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AML Foundations for Cryptoasset and Blockchain


Course format: self-paced online

    Course Content

    ACAMS has developed three certificates to help anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals understand the AML crypto landscape and improve their organization’s AML practices regarding crypto. The AML Foundations for Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate explores financial crime typologies and risks, and how they pertain to crypto. The course explains the AML compliance role – from controlling risks to research and reporting in the context of crypto.

     

     

    This course will help you to understand:

    • How money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion happen in cryptoassets
    • How to spot financial crime risks and red flags specific to cryptoassets
    • How risk is controlled and managed across key compliance measures and functions
    • How to identify which customer information is relevant and important for cryptoassets
    • The process for identifying, researching, and reporting unusual and suspicious customer activity

     

    Case examples are used throughout the training course to illustrate real-world considerations and best practices for AML cryptocurrency and blockchain. You can test your knowledge as the training progresses with regular review questions.

    Pricing

    Prices are subject to local tax.

     

    ACAMS Members

    $595.00

    Non-Members

    $795.00

    Intended audience:

    This certificate is suitable for professionals who have responsibility for AML crypto compliance. This includes those working in crypto firms, and also those working in traditional financial services looking to diversify their skillset and build an understanding of cryptocurrency and effective AML programs. Graduates of this course will be able to identify and mitigate common methods of financial crime linked to cryptoassets and will be optimally prepared to progress on to our specialist CCAS Certification.

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    Course structure:

    • Online and self-paced
    • Four hours of coursework
    • Four weeks to complete
    • Pass a 20-question final assessment to receive your certificate (results available immediately)

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