Criptomoedas como objeto material do crime de lavagem de capitais

Abstract

The present study aimed to re-discuss certain controversial points regarding the use of cryptocurrency in money laundering, aiming to clarify the possibility of classifying said crime with the use of digital currencies, starting from a brief analysis of the type inscribed in art. 1 of Law No. 9,613 / 98, going through an explanation of the concept of criminal property that can be laundered and contrasting the elements of the criminal type with the characteristics inherent to cryptocurrencies.