Episode 89
Blockchain Intelligence: Tracking Crime and Securing Nations
February 6th, 2025
42 mins 32 secs
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💡 Is blockchain just for crypto bros, or is it the future of financial security?
In this episode, Carolyn Ford welcomes Don Spies, CEO of Outrider Analytics, to unravel the complexities of blockchain intelligence. They discuss how digital assets are transforming crime fighting and how law enforcement agencies use blockchain analysis to track illicit activity—from fraud and ransomware to cyber warfare and terrorist financing.
Pop culture meets cybersecurity as Don speculates how blockchain could change classic crime stories like Ocean’s 11 and shares his vision for a blockchain-themed thriller (Encrypted Justice, anyone?).
Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Blockchain 101 – Explained like you’re in eighth grade
✔️ How criminals leverage digital assets & how investigators track them
✔️ Real-world cases of financial crime solved through blockchain
✔️ Common misconceptions about cryptocurrency & security risks
✔️ The role of government regulation in shaping the future of digital assets
Listen now to discover how blockchain is reshaping global security!