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Japan: Early Adopters In Crypto Regulation: Podcast Ep. 167

JFSA’s Ryosuke Ushida shares how regulators shaped crypto policy after Mt. Gox, from stablecoins to cross-border innovation.

Chainalysis Completes Integration with X Layer

Chainalysis is excited to announce support for X Layer across all Chainalysis products. X Layer is a zero-knowledge Ethereum Layer 2 on Polygon.

The Road to Crypto Regulation Part 1: Crypto’s Journey from Margins to Mainstream

In Part 1 of our Road to Crypto Regulation series, we examine the current status of regulation across 25 jurisdictions that account for 73% of on-chain activity.

Tackling Tax Fraud with Data and AI: Podcast Ep. 166

HMRC’s Richard Las joins Public Key to explore how data, AI, and global partnerships are transforming crypto tax investigations and compliance strategies.

Nobitex, Sanctions, and The $90 Million Exploit: A Window into Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange

Iranian cryptocurrency platform, Nobitex, was exploited, resulting in the loss of more than $90 million in assets spanning a range of cryptocurrencies.

The Security Risks of Stablecoins: How Hackers Exploit Centralized and Decentralized Issuers

Stablecoins are critical to crypto markets but come with distinct security risks. Learn how Chainalysis Hexagate helps users and platforms detect and respond to stablecoin risks.

Strengthening Crypto Operations: Advanced Approaches to Transaction Signing and Approval

When systems don’t support structured data formats, approvers may encounter primarily technical representations that require additional interpretation.

Policing the Metaverse: Podcast Ep. 165

Patrick Ghion joins Public Key to explore how Geneva police are preparing for metaverse crimes, public-private partnerships, and AI in cybercrime strategy.

Chainalysis and Aptos Foundation Partner to Increase Trust and Security

Chainalysis and the Aptos Foundation partner to bring blockchain intelligence and compliance tooling to the Aptos ecosystem. Read what it means for builders.

Huione Carries On: Chinese-Language Platform’s Persistence Reveals the Complexity of On-chain Financial Crime Disruption

Despite Huione’s reported "shutdown" and the disappearance of its website and Telegram channels, our data shows continued activity.

Future of Ethereum: Scalability, Stablecoins and Innovation: Podcast Ep. 164

Ira Auerbach joins Public Key to discuss Ethereum’s growth, the role of AI in blockchain, and how to build through bull and bear markets in crypto.

How Chainalysis Helped the FBI Track Down and Freeze Millions in the Caesars Casino Ransomware Attack

In 2023, Caesars Entertainment was hit by a $15 million ransomware attack carried out by the Scattered Spider group. Chainalysis tools used by the FBI trace and freeze millions in ransom payments across multiple blockchains and cryptocurrencies.

How Crypto is Transforming Traditional Banking: Podcast Ep. 163

Learn how crypto is shaking up banking. Morabanc’s Carlos Salinas joins Public Key to talk digital custody, stablecoins, and Andorra’s head start on regulation.

OFAC Sanctions Funnull Technology Inc. for Supporting Pig Butchering Scams

OFAC sanctioned Funnull Technology, a Philippines-based technology firm, for its roles in facilitating crypto pig butchering scams.

Bitcoin Strategic Reserves: Behind the Changing Architecture of Sovereign Finance

Bitcoin strategic reserves are changing the architecture of sovereign finance. Learn about Bitcoin strategic reserves and their impact on markets and institutions.

AI-Powered Crypto Scams: How Artificial Intelligence is Being Used for Fraud

Learn how AI-powered crypto scams are impacting the industry and how Chainalysis Alterya uses AI technology to fight scammers and stay ahead of fraud.

The Top Presidential Crypto Priorities: Podcast Ep. 162

Can the U.S. become the crypto capital? Bo Hines unpacks the administration’s digital asset strategy to lead in crypto innovation.

Preventing DeFi Hack Events with Chainalysis Hexagate Using Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning

We look at trends in DeFi hack events that Chainalysis Hexagate identified as malicious before exploits occurred.