Steven Johnston | Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, Alberta Crown
Conference Session
Panel: Crypto, Crime, and Case Law: Legal Perspectives and Investigative Realities
As cryptocurrency becomes increasingly embedded in criminal investigations, Canadian prosecutors are facing new and complex challenges. These range from emerging case law to evolving standards around digital evidence.
In this engaging legal panel, James Whiting, Acting Administrative Crown Counsel with BC Prosecution Services, and Steven Johnston, Crown Prosecutor with Alberta Crown Prosecutor Services, will share their perspectives on the evolving legal landscape in Canada as it relates to cryptocurrency.
Topics will include:
⦁ Current legal climate and emerging trends in crypto-related prosecutions
⦁ Notable Canadian case law and judicial considerations
⦁ The intersection of OSINT and blockchain analysis in major investigations
⦁ Real-world case studies that illustrate how it all comes together in court
Designed for investigators, analysts, and justice sector professionals, this session will bridge legal insight with investigative practice, equipping attendees with a clearer understanding of how crypto and OSINT are shaping prosecutions today.
Steven Johnston
Crown Prosecutor with the Alberta Crown Prosecutor Services
Steven Johnston is a Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, Appeals and Specialized Prosecutions Office located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Presently he supervises the Economic Crime, Technology Crime and OHS Teams.