FATF: Stablecoins dominate illegal cryptocurrency flows, and P2P transactions become a regulatory blind spot
Mar 4, 2026 19:06:50
According to Cointelegraph, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international anti-money laundering regulatory body, pointed out in its latest report that peer-to-peer (P2P) stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets have become a critical vulnerability in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, as they can bypass anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
The FATF emphasized that such transactions can be completed without going through regulated intermediaries, creating a regulatory gap. The report indicates that by 2025, stablecoins will account for 84% of the total volume of illegal transactions, becoming a primary tool for evading sanctions and other illicit activities. Although blockchain transactions are traceable, the anonymity of wallet addresses increases the difficulty of attribution. The FATF calls on countries to assess the risks posed by stablecoin arrangements and to take commensurate mitigation measures, including enhancing monitoring when self-custody wallets interact with regulated platforms, as well as clarifying the AML obligations of stablecoin issuers and distributors.
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