Every day brings about a significant volume of data generated by financial entities, which makes it necessary that regulators, supervisors, and law enforcement bodies implement or enhance new capabilities for conducting data analysis and for mitigating risks linked to national security and financial stability. This paper presents the key elements of the challenges related to implementing a comprehensive approach regarding the transfer of virtual assets and highlights the necessity to improve resource management for a better monitoring, reporting and data analysis involving the entities associated with the transfer of virtual assets. Analyzing the data related to virtual asset transactions requires a strong collaboration between public and private organizations, with a focus on an intelligence-led approach, considering the increasing links between cyber security, money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions evasion and state-sponsored illicit actions. To support this collaboration, it is essential to cover the existing data gaps, harmonize data reporting standards and prioritize data analysis platforms which can map the links between traditional finance and virtual assets.