Risky Business: Cryptocurrency, Money Laundering, and Smart Contracts 

The world of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts is steadily growing. As such, lawyers must ensure that they are aware of the pros and cons of their use to advise their clients adequately. Cryptocurrency is a developing area that is increasingly used for illegal activities such as money laundering.  

• Lawyers deciding to advise clients on cryptocurrency-related issues should ensure their knowledge base is up to date. This knowledge will allow you to provide prompt referrals to technical experts, criminal defense attorneys, tax attorneys, business transactional attorneys, and consultants with specialized expertise in this field. 
• Technologists looking to complete their understanding of how cryptocurrencies can be used for money laundering and get an overview of regulatory enforcement practices will find this overview of crypto, money laundering and smart contracts a helpful guide. 

Part 1 of 2 

In part 1 of this seminar, our expert panelists will provide a primer on money laundering with cryptocurrency, breaking down its (3) three stages and most common methods. They will discuss the regulatory response to these practices and the challenges law enforcement face in locating, identifying, and getting accountability from perpetrators of money laundering with cryptocurrency. 

Topics covered in this webinar:    

1. A Primer on Money Laundering with Cryptocurrency 

2. Cryptocurrency Regulators 

3. Law Enforcement and Cryptocurrency 

Part 2 of 2 

Part one (1) of this seminar can be found on demand at WestLegaledCenter.com. As a refresher, our panelists will begin this live seminar with an overview of what was covered in part one (1). The expert panelists will discuss an overview of smart contracts, their uses, and issues to consider. Our speakers will survey recent investigations and legal actions against money laundering with cryptocurrency and conclude by presenting key takeaways for attorneys to consider in their practice.  

Topics covered in this webinar:    

1. Review of Part 1: Money Laundering with Cryptocurrencies 

2. Smart Contracts: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 

3. Survey of Recent Investigations and Legal Actions 

4. Key Takeaways 

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