Introduction to blockchain: Crypto investigation and AML compliance, 8-11 September
Introduction to blockchain: Crypto investigation and AML compliance, 8-11 September
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Course name Introduction to blockchain: Crypto investigation and AML compliance, 8-11 September
A four-day training course on the fundamentals of crypto, financial crime and anti-money ...
- This course is open to paying participants. Employees of public-sector, multilateral, non-profit and academic organisations, as well as independent journalists without sponsorship, may request a discounted rate per person.
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Standard rate: CHF 800.00
A four-day training course on the fundamentals of crypto, financial crime and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
Delivered virtually over four 3-hour sessions starting at 10:00 CET, the course aims to help practitioners from a wide range of law enforcement, financial and business sectors prevent, detect and investigate the use of crypto for illicit activities.
The workshop centres around a practical money laundering case scenario, in which participants will investigate the “cleaning” of stolen assets for integration into the financial system by tracing transactions through the blockchain.
Policymakers, regulators and investigative journalists will also benefit from the comprehensive introduction to cryptoassets and blockchain analysis, due diligence and risk management.
What does the course cover?
Over four days, participants will explore:
- Introduction to crypto. 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.
- Blockchain fundamentals: understanding addresses, wallets and transactions. This module will explain how the blockchain operates, including how transactions are stored and how they are 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.
- Risk-based management. Adapting risk management frameworks to clients, assets and transactions involving crypto assets requires both legal and technical skills. What are some best practices and information sources?
- Seizure and confiscation: How different is it to seize and confiscate crypto assets? How do you take possession, secure and later manage a crypto wallet? Which are the critical steps involved? This presentation, through theory and practical examples, will answer those questions and much more.