BitMEX crypto exchange steps up AML and trade surveillance measures
New technology will help screen out bad actors, BitMEX says. BitMEX, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin (BTC) trading platforms, continues to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering measures in the aftermath of its criminal charges in the United States.According to a Nov. 12 blog post, BitMEX has partnered with software and compliance firm Eventus Systems to improve its trade surveillance and AML transaction capabilities.Per the announcement, Eventus Validus‘ technology will be integrated into BitMEX’s existing trade surveillance and AML processes in order to provide a “safe and secure....
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