Anti-Money Laundering in the Crypto Sector
Date: 05 March 2026
Time: 09:00
Duration: 1.5 days
Location: Online
Cost: € 690.00 // € 621.00 (Registration by 5 February)
Organiser: ERA - Academy of European Law
Web Link: https://www.era.int/event/anti-money-laundering-in-the-crypto-sector/
Description:
Objective:
The aim of this conference is to present the AML/CFT regulatory framework and elaborate on its implications for the crypto sector. Generalities and peculiarities of the AML compliance obligations will be explored, while giving practical insights into navigating the transformative EU AML regulatory landscape.
The use, potentials and risks connected to the use of AI in AML will be addressed respectively. Supervisors from European and national levels will exchange their supervisory practices and discuss challenges imminent to AML/CFT supervision in the crypto field. Thus, this event will provide participants with actionable intelligence on supervisory expectations and operational compliance frameworks.
Key topics:
- The EU architecture for crypto: AMLAR, AMLR, AMLD6, ToFD, EBA Guidelines;
- Distinguishing between MICA prudential requirements and AML compliance obligations;
- Core compliance obligations for issuers and CASP;
- Customer Due Diligence and risk assessment in the crypto space;
- Transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting in the crypto sector;
- Sanctions compliance and screening in crypto;
- AI in AML: use, potentials and risks;
- AML investigation and supervision in the crypto sector: FIUs, NAs and AMLA.
Interactive Online Seminar:
The online seminar will be hosted on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. You will be able to interact immediately and directly with our toplevel speakers and other participants. We will make the most of the technical tools available to deliver an intensive, interactive experience. The highest security settings will be applied to ensure that you can participate safely in this high-quality online seminar.
