Content on crypto payment processing for high-risk merchants (iGaming/betting, FX/CFD, adult, nutraceuticals, VASP/CASP). We cover fiat↔crypto on/off-ramps, invoice/QR flows and callbacks, instant conversion vs custody, refunds vs reversals, payout rails (SEPA/SWIFT/FPS/RTP), reconciliation, and compliance: KYB/KYC, AML/KYT, sanctions/geofencing, Travel Rule (when applicable), and processor/banking policies by market.
Authoritative outbound resources:
FATF — Virtual assets & VASPs (Travel Rule): https://www.fatf-gafi.org
FinCEN (US) — Convertible virtual currency guidance: https://www.fincen.gov
EU TFR (Reg. (EU) 2023/1113) — Travel Rule for crypto transfers: https://eur-lex.europa.eu
ESMA/EBA — MiCA & AML guidance for CASPs: https://www.esma.europa.eu • https://www.eba.europa.eu
OFAC — Sanctions compliance for virtual currency: https://ofac.treasury.gov
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