Description: Money laundering is the process of making money obtained from illegal activities appear legitimate. This process involves a series of transactions and financial movements designed to conceal the illicit origin of the funds. In the context of cryptocurrencies, money laundering may involve the use of digital assets to facilitate the transfer of money anonymously, complicating authorities’ efforts to trace the source of the funds. The main characteristics of money laundering include the conversion of assets, the concealment of the owner’s identity, and the integration of funds into the legitimate economy. The relevance of this phenomenon has grown with the popularity of cryptocurrencies, as their decentralized and pseudonymous nature offers criminals new opportunities to evade financial regulation and anti-money laundering laws. As cryptocurrencies have become more accessible, they have also attracted the attention of authorities seeking to implement measures to prevent their use in illicit activities.
