The FATF’s recommendations for the cryptocurrency industry: Summary and implications

The Financial Action Task Force issued recommendations imposing anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing rules on activities related to Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers. This article examines the recommendations and its possible implication on Canadian businesses.

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About Ryan Middleton

Ryan is a partner and department head in the Toronto office of the firm's Banking and Finance group. Ryan specializes in the areas of banking and finance, where he regularly provides counsel to international and domestic lenders and borrowers in all areas of debt financing transactions, including syndicated financings, acquisition financings, bond financings, real estate financings, asset-based lending, securitizations, project finance and subordinated/mezzanine financings.

About Tracy Molino

Tracy Molino is counsel in our Banking and Finance group. Tracy has extensive experience with payments law and technology, bank regulatory and policy matters, and consumer protection issues.

About Noah Walters

Noah Walters (He/Him/His) is an associate in the Banking and Finance group at Dentons. His practice involves representing blockchain, FinTech and other emerging technology companies on financing and regulatory matters.