TOMORROW: Hearing on Terrorism and Cryptocurrency

(WASHINGTON) – On Thursday, June 9^th , the Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), will hold a hearing to examine the cryptocurrency industry and their perspectives on how to address terrorists’ use of digital financing and areas where the government can do more to catch and prevent illicit use.  Terrorists, both foreign and domestic, have increasingly taken advantage of digital financing to attempt to fundraise. As the industry has become more established, companies have worked with government and law enforcement to reduce the occurrence and address instances of illicit use of cryptocurrency.

This hearing will be streamed live on YouTube and on the Committee’s website.

Event details:

WHAT: Subcommittee Hearing - Terrorism and Cryptocurrency: Industry Perspectives

 WHEN: Thursday, June 9 @ 9am EDT

WHERE: 310 Cannon House Office Building

WITNESSES:

• Ms. Kristin Smith, Executive Director, The Blockchain Association
• Mr. Jonathan Levin, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Chainalysis Inc.
• Mr. John Kothanek, Vice President, Global Intelligence, Coinbase Inc.

Updated info and livestream available here. 

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