President of Panama shoots down crypto bill citing FATF guidelines
Although the President has previously called the laws innovative, his concern regarding anti-money laundering measures has put the bill back up for debate with the government. Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo has partially vetoed Bill No. 697 dubbed the “crypto bill” saying it requires more work to better fit Panama’s financial regulations.President Cortizo previously warned in May he wouldn’t sign the bill unless it included additional Anti-Money Laundering rules after Panama’s National Assembly passed the crypto bill in late April 2022.Local media outlet La Prenda obtained a copy of....
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Panama has decided to postpone the legalization of digital assets. According to multiple sources, Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo has stated that he will not sign the crypto bill. The president stated in the statement that the only way for a reversal to occur is for the crypto bill to include measures that will prevent money […]
The president of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, has declared he will not sign the recently approved cryptocurrency bill passed by the National Assembly of the country in its current form. Cortizo stated that one of his main concerns about the bill is the stance it takes regarding money laundering activities and crypto. Cortizo may approve some parts of the bill while vetoing others.
Panama’s President Considers Crypto Bill Veto
Laurentino Cortizo, the president of Panama, has announced his opinion regarding the recently approved cryptocurrency bill, and how it might be too....
Laurentino Cortizo, president of Panama, has exercised his veto powers to make a series of objections to the recently approved cryptocurrency law. The observations of the president only touch on certain articles and do not affect the law in its entire scope. However, these articles of the bill will have to be re-discussed, taking into account the observations of Cortizo.
Cortizo Vetoes Crypto Law in Panama
Laurentino Cortizo, the president of Panama, has vetoed the recently approved cryptocurrency law, sending it back to the National Assembly to be discussed. The veto was a....
After El Salvador’s move to give Bitcoin a legal tender, the National Assembly of the Central American country, Panama, passed a bill on Thursday to enact regulations for the commercialization and use of cryptocurrency in the republic. If the President of the National Assembly, Laurentino Cortizo, approves the bill, private and public companies would be […]
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released updated draft crypto guidelines. A review of the changes highlights recommendations to increase the mass surveillance of users. The greatest fear of regulatory overreach is that it will stifle innovation and deter privacy-conscious investors from participating. Crypto Under The Spotlight FATF is a global financial watchdog that […]