Chainalysis Co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Levin and Chainalysis Government Solutions Director of Product Strategy Beth Bisbee opens Trace DC with a look at the forces reshaping the crypto economy, from regulatory clarity to institutional adoption. He will set the stage for how government, industry, and law enforcement are building trust in digital assets together.

Every investigation rests on a foundational question: what is a cluster, and can you trust it? In this session, Jacob Illum pulls back the curtain on the science and standards behind Chainalysis clustering, from the on-chain structural soundness that proves addresses belong to the same wallet, to the beneficiary attribution and operator analysis that connect a wallet to a real-world entity. You'll see why a conservative, transparent methodology is built to be reliable, actionable, and defensible when it matters most.

Chainalysis Global Head of Policy Mary Elizabeth Taylor sits down with a US policy leader for a candid conversation on the evolving regulatory landscape. From market structure to enforcement priorities, we'll explore what's changing, what's next, and what it means for the future of digital assets.

Ransomware operators, nation-state hackers, and cybercriminal syndicates count on operating in the shadows, but the partnership between government, cybersecurity, and blockchain intelligence is more effective than ever. In this public-private panel discussion, hear how shared intelligence, coordinated disruption, and creative legal and financial tools are making the cyber underground a much less comfortable place to operate.

From sanctions enforcement and financial intelligence to criminal investigations and counter-terrorism finance, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sits at the center of the global fight against illicit finance. As digital assets reshape how value moves across borders, this panel will explore how Treasury's components are evolving in lockstep; sharing intelligence, sharpening tools, and coordinating action at unprecedented speed and scale.

From crypto-ransom in the Strait of Hormuz to IRGC financing and sanctions evasion, Iran's use of digital assets is fueling a growing conflict. This session shows how Chainalysis intelligence, enhanced data collection efforts, and the emergence of AI technology, are helping the U.S. and its allies see where the adversary is, where the money is moving, and how to disrupt the network.

AI is reshaping investigative work faster than almost any technology before it, and the federal agencies leading the charge are already imagining what comes next. Hear from senior leaders on how they're scaling AI across their workforces, what the next generation of investigative agents and copilots will look like, and how government and industry can build the future of investigations together.

Celebrate standout customers whose innovation, impact, and partnership have shaped the ecosystem.

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