Crypto Exchange Faces Backlash Over Premature Travel Rule Enforcement
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“Not Your Keys, Not Your Crypto” Sparks Debate. On Dec. 27, Edoardo Farina, a well-known XRP advocate, reignited the age-old crypto mantra, “Not your keys, not your crypto,” while calling out Crypto exchange Crypto.com’s early enforcement of the EU’s Travel Rule. Farina’s frustration stems from the exchange’s refusal to credit his 12 XRP deposit unless he disclosed both the beneficiary’s name and the origin of funds. Farina shared his experience on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “I’m back in my home country and sent 12 $XRP as a test. Despite the ‘Travel Rule’ not taking effect until December 30, Crypto.com refused to credit my funds automatically.” NOT YOUR KEYS, NOT YOUR CRYPTO 🚨 Europe’s “Travel Rule” for crypto exchanges takes effect on December 30, 2024, but @cryptocom is already taking action. They’re now refusing to credit $XRP deposits unless you provide: 1️⃣ The beneficiary’s name2️⃣ The origin of the funds pic.twitter.com/FT3tTaYFsG — EDO FARINA 🅧 XRP (@edward_farina) December 27, 2024 His post questions the necessity of such measures for domestic transfers and highlights growing concerns over centralized platforms’ compliance practices. What Is the Travel Rule? The Travel Rule, officially Regulation (EU) 2023/1113, will go into effect on Dec. 30, 2024. It requires cryptocurrency exchanges to collect detailed information about transactions, including: Beneficiary names. The origin of funds. Designed to combat money laundering, the rule mandates greater transparency in crypto transfers, especially cross-border transactions. However, Farina argues that Crypto.com’s actions are premature and overreaching, particularly for transactions within a single country. – Advertisement – Farina’s tweet quickly gained traction, with many users expressing concerns about the implications of centralized exchanges enforcing regulations ahead of schedule. His pointed question, “Why is Crypto.com already violating my rights?” encapsulates the unease among crypto enthusiasts who view such measures as an erosion of the sector’s decentralized…
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