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Matt Stankiewicz on the Bittrex OFAC and FinCEN Enforcement Action

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In this episode, cryptocurrency expert Matt Stankiewicz discusses why sanctions and AML compliance need to be taken seriously in the cryptocurrency industry.

Matt Stankiewicz, a Partner at Volkov Law, is a leading industry expert on cryptocurrency. Bittrex, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, suffered twin enforcement actions for AML and Sanctions Compliance deficiencies. Matt takes a deep dive into the enforcement actions and outlines practical compliance steps that every cryptocurrency exchange should implement.

Join us as we discuss the following:

  • The enforcement action on Bittrex led by OFAC and FinCEN
  • Why compliance risks are increasing in the cryptocurrency industry
  • Practical steps that all cryptocurrency exchanges should implement

To reach Matt, email him at: mstankiewicz@volkovlaw.com