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Regulation 31 CFR 1010

Regulation 31 CFR 1010 sets rules for reporting and recordkeeping related to transactions involving large amounts of money or specific financial activities to prevent money laundering and financial crimes. It requires financial institutions and certain businesses to monitor, verify, and report suspicious or large transactions to government authorities. This helps ensure transparency and aids law enforcement in detecting illegal activities like fraud, terrorism financing, and tax evasion. Essentially, it provides a legal framework for tracking significant financial movements and ensuring accountability within the financial system.