Following the Money is a new Q&A series that spotlights how Chainalysis customers use our products in the real world — from compliance teams and investigators to pioneers driving crypto adoption.
Noratip Dhanasarnsilp is the Chief Risk Management and Internal Control Officer at Bitkub in Thailand.
- Which blockchain or crypto trend will define the next five years and why?
Tokenization of real-world assets will be the next major wave. We are already seeing experiments with stablecoins and government bonds, but the true potential lies in making a wider range of assets, from property to private credit, tradable on-chain. Done right, tokenization can improve transparency, accessibility, and liquidity in markets that were once limited. For exchanges like ours, it is about building the infrastructure and compliance guardrails so that when adoption scales, it does so safely.
- What is one on-chain red flag you never ignore when assessing risk at an exchange like Bitkub?
Behavioral shifts. If a wallet suddenly changes its pattern, for example an account that once only made small trades now routing funds through mixers or interacting with high-risk services, that is a major signal. The blockchain gives us a clear history, and when that history breaks it deserves attention.
- What is the biggest misconception people have about risk management in crypto exchanges?
That it only comes into play after an incident. In reality, risk management is about prevention and resilience: ensuring custody is secure, monitoring markets for manipulation, preparing for operational disruptions, and educating users. The real measure of risk management is not what happens in a crisis but how confidently customers, partners, and regulators can trust the platform every day.
- What is one thing you learned the hard way in this field that has shaped how you approach your role today?
That technology is not enough on its own. Strong monitoring tools are important, but without clear governance, defined accountability, and a culture of compliance, even the best systems can fall short. This is why I emphasize balance and invest in people and processes alongside the technology.
- What advice would you give to someone starting out in crypto compliance or risk management?
Build your foundation in traditional compliance and financial crime frameworks, but stay flexible. The crypto space evolves quickly, and success comes from being able to adapt while keeping trust at the center of your work. Think of yourself not just as managing risks but as enabling the long-term legitimacy of the industry.
- If you could automate one part of your job to make crypto risk monitoring more efficient, what would it be?
Alert triage. Exchanges generate thousands of alerts each day, many of which are false positives. If automation could enrich these alerts with context, such as customer history, jurisdiction, and risk exposure, our team could spend more time on the cases that truly matter.
- Can you share how Chainalysis helps your team in their day-to-day operations?
Chainalysis is integral to how we monitor and investigate risk. It gives us the visibility to understand where funds are coming from and where they are going, flag exposure to sanctioned or high-risk entities, and generate reports that are clear enough for regulators. In short, it helps us move faster, act with confidence, and uphold the level of compliance our stakeholders expect.
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