The risks of transforming the drug trade using cryptocurrencies

The article deals with the problem of using cryptocurrencies to legalize income received from the sale of narcotic substances. Due to the active development of digital technologies, the availability and ease of use of cryptocurrencies, cases of using crypto markets for drug trafficking have become more frequent. In this regard, the authors assessed the scale of the problem and the volume of proceeds from drug trafficking using cryptocurrencies, and also considered the main territories characterized by the implementation of such activities. In conclusion, measures were proposed to minimize the risks of using cryptocurrencies to legalize income from drug trafficking.

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