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Insights From 100 Episodes of Public Key: Podcast Ep. 100

Episode 100 of Public Key is here! We explore Public Key's journey and key lessons learned over the past 100 episodes with host Ian Andrews and Kim Grauer.

OFAC Sanctions Russia-based Blockchain Companies, Including Netex24 and Bitpapa, for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion

The U.S. sanctioned several Russian individuals and entities associated with crypto-based money laundering, including Netex24 and Bitpapa.

Asset Tokenization Explained: Benefits, Risks, and How It Can Work

Asset tokenization is the process of converting traditional assets into digital tokens that can be sold, held, and traded. Learn more about asset tokenization.

OFAC Sanctions Russian Nationals Ilya Andreevich Gambashidze and Nikolai Aleksandrovich Tupikin for Facilitating Disinformation on Behalf of the Government of Russia, Funds Frozen by Tether

OFAC sanctioned two Russian nationals for facilitating disinformation on behalf of the Russian government.

What You Need To Know About Crypto Market Manipulation: Podcast Ep. 99

We speak with Evan Kohlmann to discuss pump and dump schemes, organized crypto market manipulation groups, and intel into how these groups operate.

2023 Cryptocurrency Gains by Country

Read this blog to get our estimates for cryptocurrency investment gains for the year 2023, broken down by country.

Best of Public Key’s Pig Butchering Discussions – Ep. 98

Episode 98 features highlights of our discussions on Pig Butchering with guests Erin West, Alona Katz, Alastair McCready, Nicola Staub, and Matthew Hogan.

2024 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report Preview – Ep. 97

In episode 97, the Crypto Crime Report has been released. The Chainalysis team joins to discuss interesting trends, Darknet markets, and more.

DeFi Regulation: Practical Next Steps to Make the Industry Safer

Read insights from Chainalysis VP of Global Public Policy Caroline Malcolm on the steps we can take to make DeFi safer right now.

Uncovering the World of Seized Digital Assets: Podcast Ep. 96

In episode 96, we speak with Joanna Summers on digital asset recovery and learn about Asset Reality's platform to streamline the digital asset seizure process.

The On-chain Footprint of Southeast Asia’s ‘Pig Butchering’ Compounds: Human Trafficking, Ransoms, and Hundreds of Millions Scammed

Read our blog to learn about the intersection of pig butchering scams and human trafficking, and see analysis of related crypto activity.

U.S. and U.K. Disrupt Lockbit Ransomware Group and Indict Two Russian Nationals While OFAC Levies Sanctions

On February 20, 2024, an international law enforcement effort resulted in the takedown of key LockBit infrastructure and two indictments.

Everything You Need To Know About Stablecoin Regulation Podcast Ep. 95

Corey Then and Caroline Malcolm join Public Key to discuss the rise of stablecoins, regulation, and the future of global finance.

Money Laundering Activity Spread Across More Service Deposit Addresses in 2023, Plus New Tactics from Lazarus Group

Learn about crypto money laundering in 2023, key trends, and how money laundering tactics are changing in our preview of the 2024 Crypto Crime Report.

Linea x Hexagate: Building the World’s Most Secure L2

Discover how Linea partnered with Hexagate to build the world’s most secure Layer-2, using real-time Web3 threat detection across 300+ dApps.

Future of Blockchain Investing with Alon Goren – Ep 94

Alon Goren, Founding Partner at Draper Goren Blockchain, discusses his bullish views on web3 projects.

Ransomware Payments Exceed $1 Billion in 2023, Hitting Record High After 2022 Decline

Ransomware attackers broke records in 2023, pulling in over $1 billion from victims. Learn how and get the trends you need to know for 2024.

Stopping Pig Butchering and Crypto Scam Epidemic Podcast Ep. 93

Learn about the fight against crypto scams, pig butchering, and romance scams with Nicola Staub, CEO of CYBERA.