On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we dive into cryptocurrency and it’s role in money laundering with BBC journalist and author Geoff White.

Geoff is an accomplished author, speaker, investigative journalist, and podcast creator with over 20 years of experience, focusing on organized crime and technology. He has worked with major outlets including the BBC, Audible, Penguin, Sky News, and The Sunday Times, covering topics such as financial crime, money laundering, cryptocurrency, and cybercrime. His recently released book, Rinsed, dives into how technology is transforming the money laundering industry, and was published by Penguin back in June of 2024.

His previous book, The Lazarus Heist, followed the success of the hit BBC podcast series he co-hosted, which investigated North Korea’s cyber operations. He’s also the author of Crime Dot Com, which explores the global rise of hacking, and has created multiple podcast series for Audible, including The Dark Web and Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

In addition to writing, he is a sought-after public speaker who has given keynote talks for brands like Microsoft, MasterCard, and HSBC. He has also won numerous awards for his reporting, including his work on the Snowden leaks and his investigations into internet fraud.

Rinsed: From Cartels to Crypto How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks