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Crypto Compliance Essentials: AML, KYC and the Travel Rule

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← Crypto Compliance Essentials: AML, KYC and the Travel Rule

1AML/KYC Fundamentals0/5

Why AML/KYC Exists: Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and Regulatory Response8m
The AML/KYC Framework: FATF Recommendations and Global Standards
Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Identity Verification, Risk Assessment, and Documentation
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): When, Why, and How
KYC Technology: APIs, Verification Providers, and Automation
Module quiz

2US Money Transmitter Licensing and Regulation0/5

What Makes You a Money Transmitter Under FinCEN
Money Transmitter Licensing: State-by-State Requirements and Costs
Ongoing Compliance: SAR, CTR, and Record-Keeping
Building a BSA/AML Program: Policies, Procedures, and Training
Case Study: Ripple Labs and FinCEN Enforcement
Module quiz

3The Travel Rule and Implementation0/5

The Travel Rule: Definition, Scope, and Why It Matters
Travel Rule Technology: TRISA, Shyft, and Other Solutions
Designing a Travel Rule Compliance Process
Testing and Auditing Your Travel Rule Implementation
Case Study: Chainalysis and Travel Rule Enforcement
Module quiz

4Sanctions Screening and OFAC0/5

OFAC Sanctions: Lists, Designations, and Your Obligations
Building a Sanctions Screening Process
Screening Tools and Vendors: Evaluation and Integration
Managing False Positives and Blocked Transactions
Case Study: Tornado Cash and OFAC Enforcement
Module quiz

5International Compliance and MiCA0/4

MiCA: The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
MiCA Compliance Requirements for EU-Facing Businesses
Compliance in Other Jurisdictions: Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan
Managing Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance
Module quiz

6Building and Operating a Compliance Program0/5

Designing a Compliance Program: Governance, Roles, and Responsibilities
Writing Policies and Procedures That Work
Compliance Training and Building a Compliance Culture
Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk
Internal Audit, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement
Module quiz

7Capstone Project u2014 Compliance Program Design0/1

Capstone Brief: Design a Compliance Program for a Fictional Crypto Business
Module quiz

The Travel Rule and Implementation·Lesson 12 of 30·14 min

Travel Rule Technology: TRISA, Shyft, and Other Solutions

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The concept Because no single standard won outright, Travel Rule compliance today means choosing (often more than one) messaging protocol and accepting that interoperability across the whole industry is still incomplete. Understanding the landscape at a conceptual level matters more than memorizing vendor names, because new entrants and consolidations happen regularly — what matters is the architecture pattern each protocol……

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