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CryptoUK Proposes Streamlined KYC for Crypto Users

  • —CryptoUK proposes replacing repeated document checks with biometric verification for pre-verified users
  • —Aim is faster onboarding and less duplication when opening new accounts and wallets
  • —The move could lift conversion and retention rates for crypto firms
Why it matters: Easier KYC lowers the barrier to entry and could set a precedent for other regulators, though it must be balanced against security.
Source: Coinfomania
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