Banks and Cryptocurrency Custodial Services 2021
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What service is BNY Mellon planning to provide in the cryptocurrency space?

  • Security token transfers
  • Crypto trading for retail investors
  • Decentralized exchange services
  • Custody virtual assets (correct)
  • Which financial institution offers both crypto trading and custody services?

  • Zelle
  • BBVA Bank (correct)
  • Deutsche Bank
  • BNP Paribas
  • What risk do banks face according to the OCC regarding cryptocurrency custodianship?

  • No AML obligations
  • Lack of understanding of AML tools
  • Increased regulatory scrutiny (correct)
  • Exemption from customer due diligence
  • How do criminals utilize VASPs to move illicit funds according to the text?

    <p>Send illicit funds to bank accounts of money launderers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional obligations do cryptocurrency custodians face compared to traditional custodial services?

    <p>Need for additional tools and understanding of AML</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution is adding cryptocurrency features to Venmo and select international markets in 2021?

    <p>PayPal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect that banks offering custodial services for cryptocurrencies must comply with?

    <p>Implementing due diligence processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it inadequate to rely solely on a name-based system to monitor cryptocurrency exchanges?

    <p>It may miss a significant percentage of exchanges and transaction volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge faced by banks embracing cryptocurrency custodial services?

    <p>Ensuring effective infrastructure to mitigate hacking and fraud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cryptocurrency exchanges may be missed by a typical name-based monitoring system?

    <p>Up to 70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to a 67% reduction in criminal crypto money service operators for a top bank after implementing CipherTrace?

    <p>Monitoring for virtual currencies in payment networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many exchanges not operate under their popular names according to the text?

    <p>To avoid detection by regulatory bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry trend is exemplified by Fidelity Digital Assets creating a crypto fund?

    <p>Custodial Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regulatory body refers to 'Virtual Currency' in the context of cryptocurrencies?

    <p>EU MLD5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OCC stand for in the context of cryptocurrency regulations?

    <p>Office of the Comptroller of the Currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coinbase and Gemini are examples of:

    <p>Fiat-to-Crypto Exchanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term do regulators at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) use to refer to cryptocurrencies?

    <p>Digital Asset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Anchorage became the first national bank for digital assets' relates to which industry trend?

    <p>Banks Embracing Cryptocurrency Custodial Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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