Tue, 06/24/2025 - 10:00am-10:45am
The Criminal Realities of Virtual Currencies
Virtual currencies are being used across a wide spectrum of threats: from fraud to money laundering, from sanctions evasion to terrorist financing, and in many other criminal sectors. Panelists will cover how domestic and international operators are employing virtual currencies and how law enforcement can combat the emerging criminal activities enabled by bitcoin and other digital currencies.
This session will help you:
- Know how virtual currencies are being leveraged in criminal enterprises
- Use the digital weapons the enforcement community has in its arsenal
- Understand the collaborative partnerships available to meet the threat with greater force
Moderator:
Melissa Strait, ACAMS Advisory Board, Compliance Executive
Presenters:
Paul Hemesath, Senior Legal Counsel – Security, Coinbase
Patrick Wyman, Unit Chief, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)