The Financial Action Task Force, in a new report published on Tuesday, highlighted the rapid growth of decentralised finance (DeFi) and how its unique features are being increasingly exploited by illicit actors, including fraudsters, ransomware operators, professional money laundering networks

Explore the latest FATF report on virtual assets and the need for stronger regulations to combat criminal activity.

FATF to Countries: Tighten Oversight on Virtual Assets

The Financial Action Task Force, in a new report published on Tuesday, highlighted the rapid growth of decentralised finance (DeFi) and how its unique features are being…

Nearly every country has yet to apply the rules, the watchdog said, warning of outright bans for platforms that don’t comply.