UK crypto industry association CryptoUK publishes travel rule guidance
CryptoUK, the self-regulatory association for the UK cryptocurrency industry, released a comprehensive guide outlining the "complexities" of complying with UK cryptocurrency travel rules to help cryptocurrency companies abide by UK travel rules. When asked about the key considerations that companies should take into account when complying with travel rules, a spokesperson stated that the rules apply to companies registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and conducting non-custodial wallet transfers and cryptocurrency transactions between businesses, i.e. one UK cryptocurrency company to another. UK-based cryptocurrency enterprises must collect, verify, and share information about the source of funds and beneficiaries when transferring digital assets to another cryptocurrency enterprise. The spokesperson added that the nature of the transfer will determine the level of information that the companies involved should collect, verify, and transmit. It is reported that the UK previously implemented travel rules for cryptocurrency businesses within its jurisdiction. The rules require virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to collect, verify, and share information related to cryptocurrency transfers. According to the rules, VASPs must conduct risk-based assessments before providing cryptocurrency to the recipient.
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