“Crypto will be a piece in almost every investigation.”

In this episode, Ari and Aidan explore the pivotal role of blockchain analytics in crime prevention.

They delve into why traceable technologies like the blockchain appeal to both criminals and law enforcement agencies, shedding light on how mixing services can facilitate money laundering and examining the evolution of digital currency investigations using real-world examples like the Bitfinex hack.

Ari shares insights from his experiences in both the public and private sectors, including his first encounter with investigating crypto-enabled crimes.

Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of balancing financial transparency with individual privacy and advocate for increased education and resources to enable law enforcement agencies to effectively tackle crypto crimes.

Timestamps

02:30 - Networking and motivation through Ari’s running club

05:30 - Tackling the complexities of illicit finance and crypto recovery

10:00 - Libra's impact on global regulatory conversations

14:30 - Understanding cryptocurrency's regulatory challenges

21:30 - The normalization of crypto technology

30:00 - Cryptocurrency's role in modern asset recovery investigations

35:33 - Balancing privacy, innovation and security in the digital age

46:45 - Combating scams and enhancing crypto asset recovery

50:45 - Ari’s advice for fighting crypto-enabled crimes

Resources Mentioned:

• TRM LEA Survey 23: 60% of investigations start w/o a crypto element
• TRM Talks Podcast
• TRM Weekly Roundup Newsletter
• TRM’s Illicit Crypto Economy Report 2023

About our Guest:

Ari Redbord is the Global Head of Policy at blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs and the Vice-Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), known for his insights on cryptocurrency policy.

Prior to TRM, Ari served as the Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the US Treasury, where he regularly collaborated with teams from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCen) to investigate financial crimes involving cryptocurrency assets.

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