Product description
The ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Cryptocurrencies is a specialized qualification offered by the International Compliance Association (ICA) that addresses the rapidly evolving risks associated with cryptocurrencies and digital assets. As the use of crypto expands across financial services, understanding how these technologies can be exploited for financial crime is critical for compliance and risk professionals.
This certification explores the core features of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the methods criminals use to misuse them, and the regulatory challenges and responses emerging globally. It covers key topics such as crypto exchanges, wallets, DeFi (Decentralized Finance), typologies of illicit behavior, and compliance best practices for mitigating risks.
Designed for compliance officers, AML professionals, crypto industry participants, and regulators, the course helps learners develop the knowledge to identify, manage, and reduce financial crime risk in this fast-moving sector while aligning with evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.