EU Planning New AML Authority to Regulate Crypto

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planktonHero Member
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#1Apr 18, 2017, 05:03 AM
So, the EU is about to roll out a new AML regulator specifically for crypto... Kinda crazy, huh?
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#2Apr 18, 2017, 05:48 AM
No way, more regulations from the EU? What's next? Seems like they wanna control crypto just like banks.
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#3Apr 19, 2017, 03:57 PM
Honestly, I think it's a good move. Keeping crypto clean might help with its image... less crime linked to it.
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0xGasMember
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#4Apr 19, 2017, 07:53 PM
Yeah, but at what cost? More KYC requirements? It's like they don't trust us at all.
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dan_satNewbie
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#5Apr 20, 2017, 08:31 AM
Right? It's like they pretend they care about protecting us or something while spying on everything we do.
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#6Apr 20, 2017, 10:51 AM
Anyone else confused about what they're actually gonna oversee? Is it just the exchanges or all crypto businesses?
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serHero Member
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#7Apr 20, 2017, 11:31 AM
I think it’s about creating a framework for monitoring... so they can standardize info sharing between countries.
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#8Apr 22, 2017, 11:30 AM
Not shocking, but still frustrating. They say it'll protect us from scams, but really they just want control.
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#9Apr 22, 2017, 01:02 PM
Exactly! They claim it's for our security, but I'm pretty sure they want to monitor everything.
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#10Apr 24, 2017, 01:57 PM
So are we cool with some regulations, or is this just the beginning of a big mess for crypto?
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#11Apr 24, 2017, 03:22 PM
I’m not against preventing scams... just hate how it always leads to more rules that hurt legit users.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#12Apr 24, 2017, 07:51 PM
Yeah but look at the big picture. If they don’t regulate, crypto could get a really bad rap.
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#13Apr 25, 2017, 01:59 AM
Ugh, this is just typical EU. They’re ruining the chance for Europe to lead in the crypto revolution.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#14Apr 25, 2017, 03:19 AM
Right? Look at how the internet was stifled here. We could miss out on all the opportunities.
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planktonHero Member
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#15Apr 25, 2017, 07:27 AM
So what’s the alternative? Just let everyone do whatever with no oversight? That's risky too.
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#16Apr 25, 2017, 09:00 AM
I mean, there's a balance. Some regulation is fine, but not to the point of killing innovation.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#17Apr 25, 2017, 09:52 AM
LOL yeah, the EU seems to think it can control everything. It's not going to work out well.
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serHero Member
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#18Apr 25, 2017, 11:53 PM
I can’t even keep track of all these new rules... feels like a never-ending cycle of regulations.
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planktonHero Member
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#19Apr 26, 2017, 03:23 AM
Remember when crypto was all about freedom? Now it’s like we’re going back to the dark ages.
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#20Apr 27, 2017, 04:05 AM
But isn’t it better than nothing? Some regulations could help clarify things for new users.
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