🔍 Tracing Terror: Crypto, AI, and Financial Crime with Shlomit Wagman

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DESIGNATED with Yaya Jata Fanusie

The Woman Who Took on Hamas and Crypto Crime With New Technologies

As Israel’s top anti-financial crime official, Dr. Shlomit Wagman led the charge against terrorist financing and dirty money using blockchain technologies.

She overhauled Israel’s financial intelligence unit, pioneered crypto tracing methods, and helped block millions in funds to Hamas terrorists. Now, she’s warning the world: AI-powered financial crime is here, and most institutions are behind.

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The 2025 Crypto Crime Report: A Year of Evolving Threats and Tactical Shifts

Illicit crypto activity fell sharply in 2024 — down 24% to $45B — but threat actors didn’t slow down. TRM Labs’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report reveals how ransomware demands hit record highs, terrorist financing grew more sophisticated, and illicit drug sales surged beyond darknet markets.

Explore the global trends shaping crypto risk exposure and the tools needed to mitigate it. 👉 Read the full report!

💥 In this episode, Yaya sits with Shlomit to discuss:

• How Israel seized Hamas crypto wallets and drove a drop in donations

• Why terrorists are switching from Bitcoin to Tron and stablecoins

• The role of Iranian and Russian VASPs in global money laundering

• How AI, deepfakes, and FraudGPT are fueling a new fraud wave

• Why banning crypto would backfire – and how regulation can work

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🎧 Wagman doesn’t just break down the threats – she explains what law enforcement, banks, and regulators must do now to stay ahead. If you work in compliance, crypto, or financial integrity, you need this episode.

Enjoy!

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