SPCSB at the OSCE Summit dedicated to the regulation of virtual assets

On June 24, 2025, the Deputy Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Service, Mr. Andrian Munteanu, participated as a speaker at the OSCE Summit on Virtual Assets. Held in Warsaw from June 24 to 25, the event brought together international leaders to analyze emerging challenges and innovative solutions in the field of virtual assets, in a global context marked by rapid developments and increased risks of financial fraud.

   In his intervention, Mr. Munteanu provided an overview of the regulatory process of the virtual assets sector in the Republic of Moldova. The presentation included a summary of the main legal provisions in force, the ongoing legislative reforms, as well as the conclusions of the national assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with virtual assets. At the same time, the recommended actions to strengthen the AML/CFT process were highlighted, as well as the efforts undertaken, in collaboration with development partners, to strengthen institutional capacities.

   The summit The summit brought together representatives of regulators, financial supervisory institutions, law enforcement agencies, technology solution providers and experts in combating financial crime from participating States OSCE and international organizations. Discussions focused on identifying innovative solutions, promoting international cooperation and using modern technologies in preventing financial fraud.

   The participation of the Service representatives in this event was possible thanks to the financial support provided by the OSCE within the project "Innovative Policy Solutions to Mitigate Money Laundering Risks Represented by Virtual Assets".