...Orfeas Anastasios Koidis; Francesco Giumelli; Oskar Josef Gstrein Purpose There is a growing debate about the use of cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. This paper aims to systematically collect and organize the available literature on cryptocurrencies and sanctions evasion. The aim is to map...

...Rossella Carletti; Xiaojun Luo; Ismail Adelopo Purpose This paper aims to comprehensively examine the intricate relationship between cryptocurrency and criminal enterprises, shedding light on the methods, mechanisms and implications of cryptocurrency use in various financial crimes. Design...

...Wajdi Moussa; Rym Regaïeg; Nidhal Mgadmi Purpose This paper aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian−Ukrainian war on the volatility of several cryptocurrencies. Design/methodology/approach To do this, the study uses the GJR-GARCH and dynamic conditional...

... The theoretical paper uses an analysis of recent geopolitical events, with a key focus on using cryptocurrencies to undertake illicit activities. Findings The study found that cryptocurrencies and the innovations made within the crypto domain are used for both legitimate and illicit purposes, including money...