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[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 35] Smart Contracts Could Be The Key To Crypto Mass Adoption

In Episode 35 of Public Key, we talk with Tenderly co-founders about the future of smart contracts and web3 development.

Crypto Crime Has Hit Main Street. Here’s How Local Law Enforcement Can Take Action.

Debunking the misconception that tackling cryptocurrency-based crime is solely in the domain of large national-level law enforcement agencies

Why Balance Sheets Are All The Rage In Crypto

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 34] Why Balance Sheets Are All The Rage In Crypto

In Episode 34 of Public Key, Gil Hildebrand, Chief Executive Officer at Gilded, discusses the importance of crypto wallet hygiene.

Episode 33 Public Key Assessing The Risk In DeFi Protocols

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 33] Block by Block: Assessing The Risk In DeFi Protocols

In Episode 33 of Public Key, Nick Cannon, VP of Growth at Gauntlet, discuesses risks of DeFi and vulnerabilities in recent DeFi hacks. 

FTX vs. Mt. Gox: How Crypto Reacted to the Last Comparable Exchange Collapse

We compare the collapse of FTX vs. Mt. Gox and how the markets responded to each to put the demise of FTX in the proper historical context.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 32] Remittances Are Powering Crypto Markets In Sub-Saharan Africa

In Episode 32 of Public Key, Ray Youssef,  CEO of Paxful, discusses how crypto is powering a new economy in Africa.

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Chainalysis Storyline is Here: Transparency and Clarity for Web3

Chainalysis Storyline is here for organizations to learn, investigate and communicate the complex stories that are web3 transactions. Understand it here.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 31] – Liquid Staking: What Is It And Why Is It Taking Over The Ethereum Blockchain?

In Episode 31 of Public Key, Mara Schmiedt, Chief Growth Officer at Alluvial, explains what liquid staking is and why it is growing rapidly.

The State of Crypto Markets After An Extremely Hectic Week

Crypto Markets are having an Extremely Hectic Week, one of the wildest in crypto history. Chainalysis has put together a few charts based on on-chain data.

OFAC Sanctions Internet-based Suppliers of Illicit Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Drugs

3 individuals and 9 entities associated with darknet marketplaces and websites selling illicit synthetic drugs, including fentanyl, were sanctioned.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 30] Blockchain Modularity: Understanding the Future of Web3

In episode 30 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, Nader Dabit discusses modular blockchains and the future of web3.

Ethereum Merge Scams: How Scammers Took Advantage of The Ethereum Merge to Make Millions

Learn how scammers made millions of dollars from Ethereum Merge scams. We examine this trend and look at who was most impacted by Merge scams.

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The Opportunity Before Congress on Crypto Legislation

Our comprehensive look at crypto legislation and what we might expect in the coming months or in the soon-to-be-elected 118th Congress.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 29] Could Regulatory Ramp-Up Position Australia As “Silicon Valley” Of Crypto?

In Episode 29 of Public Key we talk with Caroline Bowler, CEO of BTC Markets, about why she's eager for crypto regulation in Australia.

Reporting Obligations of the OECD Crypto Asset Reporting Framework

U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions Iranian Nationals for their role in Cyber Attacks, including Ransomware.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 28] Using Crypto To Connect Your Car To The Future

In Episode 28 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk with Alex Rawitz (Co-Founder, DIMO) about using crypto and vehicle telemetry.

Latin America’s Key Crypto Adoption Drivers: Storing Value, Sending Remittances, and Seeking Alpha

Latin America is the 7th largest crypto market in our 2022 crypto adoption index, receiving $562.0B in crypto from July 2021 to June 2022.

The EU Crypto Regulation Marathon: Another Step Closer to the Finish Line

European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) voted to support the MiCA Regulation provisional agreement.