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# About the Travel Rule (European Regulation)

# 🇪🇺 About the Travel Rule (European Regulation)
Since **December 30, 2024**, a new European regulation — the **TFR (Transfer of Funds Regulation)** — requires all crypto service providers, including StackinSat, to **apply the Travel Rule**.

## 📌 What is the Travel Rule?
The **Travel Rule** is a European regulation that obliges crypto platforms to **collect and transmit information** about the **sender and recipient** during any crypto-asset transfer (purchase, withdrawal, deposit, internal or external transfer).
This information may include:
* Full name
* Address or a unique identifier
* Destination wallet address
* Proof of ownership for personal wallets (if required)
These checks are designed to **prevent money laundering and fraud**, just like those already applied to traditional bank transfers.

## 📌 Why is StackinSat asking you for this?
Because it is a **legal obligation** under European law, applicable to **all platforms operating in the EU**.
We **have no discretion** on the matter: in order to remain compliant with **MiCA** and **TFR**, we are legally required to implement the **Travel Rule**.

## 📌 What this means for you
When performing a withdrawal or a deposit, you may be asked to:
* Indicate the identity of the sender or recipient
* Prove that you own the external wallet
* Provide **additional information**, depending on the **amount** or **nature of the transaction**

## 📌 What StackinSat does **not** do
* We do **not** collect this information by choice — it is a **regulatory requirement**.
* We only **share your data with the relevant counterparties** involved in the transaction, in full compliance with applicable laws.

## 📌 Summary
* The **Travel Rule** is a **European law**, not a StackinSat policy
* It requires more detailed information to **secure crypto transfers**
* It applies to **all European platforms** as of **late 2024**
* StackinSat enforces this regulation to ensure **security, transparency, and compliance**