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Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

This session is designed to introduce you to the virtual currency world which can then be utilized to enhance the financial institution’s role in understanding, training, and monitoring for suspicious activity related to virtual assets.

OnDemand
Recorded Thursday,
January 5th, 2023
Presented by Molly Stull
1h 30m total length
2 CRCM Credits
$279.00 or 1 Token

Includes: 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

  • BSA
  • Compliance
  • Information Technology/Security
  • Risk Management/Legal
  • Bank Secrecy Act Officer/BSA Specialist
  • Board Member
  • Branch Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Deposit Operations Manager/Specialist
  • Internal Auditor
  • New Accounts Representative
  • Private Banker
  • Risk Manager
  • Senior Management
  • Trainer

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Cryptocurrency, mining, Bitcoin, wallets, keys, digital assets…are these terms causing you anxiety? Join us as we discuss common virtual asset terminology, provide a non-technical explanation of how this “new” currency works, and address resources issued by various regulatory agencies, including the CFPB, IRS, and FinCEN. This session is designed to introduce you to the virtual currency world which can then be utilized to enhance the financial institution’s role in understanding, training, and monitoring for suspicious activity related to virtual assets.

What You'll Learn

Take Away Tools:

  • Listing of defined crypto terminology
  • Digital assets red flags
  • Digital asset resources

Areas of discussion:

  • The evolution of money
  • Critical virtual asset terminology
  • How virtual currency is acquired
  • Review of FinCEN guidance applicable to virtual currency
  • Crypto related enforcement actions
  • Understanding risks when paying with cryptocurrency
  • Types of cryptocurrency scams
  • Requirements for reporting cryptocurrency transactions
  • Virtual assets red flag indicators of money laundering and terrorist financing
  • Resources to help understand virtual currency

Who Should Attend

This session will be beneficial for compliance officers, BSA Officers, trainers, and all staff that desires to learn more about virtual assets.


Molly Stull

Instructor Bio

Molly began her banking career on the teller line while working on her undergraduate degree and has continued working in the financial industry ever since. Some of her experience includes roles in operations, business resumption planning, consumer compliance, and conducting audits. Her favorite role is ensuring that her audience, whether on the sports field or in the financial industry, understands the "why" behind the rule. Her wealth of financial knowledge and her numerous years of experience enable her to relate the material to the audience.


Continuing Education Credit Information

Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets has been approved for 2 CRCM credits. This statement is not an endorsement of this program or its sponsor. Credits are redeemable for both Live and OnDemand viewing. For questions on certificates, please email support@oncourselearning.com. Certification holders must report these credits at https://aba.csod.com.