Certified Crypto KYC Officer (C2KO)

The C2KO – Certified Crypto KYC Officer™ is a globally recognized KYC certification program designed for KYC, CDD, and onboarding professionals working with virtual asset service providers (VASPs), crypto exchanges, and fintech institutions.
This program provides comprehensive, hands-on training on performing customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and identity verification within the fast-evolving digital asset ecosystem.

Accreditation

✅ Accredited by ONRIGA
✅ Blockchain-verified certificate
✅ Globally Recognized and Accepted in 180+ Countries

What You Will Learn

• Implement KYC/CDD frameworks tailored for VASPs and crypto institutions
• Verify customer and entity identities using on-chain and off-chain data
• Detect fraudulent identities, stolen credentials, and fake exchanges
• Apply FATF and MiCA-aligned onboarding and screening requirements
• Design customer risk assessment and ongoing monitoring workflows
• Leverage RegTech and automation tools for scalable KYC programs

Course Modules

Module 1 – Foundations of KYC in the Crypto Ecosystem

• Why KYC in crypto differs from traditional banking models
• Role of KYC within AML and CFT frameworks for VASPs
• Practical application of FATF Recommendation 10 for crypto businesses
• VASP licensing expectations and regulatory review focus areas
• KYC challenges in decentralized and semi-decentralized environments
• Common identity failures in crypto onboarding
• Case study on identity gaps leading to exchange penalties
• Practitioner perspective on how crypto KYC changes daily operations

Module 2 – Customer Identification and Verification (CIV)

• Individual customer identification in crypto environments
• Corporate and institutional customer identification
• Verifying wallet ownership and use of digital signatures
• Understanding wallet types and associated risk implications
• Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) in crypto-linked entities
• Beneficial ownership transparency challenges in layered structures
• Documentation standards under FATF and MiCA
• Case study on KYC breakdowns and identity-driven fraud patterns
• Practitioner guidance on acceptable versus unacceptable evidence

Module 3 – Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

• Risk-based CDD for crypto customers
• Designing CDD workflows for individuals versus corporates
• Triggering EDD and escalation decision logic
• EDD for PEPs, sanctions exposure, and high-risk jurisdictions
• Source of funds and source of wealth assessment in crypto contexts
• Ongoing due diligence and periodic review cycles
• Building practical CDD and EDD risk scoring models
• Onboarding risk assessment templates and documentation standards
• Practitioner decision framework for CDD versus EDD

Module 4 – Screening, Risk Scoring, and Monitoring Tools

• Name screening for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media
• Wallet screening and blockchain risk indicators
• Understanding limitations of KYT, KYC, and RegTech tools
• Integrating multiple data feeds without creating risk blind spots
• Identifying red flags in crypto customer behavior
• Escalation, review, and documentation best practices
• Continuous monitoring of customer and transaction behavior
• Case study on analytics-driven detection of mule accounts
• Practitioner judgment versus automated tool outputs

Module 5 – Regulatory Compliance and Data Management

• Record-keeping obligations for crypto KYC
• Data retention expectations under FATF and MiCA
• Data protection, privacy, and GDPR implications for KYC
• Managing cross-border KYC data and verification vendors
• Oversight and accountability of third-party verification providers
• Audit trails and evidence preservation
• Internal controls for KYC operations
• Coordination between KYC, AML, and fraud teams
• Preparing audit-ready KYC files

Module 6 – Governance, Audits, and Global Enforcement Trends

• KYC governance structures in crypto organizations
• Roles and responsibilities of KYC Officers, MLROs, and Compliance Heads
• Internal KYC audits and control testing
• Regulatory reviews and inspection readiness
• Global enforcement trends affecting crypto KYC
• Lessons from exchange and VASP enforcement actions
• ONRIGA-compliant KYC audit checklist
• Building a sustainable culture of compliance
• Practitioner expectations during regulatory scrutiny

Exam & Certification Details

Format: 100 MCQs
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 75%
Attempts: 2 included
Validity: 2 years (Renewal 20% fee)