S., all registered crypto businesses have to develop, implement, and maintain effective AML/KYC programs under the oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Though crypto regulations may differ state-by-state, the majority of state regulators implement AML/KYC regulations as part of or under the money transmitter rules.

This guide gives a high-level overview of the AML/KYC regulations governing crypto businesses. We have broken down the AML/KYC requirements per FinCEN as well as key crypto states such as New York, Illinois, Florida, and Wyoming.

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