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Everything You Need to Know About APAC Digital Asset Regulations It's becoming increasingly hard to keep up with the pace of the evolving crypto regulatory landscape in APAC.  In this episode, Ian Andrews is joined by Chengyi Ong (Head of Policy, APAC, Chainalysis) to discuss Hong Kong legalising retail crypto trading, Japan setting a high standard for crypto compliance requirements and Singapore’s approach to digital asset regulation.    Chengyi also sheds some light on the biggest takeaway from the FATF forum held in Japan and provides insights on how the APAC countries can remain innovative, while complying with regulations and not wanting to take their operations abroad.  Chengyi highlights success stories in the region regarding consumer protection and market integrity and forecasts the extensive policy work that will go into regulating real world asset tokenization in ASIA and APAC.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:15) - The impact of crypto winter on the APAC region and the widespread adoption of both crypto and DeFi (9:35) - The trajectory of the Singapore cryptocurrency market and the push and pull of adopting new technology in the region  (12:45) - Why Hong Kong is making all the headlines and what is the Green Bond (16:08) - The regulatory reaction to some of the biggest crypto missteps in 2022 (20:03) - The biggest takeaways from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) virtual asset forum and how are VASPs progressing with the Travel Rule (27:34) - What are the emerging APAC trends regarding consumer protection and market integrity  (31:45) - How do countries remain innovative and not stifle innovation and keep large VASPs from taking their business abroad (33:50) - Regulations and policy work around real world asset tokenization in ASIA and APAC Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: We are paving the way for a global economy built on blockchains Chainalysis Blog: South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sanctions North Korea Hacking Group Kimsuky, Identifies Related Crypto Addresses Press Release: MAS proposes measures to reduce risks to consumers from cryptocurrency trading Article: Japan to Enforce Tougher Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Laws Next Month: Report Article: Hong Kong to be digital asset rules sandbox for China, says former city regulator Blog: Crypto Adoption Steadies in South Asia, Soars in the Southeast Chainalysis On-Demand: Chainalysis Links Amsterdam 2023 On-Demand YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Tik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Chengyi Ong  (Head of Policy, APAC, 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.     

Exploring the Path to Digital Asset Adoption in Traditional Financial Markets Traditional and regulated financial institutions have always found entering into the digital asset space rather complex and even scary.  In this episode, Ian Andrews is joined by Adam Levine (VP, Head of Corporate Strategy, Fireblocks) to discuss how their company has onboarded over 1800 organizations as the industry’s leading digital asset custody and settlement service provider.  Adam talks about the recent travel rule partnership with Notabene, Fireblocks role in the first completed cross border stablecoin transaction with NAB and how the US may be slipping behind other jurisdictions when it comes to innovation and crypto regulation.  Adam describes the payments and remittance use cases he is seeing in the digital asset space and explains how his company is helping TradFi institutions to ease safely and securely into DeFi protocols and permissioned pools.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:39) - Providing a comprehensive solutions for regulated institutions and digital assets moving on-chain (4:35) - How crypto went from making no sense to him to leading Adam to transitioning from foreign exchange to Fireblocks  (7:50) - What is Fireblocks and how does this company fit into the entire digital asset landscape (11:15) - Discussion on fiat- backed stablecoins with NAB and the Australian crypto market (15:50) - The adoption of cryptocurrency and stablecoins  to facilitate payments and remittances  (20:34) - How will institutions adopt DeFi and decentralized identity while mitigating counterparty risk? (27:13) - Digital Asset regulation and how the US is playing catchup globally when it comes crypto innovation  (33:50) - Is Real world asset tokenization all hype or are there practical use cases that it can be used for? (38:42) - The future of Fireblocks and how the industry is moving past speculation and into utility Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Fireblocks: Remove the complexity of working with digital assets Chainalysis Blog: Inside the iSpoof Blockchain Investigation: This Fraud Tool Helped Scammers Steal Over £100 Million Chainalysis On-Demand: Chainalysis Links Amsterdam 2023 On-Demand Press Release: Permissioned DeFi goes live with Aave Arc + Fireblocks Announcement: Introducing Fireblocks Compliance Solutions Suite + Notabene Travel Rule Integration Announcement: NAB completes world-first with cross-border stablecoin transaction leveraging Fireblocks Blog: Multi-Party Computation (MPC) vs. Multi-sig YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Adam Levine  (VP, Head of Corporate Strategy, Fireblocks) 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 Liquidity Pools And Crypto Custody If you are an investment firm or a traditional financial institution looking to dip your toes into the frigid waters of the digital asset market, where do you turn for a secure way to enter the space? In this episode, Ian Andrews is joined by John Mannino (Chief Compliance Officer, sFOX) and Aleksandr Zhuk aka AZ (Chief Information Security Officer, sFOX) to answer this exact question. They discuss security and transparency of open blockchains and the crucial role sFOX plays as a prime dealer for institutions in the digital asset industry.  John and AZ also go in depth on customer protection, digital asset insurance and bankruptcy protection for crypto customers, while chiming in on safety measures for DeFi and the current crypto regulatory situation in the US.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:45) - Exploring the journey from TradFi to cryptocurrency with John Mannino and Alexander Zuck of sFOX (7:56) - A discussion on cryptocurrency  and Its Impact on security and transparency in the TradFi industry  (12:50) - Exploring the Origins of sFOX and the crucial role they play as a prime dealer for institutions across the crypto ecosystem (18:50) - Discussion on customer protection, digital asset insurance and bankruptcy protection for crypto customers  (26:35) - CISO's Role in a Smaller Organization and why smaller teams may be more productive  (32:51) - Are some jurisdictions regulating by enforcement and are key institutions fully committed to crypto investment products (36:23) - How to put in the proper safety measures when it comes to interacting with DeFi protocols  (40:23) - How does the confusing US regulatory framework around crypto impact sFOX and the blockchain industry as a whole? Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: sFOX: Scale your crypto advantage Chainalysis Blog: OFAC Sanctions Dubai-based Financial Services Firm and CEO for Role in Russian Sanctions Evasion Chainalysis Blog: United States Sanctions and Charges Russia-based Ransomware Developer Mikhail Matveev Chainalysis Blog: DPRK Facilitators Charged and Sanctioned, Shedding Light on North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Processes sFOX Blog: Key Takeaways: How to Navigate the Bankruptcy of FTX Webinar: Trends in Trust: What Wealth Managers and Trust Companies need to know about Digital Assets FintechTV: John Mannino on Cybersecurity in Crypto YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page - Links NYC 2023 videos updated Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  John Mannino (Chief Compliance Officer, sFOX)  Aleksandr Zhuk (Chief Information Security Officer. sFOX) 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 Sustainable Blockchains Are Offsetting Their Carbon Footprint As Bitcoin started gaining popularity during the last bull run, many of the critics were quick to point out the issue of energy consumption during the Proof of Work Mining process.  In this episode, Ian Andrews is joined by Jane Khodarkovsky (General Counsel, Celo Foundation), who will be educating us on what a carbon-negative and mobile-first blockchain ecosystem looks like and explain why this could be solution to  the growing dilemma of the underbanked and unbanked in the USA and around the world.  Jane touches on her time at the Department of Justice and how the transparency of the blockchain is an attractive feature for identifying illicit activity and also tokenization of real world assets. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:15) – What is Celo, the mobile first and carbon-negative blockchain? (8:15) – Where does real world asset tokenization fit into sustainable blockchain projects   (12:35) – The challenge with sending fiat money to war torn nations or those affected by natural disasters (16:31) – Jane’s crypto origin story of tracing digital assets while working for the Department of Justice  (19:40) – What does the future hold for blockchain and cryptocurrency amidst recent failures  (23:25) –The importance of diversity in blockchain with organizations like the Association For Women In Crypto  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Celo: Building a regenerative digital economy that creates conditions of prosperity for all Chainalysis Blog: Monero: All About the Top Privacy Coin Chainalysis Blog: Bitcoin in War: OP_RETURN Callouts of Russian Military Bitcoin Addresses Point to Blockchains’ Growing Role in Geopolitical Conflict Chainalysis Blog: The $80 Million Qubit Hack: How North Korea-linked Cybercriminals Attacked the Cross-chain Bridge Medium: A mission-driven foundation responsible for education, community engagement, and ecosystem support of the Celo platform CoinDesk Article: Celo Joins Chainlink Program Giving Developers Access to Data Feeds YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page - Links NYC 2023 videos updated Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Jane Khodarkovsky (General Counsel, Celo Foundation) 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.   

Revolutionizing TradFi: Exploring Stablecoins, Tokenization and Crypto Regulation Tokenization of real-world assets could be a game changer for institutions and investment firms looking to use blockchain technology to expedite settlements of financial products.  In this episode, Ian Andrews is joined by Tim Davis (Principal, Blockchain & Digital Assets Lead, Deloitte), who has been working in digital assets since Coinbase founders were still working out of their garage.  Tim dives head first into crypto regulatory architecture and how intelligence is the key to effective legislation in the digital asset market.  He also provides insights on stablecoins, tokenized deposits and the global use cases he has seen blockchain technology utilized.  He clears up some of the tokenization hype by providing solid examples of how blockchain technology could revolutionize the entire TradFi industry.    Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:45) – How Deloitte started in the digital asset space early on helping crypto natives grow their business (6:45) – Understanding why the crypto regulatory architecture in other countries is simpler than in the USA  (12:45) – Discussing how to bring intelligence to regulators in order for them to make effective crypto legislation and put in proper guard rails  (18:01) – Stablecoins, tokenized deposits and CBDCs may be possible solutions to the broken legacy payment systems around the world (23:40) – Tokenization is all the hype but are there real world use cases? (28:45) –How can regulators and the private sector work together to provide safe yet innovative environment for cryptocurrency to flourish  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Blockchain & Digital Assets With Deloitte, Trust is non-fungible™ Chainalysis Blog: DPRK Facilitators Charged and Sanctioned, Shedding Light on North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Processes Chainalysis Blog: Monero: All About the Top Privacy Coin Article: In us we trust: Decentralized architectures and ecosystems Blog: Risk management and governance of digital assets Managing the evolving risks of DeFi, CeFi, and tokenization BloombergTV: Chainalysis on APAC Digital Asset Regulation YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page - Links NYC 2023 videos updated Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Tim Davis (Principal, Blockchain & Digital Assets Lead, Deloitte) 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 US Crypto Regulations Impact Institutional Adoption of Digital Assets This April has had crypto industry stakeholders glued to their phones watching the regulatory developments from the SEC and the proposed legislation around stablecoins.  In this episode, Ian Andrews is joined by an avid reader of reports coming from USA regulatory authorities regarding crypto,  Sam ten Cate (Managing Director of State Street Digital, State Street). Sam discusses how major bank and crypto exchange failures have had an impact on the regulatory conversation in the US and explains key concepts related to institutional adoption like segregation of activity and tokenization.  Sam explains how State Street started innovating in the digital asset space and provides results from their recent survey to show the current state of institutional interest in the crypto market during a very chaotic and regulatory heavy 2023. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:35) – How announcements from the OCC, FDIC and Federal Reserve in the USA set the stage for a chaotic 2023 for the crypto industry  (7:15) – Understanding how the crypto industry is connected to the demise of SVB, Signature Bank and Credit Suisse  (10:40) – Discussion on how to mitigate risk as a node operator when counterparties are unknown (13:30) -How State Street has innovated from being the first to design the exchange-traded fund (ETF) to navigating the digital asset space (15:45) – What is Segregation of Activity and how it could have kept crypto exchanges from failure (18:35) - Explanation of the FedNow service and what to expect from the launch in 2023 (21:10) - Tokenization of every asset? (28:45) – What is the current state of institutional interest in the crypto market during the crypto winter (30:25) - How will regulations impact the thriving stablecoin ecosystem and the future of digital identity  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Conference: Chainalysis Links 2023 in Amsterdam (May 9 & 10 - Register Now)   Website: State Street: Digital Asset Services and Tokenization Chainalysis Blog: The MiCA Marathon: Are we reaching the finishing line? State Street Report: State Street’s Digital Assets and Investment Study 2022-2023 Policy Statement: Policy Statement on Section 9(13) of the Federal Reserve Act Report: BIS: Application of the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures to stablecoin arrangements Press Release:  Joint Statement on Crypto-Asset Risks to Banking Organizations Reports: OCC Interpretive Letters | #1170 | #1172 | #1174 | #1179 YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page - Links NYC 2023 videos updated  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Sam ten Cate (Managing Director of State Street Digital, State Street) 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 Trust and Safety in the Crypto Threat Landscape Cyber security and combating emerging threats in the crypto industry appeared to be a complicated problem to have, but what if a simple Rubber Ducky could be the answer to consumer protection in web3.  In this episode, Ian Andrews is joined by trust and safety practitioner,  Philip Martin (Chief Security Officer at Coinbase) who describes how Coinbase prioritized security in the early days in order to build a strong foundation of consumer protection and how they implement Multi-Party Computation (MPC) in their  wallet infrastructure.  Philip highlights the main cyber security concerns from both a crypto exchange and DeFi perspective and how the industry needs to work with the public sector to combat crypto related scams like Pig Butchering.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:15) – Philip describes Coinbase’s approach to building a strong security  foundation early on (6:15) – The Coinbase Wallet product and the implementation of Multi-Party Computation (MPC) for added cryptographic security  (9:40) – How to protect customers from pig butchering and other crypto related scams happening outside of the platform (16:30) - What is the Rubber Ducky System and how will it save potential victims from losing their crypto (19:00) – Understanding the main security concerns with both DeFi and CeFi organizations (21:05) – What has Philip excited for the future of crypto and web3 Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Conference: Chainalysis Links 2023 in Amsterdam (May 9 & 10 - Register Now)   Website: Coinbase: The easiest place to buy and sell cryptocurrency Chainalysis Blog: Lessons from Links: How to Safely Grow the Crypto Industry While Fostering Innovation Coinbase Blog: How Smart Cryptography Makes Coinbase More Secure YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page - Links 2023 Content (coming soon) Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain TikTok: Newly launched Chainalysis Tik Tok page Website: Chainalysis: We are paving the way for a global economy built on blockchains. Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Philip Martin (Chief Security Officer, Coinbase) 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.     

Reshaping the NFT Ecosystem in the Wake of the 2022 Crypto Storm  (Live From Links NYC 2023) After the boom of NFTs and crypto in 2021, many are left wondering if this recent crypto winter might mean the death of NFTs and the metaverse as a whole. In this episode, Ian Andrews is joined by Silicon Valley Alumni, Shiva Rajaraman, Chief Business Officer at OpenSea, the world's first and largest web3 marketplace for NFTs and crypto collectibles.  Shiva describes how the company plans to not only onboard the next million NFT users, but also making the process and experience positive and memorable. He shares his thoughts on consumer protection in the NFT space and provides insights into the ongoing conversation about creator royalties  He provides details around OpenSea’s solutions for active users and the biggest traditional brands looking to enter web3 and what the future holds for NFTs and the OpenSea marketplace. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:15) – A look at the past, present and future of NFTs and utility   (4:25) – Shiva’s journey to OpenSea after working at major tech giants in Silicon Valley  (6:15) – The acquisition of Gem.xyz and the future of OpenSea  (9:50) – Focusing on consumer protection and security vulnerabilities in the NFT markets  (14:05) – Who are active NFT buyer / trader  and how does the OpenSea provide solutions for that niche audience (16:05) – The controversy around NFT royalties and OpenSea’s stance on various royalty models (18:15) – How does OpenSea assist the biggest brands in the world to enter into web3 (21:40) – With Meta (formerly Facebook) pulling back on the metaverse, are we still bullish on NFTs and metaverse use cases? Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Conference: Chainalysis Links 2023 in Amsterdam (May 9 & 10 - Register Now)   Website: OpenSea: World's First and Largest web3 Marketplace for NFTs and Crypto Collectibles Announcement: Introducing OpenSea Pro (Your favorite Gem has been polished) Chainalysis Blog: Launching the Western Canada Cryptocurrency Investigations Centre Partnership Announcement: Halborn And Chainalysis To Offer Data-Driven Security Partnership YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page - Links 2023 Content (coming soon) Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchains Twitter: OpenSea: We're committed to making the NFT space safer, not just on OpenSea, but everywhere our users go TikTok: Newly launched Chainalysis Tik Tok page Website: Chainalysis: We are paving the way for a global economy built on blockchains. Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Shiva Rajaraman (Chief Business Officer, OpenSea) 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.   

Simon Ousager, CEO of Januar, discusses revolutionizing EU payment gateways for crypto companies, navigating MiCA regulations, differences between banks and payment institutions, and the emergence of stablecoins in Europe. Topics also include solutions for US crypto businesses, European expansion, and tips for founders in the cryptocurrency industry.

Innovation in Sound and Art: The Bang & Olufsen NFT Journey With luxury brands entering the NFT and web3 market at rapid speeds, Bang & Olufsen is not only planning to create an immersive metaverse experience with their high end audio equipment, but also provide digital and physical assets to enhance the experience.  In this episode, Ian Andrews (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) chats with Christoffer Østergaard Poulsen (Senior Vice President, Business Development & Brand Partnering at Bang & Olufsen) to explain how they are combining nostalgic audio equipment with bleeding edge web3 technology and NFTs. Christoffer shares a behind the scenes look at B & O’s collaboration with musicians and artists and how onboarding their traditional customers into web3 could enhance their experience. He also shares their thoughts around sustainability and how being environmentally conscious led them to mint on Ethereum.  It is noted that Bang & Olufsen is a Chainalysis Partner Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:35) – Bringing back 1970s turntable nostalgia with a century old luxury audio brand  (5:35) – How a history of collaborating with artist and musicians easily transitioned Bang & Olufsen into web3 and NFTs (12:35) – Combining physical assets and in-person experiences with digital assets and the metaverse (15:50) – How the metaverse may change the way consumers experience a concert or engage with musical artists (20:01) – The experience of launching their first NFT and deciding on Ethereum as a more environmentally conscious blockchain  (23:30) – Collaborating with Super Rare and what is on the web3 horizon for Bang & Olufsen  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Report: The Chainalysis 2023 Crypto Crime Report Conference: Chainalysis Links Conference 2023 in New York City Website: Bang & Olufsen: DNA NFT Collection Press Release: A9: The Next Generation of Powerful Home Speakers Tweet: B & O's New Partnership with SuperRare Chainalysis Blog: The Current State of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in 2023 Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchains TikTok: Newly launched Chainalysis Tik Tok page YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page is completely revamped Website: Chainalysis: We are paving the way for a global economy built on blockchains. Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Christoffer Østergaard Poulsen (Senior Vice President, Business Development & Brand Partnering, Bang & Olufsen) It is noted that Bang & Olufsen is a Chainalysis Partner 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.