What we do in the (digital) shadows: anti-money laundering regulation and a bitcoin-mixing criminal problem

David Silva Ramalho e Nuno Igreja Matos assinam o artigo "What we do in the (digital) shadows: anti-money laundering regulation and a bitcoin-mixing criminal problem", publicado no ERA Forum.

The aim of this article is to provide a brief introduction to the problems raised by Bitcoin regarding money laundering. At first, and as a fundamental step for a legal analysis, we begin by providing a brief explanation of how the bitcoin works and the relevance of its functioning for a criminal investigation. Then, we analyse the legal framework applicable to Bitcoin in light of the provisions relating to the prevention and repression of money laundering, with particular emphasis on the problem surrounding mixers. After pointing out possible lawful uses for mixers, we discuss the criminal problems surrounding the punishment of self-laundering.

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