The author examines the national and European sanctioning framework governing fraud and the counterfeiting of non-cash payment instruments, in light of the growing interest shown by criminal organizations in the digital currency financial market. Such organizations are capable of converting illicitly acquired capital into cryptocurrencies, thereby rendering traceability significantly more difficult. The author highlights the challenges faced by the criminal procedural system in tackling these illicit activities, particularly concerning the gathering of evidence, and advocates for more robust legislative intervention, including at the European level, to grant the Public Prosecutor broader investigative powers.