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Bitcoin Daily: Chilean Gov’t Calls For More Regs On Crypto, FinTech; British Virgin Islands Partner With Blockchain Co

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The Chilean government has revealed that it is looking to implement tougher regulations on cryptocurrencies and FinTech. Regulation of these platforms would mitigate some of the risks, such as money laundering and terrorist financing, and increase the legal certainty with which they operate. The LIFElabs.io

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Nordea Accused Of Handling $790M In Suspicious Transactions

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According to a report in Reuters , citing Finnish broadcaster Yle, which had access to leaked documents, the money came from companies registered in countries with tax havens, including the British Virgin Islands, Panama and Belize. The investment firm rates Nordea at underperform.

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SAFER Banking Act passes Senate Banking Committee: Will marijuana be re-scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act?

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LISTEN NOW Bipartisan support The 2023 SAFE Banking Act: An unclear outlook Takeaway 1 The Senate recently introduced the newest version of marijuana legislation, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 4: Counterproliferation

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The regulations are forthcoming, but institutions now should begin the process of performing a threat-focused risk assessment which will guide them where to focus their efforts. pertaining to human rights, and regulations barring Iran from access to the U.S. Included as a Priority is Proliferation Financing. financial system.

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