Jake Harwood is the Associate Director of Engineering at Merkle Science, specializing in blockchain technology and its application in combating financial crime. As the former CTO of Staging Labs, a company he founded and led until its acquisition by Merkle Science, Jake has a proven track record in developing technical solutions that enhance AML compliance in the crypto sector. His expertise uniquely positions him to bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and technological innovation in the fight against financial crime in digital finance.