Hawala and cryptocurrencies: a new avenue for terrorist financing

Miccoli, Anna (A.A. 2022/2023) Hawala and cryptocurrencies: a new avenue for terrorist financing. Tesi di Laurea in International economics, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Marco Simoni, pp. 122. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Literature review. Methodology and research design. Terror financing and money laundering: definitions and overview. Exploring terror financing. Understanding the concept of money laundering. The connection between terror financing and money laundering. Hawala: unveiling the informal value transfer system. Introduction to Hawala. Hawala as a tool for terror financing. The legalisation of Hawala: divergent opinions and future trends. Cryptocurrencies and money laundering. Introduction to cryptocurrencies. The use of cryptocurrencies in terror financing. Cryptocurrency in terrorism: case studies on Al-Qaeda and Al-Qassam Brigades. International efforts and regulatory frameworks. Evaluation of international efforts. The creation of an international AML/CFT assessment methodology.

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Bibliografia: pp. 95-111.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52)
Chair: International economics
Thesis Supervisor: Simoni, Marco
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Magnani, Marco
Academic Year: 2022/2023
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 06 Jun 2024 12:21
Last Modified: 06 Jun 2024 12:21
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/38754

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