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Corey Then from Circle and policy expert Caroline Malcolm discuss stablecoin regulations, USDC's role in the digital asset ecosystem, global regulatory landscape, competition with CBDCs, and potential for stablecoins in economies facing inflation or capital controls.

In this episode, experts discuss the excitement around early-stage blockchain investing and the importance of passionate founders. They highlight two companies making waves in the industry: LunarCrush and Ownera. The potential of blockchain to revolutionize traditional industries and challenges with the accredited investor rule are also explored.

Nicola Staub, CEO of CYBERA, shares insights on combating crypto scams through reporting platforms. Discussions include the importance of speed in asset recovery, the role of AI in scams, and the need for collaboration among financial institutions. Topics also cover the shift in fraud methods, CYBERA's impact, and differentiation from recovery companies.

Ian Andrews, CMO at Chainalysis, and Raz Niv, Co-founder and CTO at Blockaid, discuss the Ledger supply chain attack in web3, Blockaid's mission to provide security tools against malicious d'apps, partnerships with MetaMask and OpenSea, data collection on malicious d'apps, dangers of address poisoning attacks, and the highest fund loss per capita in the web3 industry.

Hooray !! Spot Bitcoin ETFs are finally approved by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in what is being called a watershed moment for crypto. Now what happens? In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) sits down with Jeffrey Billingham (Strategic Initiatives, Chainalysis) who has been watching the Bitcoin ETF situation unfold since the Winklevoss twins first filed for a bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in July 2013. Jeff and Ian delve into the significance of these ETFs, explaining how they simplify access to bitcoin as an asset class and eliminate the technological hurdles of owning and transacting with cryptocurrency. Jeff also explores the difference between spot and futures ETFs, the role of custodians and authorized participants, and the impact of surveillance-sharing agreements on market manipulation concerns. They cover the immediate impact of these ETFs on the trading volume of Bitcoin and hypothesize on the future of ETFs and the potential for asset tokenization. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:13) - Overview of the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and significant trade volume (4:43) - Explanation of what an ETF is and its significance of it being a Spot Bitcoin ETF (9:20) - Understanding ETF stakeholders like authorized participants, sponsors and custodians  (11:40) - Impact of cash model for ETF transactions and hope for future in-kind transactions (15:24) - Regulatory concerns about market manipulation and fraud (18:23) - Surveillance-sharing agreements and increased transparency to secure SEC approvals (20:51) - Maturation of crypto as an asset class and its implications on original Bitcoin ethos (24:05) - Potential influence of ETFs on real-world asset tokenization  (26:18) - Expectations for the future of ETFs Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website:  Chainalysis: Paving the way for a global economy built on blockchains Article: CNBC: Bitcoin ETFs have a key difference from their stock fund counterparts Article: Blockworks: How ‘surveillance-sharing’ is designed to deter bitcoin ETF manipulation Blog: CSAM and Cryptocurrency: On-chain Analysis Suggests CSAM Vendors May Benefit from Privacy Coins like Monero and Other Obfuscation Measures Announcement: SEC's official X/Twitter account compromised Conference: Chainalysis Links NYC 2024 Conference (Early Bird Pricing Expires Soon) Blog - 2024 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Activity Down as Scamming and Stolen Funds Fall, But Ransomware and Darknet Markets See Growth YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising trust in blockchain Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram  Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Jeffrey Billingham (Strategic Initiatives, 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.  

Henri Arslanian, crypto media personality and thought leader, discusses the stringent regulatory framework in Dubai for crypto hedge funds. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities faced by crypto asset managers during market downturns, the growing role of stablecoins and DeFi in the industry, and his top crypto predictions for 2023. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the metaverse, crypto gaming, and the need to utilize TradFi's best practices.

Fan Tokens and SportsFi might be very new terms to some in the crypto industry, but probably not to the biggest soccer and football fans around the world. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) learns everything about Fan Tokens from Alexandre Dreyfus (CEO, Socios.com + Chiliz) who are working with premier league soccer clubs, F1 racing teams, NFL and UFC partners to bring fandom to the blockchain . Alex discusses the concept of Fan Tokens and their growth in the sports industry and how they allow fans to have a voice and vote on decisions related to their favorite sports teams.  He also highlights the importance of regulation and compliance in the industry, as well as the challenges of security and user experience. He expresses optimism about the future of Fan Tokens and the potential for further innovation in the space, including challenging regulatory landscapes like in the USA. Alex touches on how Fan Tokens differ from traditional NFTs and how his team is exploring a non-custodial platform in order to give users more autonomy.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:23) - Alexandre's background in online gaming and poker and the emergence of regulation in the industry (4:43) - Explanation of how Fan Tokens work and how they provide value to fans and teams (13:20) - The goal of opening the ecosystem for developers to build on fan tokens (15:40) - Fan Tokens vs. NFTs  (19:24) - The global regulatory landscape and the need for compliance and education of regulators (27:32) - The rewards and risk of launching non-custodial platforms for average users (29:13) - Security concerns in the sports token industry  (33:05) - The outlook for entering the US crypto market in the future  (35:02) - Excitement about new SportFi features and decentralization Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website:  Socios.com: The biggest teams. The best fan rewards. Reward Your Passion​ Website: Chiliz: Building the web3 infrastructure for sports and entertainment Article: Chiliz 2023: A Year in Review — Expanding the Frontiers of SportFi Article: Chiliz unveils SportFi ecosystem with 25 key partnerships: Empowering sports brands to launch innovative products Conference: Chainalysis Links NYC 2024 Conference (Early Bird Pricing Expires Soon) Blog: Targeted Approval Phishing Scams See Explosive Growth Over Last Two Years, With At Least $374 Million Suspected Stolen in 2023 YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising trust in blockchain Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram Speakers on today’s episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Alexandre Dreyfus (CEO, Socios.com + Chiliz) 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. 

In this podcast, they discuss the major events and trends in the cryptocurrency industry in 2023, including the surge in asset prices, the focus on combating crypto crime, ransomware attacks, pig butchering and investment/romance scams. They also cover the crackdown on the crypto related fentanyl trade, the threat of North Korean hackers, the growing usage of stablecoins, and the continued relevance of NFTs.

Simon McLoughlin (CEO, Uphold) and Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) discuss Uphold's self-custody wallet, seamless trading between assets, partnership with Ripple for cross-border payments, regulatory landscapes in different jurisdictions, and Uphold's global expansion plans.

Diogo Mónica, Co-Founder of Anchorage Digital, discusses the need for better private key management and the security challenges faced by institutions in the crypto industry. He highlights the importance of Anchorage's federal bank charter and its role in providing trusted custody services. They also touch on the regulatory landscapes in USA, Singapore, and the EU, as well as the impact of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Finally, they discuss the security issues in DeFi and the need for better programming languages.