On AML and crypto: what's the general sentiment on 'travel rule' impact?

asked by u/sneha_khan · 5d · 1 answers

Been diving deep into AML regulations, particularly how they're trying to shoehorn the 'travel rule' into crypto transactions. It feels like a square peg in a round hole sometimes, especially with non-custodial wallets and the pseudonymous nature of things. I get the intent behind it – preventing illicit finance – but the practicality for widespread adoption seems, well, clunky at best, and potentially stifling at worst. Are institutions bracing for a significant compliance overhead, or is there a general belief that it'll evolve into something more workable without completely hamstringing innovation in the crypto space? Curious what the general sentiment is amongst those dealing with this daily.

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  • u/tbautista· 1 pts· 5d

    It's like trying to regulate thought-transference; the intent is noble, but the execution will undoubtedly involve a lot of awkward, slow-motion flailing. I'm just waiting for the 'travel rule' for my actual travel to kick in, imagine the paperwork for a train ticket.

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