When we started this podcast just over 2 years ago, Bitcoin ordinals and inscriptions weren’t even born yet and centralized crypto exchanges releasing their own wallets sounded like fanciful thinking at best.

But here we are as these new and evolving technologies are leading the evolution of Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry at large. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) sits down with Jason Lau (Chief Innovation Officer, OKX) who shares his insights and observations from his recent global tour, where he attended conferences in New York, Paris, Dubai, and Brazil.

Jason highlights the growing momentum and enthusiasm in the crypto and Web3 space, as well as the importance of localizing products and services to cater to diverse user bases.

Jason also discusses OK Group's focus on self-custody and the launch of their OKX wallet, which aims to empower users to explore the world of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Additionally, he touches on OK Group's Layer 2 network (X Layer), their foray into inscriptions (NFTs on Bitcoin) with a new marketplace and their efforts to cater to institutional clients.

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Global crypto enthusiasm and regulatory conversations from NYC, Dubai and Brazil

4 | OK Groups International expansion and broad customer base  

7 | Advancing transparency and self-custody in crypto exchanges and understanding the evolution of the proof of reserve audits 

11 | Embracing Web3 through user-friendly crypto wallets and building a L2 blockchain (X Layer)

16 | The evolving role of crypto exchanges and the impact of DeFi Regulation

22 | Exploring the impact of inscriptions on the Bitcoin network and whether NFTs are Dead

25 | Innovating institutional crypto trading and custody solutions 

28 | OKX's upcoming Web3 initiatives with McLaren F1 and Manchester City FC

 

Related resources

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

• Website: OKX: Faster, better, stronger than your average crypto exchange
• Website: Ignite your creativity: X Layer is a ZK-powered layer 2 network
• Article: About inscriptions and how they're shaping Web3's growth
• Announcement: OKX has Teamed Up with McLaren Racing to Honor Senna's Legacy in Monaco
• Blog: Chainalysis in Action: Illicit Residential Proxy Service Shut Down by Law Enforcement, Three Administrators Sanctioned by OFAC
• Event: TraceDC (Early Bird Ticket Prices available until June 15, 2024)
• YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page
• Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain
• Tik 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) 
• Jason Lau (Chief Innovation Officer, OKX)

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