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Watch FinCEN Aug 19, 2026

FinCEN Proposed Rule for AML/CFT Reforms

On April 7, 2026, FinCEN proposed reforms to AML/CFT program requirements affecting MSBs and financial institutions.

On April 7, 2026, FinCEN proposed reforms to AML/CFT program requirements affecting MSBs and financial institutions.

What changed

The proposed reforms aim to modernize compliance obligations while retaining necessary MSB regulations.

Compliance perspective

Comments on the proposed rule were due by June 9, 2026; subsequent actions will follow.

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