Cryptoassets – a new frontier for money laundering and terrorist financing: legal changes to address the increasing AML risk


Purpose
This study aims to provide an overview of the regulatory framework for AML supervision of cryptoassets.


Design/methodology/approach
A review of current legislative framework in the EU is presented in this paper.


Findings
A comprehensive framework is required to ensure that the AML risk posed by cryptoassets is mitigated.


Originality/value
This is an original article written for presentation at the Economic Crime Symposium in Cambridge (Jesus College).
