Countering the Legalization (Laundering) Proceeds From Crime Using Cryptocurrencies

Student: Tsybzhit Lygdenova

Educational Programme: Compliance and Legal Risk Prevention (Master)

Final Grade: 8

Year of Graduation: 2024

Annotation. Currently, laundering of criminal proceeds using cryptocurrencies is widespread. This method of laundering criminal proceeds became possible with the advent of alternative and private methods of conducting transactions based on decentralized systems. This study examines the current problem of laundering (legalization) of criminal proceeds and financing terrorism using cryptocurrencies. The work is devoted to the assessment of the existing legal regulation, considers recommendations on the implementation of measures to counteract the laundering (legalization) of criminal proceeds using cryptocurrency, the problems faced by legal systems, as well as ways to minimize risks in this area. Keywords: decentralization, legalization, cryptocurrency, a pool of digital currencies.

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