FATF Crypto Checklist Signals Looming Global Crackdown on Stablecoins and DeFi
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a targeted checklist that hints at a sweeping regulatory crackdown on crypto, particularly focusing on stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi). The report reveals that while 73% of jurisdictions have adopted the Travel Rule, only 29% are largely compliant with the FATF’s broader crypto standards. The agency flagged weak enforcement, lack of licensing, and insufficient risk assessments as critical gaps. With just one country fully compliant, FATF's message is clear: non-compliant virtual asset service providers (VASPs), offshore platforms, and unregulated DeFi protocols will face heightened scrutiny and regulatory action. The checklist is being interpreted as a roadmap for what’s to come, likely signaling stricter global oversight by mid-2026.
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