Financial Compliance & Privacy-Preserving Work

My expertise lies at the intersection of cryptography, privacy-preserving technology, and financial compliance. I specialize in designing systems that enable regulatory compliance while preserving user privacy through advanced cryptographic techniques.

Zero-Knowledge Compliance Systems

I've designed and implemented privacy-preserving compliance solutions that allow financial institutions to meet regulatory requirements without compromising user privacy. These systems use zero-knowledge proofs to demonstrate compliance with AML/KYC requirements while keeping sensitive data private.

Key areas of work include transaction monitoring systems that can detect suspicious patterns without revealing transaction details, and identity verification systems that prove compliance without exposing personal information.

Privacy-First Financial Protocols

I have experience designing and leading the development of privacy-preserving trading protocols and decentralized financial systems. My work has been focused on creating market structures that maintain transparency for regulators while protecting trader strategies and preventing front-running.

I've designed systems for private order matching, confidential asset swaps, and privacy-preserving derivatives trading. These protocols enable auditable, fair and efficient markets while meeting the privacy expectations of institutional participants.

Notable Projects & Publications

• Pistis: Privacy Preserving Compliant Transaction System - A framework for enabling compliance in privacy-preserving transactional systems (here)
• Transaction Controls in Zcash: Designed a safeguarding and selective disclosure mechanism allowing recipients to actively participate in the asset transfer process by approving or rejecting incoming transactions (here)
• Mempool Privacy Research: Economic analysis of privacy in transaction ordering and execution, supported by Osmosis and Flashbots (here)
• Anonymous Credentials Systems: BLS signature-based systems for privacy-preserving identity verification (here)
• ZETH bearer instruments: Analysis and compliance challenges associated with the use of bearer instruments and off-chain transactions (here)

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Consulting Services

I provide specialized consulting for financial institutions, RegTech companies, and blockchain projects looking to implement privacy-preserving compliance solutions. My services include:

• Privacy-preserving compliance systems architecture design
• Zero-knowledge proof system implementation
• Regulatory technology strategy and implementation
• Privacy-first financial protocol design
• Compliance automation and reporting systems

Book a consultation to discuss how privacy-preserving compliance can benefit your organization.