Jarek Jakubcek, head of law enforcement training at Binance, emphasized the importance of a unified approach between law enforcement and industry leaders to secure the digital environment. This statement was made during the APAC Regional Law Enforcement Day on February 26.
"Securing the digital environment requires a unified approach between law enforcement and industry leaders," said Jakubcek, according to Binance. "Binance is committed to facilitating these collaborative efforts to ensure justice prevails in the digital space."
According to a press release, Binance and Gulf Binance co-hosted the inaugural cross-regional law enforcement training session in Bangkok, Thailand. The event gathered over 120 participants, including government officials, law enforcement officers, and blockchain specialists from countries such as Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Mongolia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. The primary objective was to enhance investigative skills and promote collaboration in combating illicit activities involving digital assets.
To bolster efforts against crypto-related crimes, Binance has established partnerships with leading blockchain intelligence firms such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, and Merkle Science. These collaborations aim to equip law enforcement agencies with advanced tools and expertise for tracing cryptocurrency transactions and conducting forensic analyses. By leveraging these partnerships, Binance seeks to enhance the investigative capabilities of law enforcement in addressing offenses related to digital assets.
Jakubcek serves as the Head of Law Enforcement Training at Binance and leads global initiatives to educate and support law enforcement in cryptocurrency-related investigations. Before joining Binance, he was a specialist at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre focusing on cybercrime prevention and cryptocurrency investigations. His extensive experience positions him as a key figure in promoting collaboration between the cryptocurrency industry and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao and Yi He, Binance Holdings Ltd. has grown to become the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including spot and futures trading, margin trading, staking, and lending. Additionally, Binance provides platforms such as Binance Launchpad for new blockchain projects; Binance Academy for educational resources; and Binance Labs—a venture capital and accelerator arm aimed at identifying and supporting promising Web3 projects.