The bright side is that Maestro cards are recognized worldwide, offering convenient access to money at home and abroad. They are especially popular in Europe with the largest European markets being Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Maestro cards are recognized worldwide, and since debit purchases are deducted directly from the customer's bank account, it's easy for customers to track where money is being spent.

Cryptocurrency is becoming an increasingly popular tool for organised crime groups (OCGs) to conduct illicit activities. OCGs can exploit the inherent pseudonymity and decentralised nature of cryptocurrencies to conduct money laundering and other crimes related to corruption.