Regulators and Firms Collide Over Digital Asset Compliance Challenges

ACI, a global leader in financial crime compliance and regulatory intelligence, will host its 4th Forum on Digital Assets: Compliance, Enforcement & Regulatory Oversight in New York on 18–19 November. The event is designed to bring together compliance officers, regulators, and legal experts to address the evolving challenges in digital asset regulation and enforcement.

The forum will focus on key issues such as anti-money laundering (AML), customer due diligence, and the regulatory responses to emerging risks in the digital asset ecosystem. With the rise in digital asset adoption, regulatory bodies across jurisdictions have intensified their scrutiny, prompting firms to re-evaluate their compliance frameworks. ACI will highlight the most recent enforcement actions and how firms can align their strategies with global regulatory expectations.

Participants will gain insights from enforcement and compliance leaders from both private and public sectors. The agenda includes case studies on regulatory actions against major digital asset platforms and lessons drawn from recent high-profile investigations. These discussions aim to help institutions understand the nuances of regulatory expectations and the consequences of non-compliance.

The forum is expected to draw representatives from major banks, fintech companies, and government agencies. With the digital asset market continuing to expand, the need for a coordinated and consistent regulatory approach has become increasingly critical. Sessions will cover cross-border compliance challenges, the role of international cooperation, and the implications of global regulatory divergence.

ACI emphasized that the event will also include interactive workshops and panel discussions, allowing for real-time engagement among attendees. These sessions are intended to foster dialogue between industry practitioners and regulators to enhance transparency and cooperation in the enforcement landscape. The forum represents a continuation of ACI's efforts to support the global financial industry in navigating the complexities of digital asset compliance.