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How compliance software detects fraud and money laundering involving crypto

Published 01/18/2021, 08:19 AM
Updated 01/18/2021, 10:00 AM
How compliance software detects fraud and money laundering involving crypto

The crypto industry has boomed over the past 12 months. While 2019 began with a total market cap of $200 billion, the explosion in Bitcoin’s value resulted in this figure surging fivefold as 2020 began — and according to CoinMarketCap, the digital assets space was collectively worth $1 trillion at one point.

However, as the crypto sector continues to grow and flourish, so too does crypto-related crime. Virtual assets worth $3.8 billion were lost to fraud in 2019. This figure rose to almost $4.9 billion in 2020.

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