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Regtech Meaning

Regtech (Regulatory Technology) is a subset of fintech that uses advanced software-including AI, big data, and blockchain-to help financial institutions comply with regulations efficiently and at a lower cost. As global financial rules like MiCA and the Travel Rule become more complex, manual compliance is no longer sustainable for most companies.Software tools in this category automate the Monitoring and Reporting of financial activities.

For example, an exchange might use a tool like Chainalysis to scan every incoming transaction for links to sanctioned countries or known darknet markets. If the software finds a high-risk connection, it automatically "flags" the transaction for a compliance officer, ensuring the company doesn't inadvertently facilitate illicit activity.The primary benefit of Regtech is "Proactive Compliance." Instead of finding out months later during an audit that they broke a rule, companies can prevent the violation from happening in real-time.

For the crypto industry, Regtech is the "Permission Slip" that allows banks to work with crypto firms.

By proving that they can monitor transactions with the same precision as traditional banks, crypto companies can gain the trust of global regulators.

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