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“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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
“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”
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
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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.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Paolo shares his journey and the evolution of blockchain and stablecoins, addressing criticisms and highlighting Tether's robust financial position and attestation of reserves.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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Russia has become an international force using cryptocurrency for sanctions evasion, ransomware attacks and most recently malign interference in the US elections.
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
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Why build another DeFi product or platform when there are already so many?
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.
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
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