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Merkle Meets 2025

Law Enforcement Crypto Workshop

Join fellow law enforcement professionals for an exclusive workshop focused on the latest developments in blockchain investigations and crypto crime.

Dates: Friday, October 10
Location: CMS Law Firm, London
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Participants will have the opportunity to earn a certification upon successful completion of an assessment at the end of the two-day program.

Secure your spot today and be part of the future of law enforcement in the digital world.

London (1)
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Interactive training sessions & workshops
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Speakers from industry and law enforcement
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Panel discussions with thought leaders

Join us for our law enforcement crypto workshop in London

Merkle Meets 2025 London chapter brings together leaders and experts from both the public and private sectors—including federal law enforcement, regulators, prosecutors, cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain protocols, and stablecoin issuers. Through interactive sessions, in-depth panel discussions, and practical training, attendees will gain actionable insights and explore real-world case studies. The event will spotlight cutting-edge investigative tools and techniques used to combat illicit activity in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.

For questions, contact marketing@merklescience.com

Why attend?

✅ Learn from top-tier blockchain analysts and cybercrime experts.

✅ Gain practical skills in digital asset tracing and evidence gathering.

✅ Collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement peers.

✅ Stay ahead of emerging threats in the crypto landscape.

Agenda (Subject to change)

Friday10/10/2025
  • 08:30 - Arrival & Welcome
  • 09:00 - Opening Remarks
  • 09:15 - Panel Discussion: Countdown to MiCA – Lessons from Early Licensees & Surviving 2025–26 Deadlines
  • 10:00 - Product Workshop: Building Real-Time Risk Intelligence with COMPASS for MiCA and UK Compliance
  • 10:45 - Networking Break
  • 11:00 - Panel Discussion: Crypto Crime Hits Record Highs – Inside the 2025 Response Playbook
  • 11:45 - Product Workshop: Law Enforcement Investigations with Tracker by Merkle Science- Tracing Crypto Crime, Scam Networks, and Laundering Operations
  • 12:30 - Lunch Break
  • 13:30 - Panel Discussion: Stablecoin Compliance in 2025 – Licensing, AML Readiness, and Operational Playbooks
  • 14:15 - Panel Discussion: Designing Compliant Protocols – Managing Illicit Exposure, On-Chain Monitoring, and Ecosystem Integrity
  • 15:00 - Networking Break
  • 15:15 - Product Workshop (Compass and KYBB) - Monitoring Stablecoins and Protocol Risk Using Merkle Science
  • 15:45 - Inside a UK Scam and Laundering Network – From Fake Investments, Fraud Funnels to Stablecoin Laundering
  • 16:30 - 2026 Regulatory Outlook – What UK and EU Rulebooks Mean for the Year Ahead
  • 17:30 - Networking Session

Featured Speakers

More to be added soon

Ian Taylor

Ian Taylor

Chief Operating Officer & Partner

ht.digital

Aaron Debattista

Aaron Debattista

Head of 1LoD Financial Crime Prevention
 
Zodia Custody
Mustafa Kanchwala

Mustafa Kanchwala

Digital Assets & Blockchain Advisory Lead
 
Deloitte NSE
Sean Kiernan-1

Sean Kiernan

CEO
 
Greengage
Valencia Harkless

Valencia Harkless

Forensic Blockchain Consultant

Entellint Consulting

Iggy Azad

Iggy Azad

Senior Director Intelligence / Investigations
 
Coinbase
Chris Kiew-Smith

Chris Kiew-Smith

CCO EMEA and UK MLRO
 
Galaxy Digital
Charles Kerrigan

Charles Kerrigan

Partner

CMS UK

Frederic Buret

Frederic Buret

Digital Assets Investigations Manager

Grant Thornton UK LLP

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Kris Doucette

Chief Executive Officer
 
Applied Technology Solutions
Aidan (1)

Aidan Larkin

CEO & Co-Founder
 
Asset Reality
Richard Bagworth

Richard Bagworth

A/Ds Regional Crypto Asset Recovery Team 

ERSOU (Eastern Region Special Operations Unit)

Sean Spaniol-3

Adrian Morris

Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK
Martin Peter

Martin Peter

Head of National Asset Recovery Support Unit (NARSU). NPCC Economic Crime Portfolio
 
City of London Police
Mriganka Pattnaik-1

Mriganka Pattnaik

Founder & CEO
 
Merkle Science
Lynn McConnell

Lynn McConnell

Regulatory Consultant

Independent Consultant

Sean Spaniol

Sean Spaniol

Director of Cybersecurity

Sui Foundation

Robin Guerchon

Robin Guerchon

Cryptoassets Analyst / Advisor

Ministry of the Interior Command in Cyberspace
Chrissy Hill

Chrissy Hill

Chief Legal Officer

cyber•Fund
Laura Talvitie

Laura Talvitie

Member

Association for Women in Cryptocurrency

Venue

CMS London
Cannon Place, 78 Cannon St, London EC4N 6AF, United Kingdom

Watch for a sneak peek of the Washington DC event

Watch our teaser video for a glimpse into the inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities that happened