Cryptocurrency: From Investigators to Executives—What You Need to Know

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM PST

Location: Room: 1B

Speaker(s)

Conan Beach

Criminal Investigator
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Matthew Ludwig

Task Force Officer/Analyst
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Tanaya Rose

Lieutenant
REACT Task Force/Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
San Jose, California, United States
Erin West

Deputy District Attorney
REACT Task Force/Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
San Jose, California, United States
Dave Berry

Team Leader
REACT Task Force/Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
San Jose, California, United States

Cryptocurrency is an accepted form of payment in many stores, and the list of companies who accept cryptocurrency payments continues to grow. This growth had led to criminals using cryptocurrency to finance illegal operations, as well as stealing it from victims. Cryptocurrency has reached every type of law enforcement investigation, from gangs to human trafficking to fraud. Law enforcement agencies must have the capacity to trace, freeze, and seize cryptocurrency accounts and identify and prosecute criminals who use cryptocurrency in their operations. Attendees will leave this presentation knowing how their agency can build a successful cryptocurrency investigation and prosecution strategy, what tools and training are needed, and what model policies can be adapted to fit their agency's needs.