International Compliance Frameworks
International compliance frameworks are the sets of global standards, such as those set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), that dictate how financial activities, including crypto trading, must be monitored and reported. These frameworks aim to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities.
For any protocol or derivative platform operating across borders, adhering to these frameworks is essential for maintaining access to traditional financial systems and avoiding severe penalties. This involves implementing Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols.
As regulations tighten, these frameworks are becoming increasingly integrated into the architecture of decentralized protocols, creating a tension between privacy and compliance.