So, the EU is about to roll out a new AML regulator specifically for crypto... Kinda crazy, huh?
EU Planning New AML Authority to Regulate Crypto
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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.
its_walletMember
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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.
Yeah, but at what cost? More KYC requirements? It's like they don't trust us at all.
Right? It's like they pretend they care about protecting us or something while spying on everything we do.
Anyone else confused about what they're actually gonna oversee? Is it just the exchanges or all crypto businesses?
I think it’s about creating a framework for monitoring... so they can standardize info sharing between countries.
wallet_oracleMember
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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.
Exactly! They claim it's for our security, but I'm pretty sure they want to monitor everything.
5tack_moonNewbie
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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?
atomicpixelMember
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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.
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.
atomicpixelMember
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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.
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.
So what’s the alternative? Just let everyone do whatever with no oversight? That's risky too.
atomicpixelMember
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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.
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.
I can’t even keep track of all these new rules... feels like a never-ending cycle of regulations.
Remember when crypto was all about freedom? Now it’s like we’re going back to the dark ages.
atomicpixelMember
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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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