Combating Financial Crimes Associated with Virtual Assets Programme

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Combating Financial Crimes Associated with Virtual Assets Programme

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

As the use of virtual assets continues to expand, so do the risks of financial crime within this fast-evolving digital environment. The Combating Financial Crimes Associated with Virtual Assets Programme is a comprehensive three-day training designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to detect, assess, and manage financial crime risks related to virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, blockchain applications, and decentralised systems. 

The programme explores core concepts such as cryptocurrency models, blockchain principles, risk management frameworks, AML/CFT regulations, and typologies of financial crime. It also offers hands-on insights into transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, digital wallet security, and how to align compliance programmes with FATF guidelines and local regulatory frameworks. 

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

Gain foundational knowledge of blockchain, digital wallets, and the structure of cryptocurrency systems.

Learn how to build AML/CFT compliance frameworks that align with international standards and local requirements.

Identify common typologies and apply practical tools to detect and prevent digital financial crimes.

Develop the skills to implement end-to-end risk assessment and monitoring systems tailored for virtual asset environments.

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WHO IS IT FOR ?

This programme is ideal for: 

  • AML and compliance officers working in financial institutions or fintech 
  • Regulatory professionals and supervisors overseeing digital asset frameworks 
  • Risk management professionals focused on emerging threats in digital finance 
  • Law enforcement and investigation teams tackling crypto-related financial crimes 
  • Professionals working in virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and blockchain-based businesses 
  • Legal and consulting professionals advising on virtual asset regulation and risk 

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Certification

ADGM Academy Certificate of Completion 

DURATION

Three days

LOCATION OF TRAINING

Virtual

TOPIC

    • Cryptocurrency concepts and models 
    • Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CFT) basics 
    • General framework for risk management 
    • Blockchain technology principles 
    • Regulatory and legislative frameworks 
    • Types and categories of risks 
    • Digital wallets and encryptions keys 
    • Common crime patterns (Typologies) 
    • Risk mitigation controls and procedures 
    • Advanced Blockchains and Decentralised Applications 
    • Know your customer (KYC) and transaction monitoring standards 
    • Technical and security risks 
    • Digital Market Infrastructure Reporting Suspicious Activity 
    • Other financial crimes such as digital fraud 

LEARNING MODULES

This module explores how traditional AML/CFT frameworks are applied to the virtual asset space. Participants will learn about global regulatory expectations, including FATF guidelines, and how to implement effective KYC, customer due diligence, and transaction monitoring measures tailored to crypto-related risks. 

Delve into the fundamentals of crypto assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain technology. This module provides a clear understanding of how these assets operate, their underlying technologies, digital wallet functionality, and the key components that drive decentralised systems. 

This module equips participants with tools to identify, assess, and manage the specific risks associated with digital assets. From technical vulnerabilities to compliance gaps and criminal typologies, learners will explore real-world scenarios and develop practical strategies for building effective risk-based frameworks in virtual asset environments.