Training overview
Virtual assets and crypto-related services continue to develop rapidly, while regulatory scrutiny intensifies worldwide. Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) as well as financial institutions exposed to crypto-related clients or transactions are subject to increasing AML, sanctions and governance requirements. Regulators place strong emphasis on risk awareness, effective controls and compliance maturity in relation to virtual assets.

This training provides a practical and structured overview of compliance obligations for VASPs and financial institutions dealing with virtual asset exposure. Participants gain insight into the regulatory framework, key compliance risks and supervisory expectations, and learn how to translate these requirements into workable compliance measures.

The focus is on practical compliance challenges, risk-based decision-making and real-life scenarios relevant to both crypto-native organisations and traditional financial institutions.

Learning objectives
After completing this training, participants will:

Understand the regulatory framework applicable to VASPs and virtual assets
Identify key AML/CFT/CFP, sanctions and integrity risks related to crypto activities
Gain insight into supervisory expectations and enforcement trends
Understand how AML/CFT/CFP and CDD requirements apply in a crypto context
Be better equipped to design, assess and challenge crypto compliance controls

Target audience

This training is designed for professionals involved in crypto and virtual asset compliance, including:

Compliance Officers and AML/CFT/CFP professionals
Risk Managers
Legal and regulatory professionals
Internal Auditors
Professionals working at VASPs
Professionals working at banks, payment institutions, asset managers or other financial institutions exposed to crypto-related clients or transaction

Prior knowledge of AML/CFT/CFP or compliance concepts is recommended.

Training content
During this four-hour training, the following topics will be addressed:

Regulatory developments and supervisory expectations for VASPs
AML/CFT/CFP risks related to virtual assets
Risk-based approaches to crypto compliance
Customer Due Diligence in a crypto context
Transaction monitoring and red flags for virtual assets
Sanctions compliance and exposure in crypto activities
Governance, accountability and internal controls
Practical cases and compliance dilemmas

Real-life examples are used to illustrate how risks arise and how compliance challenges can be addressed in practice.

Training format
The training is interactive and discussion-based, combining regulatory context with practical examples. Participants are encouraged to share experiences and reflect on real-world challenges.

Practical details
Duration: 4 hours
Level: Intermediate
Format: Classroom
Language: Dutch or English, depending on participants

Why attend this training?
Crypto compliance is no longer optional. Supervisory scrutiny is increasing, and enforcement actions against VASPs are becoming more visible and more severe. Regulators expect VASPs and related organisations to demonstrate effective AML/CFT/CFP controls, sound governance and a clear understanding of crypto-specific risks. This training helps professionals stay informed, strengthen compliance frameworks and confidently navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for virtual assets.

The training is based on practical supervisory insights, recent enforcement developments and real compliance cases.

Crypto & Virtual Asset Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Governance in Practice