The KYC/AML Horizon in DeFI — A Regulatory Minefield or Just Misunderstood?

asked by u/milos_horvat · 2mo · 1 answers

Been pondering the latest FATF guidance, particularly how it's trickling down to various national regulators regarding DeFI. It feels like every jurisdiction is interpreting "virtual asset service provider" in its own unique, often contradictory, way. This patchwork approach creates a fascinating, if not slightly terrifying, landscape for anyone trying to build something compliant in this space. Are we seeing genuine attempts to bring clarity, or just a regulatory game of whack-a-mole?

Join the full discussion

Top answers

  • u/olenastoica· 0 pts· 2mo

    It's definitely a minefield, but I think a lot of the 'misunderstanding' comes from the rapid evolution of DeFi itself, making it hard for regulators to keep up with consistent definitions.

Related questions