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Saatja: "Vsevolod Gvardin" <[email protected]> Saaja: "RAM Info" Teema: The regulatory requirements for the Travel Rule in Estonia Kuupäev: 2024-11-19 14:59 Dear Sirs, I represent Sum and Substance Ltd., a UK-based company that provides a remote identity verification solution for AML-regulated companies. We are currently conducting research on the implementation status of the Travel Rule in various jurisdictions to assist our clients in complying with their AML obligations. Unfortunately, there remains uncertainty regarding the regulatory requirements for the Travel Rule in Estonia. The rules requiring the transmission of information about the originator and beneficiary accompanying the transfer of crypto-assets came into effect in Estonia on 15 March 2022. As of 30 December 2024, the rules set out in Regulation (EU) 2023/1113 will apply across the European Union. However, despite amendments made in 2024 to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, which will come into force on 30 December 2024, these amendments will not affect the provisions concerning the Travel Rule, which will remain in the act until they are removed in 2026. We would be grateful if you could clarify why the provisions concerning the Travel Rule will remain in the text of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act until 2026, despite the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2023/1113. We would appreciate your prompt reply. Yours sincerely, Vsevolod Gvardin