“EU Lawmakers Put Crypto on Anti-Corruption Agenda, Push for Stronger Asset Recovery” — what this page in the network covers. European Union lawmakers are intensifying efforts to combat corruption by bringing cryptocurrency into the regulatory spotlight. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have explicitly called for digital assets to be included in the bloc's anti-corruption framework, recognizing the growing use of crypto in illicit financial flows. This move signals a shift in how EU institutions view virtual currencies—not just as financial instruments but as potential tools for graft and money laundering that require dedicated oversight.
Alongside the crypto focus, MEPs are demanding stronger asset recovery mechanisms to claw back proceeds of corruption across borders. The push comes as the European Commission prepares to adopt its first-ever anti-corruption strategy by the end of this year, a landmark step that could harmonize rules across member states. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.