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New working paper: Cryptocurrencies in Asia and beyond: law, regulation and enforcement
The crypto industry has exploded in recent years, and authorities in different countries have been reacting in very different ways. Some have banned cryptocurrencies, while others are embracing them to varying degrees. Some are working hard to align their anti-money laundering regulations with FATF standards, while others are turning a blind eye. A few countries have confiscated huge quantities of crypto assets linked to crime and money laundering. Others are at square one in terms of enforcement, risking becoming a hub for crypto crime and money laundering and posing a serious vulnerability in the world’s financial system.
Click here to read the full working paper co-authored by our fellow Dorothy Siron.The International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators emerged from a vision to develop worldwide collaborative solutions that are based on research, collective experiences and best practices in cases of economic crime.
| The Academy has united the top public- and private-sector litigation professionals with the renowned Basel Institute on Governance and like-minded academics to form an independent, non-partisan global center of excellence that encourages collaboration and innovation to shape and advance financial-crime litigation practices for the future. |
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Co-Founders Quotes
“Considering the growth of the worldwide white-collar criminal practice, we saw a need to bring together hardcore litigators to foster skills and allow court access when the case needs to be decided there.”
— Stéphane Bonifassi
“A foundation for maintaining the rule of law is a strong and independent bar. The Academy will seek to foster our strength and independence through collegiality, nonpartisanship, inclusiveness, internationalism and learning.”
— Lincoln Caylor
“The Academy is about bringing together A-list financial crime litigators and renowned academics to whet curiosity, sharpen techniques and provide the leadership that will mold and enhance the professional landscape.”
— Elizabeth Ortega
Fellows in the news
Cryptocurrencies in Asia and beyond: law, regulation and enforcement
Dorothy Siron presents a detailed research and her unique experience in asset recovery and fraud in the Asian region. It offers a deep dive into the vastly different ways that selected countries are addressing legal and regulatory issues around cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets.
Hunt for Oligarch Assets Adds New Urgency to Canada's Plan for Beneficial Ownership Registry
Lincoln Caylor discusses the need of a beneficial ownership registry in Canada and notes, “that the widely available nature of the information can bolster tracking and enforcement efforts.”
How to Avoid Prematurely Publicizing A Case Outcome
Elizabeth Ortega in an article for Law360, explains some best practices to avoid prematurely releasing embargoed information to the public.