Amanda Wick is a leading expert in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrency with extensive experience in government enforcement, policy, and the private sector.

Amanda is the founder and CEO of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, a nonprofit association that supports the advancement of women in the future of digital finance. She previously, and up until very recently, served as senior investigative council for the House of Representatives Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.

After serving in various policy and enforcement positions at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the United States Department of Justice, she was chief of Legal Affairs for Chainalysis where she advised both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of cryptocurrency and its constantly evolving landscape, and an advocate and educator for Chainalysis in the larger cryptocurrency market.

Prior to Chainalysis, she served as a senior policy advisor at FinCEN, where she specialized in digital currency and human trafficking issues. She also served as a trial attorney for the money laundering and asset recovery section. (MLARS) of the US Department of Justice. As a trial attorney, she prosecuted cases around the country involving sophisticated money laundering, asset forfeiture, and complex financial investigations with a specialization in cryptocurrency.

Prior to MLARS, she served in the criminal divisions of three US attorneys' offices as an assistant US Attorney, asset Forfeiture Coordinator, and Financial Crimes Task Force coordinator.

PODCAST INFO
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HOST INFO
Gary Weinstein's Twitter: twitter.com/Gary_Weinstein_
Gary Weinstein's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/garyweinstein/
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Electric Coin Co. Website: electriccoin.co
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EPISODE LINKS
Amanda's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amandawick/
Amanda's Twitter: twitter.com/Amanda_S_Wick
Association for Women in Cryptocurrency: womenincrypto.org/
Association for Women in Cryptocurrency LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrency/

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome
01:14 Introduction
03:04 The Association for Women in Cryptocurrency
15:21 Intersection of Cryptocurrency and Public Policy
18:56 Balancing Responsible Development with Responsible Responsible Regulation of Digital Assets
23:37 Global Regulatory Challenges
28:50 Jurisdictional Leadership
33:01 European Union Markets-in-Crypto-Assets Regulation
37:48 Government Opportunities to Learn About Crypto by Using Crypto
43:23 Experience as Senior Investigative Counsel for the United States House of Representatives
50:46 Zero Knowledge Technology Solutions and Funding Deficit Challenges
54:51 Protecting Privacy, Security and Preventing Surveillance & Balancing Government Needs
01:00:52 An Inflection Point: Future Data Jeopardy
01:11:06 Concluding Thoughts

DISCLAIMER
Please be advised that the information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be taken as legal or financial advice. The opinions and views expressed by our guests are their own and may not reflect the official stance of the organizations they represent or those of Electric Coin Co. Always consult a legal or financial professional before making any decisions.

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