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Crypto-Asset National Security Enhancement and Enforcement Act of 2023

July 18, 2023

Summary

The bill clarifies that U.S. persons involved in decentralized finance protocols or virtual currency kiosks are subject to existing sanctions and anti-money laundering obligations. It expands the definition of financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act to include digital asset transaction facilitators and protocol backers. The bill aims to enhance national security by ensuring compliance in the crypto sector.

Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/s-bill/2355

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What does "Crypto-Asset National Security Enhancement and Enforcement Act of 2023" cover?
The bill clarifies that U.S. persons involved in decentralized finance protocols or virtual currency kiosks are subject to existing sanctions and…
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This update was issued by United States Congress.
When was it published?
It was published on July 18, 2023.

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