Talk Title: Crypto and Crime in Taiwan
As a prosecutor specializing in blockchain-related crime, Wei-Yuan Wayne Lo examines how the rise of blockchain technology has accelerated the growth of virtual assets while also creating new avenues for criminal misuse. The presentation first outlines Taiwan’s regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers, then analyzes how offenders employ blockchain to facilitate money laundering. It further explores how Taiwanese law enforcement agencies leverage blockchain analytics to interpret on-chain records, trace fund flows, and uncover illicit patterns. Drawing on prosecutorial experience, the discussion highlights both the investigative challenges and the technological breakthroughs that strengthen Taiwan’s response to crypto-enabled crime, illustrating the interplay between regulation, enforcement, and innovation in safeguarding financial integrity.
Speaker Biography:
Wei-Yuan Wayne Lo is currently the Chief Prosecutor at the Shilin District Prosecutors Office in Taiwan and serves as the Executive Secretary of the Executive Yuan’s Anti-Money Laundering Office.
Wayne specializes in financial crime investigations, with a focus on cryptocurrency fraud, cybercrime, and money laundering. He is recognized for his advanced capabilities in digital forensics and blockchain tracing. He has conducted academic research at Harvard University and holds certifications from TRM Labs and Chainalysis as a senior virtual asset investigator.
He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan.
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