Description
The C2KO – Certified Crypto KYC Officer™ is a globally recognized crypto 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.
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Accreditation
✅ Accredited by ONRIGA
✅ Blockchain-verified certificate
✅ Globally Recognized and Accepted in 180+ Countries
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What You Will Learn
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Implement KYC/CDD frameworks tailored for VASPs and crypto institutions
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Verify customer and entity identities using on-chain and off-chain data
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Detect fraudulent identities, stolen credentials, and fake exchanges
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Apply FATF and MiCA-aligned onboarding and screening requirements
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Design customer risk assessment and ongoing monitoring workflows
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Leverage RegTech and automation tools for scalable KYC programs
Course Modules
Module 1 – Foundations of KYC in the Crypto Ecosystem
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Role of KYC in AML/CFT frameworks
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FATF Recommendation 10: Crypto relevance
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Overview of VASP licensing and regulatory expectations
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KYC challenges in decentralized environments
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Case Study: Identity failures leading to exchange penalties
Module 2 – Customer Identification and Verification (CIV)
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Individual and corporate customer identification requirements
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Verifying wallet ownership and digital signatures
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UBO identification and beneficial ownership transparency
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Documentation standards under MiCA and FATF
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Case Study: KYC breakdowns and fraud patterns
Module 3 – Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
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Designing CDD workflows for high-risk crypto clients
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EDD procedures for PEPs, sanctions, and high-risk jurisdictions
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Ongoing monitoring and refresh cycles
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Building CDD/EDD risk scoring models
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Practical templates for onboarding assessments
Module 4 – Screening, Risk Scoring & Monitoring Tools
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Name and wallet screening for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media
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Integrating RegTech, KYT, and KYC data feeds
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Red flag detection and escalation processes
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Continuous monitoring of customer behavior and transactions
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Case Study: Using analytics to identify mule accounts
Module 5 – Regulatory Compliance & Data Management
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Record-keeping and data retention under FATF and MiCA
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Data protection, privacy, and GDPR implications for KYC
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Managing cross-border data and verification providers
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Audit readiness and internal control documentation
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Coordination between KYC, AML, and fraud teams
Module 6 – Governance, Audits & Global Enforcement Trends
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KYC governance and oversight roles (MLRO, KYC Officer, Compliance Head)
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Internal audits and regulatory reviews for VASPs
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Global enforcement actions and lessons learned (FCA, SEC, VARA, MAS)
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ONRIGA-compliant KYC audit checklist
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Building a culture of compliance in digital asset organizations
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Exam & Certification Details
Format: 100 MCQs
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 75%
Attempts: 2 included
Validity: 2 years (Renewal 20% fee)
