Study visit to Gibraltar: Moldova strengthens its capacities in regulating virtual assets

Representatives of the Service for Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering conducted a study visit to the Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit, organized with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) within the framework of the "Innovative Policy Solutions to Mitigate Money Laundering Risks Represented by Virtual Assets" project.

    During the visit, the delegation participated in a series of working sessions dedicated to the regulation and supervision of virtual asset service providers (VASPs), a topical area in the prevention and fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.

    The discussions focused on Gibraltar's experience in implementing a robust regulatory framework for VASPs, the licensing regime and effective supervisory mechanisms in place. They also reviewed the compliance and supervisory measures implemented by the Gibraltar authorities, as well as the information strategies aimed at mitigating the risks associated with the use of virtual assets.

The Service for Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering expresses its appreciation for the openness and commitment of partners in Gibraltar and the OSCE in supporting the efforts of the Republic of Moldova to develop modern and effective policies in the field of virtual assets, as part of a broader framework for combating financial crime.