Virtual currencies are a growing phenomenon, under scrutiny at both national and international level for their potential benefits, risks and the applicable regulations.
The obliged entities for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism are displaying an increasing sensitivity in the detection of suspicions relating to the use of such tools.
The financial analysis of suspicious transaction reports, recently also transmitted by virtual currency providers, has allowed the Financial Intelligent Unit to understand the specific features of this phenomenon, produce operative typologies worthy of attention and identify the scope for improvement in how activities are reported.
