Finance and Security in Brief: Improving Crypto Asset Seizures


Aidan Larkin, Co-founder and CEO of software company Asset Reality, explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the seizure of crypto assets.

In this video from our 'Finance and Security in Brief' series, Aidan draws parallels between seizing traditional assets - like cars or bank accounts - and digital assets, emphasising that the fundamental process remains the same. He discusses how better training and greater confidence among law enforcement can significantly improve seizure efforts. Looking ahead, Aidan suggests that governments can learn from jurisdictions with established digital asset seizure frameworks and refine their policies to ensure more effective and coordinated enforcement

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Kinga Redlowska

Head of CFS Europe

Centre for Finance and Security

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Aidan Larkin

Associate Fellow; Founder & CEO, Asset Reality

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