Crypto Compliance Essentials (A Practical Foundation in Virtual Asset AML & the Travel Rule)

Crypto Compliance Essentials (A Practical Foundation in Virtual Asset AML & the Travel Rule)

About this course

Learn from real-world crypto-asset service provider compliance regarding the key challenges of applying AML/CFT measures to crypto assets, the importance of a common regulatory understanding of the EU crypto framework — MiCA, the Transfer of Funds Regulation (the “travel rule”) and the new AML package with AMLA.

  • Enhance compliance specialists’ ability to determine the appropriate approach in diverse virtual-asset risk scenarios.
  • Provide and consolidate the foundational knowledge required for the effective application of AML measures to crypto-assets through practical, experience-based learning.
  • Strengthen understanding of core concepts, including virtual assets, VASPs/CASPs, hosted and self-hosted wallets, and anonymity-enhancing techniques.
  • Build a working knowledge of the EU regulatory framework: FATF Recommendations 15 and 16, MiCA, the Transfer of Funds Regulation and the 2024 AML package (AMLR, AMLD6, AMLA).
  • Develop participants’ ability to apply the travel rule in day-to-day operations, including required data, timing, self-hosted wallet transfers and counterparty due diligence.
  • Improve participants’ confidence in recognising crypto red flags and escalating suspicious activities appropriately.
  • Support consistent application of a risk-based approach across onboarding, monitoring and reporting functions.

  • Virtual Asset & VASP Risk Assessment — Learn how to identify and evaluate ML/TF risk exposure across VASP business models.
  • Crypto Regulatory Framework — Understand FATF standards, MiCA, the Transfer of Funds Regulation and the incoming AMLR/AMLA regime.
  • Travel Rule Application — Learn how to collect, transmit and validate originator and beneficiary information for crypto transfers.
  • Counterparty VASP Due Diligence — Understand how to identify and risk-assess counterparty providers before transacting.
  • Crypto Red Flags & Transaction Monitoring — Learn how to detect virtual-asset-specific indicators and typologies and act on them.
  • Blockchain Analytics Awareness — Understand how wallet screening and chain analysis support AML compliance.

Course Curriculum

1. Overview of the Course

  • Lector
  • Objectives
  • Skills delivered
  • Programme Modules
  • Lesson: Introduction and Overview of the Course Content

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Target Audience

  • AML/CFT compliance officers and MLROs
  • Financial crime and fraud prevention specialists
  • Risk management professionals
  • Internal auditors and investigators
  • Law enforcement and financial intelligence unit (FIU) analysts
  • Senior management with oversight of AML/CTF framework
  • FinTech, EMI, and virtual asset service provider (VASP) compliance staff

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Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes designed to reinforce learning and ensure you're on track with the course material.

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