Terrorist groups, the report concludes, may have “some interest” in using VCs to finance their activities, but the number of cases that have been reported are limited. Most organised crime groups still lack access to euros and other digital currency , according to an EU investigation . Despite seeming tailor - made for use by criminals given their high degree of security , the use of cryptocurrencies by groups other than hackers remains rare . The report concluded that the minimal adoption of digital currencies by crime groups is due to the high level of technological expertise required . It added that the money laundering potential of criminals was " moderately significant " , thanks to their ability to transfer funds anonymously .
Most organised crime groups still lack access to euros and other digital currency , according to an EU investigation . Despite seeming tailor - made for use by criminals given their high degree of security , the use of cryptocurrencies by groups other than hackers remains rare . The report concluded that the minimal adoption of digital currencies by crime groups is due to the high level of technological expertise required . It added that the money laundering potential of criminals was " moderately significant " , thanks to their ability to transfer funds anonymously .