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FATF Recommendation #16 mandates VASPs and financial firms to share the personal data of those engaging in virtual asset transfers to curb money laundering.
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The Travel Rule in crypto is a set of regulations to increase transparency in cryptocurrency transactions and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. It requires Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), such as cryptocurrency exchanges, to collect and share information about the sender and recipient of crypto transactions, similar to how traditional financial institutions handle wire transfers. In 2026, the legal landscape keeps evolving. For example, the Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) Regulation and the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) came into place in the EU on 30 December 2024.
The main Travel Rule requirements include the need for VASPs and financial institutions to obtain, hold, and transmit required originator and beneficiary information immediately and securely when conducting VA (Virtual Asset) transfers.
A Travel Rule protocol enables VASPs to share required customer information immediately and securely when processing cryptocurrency transactions to remain compliant with the Travel Rule. The leading protocols include Global Travel Rule, Code, Sygna, and TRP.
A Travel Rule solution is a platform that automates data transfers required by FATF Recommendation #16. This includes obtaining, holding, and transmitting required originator and beneficiary information in virtual asset transfers. Specialized Travel Rule solutions allow (VASPs) and financial institutions to stay compliant and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other fraud activity.
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