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• Borderless Banking: Navigating US Crypto Regulations

  The US has been viewed as having a regulation by enforcement policy, but now they are focusing on becoming the leader of blockchain and stablecoin legislation. In this episode,Eitan Danon (Content Marketing Manager Chainalysis) covers a lot of crypto regulatory ground, speaking with George Georgiades (General Counsel, Borderless.xyz) as they talk stablecoins, regulation and US digital asset policymaking. George provides insights on the intrinsic value blockchain technology brings to the financial sector, specifically with stablecoins, highlighting their impact on global payment systems and the groundbreaking potential they hold for the future of finance. He also provides an astute analysis of the evolving regulatory environment surrounding digital assets, emphasizing the need for clarity in legislation to foster innovation, while reflecting on the early days of blockchain exploration.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | George’s journey working with traditional securities and entrance into crypto 4 | ICO’s, tokenized assets and balancing innovation and regulation 6 | How US Regulators could lead the world in crypto legislation 9 | The biggest lawsuits filed by the SEC including Coinbase and NFT Marketplaces  10 | [UPDATED] George summarizes recent lawsuits settled against crypto frims 12 | Borderless Labs and their mission to revolutionize global payments with stablecoins 17 |The future of stablecoin regulation and adoption 22 | Managing transactions speed and on-chain data in the modern world of payments  25 | Regulating celebrity endorsements and consumer protection in NFTs and memecoins 29 | Biggest predictions and breakthroughs in the digital asset industry in the USA    Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Borderless Labs: Empowering banking between traditional & emerging markets Website: Borderless.xyz: Global rails powering stablecoin money movement companies Article: Securities implications on "Hawk Tuah Girl" memecoin $HAWK Interview: Preparing for a stablecoin regulatory push in 2025 with George Georgiades, General Counsel at Borderless.xyz Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Download Your Copy Today) Conference: Chainalysis Links NYC (April 1 & 2, 2025) ** Get Tickets Now !!! Blog: Chainalysis Provides Automatic Token Support on Solana YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram Speakers on today’s episode Eitan Danon *Host*  (Content Marketing Manager Chainalysis) George Georgiades (General Counsel, Borderless.xyz)  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. 

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• How AWS is Driving the AI and Digital Asset Revolution

  You can’t go to a crypto conference in 2025 without a company or a speaker mentioning the convergence of AI and digital assets. In this episode, Jason Somensatto (Head of North America Public Policy at Chainalysis) sits down with Michael Greenwald (Global Head of Financial Innovation and Digital Assets, Amazon Web Services (AWS)) to dive into the intricate world where digital assets meet cloud infrastructure through AWS. Michael shares his backstory working with the Department of Treasury and how that entered him into the world of decentralized finance and terrorist financing. He discusses AWS's essential role in supporting the digital  transformation in global finance, while also addressing the implementation challenges and potentials of generative AI in this evolving landscape. Michael outlines the critical transition from legacy financial systems to agile, cloud-enhanced infrastructures, which is imperative for economic competitiveness and highlights the commitment of AWS in enhancing digital asset scalability, cybersecurity, and collaborations with public and private sector.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Amazon AWS's Role in crypto and digital assets 4 | From Treasury to AWS: Michael’s  journey through finance and technology 8 | The intersection of AI and digital assets in finance and cloud computing 14 | Enhancing blockchain security with AWS and Generative AI 19 | Collaboration between public and private sectors in digital assets 23 | AWS's role in the future of digital assets and global customer adoption  27 | What’s in store for AWS and their digital asset and AI journey Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: AWS: New AWS generative AI innovations Website: Amazon Q Developer: The most capable generative AI–powered assistant for software development Article: Enhancing public sector digital asset security and efficiency with generative AI (by Michael Greenwald and Paul Grewal) Article: The convergence of AI and digital assets: A new dawn for financial infrastructure (by Forrest Colyer, John Liu, and Michael Greenwald) Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Download Your Copy Today) Blog: Leveraging Transparency for Collaboration in the Wake of Record-Breaking Bybit Theft YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram Speakers on today’s episode Jason Somensatto *Host*  (Head of North America Public Policy, Chainalysis) Michael Greenwald (Global Head of Financial Innovation and Digital Assets, Amazon Web Services (AWS)) 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. 

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• The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 1)

  With the Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report about to be released and the news about Bybit and the largest crypto hack in history, there is no better time than to discuss DPRK, sanctions evasion and the rise of crypto services used by illicit actors, including Huione Guarantee and Russian Instant Exchangers. In this episode, we feature our own national security and intelligence experts at Chainalysis, Eitan Danon (Content Marketing Manager) and Andrew Fierman (Head of National Security Intelligence). The duo acknowledges the emerging networks and alliances among nations like Russia, Iran, North Korea and China and how blockchain technology is transforming sanctions enforcement, citing examples like Hamas and North Korea. The conversation also highlights Russia's legislative changes and cross-border transactions, while placing an important awareness of professionalization in the crypto crime ecosystem and the national security risks that the entire ecosystem faces. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Sanctions and crypto and how to navigate geopolitical challenges 8 | Hamas and Al Qassam brigades use crypto donations for terrorist financing 11 | Emergence of Russian Instant Exchangers and Russian bank sanctions evasion 13 | Understanding “Secondary Sanctions” and how they apply to crypto  19 | Crypto networks and alliances forming amongst Russia, Iran, North Korea and China 23 | How Iran and Russia are using crypto to move conduct crypto cross border payments 27 | Southeast Asia and the surge of crypto crime and pig butchering schemes 29 | Exposing the Huione Guarantee service provider and why they are at the heart of the massive crypto crime ecosystem  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Chainalysis: Building Trust In Blockchains Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Reserve Your Copy Today) Blog: Iranians Flock to Crypto Amidst Geopolitical Tension; International Sanctions Actions Disrupt Russia’s War Machine Announcement: Chainalysis Integrates with Unichain Announcement: Welcoming Valentina Longo as Chief Financial Officer Blog: Russia’s Cryptocurrency Pivot: Legislated Sanctions Evasion Blog: OFAC Highlights Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Cryptocurrency Transactions Related to IRGC-connected Houthi Financier Sa’id al-Jamal Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Reserve Your Copy Today) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Eitan Danon *Host*  (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis) Andrew Fierman (Head of National Security Intelligence, 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.  

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• Bridging The Public-Private Sector Gap in Crypto

  “We should be able to dare criminals to use blockchain and cryptocurrency to conduct laundering. We should be able to dare them to launder on a public, unobscured ledger.” - Carole House This is a powerful statement to start off one of the most anticipated episodes of the year with one of our national security experts at Chainalysis, Eitan Danon speaking with Former White House National Security Council Special Advisor, Carole House. Carole provides her unique experience working on both sides of the biggest public private partnerships when it comes to emerging technology, crypto regulation, and national security. Carole explains the critical need for robust public-private partnerships to address the challenges of cybercrime and illicit finance and the importance of accountability and transparent standards in enhancing blockchain trust and security globally. They even found time to discuss promising intersections of artificial intelligence with blockchain, emphasizing AI's potential in scaling compliance and cybersecurity initiatives. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | From Army officer to crypto regulator: Carole House's journey 5 | Bridging gaps between government and crypto industry partnerships 11 | National security threats in the cryptocurrency ecosystem 16 | Global efforts and challenges in combating ransomware threats 22 | Building trust and accountability in the blockchain ecosystem 27 | Harnessing AI to combat cybercrime and enhance digital asset cybersecurity 32 | Public-private partnerships and digital identity in crypto sector 37 | The future of the digital economy and crypto  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Chainalysis: Building Trust In Blockchains Insights: The White House Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation's Cybersecurity Article: Designing a blueprint for open, free and trustworthy digital economies Research Paper: Blockchain Privacy and Regulatory Compliance: Towards a Practical Equilibrium (Jacob Illum, Vitalik Buterin and others) Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Reserve Your Copy Today) Blog: 35% Year-over-Year Decrease in Ransomware Payments, Less than Half of Recorded Incidents Resulted in Victim Payments YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Eitan Danon *Host*  (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis) Carole House (Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council) 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.   

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• The Scamdemic: New Age of Crypto, AI and Fraud:

  A Scamdemic is something we could have never imagined, but with the evolution of blockchain, crypto and AI we are right in the middle of the new age of fraud. The best people to share what is at the heart of this systematic shift by criminals into the world of web3 are Caitlin Barnett (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis) and Trisha Kothari (CEO & Founder, Unit21). Trisha shares her journey from a Google intern to leading a successful Regtech startup that is at the intersection of AI and fraud prevention. The duo explore strategies from tech giants, the rise of AI in financial fraud and the increasing prevalence of scams in the crypto industry. Trisha shares Unit21's innovative approaches to data monitoring, fraud detection and leveraging AI to enhance compliance, while highlighting the challenges and innovations in fraud prevention and the focus on mission-driven solutions to combat financial crime. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Trisha’s early experimentation experience as an intern at Google  4 | The current state of fraud and the acceleration of it using AI 6 | Fraud detection and prevention in crypto and financial sectors 11 | $25 Million deepfake scam on hedge fund using AI 14 | How AI is changing the future of fraud and compliance work  17 | Traditional KYC is dead! 20 | Is 2025 the year of the SCAMDEMIC? 23 | Reducing false positives in fraud detection with AI 25 | Entrepreneurship, mission-driven work and building a team at Unit21 27 | AI integrations to combat elderly fraud Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Unit21: The best place to build web3 products Demo: Unit21 for Crypto and Web3 Companies Webinar: Automating L1 Reviews With Unit21's AI Agent (Feb.12 - 1pm EST) Report: Annual State of Fraud and AML Report Blog: 35% Year-over-Year Decrease in Ransomware Payments, Less than Half of Recorded Incidents Resulted in Victim Payments Blog: Chainalysis Launches Enhancements to Help Organizations Know Your VASP Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Reserve Your Copy Today) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Caitlin Barnett *Host* (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis) Trisha Kothari (CEO & Founder, Unit21) 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. 

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