Understanding regulatory trends: digital assets & anti-money laundering
Journal of Investment Compliance
ISSN: 1528-5812
Article publication date: 23 October 2021
Issue publication date: 28 October 2021
Abstract
Purpose
To evaluate the global anti-money laundering regulation of digital assets and cryptocurrencies.
Design/methodology/approach
This article provides an analysis of macro trends in digital asset money laundering regulation and explores the regulatory frameworks in some of the leading international crypto markets.
Findings
As the popularity and public adoption of digital assets have grown, global regulators have turned their attention to the risks of anti-money laundering. Monitoring the evolving international regulatory landscape is essential for organizations looking to successfully take advantage of digital asset-related investment opportunities.
Practical implications
Market participants should understand all applicable laws and procedures before they decide to enter the digital asset market. These considerations can become even more complex as businesses interact with multiple international regulators.
Originality/value
This article is designed to help investors understand the global anti-money laundering regulatory landscape regarding digital assets, particularly for those institutions interested in diversifying with crypto-related investment opportunities.
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Citation
Kirkpatrick, K., Stephens, A., Gerber, J., Nettesheim, M. and Bellm, S. (2021), "Understanding regulatory trends: digital assets & anti-money laundering", Journal of Investment Compliance, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOIC-07-2021-0033
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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