FinCEN Opens Job Positions for Crypto Policy Advisers Ahead of Proposed Wallet Regulation

2020-12-18 20:08

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a top policy enforcement arm of the Treasury Department, has been rumored to be in the process of developing crypto regulations for a while.

These rumors have now been given new life as the regulator recently posted two job listings for crypto advisers.

Qualified Applicants Only

Published last week, the listings showed openings for Strategic Policy officers. These professionals will primarily assist the agency in developing policy responses to cryptocurrencies. They will also issue advisories to liaise with financial institutions and engage in crypto policy collaborations with private and public sectors.

The details of the job listings show that FinCEN wants to improve its crypto policy acumen. Both positions will receive top clearance, and they are full-time positions. Candidates are to have experience in strategizing, drafting, and researching crypto policy.

These requirements show that FinCEN is looking to get more than just washed-down regulatory policies that will do no good for the crypto space.

Talks of policy developments from the FinCEN have swirled throughout the year. In February, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin alluded that the agency was working on drafting regulations for cryptocurrencies across the countries.

Many Talks, Little Action

Speaking to Congress on the President’s $4.8 trillion budget proposal, the Treasury Secretary explained that the budget was also set to address effective cryptocurrency monitoring and enforcement against criminals. He said in part:

“We’re about to roll out some significant new requirements at FinCEN [Financial Crimes Enforcement Network]. We want to make sure that technology moves forward but on the other hand, we want to make sure that cryptocurrencies aren’t used for the equivalent of old Swiss secret number bank accounts.”

The Treasury Secretary revealed that his department would collaborate with several other regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

So far, there hasn’t been much in terms of regulatory oversight from the agency. In September, it issued an announcement stating that it would seek public comments on forthcoming proposals that would strengthen rules on monitoring and reporting financial institutions' requirements.

The announcement claimed that the proposals would address terrorist financing, money laundering, and others, suggesting that crypto-related firs would also be in the regulator’s crosshairs.

Last week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed on Twitter that the FinCEN was most likely looking to rush through crypto regulations with the current administration on its way out. Mnuchin is set to be replaced by Janet Yellen at Treasury, and according to Armstrong, the current administration will be looking to make one last mark.

The CEO accused the FinCEN of trying to track self-hosted wallets. This move could essentially break down a significant anonymity barrier on which the crypto industry stands.

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