Summary
TLDR: Jim Lee, former head of IRS Criminal Investigation, has left the agency to work at blockchain research firm Chainalysis. He believes crypto is the future of finance and crime, and aims to help law enforcement combat crypto-related crimes. Crypto companies are making hires in preparation for potential bull run, with movements in the DeFi sector and other notable hires in the industry.
Key Points
1. Jim Lee, a former head of IRS Criminal Investigation, has joined blockchain research firm Chainalysis as global head of capacity building.
2. Lee believes that crypto is the future of finance, but also the future of crime, and aims to equip law enforcement agencies with tools to combat criminal activity in the crypto space.
3. Lee’s initial focus in his new role will be on helping international agencies combat crypto crime.