Helen Chan

Regulatory expert Helen Chan and senior editor Rachel Wolcott discuss the growing entanglement between North Korea, Russia, and cryptocurrencies. They explore how crypto exchanges have been sanctioned for helping launder assets and how North Korean cybercriminals utilize cryptocurrencies for their weapons program. The podcast also highlights the risks of closer ties between North Korea and Russia, the importance of sanctions compliance for financial institutions, and the challenges in due diligence on crypto exchanges.