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Digital Assets Compliance Essentials
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5 CPD Units | 5 Hours
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Participants will receive access to the recorded sessions of the course.
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Course Overview
Digital Assets Compliance Essentials is a practical, non-technical programme designed for professionals working within regulated entities and financial services institutions. It provides a structured understanding of cryptoassets, blockchain fundamentals, digital asset typologies and the growing interaction between crypto and traditional financial services. Participants will examine how regulated entities may become directly or indirectly exposed to crypto-related risks through onboarding, payment activity, transactional flows and customer behaviour.
The programme also covers AML and Travel Rule expectations, risk-based approaches, red flag identification, transaction monitoring, escalation procedures, internal controls and the role of RegTech, blockchain analytics, AI and ML in strengthening compliance frameworks. Through case studies and group exercises, participants will apply practical judgement to realistic scenarios and support effective day-to-day decision-making.
Training Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Describe the basic concepts and characteristics of cryptoassets and blockchain technology.
Identify the main types of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, NFTs and CBDCs.
Specify the key differences between cryptoassets, e-money and traditional fiat currencies.
List the key participants in the crypto ecosystem, including exchanges, wallets and CASPs/VASPs.
Clarify how regulated entities may become directly or indirectly exposed to crypto-related activity.
Recognise financial crime, operational, reputational and regulatory risks linked to crypto exposure.
Explain the core principles of the EU AML framework and Travel Rule requirements.
Correlate customer behaviour patterns with crypto-related risk indicators and red flags.
Apply practical judgement when assessing customer risk profiles, escalation requirements and monitoring actions.
Identify how RegTech, blockchain analytics, AI and ML can support AML compliance and risk management functions.
Training Outline
Introduction
Why crypto matters for regulated entities, even without direct exposure
Interactive discussion: where regulated entities encounter crypto in practice
Crypto & Blockchain Fundamentals (Non-Technical)
What cryptoassets are and how they work, explained in a simplified manner
Types of digital assets: BTC, stablecoins, altcoins, NFTs and CBDCs
Key differences between cryptoassets, e-money and fiat currencies
How customers use crypto alongside regulated entity services
Practical focus: real-life examples relevant to regulated entity operations
Crypto Ecosystem & Risk Exposure for Regulated Entities
Key players: exchanges, wallets and CASPs/VASPs
Hosted vs unhosted wallets and their compliance implications
Indirect exposure through transfers to/from crypto exchanges and use of accounts as on/off-ramps
Financial crime, sanctions evasion, operational, fraud, reputational and regulatory risks
Case study: crypto-related fraud impacting a regulated entity
Transactions & Red Flag Identification
How crypto transactions work: simple walkthrough
Customer behaviour patterns and practical red flags for non-specialist staff
Unusual transaction patterns to exchanges, structuring, velocity risks and inconsistent source of funds explanations
Exercise: identifying suspicious patterns in sample regulated entity transactions
Risk Management & Regulatory Expectations
Risk-based approach for regulated entities with crypto exposure
Customer risk profiling in a crypto context
EU AML framework, Travel Rule obligations and supervisory expectations
Integrating crypto risk into existing AML frameworks
Controls & Practical Mitigation Measures
Transaction monitoring for crypto-related activity
Screening considerations: counterparties, exchanges and jurisdictions
Escalation routes, internal reporting and SAR/STR triggers
Role of blockchain analytics and other tools at a high level
Internal controls: policies, procedures and staff responsibilities
Practical Case Study & Group Exercise
Scenario: regulated entity clients using accounts for crypto-related transactions
Risk and red flag identification
Assessment of customer risk level
Deciding on escalation and actions: monitor, restrict or report
Group discussion and practical feedback
Training Style
The programme is delivered through short lectures, facilitated discussions, practical examples, case studies and group exercises. Participants will apply the concepts to realistic regulated entity scenarios, identify red flags, assess risk indicators and discuss appropriate monitoring, escalation and reporting actions.
CPD Recognition
This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Fintech & Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.
Who Should Attend
The seminar is ideal for:
Business owners actively involved in regulated financial services operations
Chief officers and senior management of regulated entities
Board executive and non-executive directors
Compliance officers and AMLCOs
AML and compliance analysts
Risk management professionals
Internal auditors
Regulatory compliance advisors
Technology transformation and RegTech implementation advisors
Operations and customer support professionals exposed to onboarding, payments or transaction monitoring workflows
In-house Training
For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customised to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.
Facilitators
Giorgos Konstantinou
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Giorgos has 15+ years of senior management experience in Fintech and Financial Services, specializing in sales and business development, regulatory risk advisory, financial crime, regulatory compliance, AML risk assessments and international & corporate banking. He is a recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Regulatory Technology (RegTech), specializing in end-to-end AML solutions for process digitalization and automation. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of regulated financial institutions globally, including in Europe and the Gulf region, and has collaborated with various regulatory authorities. He is the Founder and Managing Director of K.G.K. ReguTech Advisors Ltd (“ReguTech”), a boutique firm specializing in top-tier AML advisory and compliance services, compliance retainers, regulatory inspection preparation and response, and AML assessments. ReguTech brings comprehensive AML Regtech solutions for process automation to both regulated financial institutions (FIs) and regulatory authorities. Prior to this, Giorgos led the operations of Identomat as Regional Director, overseeing business development and operations for the markets under the responsibility of the Cyprus representative office. Previously, he serves as the Group AML Director for a regulated group of companies, where he spearheaded the implementation of the group's Compliance AML strategy to align with business objectives. Before that, as Senior Manager at Deloitte's Risk Advisory Department, he advised financial institutions across Cyprus, Southern Europe, and the Gulf (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar), including regulatory authorities, credit institutions, insurance companies, and investment firms, focusing on AML compliance, risk assessments, and regulatory readiness. Earlier, he led PwC's Risk & Quality team and founded the Central Compliance Services team. He began his career at Barclays Bank, managing relationships with international corporate clients from the CIS, the CEE, the Middle East, and Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
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