Public Key

Jackie Burns Koven, Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Chainalysis, discusses collaboration with government agencies, fighting cryptocurrency crime, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware case, and AI's impact on cybersecurity. She highlights Chainalysis' role in enhancing blockchain safety, combating criminal activities, and stabilizing the crypto industry long-term. The episode also delves into the importance of effective collaboration between technology and government agencies, and the challenges new technologies like AI face from malicious actors.

Brian Pak, Co-founder of ChainLight, discusses Web3 hacks, white hat hacking ethics, and the emergence of law enforcement engagement. Topics include Ethereum bugs, DART for identifying memecoin trends, South Korean crypto politics, and security measures in the Web3 ecosystem.

Ian Andrews, CMO of Chainalysis, and Naresh Nagia, Senior Advisor at Deloitte, discuss tokenization disrupting traditional finance. Topics include DLT benefits, smart contracts, wholesale CBDC preference, and Project Agora for cross-border payments.

“You might think it's risky now to enter crypto. But I can promise you that time is going to flip very quickly where it's going to be risky not to enter crypto” - Farzam Ehsani Capital controls and Government bans have always made launching a crypto exchange in Africa challenging and in this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) sits down with Farzam Ehsani (Co-founder and CEO, VALR), who discusses the journey of South Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange,from the company's inception in 2018 to securing multiple global licenses. Farzam shares insights on financial sovereignty, regulatory challenges, and the evolving crypto landscape, while reflecting on transitioning from banking to crypto and underscores the importance of integrity and choice in finance. He announces The VALR Grand Slam trading competition, where there is a $60 Million USDT prize pool and  looks forward to  expanding VALR's global footprint and making cryptocurrencies more accessible through innovative financial solutions. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Farzam’s introduction to Bitcoin and how it helped him understand the traditional finance ecosystem   4 | The balance of self sovereignty and acting as a custodial crypto exchange  7 | How traditional banks decided to move into crypto and the launch of VALR crypto exchange 15 | The rigorous process of obtaining licenses in multiple jurisdictions and adhering to international regulatory requirements and capital controls 25 | Understanding whether VALR is appealing to retail or institutional clients or both  30 | Is VALR launching its own exchange token or security token? 33 | The challenges with listing tokens and keeping up with customer demand on memecoins   36 | VALR raises $50 million in Africa’s largest ever crypto raise and even turned away investors 38 | VALR announces $60 Million Grand Slam of Trading Competitions Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: VALR: Trade spot, margin, futures & OTC on the best crypto trading platform Video: Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town Conference (Farzam Ehsani "Truth" Talk) Article: Coindesk: The False Promise Blockchains Will Revolutionize Real-World Assets Blog: Exploring Crypto Adoption in Africa: Growth and Barriers Programme: VALR $60 Million Grand Slam of Trading Competitions Blog: Cryptocurrency Penetrates Key Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa as an Inflation Mitigation and Trading Vehicle Event: TraceDC (Early Bird Ticket Prices available until June 15, 2024) Blog: Introduction to Zero-Knowledge Proofs 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)  Farzam Ehsani (Co-founder and CEO, VALR) 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.

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) 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.

“We swore an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States… But nowhere in there does it say, 'Oh, except for the internet. We can't go into the internet realm or the crypto realm.” - Tony Moore Cryptocurrency has always been unchartered territory for law enforcement all around the world, but the crypto-related crimes are too big to deny and in this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) sits down with Tony Moore (Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department) who has been teaching the law enforcement community about Bitcoin since the early days.   Tony shares his experiences investigating cases involving crypto, including social media parties, crypto ATM scams, pig butchering and SIM-swapping, while recognizing the challenges of staying ahead of criminals in the ever-evolving crypto landscape. He reinforces the importance of reporting crimes, the challenges of cross-jurisdictional investigations, and the future of blockchain and AI. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Childhood dreams of Starsky & Hutch to joining Law Enforcement   4 | Tony Describes his path into teaching other LEAs about internet and then crypto crimes 6 | Cracking Down on social media-advertised Nitrous Oxide (NOS) parties 10 | Early encounters with crypto in Law Enforcement 15 | Balancing cryptocurrency ATM regulation and innovation  19 | Combating Sim-Swapping and Pig Butchering Scams while maintaining effective reporting 25 | Tackling crypto scams across jurisdictions and forging international policing partnerships  28 | Master cryptoverse policing in Tony’s new 5 day course 34 | Embracing continuous learning in AI and the evolving crypto landscape   Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Website: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): Nation’s central hub for reporting cyber crime, run by the FBI Whitepaper: A Fistful of Bitcoins Characterizing Payments Among Men with No Names (Sarah Meiklejohn and others) Interview: In conversation with the world’s first and only standalone virtual assets regulator: Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Blog: Crypto Mining Pools Overview: How They Work, Benefits, and Risks 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)  Tony Moore (Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department) 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.

General Counsel at Kivu Consulting, Andrew Davis, discusses the evolving ransomware landscape, challenges in payment decisions, major attack exploits, common attack vectors, and AI's impact on deep fakes. Topics include cyber extortion, law enforcement dynamics, ban on payments, and dangers of reused passwords.

"In a way, if you were a juror on this case, you got educated on cryptocurrency, terrorist financing, and also the Syrian Civil War." - Edward Burns In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) has a full house as he speaks to several key members of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, including the District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, the Assistant District Attorney, Edward Burns and the Chief of the Counterterrorism Unit, David Stuart.  As well as Dan Heesemann, Intelligence Research Specialist at the NYPD. The team discusses a fascinating case involving cryptocurrency and terrorism financing and shares how they were able to uncover an individual sending money to a terrorist group in Syria and planning violent attacks on American soil. They walk through the challenges of presenting technical evidence in court and the surprising defense strategy used by the defendant. This gripping episode sheds light on the intersection of crime, cryptocurrency, and counterterrorism efforts and the persistence and collaboration law enforcement and the District Attorney’s office have to utilize in order to bring these criminals to justice.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Background of the public sector guests and their entrance into cryptocurrency     4 | The People  vs. Victoria Jacobs: The cryptocurrency terrorist financing case 9 | Unveiling the terrorist financier's intent and tactics 14 | The elusive Salman Belarusi: Operational security mastermind 18 | Simplifying cryptocurrency for jury understanding 20 | Terrorism, cryptocurrency and the Syrian Conflict 22 | Jury deliberates for hours and finds the defendant guilty on all counts  25 | Manhattan DA, Alvin Bragg explains provides an update on sentencing and closure in case Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Manhattan District Attorney's Office: One Standard of Justice for All Website: New York City Police Department (NYPD) is the largest and one of the oldest municipal police departments in the United States Press Release: Victoria Jacobs Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Using Cryptocurrency To Fund Syrian-Based Terrorist Groups; Launder Supporters’ Contributions Registration: Digital premiere of Links 2024 (NYC Main Stage Content and more - Register Now!) Report -  Crypto Investigations: Blockchain Intelligence for Law Enforcement (Available Now) 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) Alvin Bragg (District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney's Office) Edward Burns (Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney's Office) David Stuart (Chief of the Counterterrorism Unit, Manhattan District Attorney's Office) Dan Heesemann (Intelligence Research Specialist, NYPD) 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.

Mico Curatolo from Banca Sella discusses their DLT and digital assets strategy, Bitcoin ETFs impact, stablecoins, and future of CBDCs in Europe. They explore bank partnerships, innovative technology, and industry collaboration.

In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to Michael Firing (Assistant Director, Field Operations, Center for Intelligence, Targeting, and Enforcement (CITE), who is involved with investigations covering human and fentanyl trafficking, trade based money laundering and the movement of crypto in and out of the US.  They discuss the role of the newly created CITE agency in combating various threats, including terrorism, transnational organized crime, and illicit trade.  Michael also highlights the challenges of  the increasing use of cryptocurrency in criminal activities such as drug trafficking and human trafficking and the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in addressing these challenges. Michael explains the importance of leveraging cryptocurrency analysis to support investigations and disrupt criminal networks by having a coordinated multi-agency approach. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Introducing customs and border protection's intelligence arm   4 | Combating transnational threats with intelligence and cryptocurrency analysis  7 | Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML): From suitcases to thumb drives 10 | The rise of crypto in illicit precursor chemical sales and drug trafficking 13 | Collection of vast amounts of data to support other agency’s investigative efforts 16 | Global collaboration for the fight against crypto related crimes  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Enhancing the nation’s security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration and trust. Article: America’s Front Line Against Fentanyl Article: Increasing the Focus on Trade-Based Money Laundering Registration: Digital premiere of Links 2024 (NYC Main Stage Content and more - Register Now!) Blog: Crypto and the Opioid Crisis: What Blockchain Analysis Reveals About Global Fentanyl Sales [UPDATED 3/7/24] Article: Emirates NBD welcomes Chainalysis to Digital Asset Lab Council LinkedIn Post: Chainalysis is officially in 🇦🇪 Dubai! 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)  Michael Firing (Assistant Director, Field Operations, Center for Intelligence, Targeting, and Enforcement (CITE) 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.