Monday Apr 28, 2025

The Truth Behind Crypto, Sanctions and Illicit Finance

Conflict diamonds, sanctions evasion and the evolution of organized crime in digital assets. In this episode we cover all that and more with Eitan Danon (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis) and Brad Brooks-Rubin (Partner, Arktouros PLLC).

Brad shares his extensive experience working at the intersection of policy, financial crime and international illicit finance to walk the audience through discussions on complex jurisdictions, sanctions and innovative solutions using blockchain technology.

He also brings to light the critical issues surrounding sanctions compliance and how organized crime is exploiting digital assets particularly in emerging markets where crypto adoption is burgeoning.

Eitan and Brad offer a deep understanding of the role U.S. policy plays on the global stage, the challenges of sanctions enforcement and the potential of blockchain in disrupting illegal financial ecosystems.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Brad’s career journey from conflict diamonds to crypto

5 | Crypto's role in corruption and illicit financial activities

10 | Blockchain and how it fosters transparency in the diamond trade and sanctions

18 | Africa's economic potential and western engagement challenges with crypto

23 | Evolution of organized crime in the digital age

28 | The value of digital assets during times of geopolitical uncertainty

30 | Crypto Sanctions: Iran, Russia and China’s impact on digital assets

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Speakers on today’s episode

Eitan Danon *host* (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis)
Brad Brooks-Rubin (Partner, Arktouros PLLC)

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