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)