Proposal of Special Measure Regarding Convertible Virtual Currency Mixing, as a Class of Transactions of Primary Money Laundering Concern; Withdrawal
By Treasury Department, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network · Oct 5, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
FinCEN is withdrawing its finding and proposed rulemaking, pursuant to section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act, that international Convertible Virtual Currency (CVC) mixing is a class of transactions of primary money laundering concern and that a special measure requiring enhanced recordkeeping and reporting requirements should be imposed regarding this class of transactions.
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AI analysisNeutral reportingThe language is straightforward and factual, stating the action taken by FinCEN without embellishment.
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The article does not provide reasons for the withdrawal, any timeline for the decision, reactions from stakeholders, or details about the original finding and rulemaking process.
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Understanding the implications of the withdrawal requires knowledge of the original FinCEN finding, the regulatory framework under section 311, and how the proposed special measure would have affected CVC mixing activities.
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