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Public Key

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

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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.

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Tackling Tax Fraud with Data and AI Jun 23, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Jim Lee (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis) sits down with Richard Las (Chief Investigation Officer, Director Fraud Investigation Service, HM Revenue & Customs) to discuss cutting-edge developments in tax fraud investigations.
Richard shares his experience in managing a multi-faceted team and emphasizes the importance of international collaborations in combating financial crime, while sharing HMRC's approach to tax compliance, the impact of technological advancements in investigation and the role of public-private partnerships in reinforcing global financial security.

The episode highlights the use of intelligence-led investigations, showcasing how data and private sector partnerships augment HMRC's efforts and how strategic data analysis aids in the fight against tax evasion, particularly with regard to burgeoning areas like crypto assets.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Richard Las' background and his role at HMRC

4 | HMRC's fraud investigation service and capabilities

7 | Tax obligations for crypto holders in the UK

10 | Civil vs criminal tax offenses in undisclosed crypto gains

12 | International cooperation against tax evasion

15 | Public Private Partnerships and leveraging crypto service providers

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Website: HMRC: UK’s tax, payments and customs authority
Report: HMRC Internal Manual: Cryptoassets Manual
Guidance: 01Jan2026: New data collection and reporting requirements for UK Cryptoasset Services
Forum: HMRC Community Forums - Crypto Tax (BETA)
Blog: Huione Carries On: Chinese-Language Platform’s Persistence Reveals the Complexity of On-chain Financial Crime Disruption
Announcement: Chainalysis and Aptos Foundation Partner to Increase Trust and Security
YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page
Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain

Speakers on today’s episode

Jim Lee *host* (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis)
Richard Las (Chief Investigation Officer, Director Fraud Investigation Service, HM Revenue & Customs)

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.

Policing the Metaverse Jun 16, 2025

Show notes

If we look out 5-10 years, what is going to be more important to the next generation. Is it their digital life or their physical life?
In this “Live from Links” episode, Patrick Ghion, Chief Cyber Strategy Officer for the Geneva Cantonal Police and an active member of the INTERPOL Metaverse Expert Group provides his answer to Jim Lee (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis), who spent almost 30 years with IRS Criminal Investigation team.
The duo discusses the complexities of law enforcement's evolving landscape in the digital age and the critical role of public-private partnerships and academia in combating cybercrime.
Patrick provides context around the creation of regional Cyber Competence Centers (RC3) and the progress law enforcement is making in the metaverse, while encouraging police departments to strategize for future threats, training, and the integration of AI.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Patrick’s career progression and intro to Regional Cyber Competence Center (RC3)

5 | Metaverse policing strategy and approach to “Vision 2030”

7 | Societal shift to report cybercrimes to police in the metaverse than in real life

11 | Public-Private and Academic Partnerships

15 | Hiring strategy for law enforcement for crypto and AI

19 | Reflections on Links Conference and networking

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Website: Geneva Police: Protect and Serve
Blog: Vision 2030+: Geneva Police in the Metaverse
Blog: Chainalysis Links NYC 2025 – Day 1 Showcases Innovation, Security, and Collaborative Power
Chainalysis In Action: How Chainalysis Helped the FBI Track Down and Freeze Millions in the Caesars Casino Ransomware Attack
Blog: AI-Powered Crypto Scams: How Artificial Intelligence is Being Used for Fraud
YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page
Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain

Speakers on today’s episode

Jim Lee *host* (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis)
Patrick Ghion (Chief Cyber Strategy Officer, Geneva Cantonal Police)

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.

Future of Ethereum: Scalability, Stablecoins and Innovation Jun 09, 2025

Show notes

How does someone who has been through multiple bear and bull markets in crypto, cope with such a volatile industry?

Keep Building.

In this “Live from Links” episode, Caitlin Barnett, Director of Regulation & Compliance at Chainalysis) reconnects with her former Gemini co-worker, Ira Auerbach (Head of Tandem, Offchain Labs) as they go deep on the scalability and innovation challenges and successes on the Ethereum blockchain.

Ira shares the initiatives at NASDAQ and Gemini that bridged traditional finance products to the crypto market and how his focus has shifted at Offchain Labs, where they are fostering blockchain innovation, solving complex computational challenges and emphasizing stablecoins' impact on market dynamics.

A great episode for founders, investors and compliance folks in the crypto industry.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Lessons from many crypto bull and bear markets

4 | Focus on institutional solutions and stablecoins

6 | Offchain Labs and Arbitrum improve scalability and usability on Ethereum

8 | Blockchain gaming, decentralized sequencers and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE)

10 | Tandem's partner studio and venture capital Approach

12 | Current crypto investment landscape

14 | Camelot and the industry’s shift to DeFi after centralized collapses

16 |Future of investing in blockchain and AI

18 | Thoughts on stablecoin infrastructure players in the industry

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Speakers on today’s episode

Caitlin Barnett *host* (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis)
Ira Auerbach (Head of Tandem, Offchain 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.

How Crypto is Transforming Traditional Banking Jun 02, 2025

Show notes

Solana spot ETF applications, the OCC green lighting digital asset activity and the US emphasizing its desire to be the crypto capital of the world.

It's hard not to feel the momentum that is happening in the US and worldwide when it comes to crypto transforming traditional banking.

In this “Live from Links” episode, Eitan Danon (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis) has an in person discussion with Carlos Salinas, Head of Digital Assets at Morabanc on the fascinating intersection of fintech, digital assets and traditional banking in Andorra.

Carlos shares how his bank has responded to both client demand and new forms of economic activity, highlighting their novel digital asset custody solutions and the transformative role of regulatory frameworks that Andorra implemented three years ahead of its European peers, allowing Morabanc to navigate the burgeoning digital asset landscape effectively.

The conversation highlights the crucial balance between risk mitigation and innovation, drawing parallels between the evolution of derivatives and the current wave of cryptocurrencies, while discussing the bank's strategy in offering stablecoin-based settlement solutions.

This is truly a snapshot of current trends but also a look at the future potential for programmable finance and digital assets.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Comparing derivatives in the early 2000s to early days of cryptocurrency

4 | Andorra: Unique characteristics and financial environment

6 | Morabanc's role in digital asset custody came from customer demand

11 | The impact the USA momentum on digital assets has around the world

14 | Introducing Morabanc’s revolutionary new stablecoin settlement solution

19 | Consumer protection and crypto security at Morabanc

21 | Future roadmap for Morabanc and digital assets

25 | Attackers try to hack Carlos on LinkedIn

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Speakers on today’s episode

Eitan Danon *host* (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis)
Carlos Salinas (Head of Digital Assets, Morabanc)

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 Top Presidential Crypto Priorities May 19, 2025

Show notes

“We want to achieve our goal of making this the crypto capital of the world.”
These are huge aspirations coming from Bo Hines (Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, The White House). Bo explains to our former Head of North America Public Policy, Chainalysis, Jason Somensatto, how he and the Trump administration are on a mission to recover from the chaotic and lawfare regulatory regime under the Biden administration to foster innovation and fair digital asset regulation within the White House.
Bo provides detailed insights into the current administration's plans for promoting a pro-crypto environment including the introduction of legislation on stablecoins and market structures, the role of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile and collaborative efforts across regulatory agencies.
His narrative is anchored by the administration's ambition to ensure that the U.S. leads the charge in digital asset innovation, setting the stage for the move away from the archaic financial systems to instantaneous payments, greater transparency and self custody of assets.
This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | From College Football to Crypto in the White House

4 | Paving the Way for the United States as Crypto Capital

6 | Bipartisan Efforts Propel Stablecoin and Market Structure Legislation

9 | Stablecoin Legislation and Market Structure Developments

11 | Pushing for Regulatory Clarity in Crypto

14 | The Government's Strategic Embrace of Crypto and Blockchain Innovation

18 | Creating A Crypto-Friendly Regulatory Environment in the USA

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Speakers on today’s episode

Jason Somensatto *host* (Head of North America Public Policy, Chainalysis)
Bo Hines (Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, The White House)

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 Future of DeFi Payments May 05, 2025

Show notes

This is the first episode from our “Live from Links” series, where we take the hottest conversations that were recorded live from the Chainalysis Links conference in New York City.

The transformative journey from traditional finance to the innovative world of blockchain is not an easy one, but this week Matthew Wilson, our Director of Product Management at Chainalysis, hears from someone that has taken on the task, Jas Takhar (VP of Engineering, Stablecoin & Custody Engineering, Ripple).

Jas explains how Ripple and the XRP Ledger are pioneering advancements in stablecoin payments and DeFi to facilitate seamless, efficient, and compliant financial operations across the globe.

He explains XRP Ledger’s decision to focus on native features over smart contracts, emphasizing security and payment optimization, while revolutionizing cross-border payments, enhancing liquidity, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Jas Takhar’s engineering career with Salesforce, BlackRock and Barclays

5 | Ripple's vision for blockchain-based financial innovation

7 | Balancing decentralized and centralized operations in Ripple's ecosystem

10 | The future of stablecoins and real world asset tokenization

15 | Mapping traditional finance to the blockchain using permission pools

18 | How to provide security and trust if $30 Trillion worth of tokenized assets come on-chain?

21 | Conferences bringing energy to the industry - Announcement: APEX: XRPL Developer Summit

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Speakers on today’s episode

Matthew Wilson *host* (Director of Product Management, Chainalysis)
Jas Takhar (VP of Engineering, Stablecoin & Custody Engineering, Ripple)

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 Truth Behind Crypto, Sanctions and Illicit Finance Apr 28, 2025

Show notes

Conflict diamonds, sanctions evasion and the evolution of organized crime in digital assets. In this episode we cover all that and more with Eitan Danon (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis) and Brad Brooks-Rubin (Partner, Arktouros PLLC).

Brad shares his extensive experience working at the intersection of policy, financial crime and international illicit finance to walk the audience through discussions on complex jurisdictions, sanctions and innovative solutions using blockchain technology.

He also brings to light the critical issues surrounding sanctions compliance and how organized crime is exploiting digital assets particularly in emerging markets where crypto adoption is burgeoning.
Eitan and Brad offer a deep understanding of the role U.S. policy plays on the global stage, the challenges of sanctions enforcement and the potential of blockchain in disrupting illegal financial ecosystems.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Brad’s career journey from conflict diamonds to crypto

5 | Crypto's role in corruption and illicit financial activities

10 | Blockchain and how it fosters transparency in the diamond trade and sanctions

18 | Africa's economic potential and western engagement challenges with crypto

23 | Evolution of organized crime in the digital age

28 | The value of digital assets during times of geopolitical uncertainty

30 | Crypto Sanctions: Iran, Russia and China’s impact on digital assets

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Speakers on today’s episode

Eitan Danon *host* (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis)
Brad Brooks-Rubin (Partner, Arktouros PLLC)

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.

Evolution of Stablecoin Innovation in 2025 Apr 21, 2025

Show notes

Want to know how stablecoins and crypto compliance technologies have advanced since 2017? Bill Plumeri (Compliance Executive, Agora) goes in-depth with Caitlin Barnett (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis) to explain the impact of blockchain forensics and the significance of automation in today's compliance frameworks.
They highlight the financial crime concerns amidst different market bull runs and the importance of ecosystem monitoring in accordance with regulations like MICA.
This episode dives into the role of stablecoins in modern finance with Bill explaining Agora's efforts to leverage high-throughput, low-cost blockchain solutions to address long-standing payment and infrastructure challenges, especially in emerging markets like Africa.

This episode is a must-listen for those keen on understanding the intersection of compliance and stablecoin infrastructure in the ever-blossoming field of digital finance.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Evolving compliance in crypto: challenges and innovations

6 | Agora's role in the evolution of stablecoins

9 | Stablecoins opening up access for developing countries to obtain and utilize $USD

11 | Tokenizing real world assets and AI's role in blockchain

14 | Stablecoin Legislation and regulatory challenges in the US and EU

21 | Evolution of ecosystem monitoring in blockchain compliance

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Speakers on today’s episode

Caitlin Barnett *Host* (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis)
Bill Plumeri (Compliance Executive, Agora)

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.

Risk Management in TradFi and DeFi Apr 14, 2025

Show notes

Have you ever wondered how technological advancements like AI and crypto are reshaping compliance frameworks in the traditional financial industry?
Our next guest, Kamran Choudhary (Technical Director AFC, BCB Group) explains to Caitlin Barnett (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis) all the technological factors that are impacting risk management and compliance in both TradFi and DeFi.

Kamran shares the dramatic shifts in the industry over the past decade and how technology, particularly AI and crypto, is enhancing the holistic compliance approach by BCB Group, a leading provider in regulated payment, wallet and trading services across fiat and crypto.
They both talk about the current challenge of regulations such as MICA, the emerging role of stablecoins and how regulatory evolution is influencing both established and emerging financial markets, while still highlighting the increased prioritization of cybersecurity in the wake of recent crypto hacks.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Evolution and strategic importance of compliance in finance

4 | BCB Group's role in bridging fiat and crypto compliance

10 | How crypto companies can maintain banking relationships via good compliance

14 | Emerging threats in crypto: AI, money laundering and cybersecurity

20 | How the crypto industry should approach state sponsored hackers like Lazarus Group

24 | EU and UK crypto regulation and the impact it has on innovation in the industry

28 | MiCA: The double edge sword of clarity and comprehensive compliance costs

30 | Stablecoins, regulatory challenges and market fragmentation

33 | Decentralized IDs (DIDs) and enhance privacy and eliminate data oversharing

35 | Scaling and innovating payment solutions for 2025

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Speakers on today’s episode

Caitlin Barnett *Host* (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis)
Kamran Choudhary (Technical Director AFC, BCB Group)

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.

Crypto in Modern Day Conflict Zones Apr 07, 2025

Show notes

In this compelling episode of Public Key, Eitan Danon (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis) speaks with Yaya Fanusie (Director of Policy for AML & Cyber Risk, Crypto Council for Innovation) to discuss the multifaceted dynamics of cryptocurrencies and their implications for national security, illicit finance and global policymaking.
Yaya leverages his rich background in intelligence analysis to emphasize the widespread impact of blockchain technology on economic security and policy, including the response of various governments to blockchain and illicit finance and the integration of innovative technologies in mitigating financial crime.

Listeners will gain an in-depth understanding of strategies from countries like Iran and China and how digital assets are reshaping the geopolitical landscape and creating modern day conflict zones.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Yaya’s journey From CIA analyst to crypto and illicit finance expert

6 | How crypto has evolved in the world of National Security and illicit finance

13 | Balancing innovation and regulation in crypto ecosystem

18 | China's digital currency strategy and Its geopolitical implications

23 | Data as the new electricity and currency in a digital economy

26 | Crypto's impact on traditional finance and regulatory challenges

29 | Digital Asset’s dual role in conflict zones: Aid and illicit use

34 | Exploring financial crime and spy thrillers podcasts

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Speakers on today’s episode

Eitan Danon *Host* (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis)
Yaya Fanusie (Director of Policy for AML & Cyber Risk, Crypto Council for Innovation)

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.

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