it's recent—eu aml rules finalized in january 2024 with adoption in april, banning cash payments over €10k and requiring identity verification for cash between €3k-€10k plus crypto travel rule for all transfers via casps. the €3k claim is for verification thresholds, not a full ban. double-check:

consilium.europa.eu

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/01/18/anti-money-laundering-council-and-parliament-strike-deal-on-stricter-rules/

european parliament

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240419IPR20586/new-eu-rules-to-combat-money-laundering-adopted

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