Global Standards · FATF
FATF Sixth Targeted Update on Virtual Assets (R.15)
GuidanceIn Force
- Issuing authority
- FATF Plenary
- Effective date
- June 2025 (sixth update); stablecoins report March 2026
- Scope
- Crypto / VASPs
Key requirements
FATF's annual check-in on how the world is regulating crypto. Sets out what countries should require from crypto firms (VASPs) registration, the Travel Rule for transfers, customer due diligence. The 2025 update found that only 29% of assessed countries are properly compliant. March 2026 report adds new expectations for stablecoins and unhosted wallets.