Blockchain Unpacked

Blockchain Unpacked Episode 8: making decisions amidst global conflict

Co-hosts Jason and Marina are joined by Mike Castiglione, ex-CIA analyst, to explore the role of blockchain analytics in helping us to stay informed during times of global conflict.

Blockchain Unpacked Episode 7 - Global standard setters

Episode 7 of Blockchain Unpacked features Martin Moloney, Secretary General of IOSCO. Listen to the full episode to find out more about; * What is IOSCO's approach to regulating DeFi? * Identifying responsible persons in DeFi * Compliance as an opportunity to differentiate * What's next for IOSCO?

Blockchain Unpacked Episode 6: TradFi talks

Blockchain Unpacked is back and this time we’re joined by Sabih Behzad, Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets & Currencies Transformation from Deutsche Bank. Listen to Episode 6: “TradFi Talks” now to find out why Deutsche Bank see value in exploring projects in the Web3 space. Listen to Sabih talk about; The tokenised economy and how it is real and growing How Asset tokenisation of financial instruments leads to efficiency, settlements and cost benefits Why Cash-on-ledger is increasingly an area of focus for the commercial bank Why managing private keys is a fundamental building block of the custody service How controls are a key part of the Deutsche Bank web3 program

Blockchain Unpacked Episode 5: Travel Rule!

In this month’s episode, Jason and Marina were joined by Harm Aarts, a keen technologist with more than 15 years experience as a software engineer. His latest venture, 21 Analytics, is focussed on Travel Rule compliance for virtual assets. Harm shares valuable insight into the challenges related to Travel Rule compliance for both regulators and VASPs before offering top tips into how firms can leverage technology to future-proof their compliance. Harm offers 2 top tips that you can do RIGHT AWAY to get ahead of the curve with upcoming Travel Rule implementation. This isn't one to miss.

Blockchain Unpacked Episode 4: block by block, an investigators tale

In this month’s episode, Jason and Marina were joined by Rob Moore, former communications specialist in the British Army turned private investigator, with a particular focus on crypto-related hacks. Web-3 related cyberattacks and financial crime have been a common topic of conversation amongst institutions, regulators and the general public in recent years. Such crimes have catastrophic impacts on those involved, but it’s thanks to people like Rob that we are able to trace, identify, and ultimately prosecute bad actors.  In this episode, Rob shares valuable insight into how investigators are able to leverage blockchain analytics technology to trace illicit funds across the blockchain. Most importantly though, Rob leaves us with an important message, explaining what you can do if you think you have (or are) being hacked.