We are so excited to introduce this episode to the audience, as we have landed the highly anticpated and most decorated AML Professional in North America. Giles Dixon and Stephen Brent Sargeant sit down with the honorable, Peter Warrack at the BlockTech Connect conference in Hamilton, Ontario. Peter is CCO of Bitfinex, one of the world's leading virtual currency exchanges, and in our mind (and many other's) is one of THE leading minds in the anti-money laundering field. We cover some great ground in this episode and discuss everything from public private partnerships, how Peter got in to the AML field to begin with, how he made the transition from traditional financial services to the virtual asset industry, and practical tips and advice around what to consider when looking for a career in Blockchaain and Cryptocurrency space. This is an episode the audience will get immense value from so be sure to check it out, and thanks to Peter for giving up some of his time to talk to us. Enjoy!

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Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode :

•(1:35) – 30 Years of Financial Crime Compliance Experience Explained in 3 Minutes
•(3:10) – Crypto Compliance Community Welcomes With Open Arms
•(5:12) – Cryptocurrency And Financial Crime Mythbusters
•(6:32) – How To Transition Into Cryptocurrency Compliance
•(8:55) – How To Show Leadership With Many Diverse Teams
•(10:45) – The Makings Of Project Protect And Project Participate
•(14:15) – The Future Of Crypto Compliance (Lightning Network, Travel Rule)
•(21:25) – How To Gain Subject Matter Expertise In Crypocurrency
•(26:11) – How To Work With Regulators In Crypo Industry
•(28:15) – How Do Cryptocurrency Exchange’s Hot Wallets Work
•(33:35) – How To Produce Personal Brand Content When You Are In Corporate Environment
•(35:20) – What Does Peter Warrack Want His Legacy To Be
•(38:18) – What Is Your Favorite Cryptocurrency

Stephen Brent Sargeant (Co-Host of This Episode)
•Linkedin (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams
•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/
•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt
•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.com

Giles Dixon (Co-Host of This Episode)
•Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/gilesdixon
•Instagram (Photography Portfolio) https://www.instagram.com/giles_dixon/

Peter Warrack (Guest of This Episode)
•Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/peterwarrack

Peter’s Articles:
•ACAMS Article Of The Year: When Two Worlds Collide (Joseph Mari + Leonardo Real)- https://www.acamstoday.org/when-two-worlds-collide/
•ACAMS Article: Front-Running the Traditional “Three Stages of Money Laundering”—Cuckoo Mining, the New Parasite on the Block (Giles Dixon + Stephen Brent Sargeant) - https://www.acamstoday.org/front-running-the-traditional-three-stages-of-money-laundering-cuckoo-mining-the-new-parasite-on-the-block/
•ACAMS Article: Ethically Enhanced Due Diligence and Human Trafficking (Joseph Mari)- https://www.acamstoday.org/ethically-enhanced-due-diligence-and-human-trafficking/
•ACAMS Article: Fintech: An Introduction to the 360 Degree AML Investigation Model - https://www.acamstoday.org/introduction-360-degree-aml-investigation-model/
•ACAMS Article: What’s in my wallet? (Giles Dixon) - https://www.acamstoday.org/whats-in-my-wallet/
•ACAMS Article: Virtual Assets: Calibrating the Compass of Suspicion (Ruslan Nichkasov + Giles Dixon + Stephen Brent Sargeant)- https://www.acamstoday.org/virtual-assets-calibrating-the-compass-of-suspicion/
•ACAMS Article: Project Protect: An In-Depth Review of the Public-Private Partnership to Combat Human Trafficking in Canada (Joseph Mari)- https://www.acamstoday.org/project-protect-combat-human-trafficking-in-canada/
•ACFCS Article: ACFCS Exclusive Whitepaper: The Lightning Network – Deconstructed and Evaluated - https://www.acfcs.org/acfcs-exclusive-whitepaper-the-lightning-network-deconstructed-and-evaluated/