At ACFE PNW, we’ve always been committed to helping fraud examiners stay ahead of emerging threats — and that now includes the world of cryptocurrency. On December 10, 2025, we’re hosting a special Lunch & Learn webinar titled Crypto Essentials: Mechanisms, Uses, and Emerging Frontiers. Whether you’re curious about blockchain technology or you’re already dealing with crypto exposure in audits, this session is designed to give you a strong foundation. 

What We’ll Cover

Presented by Kristopher Corter, Founder & CEO of Darknet Intelligence — this webinar breaks down the essentials:

• How blockchain, wallets, transactions, and exchanges work. 

• Real-world uses of crypto: investment, payments, cross-border transfers, and activity in decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. 

• Why cryptocurrency matters — not just technologically, but in terms of reshaping financial behavior and risk profiles worldwide. 

By the end of the session, attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding of how and why crypto is being used — and, more importantly for fraud examiners, what risks and red flags to watch for.

Why This Matters for Fraud Professionals

Crypto isn’t just a buzzword — it’s increasingly woven into modern finance, from payments and remittances to DeFi and digital asset investments. As that adoption grows, so does the potential for misuse: money laundering, fraud, and obfuscation of illicit flows. By understanding the foundational mechanisms of crypto, CFEs and fraud investigators can better anticipate where vulnerabilities lie, and more effectively design controls or investigative strategies.

Our chapter’s mission is to serve the community by promoting better fraud detection and deterrence through knowledge and collaboration — and staying current on crypto developments is part of that mission. 

Who Should Attend

• Certified Fraud Examiners and anti-fraud professionals looking to deepen their understanding of emerging financial technologies

• Auditors, compliance officers, and investigators encountering crypto-related activity

• Anyone interested in how blockchain and DeFi may impact fraud risk

Whether you’re a seasoned investigator or just crypto-curious, this session promises to deliver practical, actionable insight.

Registration details: The webinar will be held via Zoom, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pacific on December 10, 2025. Members pay $12; non-members $20. Student members may also register. 

We hope you’ll join us — and help spread the word to colleagues who might benefit.

— The ACFE PNW Chapter Team