This advanced law course equips legal professionals, compliance officers, and regulatory affairs specialists with the tools and knowledge required to navigate the legal landscape governing cryptocurrencies and prevent their misuse for financial crime. The course emphasizes practical application of AML/CFT regulations, enforcement risk management, licensing compliance, KYC/identity frameworks, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention in blockchain-based ecosystems.
Special attention is given to FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, FATF, and global standards and their evolving application to exchanges, DeFi platforms, custodians, wallets, miners, and payment processors. The course is hands-on, scenario-driven, and focused on legal implementation in rapidly evolving regulatory environments.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Understand the legal classification of crypto assets under different regulatory regimes.
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Analyze U.S. and international AML/CFT obligations for VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers).
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Identify high-risk typologies for crypto-enabled financial crime.
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Advise internal stakeholders on licensing, registration, and enforcement exposures.
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Draft policies, legal memos, and regulatory responses aligned with compliance expectations.
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Monitor and mitigate risks in cross-border transfers, DeFi, and pseudonymous wallets.
