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Money Reimagined Podcast Cover
Isn’t That Stuff Just for Criminals?
The facts about crypto, money and national security for 2023.
Money Reimagined Podcast Cover

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Bitz Who Now? Department of Justice Takes Down Russian Exchange Bitzlato
After much buildup this morning, the DoJ’s Bitzlato announcement was underwhelming to some.
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U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco
US Charges Crypto Exchange Bitzlato With Laundering $700M
Authorities have accused the little-known platform of laundering funds tied to illicit Russian finance and have arrested its founder.
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco

Attorney Ira Lee Sorkin (Mintz & Gold)
Bernie Madoff’s Lawyer: Sam Bankman-Fried Should ‘Shut Up’
Ira Lee Sorkin, partner at law firm Mintz & Gold, discusses why he would’ve told the disgraced CEO to “keep his mouth shut” and not speak to various media outlets after the FTX exchange filed for bankruptcy protection.
Attorney Ira Lee Sorkin (Mintz & Gold)

CDCROP: AI Artwork Security Wallet Locked Safety (DALL-E/CoinDesk)
Crypto’s Responsibility to Law Enforcement in 2023 and Beyond
After a series of high-profile exploits and indications that blockchain is being used to launder money, the industry and law enforcement have to develop better practices and tools to follow the money.
CDCROP: AI Artwork Security Wallet Locked Safety (DALL-E/CoinDesk)