The Digital Gold Rush? Debunking common myths on the criminal use of cryptocurrencies

Europol’s new report Cryptocurrencies: tracing the evolution of criminal finances offers insights into how criminals are using cryptocurrencies today. Based on the latest operational information contributed to Europol, data collected for the EU Serious Organised Crime Threat Assessment (SOCTA) 2021 and open sources, this report debunks the following myths: Myth #1 – Cryptocurrencies have become the payment method of choice for criminals The use of cryptocurrency as part of criminal schemes is […]