With over 17 years of commitment to combating financial crimes, Armando Linares is experienced across multiple sectors, including traditional banking, money service businesses, and fintechs. During his career, he has served as a BSA, Compliance, Anti-Fraud, and Chief Risk Officer which has equipped him with an understanding of regulatory compliance and the intricacies of financial risk management. Currently, he is working to leverage technology within the digital asset industry through the development of established regulatory practices specifically for the digital financial services landscape.

Armando is a proponent of private and public partnerships to join in the fight against financial crimes as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. He holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, an MBA, and a Bachelor's in Finance.