Money laundering regulation is expanded to cover crypto asset and saving finance companies

Crypto asset service providers and saving finance companies are now deemed to be within the scope of the legislation on the prevention of laundering crime proceeds and financing of terrorism. The new regulations amending the Regulation on Measures Regarding Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism published in the Official Gazette on May 1, 2021.

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