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Public Key is the cryptocurrency and compliance podcast, brought to you by Chainalysis. Every week Chainalysis Chief Marketing Officer, Ian Andrews sits down with thought leaders in the space to discuss ▪Emerging risks and opportunities in blockchain technology ▪How policymakers around the world are approaching crypto regulations ▪Data-driven insights into the latest trends in crypto economics and crime. ▪Breaking news in the crypto market Subscribe to be first to hear the Public Key podcast You can also stay up to date with crypto news by reading the industry leading Chainalysis blog and subscribing to the Chainalysis newsletter: https://blog.chainalysis.com/ Follow Chainalysis on: ▪Twitter: https://twitter.com/chainalysis ▪LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10607336 To learn more about criminal activity in crypto including scams, money laundering, ransomware and more, download the 2023 Crypto Crime Report: https://go.chainalysis.com/2023-crypto-crime-report.html To Keep Up With Ian Andrews, follow him on: ▪Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanAndrewsDC ▪LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianhandrews ⚠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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. read less
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Everything You Need To Know About Seizing Crypto
1w ago
Everything You Need To Know About Seizing Crypto
Whether it is seizing restaurants, hotels, cars or Bitcoin, our guest, Joanna Summers, Chief Recovery Officer of Asset Reality, has done it all with over a decade of experience working in both the public and private sector on complex asset forfeitures. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO at Chainalysis) speaks to Joanna about developing asset forfeiture programs for countries all over the world and working with the Asset Reality team on their new platform to streamline the asset seizure process. Joanna shares her history at the US Marshal Service Asset Forfeiture Division and how cryptocurrency slowly started to play a bigger role in investigations and seizures, including major cases like Silk Road. This episode was originally published on February 27, 2024 and we have recorded some recent updates from Joanna Summers on the latest crypto scams, FATF's 2025 asset recovery initiatives, and Asset Reality's exciting new training programs and partnerships. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | The role of asset forfeiture and the process of seizing and selling complex assets 6 | Joanna's first encounter with cryptocurrency during 2013 Silk Road investigation 9 | Joining Asset Reality and helping countries improve their asset forfeiture programs 13 | The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) focus on global asset recovery 17 | The digital asset recovery procedures and importance of moving crypto quickly into law enforcement controlled wallets 20 | Updated: FATF’s asset recovery priorities for 2025 22 | The emergence of pig butchering scams and how to protect consumers 26 | Joanna’s role as an ambassador for the Association for Women in Crypto 29 | Updated: New Crypto Crimes including: address poisoning, typo squatting and clipboard hijacking 32 | Updated: Taxbit Partnership and crypto recovery outlook for 2025 Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: The Future of Seized Assets: Asset Reality is the seized asset management platformPublication: Amendments to the FATF Standards to Strengthen Global Asset RecoveryNews: Asset Reality Integrates with Fireblocks for Digital Asset CustodyPartnership: Asset Reality and Taxbit Partner to Enhance Digital Asset Seizure and ManagementWebsite: The association for  WOMEN IN CRYPTO learn. network. advocate.Blog: 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview: $2.2 Billion Stolen from Crypto Platforms in 2024, but Hacked Volumes Stagnate Toward Year-End as DPRK Slows Activity Post-JulyYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchainTik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments.Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram  Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Joanna Summers (Chief Recovery Officer, Asset Reality)  This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Combating Fraud in Crypto in 2025
23-12-2024
Combating Fraud in Crypto in 2025
When Tommy Nicholas (CEO of Alloy) wrote a blog titled, Your Fraud Model Is Broken, you had to know he and Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) were going to have a fun and insightful conversation. This episode was originally published on December 5, 2023, where Tommy discussed how early NFTs and Bitcoin transaction speeds got him interested in the space and years later his company Alloy is now servicing Fintechs, Crypto and TradFi companies managing their compliance, AML, credit, and fraud risk. He explains the broken fraud model and the need for a shift in approach to focus on the person rather than just the transaction. He emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability by regulators in the industry and the burdensome requirements placed on the private sector. To share insights since the episode was published last year, we added fresh commentary from Rich Scioli, Alloy's General Manager of Global Fintech. Rich brings us up to speed on the latest in fraud prevention, crypto security, and gives us the real story behind the rise and fall of embedded finance. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:10) - Alloy's role in managing wide variety of risks for companies dealing with money(5:08) - Alloy as an operating system for risk management instead of just another risk solution (7:23) - The frustration behind the blog "Your Fraud Model is Broken"(14:33) - The burden and costs of money laundering controls on the private sector(18:27) - The inefficiency of processing suspicious activity reports(19:50) - Updated: The State of Embedded Finance Report Key Takeaways (22:56) - Threat actors taking advantage of online onboarding(30:03) - How Alloy got into the crypto industry and fraudulent practices they have identified(32:15) - Updated: The evolution of fraud going into 2025 and beyond (33:13) - Involvement in the NFT community and the potential of digital collectibles(36:45) - Updated: Cross border payments, stablecoins and everything in between(42:00) - International look at fraud and compliance for the fintech / crypto industry (47:00) - Updated: What to look out for from Alloy and the crypto industry  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website:  Stop fraud, stay compliant, and solve your identity risk problemReport: Alloy's Annual State of Compliance Benchmark Report 2023Article: Your fraud model is brokenBlog: Banks have a friction challengeReport: 2024 State of Embedded Finance ReportReport: The 2024 Crypto Maturity Journey: How Traditional Finance Can Adopt Cryptocurrency in StagesBlog: Growth Opportunities: Stablecoins, TradFi Engagement, and Tokenization Lead Web3’s Next WaveYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchainTik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments.Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram  Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Tommy Nicholas  (CEO, Alloy)Rich Scioli (General Manager of Global Fintech, Alloy) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Simplifying Crypto Payments for Micro Transactions
17-12-2024
Simplifying Crypto Payments for Micro Transactions
What is the point of having an alternative to the traditional payment network like cryptocurrency, if you can’t use it to buy a coffee or a pair of shoes? In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) gets this question answered by Phillip Lord, President of Oobit, who has unlocked the technology with its crypto Tap and Pay solution to make crypto as easy to spend as using Visa or Mastercard. Phillip describes the company's innovative approach to dealing with crypto-to-fiat conversions, enabling users to pay with crypto and stablecoins in traditional settings without the typical hurdles of seed phrases and complex wallet integrations. He shares the vision of bringing these seamless payment options to Europe and expanding into new markets like South America, Africa and abroad, via partnerships and collaborations with Tether and prominent blockchain networks like TON.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 |  Simplifying crypto payments with Oobit’s Tap-To-Pay solution 5 | Stripe acquires platform, Bridge: From traditional finance to stablecoin dominance 8 | Opportunities and challenges in crypto on-ramp and off-ramp processes 12 | Understanding the TON blockchain and other up and coming web3 projects 15 | Navigating regulatory challenges in global market expansion 18 | Political shifts and crypto market implications 20 | The future of tokenization and real world assets in crypto Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Oobit: Pay for almost anything with crypto Announcement: Oobit Launches iOS App for Seamless Crypto Tap PaymentsArticle: Oobit Integrates Toncoin to Expand TON’s Payment Ecosystem in Collaboration with TetherPress Release: Oobit 5X Rewards is here. Earn the Oobit wayArticle: Stripe Acquires Stablecoin Platform Bridge in Record $1.1 Billion Crypto DealAnnouncement: Chainalysis Appoints Jonathan Levin as CEOBlog: Operation Destabilise: NCA Disrupts Multi-Billion Dollar Russian Money Laundering Network, OFAC Sanctions Related Individuals and EntitiesReports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!)Reports: The 2024 Crypto Maturity Journey: How Traditional Finance Can Adopt Cryptocurrency in Stages (Just Released - Download now!) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Phillip Lord (President, Oobit) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Key Management: The Future of Web3 Security
10-12-2024
Key Management: The Future of Web3 Security
In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to Riad Wahby, the Co-founder & CEO of Cubist, a company that stands at the forefront of private key management, promising robust security solutions that both protect cryptocurrency assets and enhance usability for developers and enterprises. Riad discussed the company’s commitment to optimizing the secure handling of cryptographic keys, an often overlooked yet critical aspect of blockchain technology and explains the vulnerability for exploitation of existing key storage solutions like MetaMask, hardware wallets, and MPC setups. The technical discussion provides easy to understand explanations of concepts like, threshold signature schemes, multi-party computation and complete mediation and even touches on secure hardware solutions and user-centric designs that can transform web3 technology into an everyday tool for the average user. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Cubist's role in secure key management for blockchain organizations 4 | From chip design to blockchain security and entrepreneurship 8 |  Balancing security and convenience in cryptocurrency key management 15 | Complete Mediation: Embedding policies in secure hardware for key management  20 | Amazon’s AWS dominates secure hardware for cloud services 24 | Exploring threshold signature schemes and multi-signature approaches 27 | Understanding what went wrong with Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge and how the industry can learn from this hack 32 | Exploring secure web3 policies without Solidity and enhancing smart contracts with secure hardware for secret computation 39 | Making web3 usable for everyone with improved wallet usability  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Cubist: Hot wallet speed + cold wallet securityBlog:  Cubist partners with Ava Labs to power Core seedless walletBlog: Cubist x Lombard: Connecting Bitcoin to DeFiArticle: Coindesk: Cubist, Led by Computer Science Professors, Releases Wallet-as-a-Service 'CubeSigner'Blog: MPC does have a single point of failureNewsletter: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter (scroll to bottom of page) Reports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!)Reports: The 2024 Crypto Maturity Journey: How Traditional Finance Can Adopt Cryptocurrency in Stages (Just Released - Download now!) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Riad Wahby (Co-founder & CEO, Cubist) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Everything You Need To Know About Cross-Border Crypto Payments
03-12-2024
Everything You Need To Know About Cross-Border Crypto Payments
The world of international payments has been innovating over the last few years and many think it’s because of the increased usage of cryptocurrency and stablecoins. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to Arnold Lee (Co-founder & CEO, Sphere Labs), who brings an intriguing backstory, having ventured from IoT to the world of fintech, and illustrates the complex issues surrounding cross-border payments.  He talks about Sphere's journey from its inception following the FTX debacle to its significant impact in regions like the Caribbean, LATAM, and Asia Pacific, using innovative solutions that tackle the major pain points faced by fintechs and crypto payment service providers in the complex banking landscapes. Arnold also introduces Spherenet, a closed-loop ledger facilitating fintech connections and explains a new concept of auction mechanism and how it completely changes how cross-border payments will be done in the future.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Arnold’s unexpected journey from IoT and tinkering on-chain to crypto payments 5 | Solving cross-border payments with blockchain and stablecoins at Sphere 9 | The biggest challenges with cross border payments involving crypto 15 | How to compete in a saturated crypto and innovative payment ecosystem 19 | Introduction of Spherenet and providing crypto payment systems to LATAM, USA and Asia Pacific 22 | Optimizing trust and data sharing in private blockchain networks 26 | Spherenet's auction mechanism and how it complete changes how cross-border payments are made 31 | The path towards onboarding decentralization in 2025 and beyond Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Spherepay: Send Money Anywhere: From dollars and euros to pesos and beyondWebsite: Spherenet: A credibly neutral, privacy preserving, and natively compliant shared account ledgerPress Release: Sphere Announces Key Leadership Addition: Dan Briere as Head of OperationsPodcast: Money Movement Podcast (w/Jeremy Allaire)- Ep 99 | A New Era for Cross-Border Payments | A Conversation with Arnold LeeBlog: Introduction to Cryptocurrency Exchange ComplianceBlog: Crypto Money Laundering in Japan: Global Problem, Local PerspectivesReports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!)Reports: The 2024 Crypto Maturity Journey: How Traditional Finance Can Adopt Cryptocurrency in Stages (Just Released - Download now!) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Arnold Lee (Co-founder & CEO, Sphere Labs) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Stablecoins Launch the Decade of Digital Dollars
26-11-2024
Stablecoins Launch the Decade of Digital Dollars
“Lack of faith in local economic policies, it's political instability, it's depreciating currency, it's runaway inflation. So it's all these economic factors that play into a person not willing to hold their local currency and would much rather hold this digital dollar.” - Chris Harmse  Two-thirds (⅔) of every crypto transaction is conducted using stablecoins and there is no doubt the future of digital dollars is happening today. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Chris Harmse, the Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of BVNK, whose company just released an industry leading report, The Decade of Digital Dollars.  Chris shares insights on the rapid developments in cryptocurrency, the stablecoin market, and how BVNK is facilitating smoother transactions across traditional and digital financial systems, while acknowledging the regulatory challenges and the ongoing wars between Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains. He discusses the evolution of financial systems in South Africa, LATAM and other emerging markets, where stablecoins meet the demand for accessible cross-border payments and solve for the instability of local currencies.   Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | How Chris got into crypto working at an FX desk in an investment firm  4 | BVNK's Journey from South African crypto pioneers to global innovators 7 | Bridging traditional and blockchain payments with stablecoin solutions integrating with SWIFT 9 | Introduction of PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD into the BVNK stablecoin infrastructure 11 | Stablecoin listing process and Solana leading Layer 1 payments race 13 | MiCA regulations and stablecoin opportunities in Europe 16 | Key findings from the BVNK’s Stablecoin Report on the Decade of Digital Dollars 18 | The cost of holding a local fiat currency that is losing value over time  22 | Case Study: Visa's blockchain integration for faster stablecoin settlements 25 | The rise of non-USD stablecoins in global trade and CBDC popularity 28 | The future of payments: Blockchain, stablecoins, and global expansion Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: BVNK: Accelerating global money movementReport: The decade of digital dollars: Unlocking economic efficiency with stablecoinsPress Release: We’re partnering with Circle to streamline global business paymentsVideo: Currency LDN 2024: Bridging the compliance gapCustomer Story: Calgary Police Service pioneers innovation to keep citizens safe in a digital world Reports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!)Reports: The 2024 Crypto Maturity Journey: How Traditional Finance Can Adopt Cryptocurrency in Stages (Just Released - Download now!) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Chris Harmse (Co-founder, Chief Business Officer, BVNK)  This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Operation Hackstone: Cross-Border Crypto Investigations
19-11-2024
Operation Hackstone: Cross-Border Crypto Investigations
Traditional financial crime has evolved from robbing banks to now draining crypto wallets and law enforcement is expected to keep up with this lightning quick and cutting edge technology to combat transnational criminals. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Jason Conboy, a Special Agent for the Cyber Investigations Liaison team of Homeland Security Investigations. Jason was on stage to accept a Chainalysis customer award for his team’s collaboration with the RCMP in Canada for their efforts to take down a drug trafficking operation involving crypto and darknet markets, as part of Operation Hackstone. Jason illustrates the critical role HSI plays alongside agencies like the FBI and CIA in tackling crimes that span borders and explains the nuances of fighting modern crimes in a digital era, spotlighting the hurdles and triumphs in using advanced technology to combat cybercriminal activities. He also emphasizes the indispensable nature of public private partnerships as well as multi-agency collaborations in building effective defenses against evolving criminal strategies.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Jason’s experience working in law enforcement battling cyber crime and darknet markets 4 | Exploring the role of Homeland Security Investigations in combating cybercrime and transnational organized crime  7 | Evolving criminal tactics and law enforcement's technological adaptation 9 | Cross-border collaboration in combating transnational crime and protecting USA/Canada border 14 | Challenges for investigators, judges and juries when it comes to crypto based investigations 17 | Recruiting Technologically Skilled Agents for Homeland Security Investigations 20 | Public-Private Partnerships and the role they have in fighting cyber crime and money laundering  23 | Multi-agency initiatives to take down crypto and transnational organized crime 26 | HSI’s expansion of the cybercrime center and portfolios in the network intrusion and darknet market space Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: HSI: We shield our nation from global threats to ensure Americans are safe and secureWebsite: HSI Cyber Crimes Center (C3): Forensic, intelligence and investigative support servicesPress Release: Operation Hackstone: Federal RCMP and Homeland Security Investigations disrupt international drug trafficker who was using the dark-webReport: Homeland Security Investigations and ACAMS Alert: Pig Butchering Newsletter: HSI Cornerstone: Spreading awareness to detect and close vulnerabilities within U.S. financial, trade and transportation sectors Blog: Announcing Chainalysis’ 2024 U.S. Public Sector Customer Awards ProgramReports: The 2024 Crypto Maturity Journey: How Traditional Finance Can Adopt Cryptocurrency in Stages (Just Released - Download now!) Reports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!)YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube pageTwitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Jason Conboy (Special Agent - Cyber Investigations Liaison, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Using Innovation to Overcome Blockchain Data Challenges
12-11-2024
Using Innovation to Overcome Blockchain Data Challenges
“We don't look at ourselves as a compliance company or an audit company or accounting company. We look at ourselves as a data company, first. Because you can not  analyze any of the data for back office operations, if you don't have a complete 100 percent view coverage of all your assets” In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Tal Zackon (CEO & Co-founder, TRES Finance) about the complexities of treasury, accounting and back office operations in crypto. Tal shares how TRES Finance is revolutionizing data handling for digital assets by providing 100% coverage across multiple blockchains and their exploration into providing the same services for traditional assets like derivatives and bonds. He also talks about their cutting-edge Proof of Funds feature and the strategic use of AI to streamline operations, while making waves with key partnerships, including Fireblocks and how they are navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Tal goes from the VC world to crypto and NFT adventures 7 | Strategic fundraising amid crypto market uncertainty and exponential growth 13 | Overcoming blockchain data challenges with innovative network models 18 | Building synergies with Fireblocks to provide customers with financial data integration 24 | Revolutionizing crypto exchange transparency with Proof of Funds solution  29 | Navigating regulatory compliance challenges in digital asset accounting 34 | The future of innovative solutions for digital asset accounting and compliance Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: TRES Finance: Get total clarity over your full web3 financial activityPress Release: Revolutionizing Web3 Financial Reporting: TRES Finance Partners with FireblocksAnnouncement: TRES Raises $11M in Series A Funding RoundBlog: TRES Proof of Funds: Setting a New Standard in Web3 TransparencyBlog: TRES Achieves SOC 1 Compliance: A Milestone in Web3 Financial Security and TrustReports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!)YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Tal Zackon (Tal Zackon, CEO & Co-founder, TRES Finance) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Everything You Need To Know About Crypto Cartels
05-11-2024
Everything You Need To Know About Crypto Cartels
Almost 110,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2023 and 80 percent of those deaths were attributed to fentanyl, which is unprecedented in American history.  In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) discusses these horrific stats with respect to fentanyl trafficking and the technology-driven evolution of drug cartels with Jim Schrant (Director of Strategy and Growth, CACI International) Jim provides a comprehensive look at his extensive career in the DEA, offering insights into the evolving landscape of drug trafficking facilitated by cryptocurrency and how their new solution, CluesAI and other technology, gives law enforcement a fighting chance against modern day drug traffickers. He also provides in-depth analysis of the role darknet markets and precursors like Xylazine add to the fentanyl crisis and identifies the role Cartels and Chinese money launderer organizations play in moving crypto and cash around internationally.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Jim’s law enforcement journey beginning with investigation Colombian drug cartels 4 | Evolution of technology used by criminals and the emergence of sophisticated Fentanyl production and trafficking 8 | How the Darknet Market’s role in fueling the  Xylazine and Fentanyl crisis 12 | Crypto becomes main way that drug cartels are moving the proceeds of Fentanyl sales  18 | Challenges and innovations in law enforcement's technical evolution in investigating drug trafficking 22 | Revolutionizing Darkweb investigations with CluesAI for law enforcement 30 | Modernizing Federal law enforcement through technology and expertise Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: DarkBlue: AI-Enhanced Dark Web AnalysisVideo: CluesAI: The newest tool in the DarkBlue Intelligence Suite to identify threats on the dark and open webWhitepaper: Disrupting Fentanyl and precursor trafficking with dark web intelligenceFree Trial:: DarkBlue: Experience the DarkBlue Difference: Request unlimited access to a free 30‑day trial account and discover why experts trust DarkBlue.One-Pager: DarkBlue Intelligence Suite: Unlock new leads with CluesAIReport: Archetyp Market: A Haven for US-Based Fentanyl TraffickersBlog: Anatomy of an Address Poisoning ScamBlog: Crypto and the Opioid Crisis: What Blockchain Analysis Reveals About Global Fentanyl Sales (UPDATED 3/7/24)Reports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!)YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Jim Schrant (Director, Strategy and Growth, CACI International) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Inside the Rapid Growth of Real World Asset Tokenization
29-10-2024
Inside the Rapid Growth of Real World Asset Tokenization
Tokenization of real world assets is all the rage in crypto for 2024 and  Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis)  sits down with Chris Tyrrell, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer of Ondo Finance, to share their role as a frontrunner in tokenizing US treasuries. Chris shares regulatory compliance challenges, Ondo's global operations and partnerships with major players like BlackRock and how throughout his career he has bridged the inferentrial gaps in conversations when speaking with traditional institutions and regulators. Chris discusses the significant shift in 2017 that brought institutional attention to cryptocurrencies and explains Ondo's approach to the compliant tokenization of US treasuries and the planned expansion into more asset classes. He emphasizes the benefits of tokenization such as composability, rapid settlement and an innovative approach to yield distribution, contrasting it with traditional stablecoins and underscored the importance of robust risk management tools, highlighting the integration of Chainalysis for Know Your Ecosystem risk monitoring.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Chris’ journey from crowdfunding, TradFi and changing his mind about crypto in 2017 7 | The benefit of having tokenized US Treasury Bills on the blockchain 10 | Ondo Finance’s global operations and regulatory approach 13 | Managing ecosystem risk and compliance in DeFi assets 16 | Ondo Finance’s strategy for global tokenization of real world assets (RWAs) 22 | Tokenization and institutional partnership with BlackRock 27 | Bridging inferential gaps in Tradfi and blockchain conversations 30 | How Ondo Finance uses Chainalysis tools to balance compliance and tokenization Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Ondo Finance: Institutional-Grade Finance, Now OnchainWebsite: Flux: Lend and borrow stablecoins against tokenized US TreasuriesBlog: Introducing "Know Your Ecosystem" (KYE): The Next Frontier in AML for Token IssuersBlog:: Introducing Ondo Global Markets - A New Paradigm for Securities TokenizationBlog: Bridging the Gap: Institutional Insights on Tokenization with Ondo FinanceBlog: North America: Institutional Momentum and U.S. Bitcoin ETPs Propel Crypto Further Into the MainstreamWebinar: On-Demand Series: Crypto Adoption Webinar Series: What Drove the Crypto Bull Run in 2024?Reports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!)YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Chris Tyrrell (Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Ondo Finance) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Building Bridges to Tackle Pig Butchering
22-10-2024
Building Bridges to Tackle Pig Butchering
3 times a charm! This is the 3rd time Erin West (Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara County, Office of the District Attorney) has appeared on the podcast speaking with Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) and all 3 episodes have been the most downloaded episodes in Public Key history. Erin talks about the evolution of combating crypto crimes, from SIM swapping to pig butchering scams.  She highlights the growing efforts with the Crypto Coalition and Operation Shamrock and how she will be leaving her position as Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara to pursue operating Operation Shamrock full time. She reveals the bottleneck when it comes to combating pig butchering including victim shaming and the transnational organization of criminal syndicates.   She also highlights the need for a unified national strategy against crypto-related scams and increased public private partnerships and collaboration, which in part earned her the Chainalysis Customer Bridge Builder Award and recognition as the ACAMS AFC Professional of the year.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Erin West's impactful work in SIM Swapping and Pig Butchering and law enforcement 4 | The global threat of Pig Butchering Scams and transnational organized crime syndicates 6 | Psychological manipulation and its impact on educated and technical professionals 8 | Being named Chainalysis Customer Award winner as Bridge Builder of the Year (2024)  9 | Building bridges in cryptocurrency investigations and global collaboration with REACT Taskforce and Operation Shamrock  13 | Collaborative solutions to combat Pig Butchering scams 17 | The bottleneck of fighting Pig Butchering is handling victims  20 | Erin West retires from Santa Clara DA office to lead Operation Shamrock as nonprofit 23 | House Committee on Financial Services hears about Pig Butchering and crypto scams 26 | OFAC sanctions Cambodian tycoon and businesses linked to Pig Butchering scams 29 | The future of Operation Shamrock and combatting Pig Butchering  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Operation Shamrock: Educate. Seize. DisruptWebsite:REACT Taskforce: Regional Enforcement Allied Computer Team (REACT) Blog: Announcing Chainalysis’ 2024 U.S. Public Sector Customer Awards ProgramAnnouncement:  ACAMS: AFC Professional of the Year (2024): Erin WestVideo: U.S. House Committee on Financial Services:Protecting Americans’ Savings: Examining the Economics of the Multi-Billion Dollar Romance Confidence Scam Industry.Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon and Businesses Linked to Human Trafficking and Forced Labor in Furtherance of Cyber and Virtual Currency ScamsBlog: 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 2: China-based CSAM and Cybercrime Networks On The Rise, Pig Butchering Scams Remain LucrativePodcast: Episode 45: How Law Enforcement is Combating Pig Butchering Crypto Scams (with Erin West and Alona Katz) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Erin West (Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara County, Office of the District Attorney) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
How Tether is Building Resilient and Decentralized Financial Systems
15-10-2024
How Tether is Building Resilient and Decentralized Financial Systems
When we think about the crypto company that has cracked the real world adoption problem and given access to people internationally who want access to the US dollar and foreign currency, we have to describe Tether as being that company. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) talks with the CEO of Tether and CTO of Bitfinex, Paolo Ardoino about what the future of decentralization looks like for finance, communication and the exchange of value.  Paolo shares his journey and the evolution of blockchain and stablecoins, addressing criticisms and highlighting Tether's robust financial position and attestation of reserves. He also outlines plans for decentralized communication, tokenization of financial assets as ecosystems amidst a burgeoning landscape. The duo highlights Tether's collaboration with law enforcement and Chainalysis and the potential implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on privacy and banking. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Paolo Ardoino's journey from coding to leading Tether 4 | Tether's Impact on global cryptocurrency market and real world adoption 8 | From CTO to CEO: Paolo shares how embracing resilience and independence led to success 12 | Holepunch: Revolutionizing communication with peer-to-peer technology 17 | Tether's financial resilience amidst scrutiny and market challenges 26 | Tether's collaboration with law enforcement and importance of blockchain transparency 32 | Alloy, Dirham backed stablecoin and Tether's strategy for tokenizing global financial assets 35 | The future of blockchains, CBDCs and why Telegram’s TON Network is so interesting Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Tether: Technology to empower individuals, communities and nations to become self-sustainable, independent and freeWebsite: Holepunch: The peer-to-peer companyNews:  Tether Assists U.S. Department of Justice in Seizing Over $6 Million in Alleged Proceeds Linked to Crypto-Confidence SchemeNews: Tether Aids Dutch Authorities, U.S. Secret Service in Takedown of Major Crypto Money Laundering OperationsAnnouncements: Tether to Develop UAE Dirham-Pegged StablecoinReport: Tether Attestation and Transparency Reports Blog: Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria Takes #2 Spot in Global Adoption, South Africa Grows Crypto-TradFi NexusBlog: OFAC Designates Russia-Based Cybercrime Syndicate, Evil Corp, in Joint Effort with UK’s FCDO and Australia’s DFATYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Paolo Ardoino (CEO, Tether and CTO, Bitfinex) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Regulating the Future: ADGM's Blueprint for Decentralization
08-10-2024
Regulating the Future: ADGM's Blueprint for Decentralization
If you are an active listener of this podcast, guests keep coming to this word decentralization.  But the definition of decentralization is quite vague at the moment, with some companies using this term to avoid regulatory compliance oversight and others wanting to create a legal framework that  allows for token issuance,  smart contract enabled governance and prescribing token holder rights. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) tries to get more clarity on what decentralization really means to regulators, as he speaks to Dmitry Fedotov, who is Head of DLT Foundations Oversight at ADGM, the Abu Dhabi regulators who created the world’s first framework for blockchain foundations, DAOs and web3 entities. His journey as an entrepreneur served him well as he transitioned to the regulators, even his first days working for the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), when the FTX collapsed and he had to provide a better understanding of the events to both the public and private sector. Dmitry and Ian talk about what decentralization really means and how the ADGM created the  world’s first purpose-built framework for blockchain foundations,DAOs and web3 entities, offering regulatory clarity and legal frameworks that are attracting global entities and fostering innovation in the blockchain space.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Dmitry’s early days of AI, decentralized system and buying Bitcoin in 2014 6 | From Bitcoin enthusiast and entrepreneur to Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA)  8 | Introducing the world's first purpose built framework for blockchain foundations, DAOs and web3 entities 13 | Blockchain Foundation’s journey to becoming fully decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) 16 | Progressive decentralization in blockchain and the regulatory challenges that ensue 19 | DAOs: To regulate or not to regulate that is the question  22 | What are the limitations of the EU MiCA regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) 26 | Why Hacken and other DLT focused companies are eyeing ADGM as their new headquarters  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: ADGM: The Financial Centre of Abu DhabiFramework:  World’s First Framework for Blockchain Foundations, DAOs, and Web3 EntitiesRegulation: ADGM: Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations RegulationsGuidance: ADGM: Guidance on Permitted Activities for DLT FoundationsArticle: Cointelegraph: Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partnersAnnouncement: ADGM, Hacken partner to set new benchmarks for blockchain security and complianceBlog: Middle East & North Africa: Regulatory Momentum and DeFi Fuel AdoptionBlog: OFAC Designates Russian Exchange Cryptex and Fraud Shop Facilitator UAPS, FinCEN names PM2BTCYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Dmitry Fedotov (Head of DLT Foundations Oversight, ADGM) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Unraveling Russia's Crypto Sanctions Evasion and Disinformation Campaigns
30-09-2024
Unraveling Russia's Crypto Sanctions Evasion and Disinformation Campaigns
Russia has become an international force using cryptocurrency for sanctions evasion, ransomware attacks and most recently malign interference in the US elections. Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with colleagues,  Valerie Kennedy (Director of Intelligence Solutions, International) and Andrew Fierman (Head of National Security Intelligence) on the heels of Russia enacting significant legislation changes including legalizing cryptocurrency mining and permitting the use of crypto for international payments. The trio explore Russia’s utilization of sanctioned crypto platforms like Garantex, the rising use of Telegram for illicit activities and the global implications of their election interference and disruptive tactics across the USA, Europe and beyond. They highlight that Russia’s affiliated media firms were funneling millions to US-based influencers to spread propaganda, the use of bot networks and the troubling rise of online platforms selling compromised social media accounts. This is a must listen, as Russia has become the international focus when it comes to geopolitical hotspots.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Valerie Kennedy’s cyber background and transition into working at a crypto exchange 4 | Is Russia leading the crypto industry in sanctions evasion, elections interference and ransomware attacks?  6 | Understanding Russia’s secondary sanctions dilemma  10 | Russian sanctions evasion using crypto and traditional fiat  14 | Russian media companies bankrolling American influencers to create Pro-Russia propaganda  20 | The effectiveness of Sanctions against illicit Russian actors in the crypto industry 23 | Russia’s attempt to influence other countries and using spies and crypto to do so 26 | The significant of Telegram Founder getting arrested and the controversial use of the messaging platform 28 | Why are manufacturers of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) being sanctioned? 32 | How sanctioned Russian exchange, Garantex is still thriving using stablecoins 35 | Key takeaways for compliance officers navigating Russian connected typologies   Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Chainalysis: The Blockchain Data PlatformPress Release: Operation Final Exchange: German Federal Criminal Police Office shut down almost 50 crypto  money laundering platformsReport: The Chainalysis Malign Interference and Crypto ReportBlog: Russia’s Cryptocurrency Pivot: Legislated Sanctions EvasionBlog: OFAC Sanctions Russian Drone Developer KB Vostok Linked to Ukraine InvasionBlog: International Agencies Sanction Russian National Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, Leader of Cybercrime Group LockBit, for Developing and Distributing RansomwareBlog: OFAC Sanctions Hydra Following Law Enforcement Shutdown of the Darknet Market, As Well As Russian Exchange GarantexNews: The Washington Post: Inside Tenet Media, the pro-Trump ‘supergroup’ allegedly funded by RussiaYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Valerie Kennedy (Director of Intelligence Solutions, International, Chainalysis)Andrew Fierman (Head of National Security Intelligence, Chainalysis) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
How Web3 Privacy Will Revolutionize DeFi
24-09-2024
How Web3 Privacy Will Revolutionize DeFi
Why build another DeFi product or platform when there are already so many? Well that is both a good question and an unfortunate problem highlighted by  Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) in today’s episode as he speaks to the CEO of Tea-Fi, Matan Doyich.  Matan and his team are creating a one-stop shop for the wide variety of DeFi platforms in order to have the ability to conduct swaps, provide lending, execute decentralized trades and all the other core fundamental products of DeFi, all in one place. Matan details Tea-Fi’s features, including its privacy-focused solutions using ZK technology and the ambitious goal of integrating lending, swaps, and synthetic assets with upcoming support for cross-chain transactions and a debit card. He provides his insights on International regulatory scrutiny towards privacy protocols like Tornado Cash and explains why Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) could be the future of adding privacy to existing crypto solutions.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Simplifying DeFi: How Tea-Fi plans to turn a complex ecosystem into one user-friendly platform  4 | Matan’s crypto journey from algorithmic trading to creating a crypto hedge fund   8 | Balancing privacy and regulation in decentralized finance (DeFi) 12 | Understanding the focus by regulators on Tornado Cash and Telegram as money laundering conduits 17 | Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) could be the future of adding privacy to existing crypto solutions 20 | Unveiling the Tea-Fi ecosystem including DEXs, swap protocols and landing platforms 24 | How Tea-Fi will be able to offer uncollateralized crypto loans via their network reward program 26 | What does Tea-Fi excited about for the end of 2024 Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Tea-Fi: The One-Stop Shop For DeFiWhitepaper: Tea-Fi Whitepaper: Private Decentralized FinanceRoadmap: Tea-Fi Roadmap - 2024 to 2025Blog: 2022 Biggest Year Ever For Crypto Hacking with $3.8 Billion Stolen, Primarily from DeFi Protocols and by North Korea-linked AttackersArticle: Tea-Fi: One-Stop Shop for DeFIReport: The 2024 Global Adoption Index: Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) Region Leads the World in Terms of Global Cryptocurrency AdoptionYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Matan Doyich (CEO, Tea-Fi) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Unlocking 21 Million BTC to secure the DeFi Economy
17-09-2024
Unlocking 21 Million BTC to secure the DeFi Economy
Bitcoin is back. It could be attributed to the increasing prices, Bitcoin ordinals or the development of Layer 2 initiatives on the most secure blockchain ever. In today’s episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Stanford Professor and Co-founder of BabylonChain, Davide Tse, to explore how Bitcoin can be used to secure proof of stake networks without the use of bridges.  The episode kicks off with an introduction to BabylonChain, a protocol designed to leverage Bitcoin for securing proof of stake networks using Bitcoin's native time lock feature and cryptographic methods to ensure both security and incentivization of honest behavior by stakers. David discusses his early days collaborating with Vitalik Buterin to identify vulnerabilities in Ethereum’s move to proof of stake and highlights the renewed interest in Bitcoin, powered by recent ETF approvals and L2 projects. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Why Bitcoin is the perfect asset to secure Proof of Stake blockchains  4 | David Tse’s past life focused on wireless infrastructure to figuring out how to scale Bitcoin  6 | Collaborating with Vitalik Buterin to transition Ethereum to a Proof of Stake protocol 8 | Integrating Bitcoin with Proof of Stake without bridging 13 | What is Babylon Chain and how does it work  18 | The renewed interest in Bitcoin due to Bitcoin ETF approvals and Bitcoin L2 projects  22 | The collaboration with Nubit, the first Bitcoin-native data availability layer 24 | How Babylon Chain can go from testnet to mainnet  26 | What assets are staking rewards paid in? 28 | Bitcoin is Back and the innovation that will be built on top of it  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: BabylonChain: Unlocking 21 Million Bitcoin to Secure the Decentralised EconomyBlog: What is Bitcoin Staking?Article: Forbes: How Bitcoin Usage Could Skyrocket Thanks To Zero-Knowledge ProofsArticle: Blockworks: Yes, staking actually should be regulatedBlog: Zero-Knowledge Rollups and Optimistic Rollups: An OverviewReport: The 2024 Global Adoption Index: Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) Region Leads the World in Terms of Global Cryptocurrency AdoptionYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchainTelegram: Chainalysis on Telegram  Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) David Tse (Co-Founder, BabylonChain) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
The Birth of Chainalysis: Building the First Blockchain Analytics Company
10-09-2024
The Birth of Chainalysis: Building the First Blockchain Analytics Company
Very rarely do you get to listen to top visionaries like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman talk about technological shifts that changed the world, but in today’s episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Michael Gronager (Co-Founder & CEO, Chainalysis) about building the the first blockchain analytics company that forever will change cryptocurrency industry. Michael takes us on his journey  from chemistry and computational studies to virtual reality and launching one of the first crypto exchanges.  He shares his innovative approach to cryptography and distributed systems and how this benefited him with his time at building up Kraken and recounts the early days of cryptocurrency before regulations and bank acceptance on his path to creating Chainalysis. The duo discuss the evolution of crypto compliance, the creation of Chainalysis' flagship solution, Reactor, on a shoestring budget and the challenges faced in bringing transparency to the crypto world.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Michael’s journey from chemistry to computational studies to virtual reality 8 | What happened when Michael finally hears about Bitcoin in 2010 11 | Challenges and innovation in Bitcoin micro payments 17 | Launching Kraken: Overcoming challenges in early crypto exchange era 24 | The industry tipping point that started the creation of Chainalysis  32 | The serendipitous journey of the founding team of Chainalysis and first investor / customer convos 39 | Crypto is starting to look more like finance rather than finance looking more like crypto 42 | The evolution of trust and stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Chainalysis: Building Trust in BlockchainsBlog: How the Chainalysis Crypto Investigations Solution Supports Cases From Lead Discovery to Illicit SeizuresArticle: Edge Middle East: How an 11-hour flight inspired Michael Gronager’s $8.6B Chainalysis prototypePodcast: Public Key: Ep. 11 - Chainalysis: The Past, The Present, The FutureArticle: World Economic Forum: Why we still need cryptocurrency for an ‘internet of value’Blog: OFAC Sanctions Russian Drone Developer KB Vostok Linked to Ukraine InvasionReport: The Chainalysis Malign Interference and Crypto ReportYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchainTik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments.Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram  Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Michael Gronager (Co-Founder & CEO, Chainalysis) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
Everything You Need To Know About Decentralized Oracles
03-09-2024
Everything You Need To Know About Decentralized Oracles
Many in the world of DeFi have heard about and rely on oracles like Chainlink and Pyth Network for their trusted data feeds, but there is a new protocol that has enshrined oracles directly into it’s EVM Layer 1 Blockchain.  In this episode Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Co-founder and CEO of Flare Network, Hugo Philion. Hugo shares his transition from hedge fund trading to blockchain and emphasizes the increasing need for decentralized data in an industry that heavily relies on information from data providers. He breaks down Flare's architecture, offering cost-effective and secure data oracles, while being sure to differentiate their solution from existing systems that are vulnerable due to lack of decentralization and potential for collusion. Hugo even explains how KYC and AML can be integrated by the developers building on Flare and how important regulation is to move the industry forward.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Hugo’s journey from hedge funds, skipping AI and ML to get into crypto  5 | Why Flare decided to build a L1 platform with enshrined oracles 8 | Examining why data in the crypto landscape is fundamentally broken 12 | What are enshrined oracles and why are they important? 17 | Introducing LayerZero and the solution to cross-chain interoperability issues 20 | Flare use cases with decentralized exchanges and DeFi projects 24 | Exploring huge oracle failures and lack of data providers in the industry  29 | The emergence of regulation, KYC and AML in a decentralized crypto ecosystem   32 | Flare announced new Flare Data Connector solution  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Flare: The blockchain for data, providing developers with secure decentralized access to high-integrity data from other chains and the internetBlog: Use cases enabled by LayerZero’s integration of FlareSolution: The Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO)Podcast: The Future of Money Podcast: The Future of Decentralized DataBlog: 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 2: China-based CSAM and Cybercrime Networks On The Rise, Pig Butchering Scams Remain LucrativeBlog: OFAC Sanctions Russian Drone Developer KB Vostok Linked to Ukraine InvasionArticle: Multiple arrests made in $14.4M Holograph hack investigationYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Hugo Philion (Co-Founder & CEO, Flare Network) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
How Travel Rule Regulation is Shaping Crypto Transactions
27-08-2024
How Travel Rule Regulation is Shaping Crypto Transactions
The Travel Rule has recently seen regulatory implementations in various jurisdictions, but are VASPs complying?   In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) gets that answer and many more from Alice Nawfal, who co-founded and is acting COO of one of the leading Travel Rule solutions, Notabene. Alice shares her origins working in the decentralized identity space and how she ventured into the intricacies of Travel Rule compliance and the evolving regulatory landscape. Alice talks about the  challenges in creating solutions  for seamless cross-border transactions, while highlighting  how regulatory clarity, like the EU's MiCA, is poised to revolutionize institutional trust and compliance in the crypto world. The conversation also focuses on self-hosted wallets and counterparty risk assessments in the crypto space, while offering insights into how the interoperability challenges for travel rule solutions can be solved.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Alice’s journey from getting a MBA, going through YC and ending up in decentralized identity  4 | How to solve the identification problem using a trustless decentralized approach 8 | How does Notabene approach decentralized ID and what is the Travel Rule 12 | Has Travel Rule adoption improved over the last 2 years?  16 | The major impact on the Travel Rule on crypto transactions  22 | Facilitating real-time counterparty risk checks for secure transactions 28 | Proof of ownership for self-hosted wallets to solve for EU Transfer Rule requirements 33 | Solving interoperability challenges in the Travel Rule industry  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Notabene: The ONLY Pre-Transaction Travel Rule SolutionReport: The State of Crypto Travel Rule Compliance Report 2024 (Available Now)Training: Notabene Academy: Curated learning resources designed to help accelerate your success as a Travel Rule Compliance expertAnnouncement: European Blockchain Convention (EBC2024): Join Notabene Team in BarcelonaBlog: How Can VASPs Ensure Travel Rule Compliance During Transactions With Self-Hosted Wallets?Blog: 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow BolderBlog: MiCA’s Stablecoin Regime and Its Remaining Challenges: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchainTik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governmentsTelegram: Chainalysis on Telegram Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Alice Nawfal (Co-Founder & COO, Notabene) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
The Secret Weapon Fighting Transnational Crypto Crime
20-08-2024
The Secret Weapon Fighting Transnational Crypto Crime
“The sophistication in the criminal world at hiding their fingerprints across the digital footprint is incredibly sophisticated now as well."  - John Randles In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to John Randles (CEO, Siren), who shares how their team’s investigative platform unifies multiple data sources including blockchain and social media, to streamline and enhance complex investigations. The duo highlight the many challenges law enforcement faces with outdated tech stacks and bottlenecks in training new recruits and implementing new automation and technology. John also shares the significant technological shift in criminal investigations and the escalating complexity of global crime, necessitating state-of-the-art tools to keep pace with law enforcement.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 |Introduction to Siren and their mission to improve the law enforcement analyst experience 6 | The challenges with modern day police investigations with emergence of social and crypto  13 | The story of building a tech company in Galway, Ireland and attracting VC funding 18 | The challenges law enforcement faces in processing a vast amount of data  22 | How Siren is using AI to assist in explaining knowledge graphs to law enforcement 26 | Understanding policing intelligence from strategic to tactical 29 | The evolution of criminal activity over the last 10 years 33 | The future of Siren and evolution of AI and data  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Siren: All-in-one investigation platformBlog: Why automation is essential to move faster than the speed of threatAnnouncement: Partnership Between Siren and Chainalysis to Trace Blockchain Transactions And Disrupt Illicit ActivitiesProgram: Siren Partner Program: Deliver Investigative intelligence to your customersBlog: 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow BolderBlog: Crypto Basics: Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Everything You Need To KnowYouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchainTelegram: Chainalysis on Telegram Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) John Randles (CEO, Siren) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. 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. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be 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 Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.