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

Related resources

Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key.

• Website: Agora: Money, Payments, and Banking for the Blockchain Era.
• Video: Coindesk: Agora’s Nick van Eck Is All-In on Stablecoins
• Blog: BingX: What Is Agora (AUSD)?
• Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Download Your Copy Today)
• Event: Links 2025 Digital Premiere: Free virtual event bringing together the leaders defining the future of blockchain intelligence.
• Chainalysis In Action: Operation Bonanza: Chainalysis Helps Spanish National Police Recover $21 Million in Crypto During Global Ponzi Scheme Investigation
• Blog: Chainalysis Adds Real-Time Fraud and Hack Prevention, and Enhances Its Investigations and Compliance Offerings
• YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page
• Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain

Speakers on today’s episode

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

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