Question 33660 — terrorism

Summary

Mr. Pierre Person draws the attention of the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery to the use of digital assets in the context of financing terrorism. During an intervention on a public television channel on October 18, 2020, the Minister called for strengthening the control of financial flows relating to the financing of terrorism. He notably highlighted the role of crypto-assets as vehicle for these fraudulent practices. As part of the report on “virtual currencies” submitted by Mr. MP in 2019, the numerous stakeholders met, both institutional and private, were all concerned that the crypto-currency ecosystem develop within the framework of unprecedented regulations, a guarantee of seriousness. All speakers also agreed on the preeminent role of cash as a financing vehicle. fraudulent operations as well as the difficulties encountered by administrations in tracking crypto-asset transactions internationally. Therefore and following the recommendations of the experts, the report submitted to the National Assembly called, for greater efficiency, for increased supervision of the crossing points between fiat currency and crypto-assets; and not to a regulation of the crypto-assets themselves. Assets digital technologies, but above all the technology which underlies them, the blockchain, are an innovation and will allow France and Europe to reaffirm their sovereignty vis-à-vis foreign powers, particularly in the monetary field. In a context of heightened international competition and in order to efficiently ensure the security of the French, it seems important that solid links be established between crypto-asset operations. and criminal and terrorist acts. This is why he is requesting it so that the services placed under the authority of the Government can enlighten the national representation on existing cases of concrete involvement of crypto-assets in acts of terrorism.

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