“The day will come that the world will begin to tokenise other real-world assets.”
In this episode, Aidan is joined by Gurvais Grigg, Chainalysis's Global Public Sector Chief Technology Officer and a former Assistant Director at the FBI.
Together, they examine how blockchain analytics is transforming asset seizure practices by providing law enforcement with crucial new insights for financial investigations.
Gurvais offers his insights into the future of digital finance investigations and the influence of blockchain technology on various sectors. The conversation explores the significance of following the money, building effective infrastructure in digital finance, and creating a more frictionless economy by representing physical assets through blockchain tokens.
Timestamps
06:00 - Following the Money to Combat Crime
09:00 - Gurvais’ Journey From Healthcare Fraud to Blockchain Analytics
11:30 - Explaining the Blockchain Assets to Non-Technical Audiences
15:00 - The Power of Blockchain Analytics in Financial Crime Investigations
25:00 - Building Effective Asset Recovery Programs Amid Challenges
31:00 - Leveraging Blockchain Analytics for Tax and Asset Recovery
40:00 - Representing Physical Assets Through Blockchain Tokens
Resources Mentioned:
- Chainalysis
- The Chainalysis 2023 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report
- The Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Crime Report
- The Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Spring Report
About our Guest:
Gurvais Grigg is the Global Public Sector Chief Technology Officer at Chainalysis and Former Assistant Director at the FBI.
With over 29 years of distinguished experience in national security, law enforcement, and private sector investigations, Gurvais has been instrumental in leading numerous high-stakes criminal and national security investigations, specialising in tracking suspected terrorists, spies, and criminals.
His leadership extends to designing and implementing advanced operational and technical capabilities, positioning him as a recognised authority in the intersection of technology and security.
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