In order to prevent crypto assets such as Bitcoin from passing to terrorist organizations, measures for sending crypto assets overseas have been strengthened.

If fraud is suspected, the exchange company will take appropriate measures such as stopping the delivery.

The Japan Cryptocurrency Trading Association, which is made up of cryptocurrency exchange companies, has put together new rules on anti-money laundering = so-called money laundering and terrorist financing measures.



According to this, when sending cryptographic assets overseas to member exchange companies, it is obligatory to thoroughly confirm the contact information of the other party and the address corresponding to the account.



In addition, if money laundering or fraudulent sending by a criminal organization is suspected, appropriate measures such as stopping sending will be taken.

Satoshi Hasoo, chairman of the association, said, "It has become a global recognition that certain rules are necessary as a member of the financial industry. We want to improve safety and reliability so that users can use it with peace of mind." I am.



While crypto assets are becoming more widespread internationally, they are said to be used for fraudulent financing by terrorist organizations, and the FATF, an international organization that examines the supervision system of financial institutions and authorities in each country, has moved to Japan. The Ministry of Finance is considering strengthening monitoring.