Digital Assets Services

Showcasing depth and breadth of experience in the digital assets landscape, primarily gained during tenure as the lead digital assets prosecutor in an international financial centre.

What BlockAML Offers:

  • Risk assessments to identify and assess the VASP's exposure to money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

  • Assistance in formulating comprehensive plans for preventing, detecting, and mitigating risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing.

  • Designing risk-based controls and procedures for AML measures.

  • Covering topics such as KYC implementation, AML in blockchain, and the importance for crypto start-ups.

AML Strategy

  • Comprehensive reviews of a VASP's operations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

  • Advice on the implications of new regulations, regulatory updates, and industry guidance issued by relevant regulatory authorities.

  • Assistance to VASPs in developing and implementing robust compliance policies and procedures.

Compliance Policy Advisory

  • Assistance in navigating regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.

  • Preparation of responses to regulatory inquiries.

  • Representation and negotiation with regulatory agencies.

  • Defense against allegations of regulatory non-compliance.

  • Liaison with regulatory authorities and case analysis for effective litigation strategies.

  • Streamlining tasks including document management and case preparation.

Litigation Support

  • Support in reviewing the effectiveness of SAR submissions.

  • Identification of red flags and indicators of suspicious activity across various crypto products and customer behaviours.

  • Guidance on recognising and reporting signs of suspicious activity, including unusual transactions or behaviours.

  • Education for employees on AML laws, regulations, and reporting suspicious activities.

Suspicious Activity Reporting