Ireland has launched its first national anti-money laundering (AML) strategy, introducing new obligations for digital asset firms, requiring “enhanced checks” on transfers involving private crypto wallets, and stricter due diligence when dealing with overseas crypto-asset firms.

On August 13, Tánaiste (deputy prime minister, or deputy Taoiseach) and Finance Minister Simon Harris TD published the country’s first national anti-money laundering, countering financing of terrorism,…