CCAS Exam Information and Outline
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Syllabus Update Checked on: November 5, 2026
CCAS Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
ACAMS.
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- Exam Format
- 100 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions
- Duration: 175 minutes; English only
- Cryptoassets and Blockchain
- Blockchain fundamentals, consensus mechanisms and wallets
- Types of cryptoassets: coins, tokens, stablecoins, NFTs, CBDCs
- DeFi, DEXs, smart contracts and cross-chain bridges
- Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and business models
- AML Foundations for Cryptoassets and Blockchain
- FATF guidance on virtual assets and the Travel Rule
- Global regulatory approaches (US, EU MiCA, UK, APAC)
- Crypto-related financial crime typologies: ransomware, darknet markets, scams, mixers and privacy coins
- Sanctions risks and enforcement actions
- Risk Management Programs for Cryptoassets and Blockchain
- Crypto-focused risk assessment
- KYC/CDD for VASPs and their customers
- Blockchain analytics and transaction monitoring
- Investigations, tracing and suspicious activity reporting
- Counterparty VASP due diligence