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Mina EkladousNew FATF Guidelines May Have Unintended ConsequencesRecent FATF rules are unlikely to prevent illicit activity; they may only serve to push activity further underground and out of sight.Feb 23, 2020Feb 23, 2020
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Mina EkladousColorado Guidance Reveals Sophisticated Understanding of Crypto ExchangesColorado Division of Banking releases guidance which exempts certain cryptocurrency exchanges from obtaining a money transmitter licenseSep 26, 2018Sep 26, 2018