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Proposed FinCEN AML/CFT rule | United States | Global law firm - Norton Rose Fulbright

Detected July 10, 2026 · in Money Services & Money Transmitters

FinCEN proposed a new AML/CFT rule that expands obligations for money services businesses, including virtual currency firms, with stricter beneficial ownership requirements and enhanced due diligence.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Money Services & Money Transmitters space on July 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Money transmitters, MSBs, crypto firms, fintech wallets, payment processors, remittance providers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register; compliance date to be determined after final rule.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Money Services & Money Transmitters continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Proposed rule requires reporting of beneficial ownership information for legal entity customers, expands AML program requirements, and clarifies application to virtual currency activities.

Who it affects

Money transmitters, MSBs, crypto firms, fintech wallets, payment processors, remittance providers

What you must do

Review current AML/CFT compliance programs, update customer due diligence procedures, and prepare for new beneficial ownership reporting obligations.

Deadline

Comment period ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register; compliance date to be determined after final rule.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxOTDFGNHFHeW4xOFkzOWctSkRZMlVfVjl0d2c5Ujg2bTJoSEszbENBa1g2RUQzRUpTcFMyeHNXNTh4OEtNbTRDYmRSaVZwdF83RmVPYS16Y1BDSXlETldNWFBpYzlCSmVXZGVsOEMxQlVsdWpoSTA3WkhCMkJzQlY4bVUtUXV6X24wRTFnTWUwVnNVNXJQTExTSU9yV1YtdXlmM0dveHc4UktYOXJOQXFrRFh0SjE1OTJzbHRjbFZteFN5c2FDaXFkTW5rbmxZOTVjcENCV2ZNUQ?oc=5

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