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EU lawmakers adopt resolution on crypto anti-corruption measures
Image: CointelegraphMembers of the European Parliament adopted a nonbinding resolution on October 8 outlining priorities for the European Commission's upcoming anti-corruption strategy. The resolution urges the Commission to address corruption risks linked to crypto assets, opaque ownership structures and digital tools. MEPs also called for stronger asset recovery efforts, stricter public procurement rules and enhanced whistleblower protections. The Commission plans to adopt its anti-corruption strategy by the end of 2026, complementing an EU anti-corruption directive that entered into force in May 2026.
Key points
- The resolution urges the Commission to address corruption risks linked to crypto assets and opaque ownership structures
- MEPs called for stronger asset recovery, stricter public procurement rules and better whistleblower protections
- The Commission plans to adopt its anti-corruption strategy by the end of 2026, complementing a May 2026 EU directive
Why it matters
The resolution adds to existing EU regulatory scrutiny of crypto assets, including prior concerns about crypto use to evade sanctions and anti-money laundering rules. It aligns with ongoing AMLA work on crypto sector money laundering risks and MiCA compliance gaps.
What's unclear
Whether the European Commission will incorporate the MEPs' crypto-related anti-corruption recommendations into its final strategy
Sources · 2 publishers
Crypto.news
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EU lawmakers flag crypto risks in new anti-corruption recommendations
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Cointelegraph
- Confirmed by Crypto.news
- CryptoVideos brief published
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