Digital Assets

Explore the dynamic world of digital assets and their regulatory challenges. Stay ahead on the evolving landscape of digital asset regulation and best practices for financial institutions.

Advancement in Digital Asset Markets

Review policies and regulation on crypto in the U.S., UK, EU, and globally, how this influences adoption, and measures to capitalize on rewards while managing illicit finance risks.

Lighting Up the Darknet

The validity of blockchain analytics technology was assessed in the Bitcoin Fog money laundering trial. What lessons does the Court’s reasoning have for Chief Compliance Officer using blockchain analytics and other decision support technologies?

Examining Evasion

Explore three recent examples with Russia, Iran, and North Korea, which represent some of the most common methods illicit actors have embraced to evade sanctions. Understanding them is an important starting point for private sector firms in assessing and responding to their exposure.

2024’s Top 10 Major Developments

Explore the highlights from our recent webinar including an overview of the current illicit finance landscape, major events in 2024 as well as noted possible future developments as the global illicit finance regime grows and evolves.

The Sanctions Evasion Threat

It’s more important than ever for compliance officers to understand and recognize sanctions evasion typologies. In this article, we explore six of the most common techniques illicit actors use to evade sanctions.

How to be a Digital Asset Detective

Step into the role of a digital asset investigator. From tracing complex ownership structures to leveraging blockchain transparency, discover the tools and techniques that bring clarity to a sector often seen as cryptic. Follow along with our investigation into a digital asset business and come away with a step-by-step guide for uncovering hidden risks.

Risky Convergences

New digital solutions in money laundering and underground banking have facilitated the expansion of the criminal business environment in Southeast Asia, integrate billions of criminal proceeds into the formal financial system and enabling the growth of new criminal organizations.

Adapting to Digital Assets Risks

In our recent webinar, "Mastering Compliance in Digital Assets through Multi-Tiered Defense Strategies," industry leaders examined the intricacies of digital asset compliance. Featuring a panel of industry experts including Andrew Rosenberg, Elizabeth Severinovskaya, and Catherine Woods, this blog post summarizes the key insights shared during the event.

Crypto Under the Microscope

In the fast-evolving digital assets market, compliance is not just a regulatory requirement—it's a strategic imperative. From Binance's multi-billion-dollar settlement to the dramatic collapse of FTX, recent enforcement actions have sent shockwaves through the industry, underscoring the critical need for a robust compliance system.

Embracing Emerging Technologies through Capability Development

Risk is perceived to be higher when a subject area is unfamiliar, which is particularly likely for emerging technologies and products. One solution is to develop the capability of staff through training and experience, where Chief Compliance Officers can utilize partners to support upskilling and augment internal capability where required. Digital assets provide a good case study: detailed knowledge within financial institution compliance and business teams to manage risks while enabling business growth.