Coin Desk
Date: Oct 9, 2018
By: Nikhilesh De   

A Taiwanese legislator wants cryptocurrency transactions to abide by the same money laundering laws that govern traditional financial instruments.

To that end, Jason Hsu – sometimes referred to as Taiwan’s “crypto congressman” – has proposed an amendment to the nation’s Money Laundering Control Act to cover cryptocurrencies. Under his proposal, the amendment would include new rules for cryptocurrencies specifically, while also attempting to educate the general public about the nascent technology, according to a press release.

Hsu’s proposal would also bring Taiwan’s laws in line with the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Directive, according to the release.    [FULL  STORY]