Women in Crypto

Welcome to Women in Crypto, presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP.In this episode, we dive into “A-Finance, Autonomous Financial Guardrails, and AI Safety” with Timothy Darrah and Caroline Randall Williams, co-founders of Mangrove. Tim (Army veteran, former NASA fellow, CEO, and Vanderbilt professor) brings deep expertise in high-stakes AI systems, while Caroline (poet and Vanderbilt professor) bridges complex technical concepts through narrative.We explore how Mangrove connects traditional finance, digital assets, and AI. Topics covered:Structural limits and technical risks of LLMs in financial decision-making (hallucination, confabulation, poisoned data)Why LLMs shouldn't directly control capital and how separating AI research from deterministic execution solves thisHuman-in-the-loop guardrails, stop-loss limits, and policy layers to safeguard capitalDemocratizing quantitative trading, Kraken & non-custodial wallet integrations, and user-defined safety parameters.Learn more about Mangrove: www.mangrove.ai | App: www.mangrove.ioLearn more about AWIC: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to sponsor Bracewell LLP (bracewell.com) and Emily Corbrovsky for technical support.Mangrove AI is a corporate sponsor of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency (AWIC). This episode is provided as an educational benefit of AWIC's corporate sponsorship program. Neither corporate sponsorship nor participation in this podcast constitutes AWIC's endorsement, approval, or recommendation of Mangrove AI or any product, service, or investment strategy discussed. This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Statements made by guests are their own. AWIC makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of guests' claims or the safety, security, reliability, regulatory status, performance, or suitability of any platform or service discussed. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. AI-driven, agentic, automated, and algorithmic strategies do not eliminate risk or guarantee profits or protection against losses. Before making investment decisions, conduct your own due diligence and consider consulting an independent, appropriately qualified financial adviser about your financial circumstances, objectives, and risk tolerance. Any decision to use a platform or service discussed is your own. Any resulting customer relationship is with the relevant provider—not AWIC. AWIC does not operate or control Mangrove AI's platform or manage users' investments. Platform-related questions, complaints, and disputes should be directed to Mangrove AI or the relevant service provider. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AWIC disclaims liability for losses or damages arising from use of the platform. Nothing in this notice limits rights or liability that cannot lawfully be limited.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP.In this compelling episode, we dive into “SEC Enforcement, Formal Verification, and the Future of Crypto Compliance”. We’re joined by Fiona Moran, Partner in the White Collar Defense and Investigations practice at Davis Polk, and Patrick Azzopardi, founder and CEO of Dowsers. Fiona brings deep expertise in white-collar defense and regulatory investigations, while Patrick is a former investment banker leading a deep-tech firm focused on formal verification and smart contract safety.In this episode, we explore major regulatory shifts at the U.S. SEC—including moving away from "regulation by enforcement" toward traditional fraud and AML oversight—and how compliant companies are using this space to mature their compliance programs. We discuss how existing legal frameworks intersect with AI agents and autonomous code, as well as the technical realities of smart contract security, including how formal verification could prevent up to 75% of protocol hacks. The panel also dives into Europe's MiCA framework, cross-border jurisdictional challenges, and why proactive prevention must replace postmortems in Web3 security.Fiona and Patrick also share practical guidance for corporate leaders and tech teams on governing technical architecture, building programmable compliance directly into code, and engaging constructively with global regulators.To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.org Follow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrency Follow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP.In this compelling episode, we dive into “Decrypting Market Meltdowns: Institutional Trading and the Path to CRO.” We’re joined by Jennifer Shaughnessy, Chief Revenue Officer of Coin Roots and a lifelong entrepreneur who started her first company at 22. Jennifer is the CRO of Coin Roots, which operates as an institutional trading engine for crypto, connecting prop funds and asset managers to dozens of liquidity sources for faster and more cost-efficient execution. In this episode, we explore advanced trading concepts including spread algos and perpetual futures contracts (perps), and how Coin Roots' technology helped institutional traders navigate the dramatic market volatility during the October 10th liquidation event, allowing them to fill orders across multiple exchanges while reducing slippage. Jennifer also shares her unique journey to the rare CRO position for women in crypto, discussing the high bar women face in sales and the necessity of intentional equity and allyship in the industry.To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this compelling episode, we dive into “Decrypting Crypto Investigations: Why Crypto Is a Bad Place for Criminals.”We’re joined by Erin Fracolli and Emma Henshaw, two leading experts at the forefront of global crypto investigations.Erin Fracolli is the Global Head of Special Investigations at Binance, overseeing Special Investigations and Sanctions CTF teams worldwide. Her teams focus on proactive research and close collaboration with law enforcement across a wide range of financial crime and security threats. Erin has worked at Binance since 2019 in various investigative roles and holds an MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University’s School of International Service.Emma Henshaw is a Team Lead with Interim Labs’ Global Investigations team, based in the UK and supporting investigations worldwide. Her team works with both public and private sector clients across multiple threat categories. Prior to joining Interim Labs, Emma spent 12 years in UK law enforcement, specializing in intelligence and cybercrime cases.In this episode, we explore how blockchain transparency, advanced investigative techniques, and cross-sector collaboration are reshaping financial crime enforcement—and why crypto is increasingly one of the worst places for criminals to operate.To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss Decrypting HR, Leadership and Coaching in the Crypto Era.Anna Teplo is a People Operations and leadership professional with 10+ years of experience building strong cultures and employee experiences across tech, web3, and startup environments. With a background in People Ops, Business Ops, and Finance, she has led global teams, scaled HR systems, and supported organizations through fast growth and transformation.To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss Decrypting Crypto Businesses: From Startup to Big TimeJessica Stansfield is a partner in the commercial litigation and blockchain and digital asset groups at Where Fields in Toronto. She represents clients in complex, high-stakes disputes with a focus on digital asset recovery, investment scams, civil fraud, and crypto-related conspiracies. Jessica also advises digital asset platforms on compliance, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk.Jacqueline Escobar is a blockchain and digital finance professional dedicated to advancing innovation and inclusion in the crypto space. She works with organizations and communities to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and practical adoption, bringing expertise in Web3 strategy, business development, and advocacy for women in digital assets.To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss Decrypting Inclusion: Gender, Leadership, and the Future of CryptoThis episode explores the evolving role of gender and leadership in the crypto industry, featuring voices driving greater diversity, equity, and innovation in Web3.Featuring:Louisa Schepers is the Managing Director of Marketing at Zodiac Custody, where she leads global brand, PR, and growth strategy across seven markets. Based in London, she has driven the company’s rebrand and international expansion. She previously held senior marketing roles in Berlin’s tech and consulting sectors and was nominated for Best Marketing & Communication Director at the Citywealth Awards 2025.Julian Sawyer is the CEO of Zodiac Custody, a fintech leader in institutional digital asset custody. With over 30 years of experience in financial services and crypto, he previously held executive roles at Bitstamp and Gemini, and co-founded Starling Bank. A recognized thought leader in fintech, he focuses on delivering secure, scalable infrastructure for institutional digital assets.To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss: Decrypting divorce, crypto scams, and everything you wanted to know about forensic accountants.Victoria Fife is a forensic accountant and digital assets expert at CBA’s Forensic Consulting Group. With over a decade of experience in blockchain, she advises on complex tracing, valuation, and division of assets in high-value litigation. She has been recognized on the Women in Fintech Power List and is a featured speaker for the ABA and AICPA.Aleks Ring is a forensic accountant specializing in crypto investigations, financial fraud, and compliance risk management. She works with regulators and law enforcement to trace illicit funds and support litigation involving digital asset crimes. At Operation Shamrock, Alex leads legislative advocacy and grassroots initiatives to fight scams and strengthen protections against crypto-enabled financial abuse.To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss Crypto Capacity Building and What it means for the Future of Banking and Crypto.In this episode, we explore with Mayukha Vadari, Senior Software Engineer at Ripple, the programmability of the XRP Ledger, highlighting its current capabilities and the potential it offers for building decentralized applications. We discuss how recent upgrades are expanding the XRPl ecosystem, enabling advanced use cases such as smart contracts, custom tokens, and DeFi solutions.To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss Decrypting the Intersection Between of TradFi and CryptoMarkets.Pamela Lee is the Head of Sales and Business for APAC at Talos, a Digital Asset Trading software company. Before Talos she was in FX and leading partnerships at Elmex Group. To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.orgFollow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrencyFollow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobalSpecial thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support.Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.