Costa Rica approves crypto regulation; ex-DEA agent warns of laundering risk

Costa Rica passed a bill in May to regulate crypto firms under Sugef, but a former DEA agent highlights that cryptocurrencies remain a favored tool for money laundering due to their semi-anonymity and speed. The regulation is a step forward, yet enforcement gaps persist, and the country's financial system faces ongoing illicit-finance risks.

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