THE RISK OF USE OF CRYPTO CURRENCIES FOR FINANCING TERRORISM

Authors

  • Gothardo Backx Van Buggenhout Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47595/cjsiurj.v2i2.46

Keywords:

Financiamento do terrorismo. Criptomoedas. Elementos normativos.

Abstract

The objective of this study is to present an epistemological analysis of the crime of financing terrorism using cryptocurrencies. The issue in question stands out, especially regarding the adequacy of the elementary elements of the crime of financing terrorism with the material content of the illicit in the context of virtual currencies. In this regard, we will analyze the topic from the perspective of regulatory normative instruments on the matter, in order to establish the connection between the criminal type and the use of cryptocurrencies. As a result of the study, it is inevitable to conclude that there is no firm conclusion about the problem now posed, because, in principle, the typification of the terrorist financing conduct has not yet developed sufficiently, given the complexity of the reality for which intended.

Author Biography

Gothardo Backx Van Buggenhout, Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique

Mestrando em Ciências Jurídico-Políticas na Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique (UPT), Porto, Portugal. E-mail: gothardo@backx.com.br

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Published

20/08/2021

How to Cite

Backx Van Buggenhout, G. (2021). THE RISK OF USE OF CRYPTO CURRENCIES FOR FINANCING TERRORISM. Revista De Ciências Jurídicas E Sociais - IURJ, 2(2), 45–63. https://doi.org/10.47595/cjsiurj.v2i2.46