Latin America Crypto & Asset Recovery Workshop

A hands-on workshop for practitioners across Latin America on cryptoasset investigation, seizure, management and recovery.

This in-person workshop on 17 September 2026 will bring together practitioners and experts to exchange knowledge on real cases, practical tools and common challenges related to cryptoassets and asset recovery in Latin America.

The workshop is a joint initiative of the Basel Institute on Governance and the UK National Crime Agency under its Illicit Finance Project in Latin America. It is hosted by Luxembourg’s Bureau de gestion des avoirs as a side event to the 10th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets.

The workshop will combine practitioner presentations and moderated discussion on:

• recent crypto-related cases and operational experiences from across Latin America
• practical lessons from investigating, tracing, freezing and seizing cryptoassets
• regional and international cooperation
• challenges linked to organised crime and trafficking
• opportunities for stronger peer exchange and knowledge sharing

The workshop will be held in Spanish, in person only and under the Chatham House rule. Participation is by invitation only and there is no public registration.

The Latin America Crypto Community of Practice is a regional initiative led by the Basel Institute on Governance through its International Centre for Asset Recovery. This practitioner-led community benefits from funding from Kodex, Asset Reality, tradias, VerifyVASP, INCA Digital, Coinbase, TRM Labs and CAT Labs.

About the UK National Crime Agency Illicit Finance Project – Latin America

The UK National Crime Agency launched the Illicit Finance project in 2025 to focus on disrupting the financial flows of organised crime groups involved in the illicit distribution of controlled substances.

The project is working closely with Latin American and international partners across the NCA’s International Liaison Officer (ILO) network to promote intelligence sharing, enhance collaboration, strengthen capabilities and achieve operational outcomes.