Jennifer Lassiter, Executive Director of The Digital Dollar Project (DDP), shapes the future of money through collaboration with stakeholders. She brings together diverse groups to achieve shared outcomes and address complex regulatory and technology challenges. With former roles at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Jennifer is a trusted advisor in the financial sector. Additionally, she is actively involved in esteemed organizations such as the World Economic Forum’s Digital Currency Governance Consortium and the Progressive Policy Institute’s Mosaic Economic Project. Jennifer also holds the position of Salzburg Global Financial Forum Fellow.

Jessalyn is a strategy consultant for tax withholding and reporting of customer, investor, and vendor payments. She serves innovators in digital payments, marketplace platforms, crypto, digital assets, tokenization, and emerging financial products. Her relevant technical competencies include Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Common Reporting Standard (DAC2/CRS), DAC7/OECD Model Platform Rules for the gig economy; DAC8/OECD CARF for crypto assets, NFTs, and e-money; US 1099/1042-S withholding and reporting (eg 1099-DA); and other domestic tax withholding and reporting in digital assets and blockchain.Current Topics of Interest for Speaking Engagement Include:-Tax reporting as an enhancement to the customer or investor journey and not just a regulatory requirement-Before You Build: discovering your exposure to customer or investor tax reporting  requirements before your product launches-Asset tokenization and securitisation: aligning investor tax reporting into your operating model-M&A in blockchain: due diligence of financial or reputational dangers lurking in customer tax reporting obligations-Enterprise risk management: balancing low-friction customer experiences with regulatory tax reporting compliance in a fast paced blockchain environment-Tax Identities of the Future: A case study of data and regulatory challenges in creating self-sovereign tax profilesPast Speaking Engagements Include:-June 26, 2024: “Solving the Digital Asset Tax Information Reporting Challenge” hosted by Thomson Reuters and Ledgible; Panelist - Online Webinar-May 8, 2024: “Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Tax Information Reporting” podcast episode hosted by LumiQ Learn; Podcast Guest Expert-May 7, 2024: “Cryptocurrency: Overview of Proposed Regulations” hosted by Tax Reporting & Withholding Conference; Panelist - In-Person Conference, Washington DC USA-May 1, 2024: “Examining the New IRS Form 1099-DA for Digital Assets” hosted by Wall Street Blockchain Alliance; Panelist - Online Webinar-February 27, 2024: “Crypto Taxes In 2024—What You Need To Know Before Filing” hosted by Forbes; Panelist - Online Webinar-February 23, 2024: “ ‘Where's my client's 1099?’ Don't hold your breath” Crypto Tax and Accounting Conference hosted by CryptoCFOs; Session Presenter - Virtual-November 30, 2023: “Understanding The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)” podcast episode hosted by LumiQ Learn; Podcast Guest Expert-November 13, 2023: Testimony to the US Internal Revenue Service and US Treasury regarding proposed digital asset tax reporting regulations and impacts to the tokenized economy; Washington DC USA-October 24, 2023: “Important KPIs for Tax Reporting Teams” hosted by Sovos Comply & Connect: Reporting Conference; Panelist - In-Person Conference, Austin TX USA-October 12, 2023: “Taxation of Digital Financial Services” hosted by Hansuke Financial Services Tax Conference; Panel Moderator - In-Person Conference, London United Kingdom-August 24, 2023: “Fireside Chat: Tokenized Asset Reporting” hosted by Security Token Advisors; Panelist - Online Webinar-August 3, 2023: “Tax Talks LIVE: Digital Asset Case Studies with Ledgible and Wolters Kluwer” hosted by Wolters Kluwer / CCH; Panelist - Online Webinar-June 22, 2023: “Crypto & Tax Data Dinner” hosted by SIX Group; Keynote Speaker - In-Person Private Invitation Dinner Chatham House Rule, Zurich Switzerland-May 29, 2023: “Women in Blockchain” panel hosted by Blockchain Ireland Week 2023; Panelist - In-Person Conference, Dublin Ireland-January 24, 2023: “Tax reporting for crypto assets - turn challenges into opportunities” hosted by Regnology; Panelist - Online Webinar-January 13, 2023: “(U.S. Tax) DAC7: The E.U. Directive’s Impact on U.S. Taxpayers, Tax Transparency Rules for Digital Platforms” podcast episode hosted by LumiQ Learn; Podcast Guest Expert-December 23, 2021: “(U.S. Tax) 1099 Reporting and the Global Tax Network, Pulling the Cover Off of Tax Transparency and Information Sharing Mechanisms” podcast episode hosted by LumiQ Learn; Podcast Guest Expert

Jessica Klimczak is an accomplished marketing leader known for her expertise in full-funnel marketing, global brand strategy, and integrated campaign execution. With a career spanning leading roles at Mastercard, Entain, and high-growth startups, Jessica excels at building and scaling brands, launching products in new markets, and driving measurable business results. She is particularly skilled at translating audience insights into compelling brand stories, developing go-to-market strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to accelerate growth.Jessica is a dynamic public speaker on topics such as:- Building and executing data-driven marketing strategies for both B2C and B2B audiences- Driving brand positioning and messaging that resonates globally and locally- Launching products and brands in new markets, including the U.S. hospitality and fintech sectors- Creating impactful partnerships and community-driven campaigns- Leveraging marketing analytics to optimize acquisition, retention, and conversion- Leading high-performing teams through change and rapid growth- Empowering women in tech and finance, and building inclusive communitiesHer experience ranges from developing loyalty programs and digital content strategies at Mastercard to spearheading U.S. market entries for emerging tech brands and designing referral and ambassador programs for women-focused crypto communities. Jessica brings a blend of creativity, analytical rigor, and hands-on leadership, making her a sought-after voice on marketing innovation, community engagement, and brand growth.

Jessica Renier is Managing Director and Head of Digital Finance at the Institute of International Finance. She previously served as Program Associate Director at the Office of Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the President. In this role, she oversaw a range of Federal Government agencies, including the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Treasury, Commerce, and the Small Business Administration. She also previously served as Senior Counselor for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as well as Senior Advisor in the office of the Under Secretary for Domestic Finance where she led the Department’s financial technology and innovation policy, with subject matter expertise in digital assets, smart contracts, andartificial intelligence. Prior to joining Treasury, she was a manager in Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy & Operations practice for the banking and securities industry, specializing in blockchain technology and digital identity. Renier previously worked at the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and Dallas, J.P. Morgan Securities, and the Hoover Institution. She holds an M.B.A. from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, an M.A. in Defense and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, and a B.A. in Economics, Communication, and Spanish from Trinity University. She is an advisory board member of the Digital Dollar Project, Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Innovation Panel, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Market Risk Advisory Committee. Jessica is a member of the Bretton Woods Committee, a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Jessica de Brignac is a leading expert in blockchain technology, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies. With over 20 years of experience in technology consulting, she has established herself as a trusted advisor guiding corporations to optimize their blockchain strategies. 

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Ms. de Brignac has led high-profile engagements in the crypto space, including supporting a major crypto exchange bankruptcy and performing technical and operational due diligence of a top crypto exchange on behalf of a large financial company. She regularly provides technology assessments, operational due diligence, and strategic guidance on digital asset platforms and technology. 

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With her deep knowledge across the digital asset landscape, Ms. de Brignac is an insightful speaker on blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and how these technologies are disrupting organizations and industries. She provides audiences with actionable advice on implementing blockchain strategies based on real-world experience.

Jinisha Bhatt is an anti-financial crime investigator situated in the fintech and crypto sphere. She specializes in multi-jurisdiction crypto fraud and money laundering investigations. Currently, she serves as a Compliance Consultant to incumbents in the digital asset and fintech landscape in the US and Canada. She also conducts large crypto fraud and pig butchering investigations and offers expert witness testimony in court trials. Previously, she contributed to the Compliance function at Kraken Exchange and conducted financial crime investigations to meet regulatory obligations in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. Jinisha also operates an anti-human trafficking consortium in collaboration with Canadian law enforcement and private sector entities. She conducts complex human trafficking investigations using publicly-available data to help identify victims and provide actionable intelligence to law enforcement. She is a frequent moderator, panelist and speaker on forums that aim to educate industry on crypto compliance, AML regulations and financial crimes such as fraud, money laundering and human trafficking.

Joanna Summers is the Chief Recovery Officer at Asset Reality, a fin-tech organization responsible for developing the world’s first end-to-end solution for asset recovery, from training to investigating crypto fraud to managing and realizing seized digital assets. Prior to her role with Asset Reality, Joanna headed the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Asset Forfeiture Division Complex Assets Unit. There, her unit oversaw the custody, management, and disposal of all ongoing business and complex financial instruments subject to forfeiture. Joanna and her team built the USMS Cryptocurrency program starting with the Silk Road Bitcoin seizure, ultimately innovating a streamlined liquidation process through an exchange. Joanna holds a Masters in Finance from The Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business.

Jonathan leverages over a decade of experience as a consultant and attorney to advise governments, cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, law firms, investment banks, and other financial institutions on complex digital asset matters. He supports expert witness engagements in high-stakes litigation before courts and tribunals worldwide, with cases involving cryptocurrency scams, regulations, digital asset valuation, stablecoins, and token sales and listings.Jonathan’s clients have included major centralized exchanges and crypto companies, such as self-custody wallet providers, token issuers, and digital asset trading firms. He played a key role as part of the team leading an investigation and drafting a public report for a prominent layer-1 blockchain. His expertise also extends to on-chain tracing and due diligence investigations of digital assets and issuers.With significant project management experience, Jonathan has built, trained, and managed teams in the financial crime compliance space. Notably, he led a team supporting a cryptocurrency exchange’s listings group, conducting comprehensive evaluations of digital assets for OFAC/sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), financial crimes, and other risks.Jonathan has served as a Continuing Legal Education instructor, participated as a panelist at industry conferences, and presented to a central bank and financial institutions on digital asset topics such as regulations, token diligence, and strategies for tracing and recovering funds in crypto disputes.Prior to joining BDO, Jonathan served as the lead blockchain and cryptocurrency manager at a global financial and risk advisory firm. He began his career practicing law at boutique firms, handling appeals, litigation involving fraud and theft by financial institutions, and state and federal criminal cases.

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BIO: Joni is the founder of b'das*l, a crypto specialist legal and advisory firm, and founder of Crypto Co Counsel, a crypto compliance software company. Joni is known for her integrity, experience, global connections and genuine care for her clients and the industry. Current positions include Regulatory Interoperability Lead at DAOstar and DAO Advisory Panel Member with the Law Commission of England and Wales.TOPICS:1. Regulation of crypto: In the evolution of crypto policies and laws over the last decade, Joni has always defaulted to "regulatory equivalent" approaches - even if the law isn't clear, deliver the same protections the regulations seek to uphold2. Taxation of crypto: War stories, latest cases3. Legaltech: Combining AI and software to make crypto compliance easier

Karen Ottoni is the Senior Director of Ecosystem & Strategic Initiatives for Hyperledger Foundation and has been in the blockchain space since 2016. She plays an active role in building the diverse ecosystem of innovative organizations developing enterprise-grade blockchain implementations in various industries. Her areas of emphasis include open source, CBDCs, digital assets and interoperability, as well as diversity and inclusion and the social impact of emerging technologies. Prior to joining Hyperledger Foundation, she worked as a strategic business manager in the blockchain practice at Tata Consultancy Services. Karen speaks five languages and previously had a career in international development working in numerous overseas roles in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia with the U.S. Government and various social enterprises.

Kate Eyerman is the Global Chief Compliance Officer at Blockchain.com, where she oversees the Compliance program while fostering safe and secure business growth. Kate has over 15 years of experience in both the crypto and traditional finance sectors, and has a diverse background in both public and private roles.Before joining Blockchain.com, Kate spent more than three years at Paxos, where she served as Interim Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Financial Crimes Compliance. She also held the position of BSA Officer and was previously the Director of the Sanctions Program Risk at Scotiabank.Kate also brings extensive experience from the U.S. government, where she spent nearly a decade working at both the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. State Department. At Treasury, she served as the Director for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes for the MENA region, focusing on national security issues related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions. She has collaborated extensively with international regulators, governments, and organizations, including the Financial Action Task Force.Kate has spoken at a variety of professional conferences, including at ACAMS Hollywood and Las Vegas, the American Conference Institute events, and Chainalysis-hosted events.Kate holds a Master's Degree in Arab Studies from Georgetown University’s Graduate School of Foreign Service and a B.A. from Northwestern University.

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Kayla Izenman is a financial crime and national security expert specializing in cryptocurrency risk and regulation. Kayla currently works in compliance at Coinbase, where she conducts financial crime investigations and analysis into crypto assets being considered for trade and custody listings, focusing primarily on money-laundering, fraud, sanctions evasion, and consumer risks.Previously, Kayla worked at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London, where she led RUSI’s work on the use of crypto by illicit actors, and assisted the private and public sector in effectively working together to understand and mitigate the threat. Kayla’s written work has been cited in media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Financial Times, and Wired, and speaking engagements include global conferences, webinars, and workshops.