Cryptocurrencies, Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism

Paul-Emile Gillain, Analyst, Belgian Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (FIU-CTIF-CFI), Brussels. / For the premium version, please visit http://www.era.int/?130015&en

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This e-presentation will help you better understand the use of cryptocurrencies within the context of money laundering and terrorism financing. You will be provided with information on what cryptocurrencies are and how they are used (Bitcoins, blockchains, etc.). Information on the regulatory framework, from EU to FATF standards will be given, as well as an overview of different techniques to launder money with cryptocurrencies. Prevention and awareness-raising measures will be explained, as will search, seizure and MLA requests in the virtual world.