Certified Cryptocurrencies and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Master Class

Introduction to cryptocurrencies. This module unpacks the meaning and scope of terms like “cryptocurrency”, “virtual asset” and “distributed ledger technology (DLT)”. It also explores how and why these technologies emerged.

Introduction to AML

Establishing A Sound Financial Institution Risk Management Framework, Governance Structure, And Culture

Essential Elements Of A Sound AML/CFT Program

Dealing With Your Correspondent Bank And Other Stakeholders

AML/CFT Program Maturity Framework Self-Assessment

Crypto 101 – addresses, keys and transactions. How does the Bitcoin network operate and what are the functions of public key cryptography, hash functions and digital signatures? Participants will also learn how to generate and manage Bitcoin addresses.

Certification in Crypto Currency Laundering

Examples of Crypto Currency Financial Crimes

Failure of Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Bitcoin payment processor in Laundering

Bit Coin based black market creator

Virtual Currency Regulatory Landscape

The Important Role of Cryptocurrency

What Is AML in Cryptocurrency?

The blockchain and mining. How are transactions stored in the blockchain and validated and secured by miners?

Blockchain analysis. How can you monitor transactions in real time and which are the most appropriate software tools? This module also explores the techniques criminals use to stay anonymous.

Due diligence. This module offers a crucial insight into how financial intermediaries can adapt traditional AML/CFT programmes to new payment methods.

Virtual Currency

Convertible Versus Non-Convertible Virtual Currency

Centralised Versus Non-Centralised Virtual Currencies

Virtual Currency System Participants

Risk-based management. Adapting risk management frameworks to clients, assets and transactions involving virtual assets requires both legal and technical skills. What are some best practices and information sources?

Offshore structures and money laundering. In the final module, participants will explore how criminals misuse offshore structures to conceal beneficial ownership and hold cryptocurrencies on their behalf.