Neo, a prominent player in the blockchain realm, has recently become one of the inaugural members of the Web3 KYC Alliance—a consortium of blockchain entities dedicated to harnessing identity solutions for regulatory compliance. The move signifies Neo’s strategic initiative to fortify its foothold in South Korea’s dynamic blockchain market, with a primary focus on aligning with Travel Rule regulations.
Neo’s affiliation with the Web3 KYC Alliance comes against the backdrop of heightened global efforts to combat money laundering and illicit activities. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international organization, has crafted the Travel Rule—a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at thwarting money laundering and terrorist financing. This rule mandates virtual asset service providers (VASPs), encompassing centralized exchanges, wallet services, and cryptocurrency custodial solutions, to procure and furnish personal information of both the sender and the recipient during digital asset transfers to another VASP or financial institution. Source: Cointrust
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