Cryptocurrency considered under Money Laundering Prevention Act

Cryptocurrency considered under Money Laundering Prevention Act

This means it must have a valid business licence issued in Samoa and is required to follow the Central Bank’s reporting requirements for Financial Institutions.

The bank is also reminding the promoters who wish to carry out promotion or presentations in Samoa must first seek the approval of the Central Bank.

This is in accordance with the recently passed amendments to the Money Laundering Prevention Act 2007.