Lavagem de dinheiro por meio de criptomoedas: desafios jurídicos e a cooperação internacional como mecanismo de controle

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis investigates the problem of money laundering through cryptocurrencies and analyzes the challenges faced by international cooperation in addressing this phenomenon. The main objective is to understand how international legal and institutional instruments have been used to curb illicit practices associated with the growing use of cryptoassets. The rationale for the study lies in the global expansion of digital assets and the difficulty states face in regulating them uniformly, which undermines the effectiveness of efforts to combat illicit financial flows. The study proceeds from the hypothesis that, despite the existence of multilateral treaties and the work of bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), significant gaps remain in international coordination, largely due to legislative differences and the decentralized nature of the underlying technologies. The research adopts a qualitative approach based on a literature review, documentary analysis, and case studies of international operations. The expected results include identifying the main obstacles faced by states and proposing pathways to improve cooperation across jurisdictions