In this episode, we present the audio version of an article by Freddie New, Chief Policy Officer at Bitcoin Policy UK. The article explores a powerful and timely question: Is Bitcoin actually less risky than the traditional financial system when it comes to money laundering and criminal abuse?🔍 In this episode:Why transparency is Bitcoin’s greatest AML assetHow law enforcement (including the FBI) has traced major crypto crimes using the blockchainWhat makes the Bitcoin ledger uniquely public, immutable, and court-admissibleWhy criminals are increasingly avoiding Bitcoin in favour of traditional financeWhat this means for risk, compliance, and fintech strategy📊 With support from real-world data and Chainalysis findings, the episode explains why the total volume of illicit transactions using crypto in 2024 was just 0.14% - far below public perception.🎧 Whether you’re a policymaker, compliance professional, or simply curious about the future of financial regulation, this episode will give you a clearer picture of what Bitcoin really is - and what it definitely isn’t.📄 Read the full article here: 👉 https://connect.cefpro.com/magazines/view/connect-issue-6