欧州中央銀行（ECB）の監視委員会委員長は、一部の暗号資産企業がマネーロンダリング対策の緩いEU諸国を選択する可能性があると警告した。クラウディア・ブーフ氏は、EUの新AML当局との協力の必要性を強調した。
2026年2月13日、欧州中央銀行（ECB）監視委員会委員長のクラウディア・ブーフ氏は、暗号資産セクターの潜在的リスクを指摘した。彼女の声明によると、一部のクリプト企業は「軽い」AML統制を備えたEU諸国で事業を行う可能性があるという。ブーフ氏は、ECBがEUの新設反マネーロンダリング当局であるAMLAと協力してこれらの問題に効果的に対処することの重要性を強調した。この警告は、EU全域で規制基準を調和させ、国家ごとの枠組みの悪用を防ぐための継続的な取り組みの中で発せられたものである。これらの発言は、急速に進化するフィンテック分野における広範な監督上の課題を強調しており、特にデジタル資産に対する強固なコンプライアンス措置の確保に焦点を当てている。
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The U.S. Treasury Department submitted a report to Congress on March 9, 2026—commissioned under the GENIUS Act—outlining four technological pillars to enhance transparency in cryptocurrency transactions: artificial intelligence for monitoring, digital identity for onboarding, blockchain analytics for tracing, and interoperable data-sharing APIs. It describes digital assets as key to U.S. innovation leadership while acknowledging lawful users' need for privacy tools like mixers on public blockchains, amid risks from illicit exploitation.
The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its anti-money laundering measures in the real estate, precious metals, and cryptocurrency sectors in preparation for an upcoming Financial Action Task Force inspection. Authorities have imposed fines totaling AED 130 million on designated non-financial businesses and professions since 2022. New customer due diligence requirements aim to prevent compliance issues in related services.
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South Korea's financial regulator plans to revise laws and boost international cooperation to combat rising money laundering activities. The Financial Services Commission aims to empower the anti-money laundering agency to freeze suspicious accounts and impose curbs on international criminal rings. It will also strengthen regulations on virtual assets.
A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reveals that Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illicit cryptocurrency funds last year, accounting for about 20% of all known crypto laundering activity. These Telegram-based operations have grown dramatically since 2020, outpacing other laundering channels by thousands of times. The findings highlight the networks' role in facilitating global crime while evading enforcement efforts.
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A consortium of major European banks called Qivalis is holding advanced discussions with crypto exchanges and liquidity providers ahead of launching a euro-pegged stablecoin in the second half of 2026. The initiative aims to create a regulated alternative to U.S. dollar stablecoins for blockchain-based payments within the EU. Backed by bank deposits and sovereign bonds, the token seeks to enhance the bloc's autonomy in digital finance.
Anti-Money Laundering Council executive director Matthew David has requested a transfer within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Arnold Kabanlit was designated as acting director to ensure leadership continuity. The move comes amid a major probe into corruption in flood control projects.
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Citi analysts report growing momentum for the CLARITY Act, a key U.S. crypto market structure bill, but highlight risks of delays beyond 2026 due to disputes over decentralized finance definitions and stablecoin rewards. The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced its version, while the Banking Committee grapples with contentious issues. A White House meeting on February 2 aims to address stablecoin concerns.