Travel Rule

Investor Verification and KYC for Blockchain Companies

Investors come in countless shapes, sizes and levels of risk. And while investment is an integral component of the global economy, it nevertheless carries risk for both investors and investees. In this article, we take a look at what an identity verification and enhanced due diligence process for investors can look like using an automated KYC platform.

24 Nov 2023

AML, Aml And Kyc Tool, CDD, Travel Rule

KYC Vs Travel Rule Compliance: What’s the Difference?

Two terms that are of key importance in any discussions on crypto compliance issues are Know Your Customer (KYC) and the Travel Rule. In this article we explain what they are, how they differ and how they’re related.

28 Jan 2021

Compliance, Compliance Software, KYC Software, Travel Rule

Comparing Travel Rule Compliance Solutions

SelfKey’s Compliance Hub Solution has been designed to make compliance with the FATF’s Travel Rule more simple, effective and safer both for VASPs and their customers. This article explores how it does just that, adding to an already vibrant ecosystem of projects building solutions to this challenge.

1 Dec 2020

Compliance, Cryptocurrency, FATF, Regulation, Travel Rule

FATF Travel Rule for VASPs: Challenges and Next Steps

In June 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated its Travel Rule to include VASPs. A year on, VASPs and national regulators still face many challenges in implementing the Recommendation. However, positive steps have been taken to help bring the growing sector into the regulatory fold of the broader financial industry.

18 Sep 2020

Compliance

Ireland Finally Adopts 5AMLD: What Now for Crypto Companies?

Ireland has finally transposed 5AMLD into its national law. This means the country’s Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) will be treated and regulated just like traditional financial institutions – posing both challenges and opportunities for the nascent industry.

10 Sep 2020