Virtual Currency – Maintaining Compliance with Regulations
In the recent years, virtual currencies have gained a lot of prominence in the real world. Different types of virtual currency have evolved, which have also resulted in the increased risks in the areas of information technology, compliance, and financial crime. Virtual currencies are available in the digital form and do not follow the same regulations as the e-money (traditional currency exchanged electronically). However, with the growing popularity of virtual currencies, regulatory expectations and guidance on their risk management are also emerging at a fast pace. Failure to meet the regulations may lead to severe consequences like criminal or civil penalties, in case the money is laundered through the virtual currencies system. Various governmental and regulatory bodies are paying more attention to virtual currencies. Individuals and organizations that deal with virtual currencies must consider two important aspects. Firstly, is the individual or the firm a money service...