Binance has taken another significant step towards regulatory compliance and security by joining the secure Global Travel Rule (GTR) Alliance. This move aligns Binance with an international community of virtual-asset service providers (VASPs) dedicated to adhering to key international AML regulations. Specifically, it complies with the Financial Action Task Force’s Recommendation number 16, also referred to as the Travel Rule.
Binance Advancing Interoperable Compliance
The primary goal of Binance’s integration into the GTR Alliance is to standardize compliance across the cryptocurrency industry. By joining the alliance, Binance aims to bolster data security and regulatory compliance, ensuring that the platform adheres to the FATF’s reporting requirements. These regulations are already in force in various countries and are expected to become a universal standard in the near future.
The GTR solution offers several key features that make it an ideal compliance tool for global VASPs like Binance. It allows multi-regional compass through one platform and uses secure and encrypted channels to ensure the safety of personal data. Additionally, it requires only a one-time integration to enable superior interoperability between digital-asset service providers.
Advanced Data Security with GTR
GTR’s approach to digital data security is its strong feature. The platform allows VASPs to maintain full control on their decryption keys and secures transaction validation using Keccak256 encryption. This method transforms important user data into unique identifiers, eliminating plaintext PII storage. The transmission of hashed information is conducted using mutual transport layer security (mTLS) technology.
Steve Christie, Binance’s Chief Compliance Officer, expressed excitement about joining the GTR Alliance. He stated that the move strengthens their international compliance efforts, consolidates global efforts, and aligns Binance with FATF’s standards. Christie emphasized that this alliance enhances security and transparency for Binance users, assuring them that their data and transactions are secure.
Joining the GTR Alliance also allows Binance to collaborate with other compliance-focused market leaders, including Sygna, CODE, and Sumsub. This collective effort aims to enhance trust and safety within the crypto industry and address compliance needs. With this strategic move, Binance is poised to set a new standard in regulatory compliance and data security in the digital asset space.
