TechFlow news — On September 25, according to Cointelegraph, Kosovo’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), in collaboration with the Council of Europe, is enhancing its capabilities in tracking crypto-related crimes and strengthening regulation of digital currencies. From September 24 to 26, FIU leaders will participate in Operation CYBERKOP under the Council of Europe’s Octopus Project, hosting a workshop addressing challenges related to cryptocurrencies and digital currencies.
The workshop will bring together financial intelligence experts, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and the Central Bank of Kosovo to enhance local expertise in digital currencies and virtual asset service providers (VASPs), and to provide improved tools for tracing and seizing illicit cryptocurrency transactions.
In addition, the event will deepen understanding of existing legal frameworks and licensing requirements, equipping local financial leaders with skills in confiscating virtual assets and handling cryptocurrency-related criminal cases. Despite ongoing disputes over its statehood, Kosovo has received substantial support from both the European Union and the United States. The EU implemented the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in June 2023, requiring member states to achieve compliance by 2026.
