Regulation And Supervision of Crypto-Asset Circulation: Mechanisms for Preventing Legal Violations in International Practice
Keywords:
Crypto-assets, regulation, supervision, AML/CFT, FATF, virtual asset service providers, blockchain, DeFi, regulatory technology, international financial law, Uzbekistan.Abstract
The rapid growth of crypto-assets has raised serious concerns about financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, and market manipulation. This article comparatively analyzes the legal frameworks regulating crypto-asset circulation across the EU, the US, the UK, Singapore, and Uzbekistan, as well as international standards set by the FATF.
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