Anatomy of an Investment/Crypto Scam

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  Nick Percoco Chief Security Officer @ Kraken

  Nick Percoco is the Chief Security Officer at Kraken, where he spearheads the frameworks and protocols that ensure a secure and seamless trading experience for clients. A recognized leader in the security and hacker community, Nick brings nearly 30 years of expertise in cybersecurity and technology, shaping the industry's approach to threat defense and risk mitigation. Throughout his career, Nick has designed and implemented security solutions that protect millions of users and enterprises worldwide. An accomplished speaker and researcher, Nick has presented groundbreaking work on cryptocurrency security, targeted malware, mobile security (iOS & Android), and IoT vulnerabilities at leading global forums, including Black Hat, RSA Conference, DEFCON, CfC St. Moritz, and SXSW.

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  Erin West Founder @ Operation Shamrock

  Erin West is the founder of Operation Shamrock, a global nonprofit uniting law enforcement, industry, and everyday citizens to disrupt the world’s fastest-growing form of transnational organized crime: pig butchering scams. After 26 years as a prosecutor—including eight on the REACT High-Tech Task Force where she became known for her relentless pursuit of crypto criminals—Erin now leads a cross-border fight to expose the scam economy, mobilize action, and protect both victims and the trafficked workers forced to run these schemes. She is also the host of Stolen, a podcast that brings listeners inside the darkest corners of the scamdemic, where love is weaponized, billions are laundered, and real people pay the price. A sought-after speaker and educator, Erin continues to equip and inspire audiences around the world to use their skills, platforms, and tools to fight back.

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  Jared Der-Yeghiayan Director of Investigations @ OKX

  Jared Der-Yeghiayan serves as OKX's Director of Investigations. During his tenure at the US Department of Homeland Security, Jared played a leading role in dismantling the Silk Road marketplace and led Operation Onymous, a coordinated global crackdown on dark web markets. In the private sector he has directed cybercrime and intelligence teams at Chainalysis, Recorded Future, and Amazon.

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  Amanda Wick Head of Americas @ VerifyVASP

  Amanda Wick is a former U.S. Department of Justice federal prosecutor with nearly a decade of experience specializing in money laundering and cryptocurrency. She has held key roles across government and industry, including Senior Policy Advisor at FinCEN and Chief of Legal Affairs at Chainalysis. She later returned to public service to lead financial investigations for the U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6th Attack. She is the Founder and former CEO of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, which has grown to over 750 members across 22 countries, promoting inclusion in digital finance. Amanda is also the author of “The Catalysts: The Accelerating Forces Forging the New World Financial Order,” a multi-award-winning book published in 2025. She currently serves as Head of Americas at VerifyVASP, a blockchain compliance network connecting exchanges, virtual asset service providers, and regulators.

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  Jessica Levesque

  Jessica Levesque is the Executive Director at C4. She has worked in the bitcoin, open blockchains, and web3 space since 2017. She previously held positions as the CEO for Andreas M. Antonopoulos, VP of Education for Empowered Law, and as an Associate Dean with the City Colleges of Chicago.

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  Brian Hanley APAC Director @ GASA

  Brian D. Hanley has 25+ years of experience across Asia-Pacific. He leads APAC efforts at the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. Previously he led regional programs at Internews and served as a governance advisor with USAID. He has an MIA from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.