The EFECC chief highlights increasingly sophisticated criminal blockchain use, with Europol boosting cross-border investigation support and advocating global standards alongside impartial law enforcement training.
The chief of Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC) warned that criminal exploitation of cryptocurrency and blockchain is becoming more advanced. Europol pledged to enhance support for member states in cross-border investigations, promote the establishment of global standards, and deliver unbiased blockchain training for law enforcement worldwide. These initiatives aim to bolster investigative capacity against complex international crypto-related crimes.