Henna Virkkunen Says VPNs Should Not Bypass EU Age Verification as New AML Rules Target Crypto Transfers

Henna Virkkunen said VPNs must not allow users to bypass the European Union’s new age verification system. According to NS3.AI, a European Parliament research briefing raised the question of whether VPN providers should eventually be required to verify users’ ages. Separately, the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) bans cash payments above €10,000. The AMLR also requires identity checks for crypto transfers above €1,000.