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Driving Web3 Adoption in TradFi Real world asset tokenization is all the hype with traditional institutions looking to delve into the world of web3, but security, accuracy and reliability of data and price points, continues to keep many on the sidelines. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) gets to speak with Kemal El Moujahid (Chief Product Officer) of Chainlink, whose team is connecting smart contracts with Web2 systems.  They delve into the benefits of Chainlink's Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and the potential for real-world assets and data to be integrated into the blockchain in a secure and trust-minimized way. Kemal identifies the tension between speed and security in DeFi bridge transfers and the need for interoperability between chains, in order to unleash the real value of on-chain assets. He also explains Chainlink's role in providing connectivity and solving the limitations of smart contracts and how the future will be balancing real world assets with real world data and real world users. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:15) - Kemal’s journey from Google into the world Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and smart contracts (5:12) - Chainlink's role in providing connectivity and solving the limitations of smart contracts (8:58) - The importance of oracles in connecting smart contracts with Web2 systems (11:25) - Introduction to Chainlink's Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)  (13:55) - The tension between speed and security in DeFi bridge transfers (16:02) - CCIP's approach to waiting for finality on the source chain (21:45) - The connection between SWIFT and CCIP for modernizing the financial system (28:45) - Introduction to Chainlink Functions and its role in connecting smart contracts with Web2 APIs (32:27) - Real world assets, real world data, and real world users Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Chainlink is the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web Blog: What Is a Blockchain Oracle? Video:  Chainlink Tech Talk 22: Coinbase: Open-Source NFT Floor Price Feeds Whitepaper: ChainLink: A Decentralized Oracle Network Announcement:Cross-chain by Chainlink The era of secure blockchain interoperability has arrived Blog: OFAC Sanctions Gaza-based MSB Buy Cash with Crypto Ties to Hamas Following Terror Attack Against Israel Blog - Correcting the Record: Inaccurate Methodologies for Estimating Cryptocurrency’s Role in Terrorism Financing YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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)  Kemal El Moujahid (Chief Product Officer, Chainlink) 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. 

Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Kyle Downey (CEO & Co-founder, Cloudwall) about the need for better infrastructure and risk management tools in the crypto space. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the DeFi space, the importance of counterparty risk, and real world asset tokenization for portfolio managers. They also explore the presence of manipulation in crypto markets, attracting institutional investors, the regulatory perspective on DeFi, and the balance between anonymity and privacy in blockchain technology.

Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier The evolution of the internet from the read only web1, to interactive web2 of social media platforms like Facebook and Google, all the way to web3 where the emergence of decentralization and the absence of intermediaries and the exploration of intelligent autonomy. We have come a long way and in this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) talks with best selling author and co-founder of Blockchain Research Institute, Alex Tapscott to talk about his latest best selling book, WEB3 and the misconceptions about the internet’s next economic frontier. Alex and Ian dive deep into the topic of creator ownership, the balance between privacy and transparency in Web3 and the untapped potential of the Metaverse. Alex explains why he is optimistic about the future of Web3 adoption and the global impact it has in underbanked and underemployed regions and the need for every company to think about a Web3 strategy. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:18) - Alex’s inspiration behind writing the book and the need to demystify web3 (5:08) - The evolution of the internet from web1 to web2 to web3 (9:20) - Balancing commercialization and the focus on ownership in web3 (14:06) - The potential market size for web3 and how big is the creator economy  (21:25) - Implementation hurdles for privacy and transparency balance in web3 (27:02) - The future of the Metaverse and its impact on the future of the web (33:12) - Acceleration of web3 implementation at the enterprise level (35:45) - Examples of web3 adoption in countries all over the world (38:18) - The relevance of Web2 companies in the future and who will capture value in the next cycle of innovation Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Alex Tapscott: Wall Street Journal Best Seller of book, WEB3 Amazon Books: Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier Article:  Harvard Business Review: Web3 Could Change the Business Model of Creative Work News: New York Post: Using the power of Web3 to create the Internet we always wanted  Podcast: Bloomberg Businessweek: A Guide to Navigating the Next Internet Revolution Podcast: Breaking Banks with Brett King:Episode 510 - Future of Money and Web3 Blog: Eastern Asia: Do Recent Hong Kong Developments Signal More to Come for China and Region at Large? Blog: OFAC Sanctions Network Involved in China-based Manufacturing of Fentanyl and Other Drugs, Highlights Related Cryptocurrency Addresses YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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)  Alex Tapscott  (Author, Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier) 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. 

Bitcoin Mining and Data Centre Innovations Bitcoin Mining is not for the faint of heart and with the constant fluctuation of Bitcoin prices and available energy, many operations had to power off their operations within the last year. In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) talks with Jaime Leverton, the CEO of publicly trading bitcoin mining and data center operation, Hut 8. Jaime breaks down the economics behind bitcoin mining and the need for mining operations to diversify and explains how Hut 8 brought on traditional data centers under its services. She addresses the criticisms surrounding the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, emphasizing the industry's efforts to use renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions.  Jaime discusses the convergence of AI and blockchain technology as the next frontier for innovation and provides updates about material partnerships with US Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) and Coinbase.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:17) - Overview of Hut 8, one of the first publicly traded Bitcoin mining company   (6:03) - What drew Jaime into crypto and the potential for disruption (10:20) - Challenges and cycles in the Bitcoin  mining industry (15:35) - Excitement about the merger with US Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) and its benefits (20:25) - Discussion on the current market for mining GPUs and AI (25:21) - Addressing the environmental criticisms of Bitcoin mining (29:43) - Explanation of how Bitcoin miners interact with power providers (32:37) - Bitcoin mines can be set up anywhere with an energy source (35:49) - Future focus on AI, nuclear energy and blockchain intersection for innovation Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Hut 8: Powering the digital ecosystem Press Release: Hut 8 Provides Update on Business Combination with USBTC Report: KPMG Report: Bitcoin’s role in the ESG imperative News:  Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures Up to $50M in Loans From Coinbase Blog: OFAC Sanctions Mexican and Colombian Nationals Involved in Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Trafficking Blog: Middle East & North Africa: Crypto Takes Hold as UAE Leads the Way in Promoting Regulatory Clarity YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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)  Jaime Leverton (Chief Executive Officer, Hut 8) 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. 

Bridging the Gap Between Wealth Advisors and Digital Assets It’s no secret the biggest institutional investors are jumping into digital assets and tokenization of real world assets, but how do Wealth Management Advisors keep up? In this episode, Ian Andrews speaks to Sarah Morton (Chief Strategy Officer) and Hashim Mitha (Chief Executive Officer) of MeetAmi, who started their cryptocurrency journey in the bitcoin mining industry before providing education, tools, and services to enable wealth managers and advisors to invest in digital assets.  They emphasize the importance of education for advisors, in order to make recommendations to their clients and the need for regulatory clarity in the industry.  The conversation goes deep into real world asset tokenization and decentralized finance while highlighting the importance of due diligence when dealing with investors and what the future of wealth management in the digital asset space will look like. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:23) - How the MeetAMI founders were introduced to digital assets via mining (5:18) - Overview of MeetAmi's platform and digital services to wealth advisors (10:20) - The future of real world asset tokenization and blockchain technology (15:06) - Challenges with lack of regulatory clarity in the US crypto market and comparison to Canada (17:25) - Morningstar partnership and AmiLearn educational platform (22:02) - Importance of education and understanding risk for advisors entering into digital assets (29:25) - Experience building in a crypto down market and advice for founders (34:18) - The hybrid future of tokenization and DeFi in the wealth management ecosystem Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Meetami:Your Digital Asset Practice is a Journey. We'll Drive. Courses: AmiLearn gives advisors everything they need to know about Digital Assets Video:  Tetra Trust x Meetami: Crypto Literacy: Why Education Matters Blog: The tokenization of assets is disrupting the financial Industry  Blog: AmiLearn Digital Asset Learning Platform Now Available to Morningstar Advisor Workstation Subscribers Blog: Cryptocurrency Penetrates Key Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa as an Inflation Mitigation and Trading Vehicle Blog: The 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index: Central & Southern Asia Are Leading the Way in Grassroots Crypto Adoption (Reserve Your Copy Now) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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)  Sarah Morton  (Chief Strategy Officer, MeetAmi) Hashim Mitha (Chief Executive Officer, MeetAmi) 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.   

Examining The Crypto Dark Web And Cyber Underground The “Cyber Underground” is an organized marketplace for money mule networks, malware exploit development and ransomware. In this episode, Ian Andrews speaks to Michael DeBolt, Chief Intelligence Officer of Intel 471, as he updates listeners about the cybercriminal underworld and the role of threat intelligence in combating cyber threats. Michael explains with the increased activity of ransomware actors and other cyber attacks, cryptocurrency has become the de facto means of payment.  The discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in disrupting cybercriminal networks and the emerging risks associated with ransomware and third-party vendors. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:03) - Overview of Intel471 and their role in tracking cyber threat actors   (6:18) - The concept of the dark web and the cyber underground (10:20) - Examples of cybercrime activities and their varying levels of sophistication (15:06) - Collaboration between public and private sectors is crucial for defense of cyber attacks (18:25) - What does a takedown of a darknet marketplaces consist of? (22:02) - Threat actors using instant messaging platforms for peer-to-peer trades (25:43) - Diverse team with technical and linguistic expertise tracks cybercrime (29:37) - No major decline in cybercriminal activity due to global events (31:22) - Emerging cyber attack and third-party vendor risks Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Intel471: Fight Cyber Threats. And win. Research: Cyber Underground Handbook: Intel 471 General Intelligence Requirements (GIR) Framework (Download Now) Report: The 471 Cyber Threat Report 2023-24 Workshop:  A Free Hands-On Workshop with Intel 471: Building an Intelligence Plan Blog: Insights from CLOP's MOVEit Extortion Attack  Blog: How Gray Market Cryptocurrency Exchanges Fuel Cybercrime Blog: The U.S. and U.K. Sanction 11 Members of Russia-based Ransomware Group Trickbot Blog: The 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index: Central & Southern Asia Are Leading the Way in Grassroots Crypto Adoption (Reserve Your Copy Now) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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 DeBolt (Chief Intelligence Officer, Intel 471) 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. 

Using Web3 to Deconstruct the Complexity of Plastic Pollution There are over 7 trillion particles of plastic found in the San Francisco Bay waterway each year and simply recycling and skimming the ocean of this plastic smog is no longer the best solution.  In this episode, Ian Andrews has a deep conversation with Anna Cummins (Co-Founder and Executive Director, 5 Gyres) and Duncan Rogoff (Founder, DOXXED Labs) over the issue of plastic pollution and the work of 5 Gyres, an organization dedicated to researching and addressing this global problem.  The team explains that plastic pollution is not just limited to our oceans and how land pollution is increasingly affecting climate change. They discuss how the collaboration of 5 Gyres and other organizations are using scientific research to drive policy change and reduce the production of plastic. Duncan explains how web3 and NFTs are a perfect use case for non-profit organizations and how the Gyrenauts NFT collection furthers the team’s plastic pollution reduction while simultaneously supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:02) - Anna Cummins explains the mission of 5 Gyres and plastic pollution   (6:18) - Plastic pollution is increasing globally in oceans and on land and is connected to climate change (9:20) - Duncan discusses the power of web3 in building relationships and fundraising for 5 Gyres (18:06) - The story, vision, purpose  and customization behind the Gyrenauts NFT project (28:05) - The potential of ongoing revenue streams for nonprofits in the wake of recruitment and retention challenges  (32:02) - Building relationships and cross-pollination with popular web3 brands (36:43) - The use of data and blockchain technology in solving environmental problems (39:37) - Collaboration with a global network of organizations to promote sustainability and  holding multinational companies accountable for plastic pollution Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: 5 Gyres: Empowering action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and advocacy Website: Gyrenauts NFT Project: Revolutionizing charitable giving in the web3 space Research Paper:  How much plastic is in the ocean? Article: The true cost of fashion is more than what’s shown on the price tag  Publications: 5 Gyres research is published in over 25 peer-reviewed scientific journals, papers and studies Website: The Giving Block: Tap into the fastest growing donor demographic and start accepting Bitcoin Blog: Chainalysis Token Health Report ( Full Report Available Now!)  YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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)  Anna Cummins (Co-Founder and Executive Director, 5 Gyres) Duncan Rogoff (Founder, DOXXED Labs) 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.   

Investigating the World of Pig Butchering And Crypto Scams Pig Butchering is one of the leading crypto-related scams in the world with scammers monopolizing on the $2 billion scheme.  In this episode, host Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to Detective Matthew Hogan (Connecticut State Police) who is on the front lines tracing crypto and combating pig butchering and other crypto crimes.  Detective Hogan talks about the evolution of crypto scams, the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating these cases, and the recent Digital Assets legislation in Connecticut regarding crypto kiosks. He also shares his experiences in conversing with scammers to gather evidence and better protect consumers, while highlighting the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and crypto exchanges.  He even talks about emerging traditional schemes that scammers are going back to in the wake of crypto crime crackdowns.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:35) - Detective Matthew Hogan's first law enforcement  experience with cryptocurrency (5:04) - Experience engaging scammers in pig butchering and other investment schemes (9:35) - Legislation in Connecticut regarding crypto kiosks and its implications (13:06) -Challenges in getting crypto ATM operators to protect consumers (16:05) - What got left out of Connecticut's Digital Assets Act  (18:02) - Sourcing, training and recruiting top crypto talent for law enforcement  (21:05) - Uptick in cheque fraud and other postal related scams and robberies  (24:37) - Highlighting Erin West and the REACT Task Force work in national and international investigations  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Regulation: State of Connecticut: An Act Concerning Digital Assets LinkedIn Post: Matthew engaging with pig butchering scammers via phone  Website: REACT Task Force Podcast: Public Key Ep. 45: How Law Enforcement is Combating Pig Butchering Crypto Scams (with Erin West and Alona Katz) Announcement: Chainalysis partners with Hypernative for real-time security and incident response YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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)  Detective Matthew Hogan (Connecticut State Police) 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.   

Israel's Growing Blockchain Industry and Regulatory Challenges Israel is well known to be a leader in crypto projects, cyber security and seizures of illicit proceeds from terrorist financing.  In this episode, host Ian Andrews explores what factors have contributed to Israel’s tech growth with Yosi Biton (Partner, Head of Forensic and Compliance Services, KPMG Israel.)  Yosi explains how cultural influence, government programs, and military units have contributed to strong cyber security and blockchain technology focused startups.  He emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity and the need for companies to comply with AML and other compliance measures, and explains why he believes that smart contracts, digital currencies and DeFi will be the future.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:22) - Introduction and discussion about the state of blockchain and cyber security in Israel  (4:18) - Cultural influence and government / military programs encouraging tech founders in Israel (8:20) - KPMG's perspective on cryptocurrency and blockchain industry  (12:06) - Regulatory clarity and the need for licenses in the crypto industry and CBDC’s and potential for digital shekel  (18:05) - Discussion on DeFi and the need for compliance in the industry (22:02) - Tel Aviv Stock Exchange launches framework for crypto brokerage services (26:21) - Regulatory challenges and opportunities in the Israeli crypto market (30:37) - Future predictions for the adoption of smart contracts and digital currencies  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: KPMG Israel: One-stop-shop for global and local reports, events and careers at KPMG Press Release: Digital Shekel - Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Project Event Recap: Chainalysis Global RKO in Budapest Chainalysis In Action: Israeli Authorities Disrupt Hezbollah and Iran Quds Force Terrorism Financing Crypto Infrastructure, Seize $1.7 Million in First  Announcement: Launching Our Next Generation Data Platform to Scale Blockchain and Asset Support Blog: OFAC and Crypto Crime: Every OFAC Specially Designated National with Identified Cryptocurrency Addresses YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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)  Yosi Biton (Partner, Head of Forensic and Compliance Services, KPMG Israel) 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.     

Balancing Privacy and Regulatory Concerns in the Crypto Space Balancing privacy and programmability is notoriously difficult. In this episode of the Public Key Podcast, host Ian Andrews speaks with the creator of a Layer 1 privacy focused blockchain, Elena Nadolinski, Founder and CEO of the Iron Fish foundation.  Elena explains what it means to have programmability in a fully private environment and how the Iron Fish Foundation is balancing privacy and regulatory concerns in the crypto space.  She also demystifies the differences between mixers and privacy coins, while explaining how Iron Fish as a privacy platform has the ability to support multiple assets and their plans to bridge other chains. Elena clarifies what is zero knowledge proof and how view keys are utilized in a way that is very much analogous to how the non-crypto financial world works today. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:15) - Introduction to Iron Fish’s L1 blockchain and its privacy features  (4:04) - Elena's background and journey from AirBNB  into crypto (7:25) - Evolution of zero-knowledge proofs and their importance in privacy (13:06) -Differences between mixers, ZCash and Iron Fish’s privacy protocol and multi-chain capabilities (17:05) - Iron Fish’s focus on usability and blockchain interoperability  (21:02) -Balancing privacy and regulatory concerns in the crypto space (26:05) - Explaining the concept of view keys for privacy and transparency (31:37) - Future roadmap for Iron Fish including asset support and community growth Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Iron Fish: Seamless, Safe Crypto Blog: Verified Assets on Iron Fish! Article: Sequoia Capital - Elena Nadolinski: Privacy for the People Blog: Web3 = Web2++: The Iron Fish Vision  Announcement: The Privacy Layer for Web3, Iron Fish, Launches Node Application, Enabling Privacy-conscious Users to Run a Full Node in One Clicks Blog: Understanding View Keys in Iron Fish Blog: Vulnerability in Curve Finance Vyper Code Leads to Multi-Million Dollar Hack Affecting Several Liquidity Pools [UPDATED 8/8/23] YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising 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)  Elena Nadolinski (Founder and CEO, Iron Fish) 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.