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Pilot Program: Government and Crypto Firms Partner to Fight Digital Financial Crime.

This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program allowing key government agencies (like the FBI and FinCEN) to securely share information with selected crypto asset businesses. The goal is to quickly identify and stop illicit activities such as money laundering, fraud, and sanctions evasion using digital assets. This aims to create a safer environment for citizens engaging in digital finance.
Key points
A 5-year pilot program will facilitate information sharing between federal agencies and 20 designated private crypto firms regarding threats of illegal digital finance.
Participating private companies receive legal protection (immunity from liability) for sharing information about potential illicit activities.
The program targets various crimes, including fraud, money laundering, and transactions related to darknet marketplaces, enhancing overall financial security.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3603
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2024-01-17