Implementing the double-edged sword of KYC is a must for crypto exchanges
The bull market effect has made Know Your Customer regulation more important than ever for cryptocurrency exchanges. During 2017’s bull market, most crypto services lacked the proper Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering measures. Even in 2020, 56% of the analyzed 800 cryptocurrency exchanges and over-the-counter trading desks followed weak KYC practices, according to a CipherTrace report. However, the current digital asset rally has turned the crypto market upside down.As a result, KYC and AML have become top priorities for cryptocurrency providers, with many industry players....
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