The CryptoUK Financial Crime Working Group Dinner on 3 August 2023 brought together key members of the working group for an evening of discussion, collaboration, and reflection at Blacks Private Club in London’s Soho.

The central focus of the evening was the FATF’s Travel Rule and the JMLSG’s Travel Rule Guidance, with CryptoUK’s response and ongoing engagement forming the core of the discussions. The dinner, co-hosted by IDAXA, underscored CryptoUK’s role as Vice Chair of the global trade association, advocating for practical solutions to Travel Rule compliance at both national and international levels.

Attendees reflected on the working group’s progress in engaging with JMLSG, the FCA, and HM Treasury, providing valuable input ahead of the Travel Rule guidance consultation. The evening reinforced CryptoUK’s commitment to shaping robust, fit-for-purpose regulation, backed by expert contributions from its member-led working groups.

This gathering highlighted the importance of global collaboration, ensuring that policy developments align with industry expertise and support a compliant, thriving digital asset ecosystem.