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• Digital Assets Transforming Finance in Singapore

  Do you want to hear insights from one of the most innovative banks in Singapore? In this episode, Evy Theunis, the Head of Digital Assets, Institutional Banking Group at DBS Bank explains to Chengyi Ong (Head of Policy (APAC), Chainalysis) about the thriving presence of digital asset firms running their businesses out of Singapore Evy also shares how DBS bank has made groundbreaking strides in digital assets including many strategic initiatives such as launching their own digital asset exchange, while emphasizing the importance of regulatory frameworks and technological advancement as pivotal factors in DBS’s foray into digital assets. Evy and Chengyi also marvel over the evolution and maturity of the digital assets sector and dissect DBS Bank’s top-down approach to crypto trading, digital payments and the tokenization of traditional financial markets. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Evy’s Journey to DBS and Digital Assets 5 | Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Assets for a Bank 9 | DBS's Focus on Digital Assets Strategy  11 | DBS's Innovation and Role in Digital Asset Financial Products 15 | Key Components for Future Financial Infrastructure 19 | Increase Demand for Digital Assets by High Net Worth Customers 22 | Singapore as a Hub for Crypto Businesses and Regional Expansion 24 | The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Their Digital Asset Impact 27 | DBS's Future in Digital Assets   Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: DBS Treasures: Asia's Global Wealth Gateway Article: DBS Treasures: Trade crypto seamlessly on digibank Announcement: DBS Digital Exchange: Access fully integrated platform to tokenise, trade and custody of digital assets Article: MAS Clarifies Regulatory Regime for Digital Token Service Providers Blog: The President’s Working Group (PWG) Report on Digital Asset Markets Makes One Thing Clear: We Will Build The Future of Crypto Together Blog: Chainalysis POV: What the GENIUS and CLARITY Act Bills Really Mean for Crypto Compliance Blog: Following the Bitcoin Trail: The IntelBroker Takedown YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Chengyi Ong (Head of Policy (APAC), Chainalysis) Evy Theunis (Head of Digital Assets, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank) 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 Rise of Rollups in Crypto

  Rollups have been the go-to solution for scaling blockchains while being able to maintain the security properties and credible neutrality that blockchains like Ethereum, have really been come to known for. In this episode,  Andrew Huang (Founder, Conduit) shares some core insights with Brian Alapatt (Senior Solutions Architect, Chainalysis) about various crypto applications leveraging rollups to enhance their transactional prowess and customer engagement. Andrew unpacks the concept of rollup technology and how it is used to support scalable and customizable blockchain applications, reminding the audience that they are quintessential in reducing blockchain transaction costs, thereby making platforms more accessible. Andrew shares that through Conduit’s "rollup as a service" model, businesses, including fintech and traditional finance companies, can use private blockchains, vastly improving economic efficiency and innovation in the crypto landscape. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Andrew Huang's Journey to Founding Conduit and Crypto's Potential 4 | What Are Rollups and How Are They Helping to Scale Ethereum  9 | Advantages of Custom Blockchains for DeFi and High-Performance Apps 13 |  Ethena and Their Synthetic Dollar and Yielding Stablecoin Rollup Using Conduit 17 |  Ethereum Rollups: Scaling Challenges and Future Opportunities 20 |  A Breakdown of BASE and The Future of Exchanges and Blockchain Rollups 23 |  The Rise of Stablecoins in International Payments 26 |  The Future of Crypto Scaling with Rollups and Customization 30 |  Strategic Partnerships and Technology Stacks in Blockchain Development Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Conduit: Powerful Chain Infrastructure Announcement: Ethena, Securitize Target Q2 Mainnet Launch for RWA-Focused Blockchain, Tap Arbitrum, Celestia Announcement: Katana Foundation Announces Katana Network, Incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR Blog: Paradigm, Haun Ventures co-lead $37 million round in Conduit Blog:Chainalysis’ 5 Takeaways from Today’s Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Digital Assets Blog:First-Ever Crypto Seizure in Greece: How Chainalysis Reactor Helped Authorities Recover Funds from the $1.5B Bybit Hack YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Brian Alapatt (Senior Solutions Architect, Chainalysis) Andrew Huang (Founder, Conduit) 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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• Japan: Early Adopters In Crypto Regulation

  The Collapse of Mt. Gox put regulators around the world on notice that digital assets could no longer be ignored. There is no regulator that got that message loud and clear more than the Japan Financial Services Agency.  In today’s episode, Chengyi Ong, Head of Policy (APAC) at Chainalysis has an insightful discussion with Ryosuke Ushida (Chief FinTech Officer, Financial Services Agency of Japan) about the pioneering role their agency had in crypto regulation and how Japan was able to successfully strike a balance between innovation and risk mitigation. Ryosuke shares the evolution of Japan's holistic digital asset strategy, involving cross-agency collaboration to seamlessly integrate regulatory and innovation goals. He highlights stablecoin regulation, International harmonization of crypto policies and tackling security concerns stemming from cyber threats, while showcasing Japan's multifaceted approach to fintech and digital assets.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Ryosuke Ushida blockchain journey and leading innovation at JFSA  4 | The fall of Mt. Gox that lead to early adoption of crypto regulations in Japan 7 | The benefits and challenges of being an early regulator in digital assets 10 | Japan's self regulation and public private partnerships to scale compliance in crypto 14 | How Japan could leverage blockchain for cross-border payments and IP transfer 19 | Prioritizing consumer and national security in the wake of large crypto hacks  24 | Japan Fintech Week: A global gathering of innovation and networking 28 | Stablecoins, AI and global regulatory and financial crime challenges in crypto 33 | Crypto Trends: Overused words, regulatory priorities  and fintech aspirations   Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: JFSA: The Financial Services Agency is a Japanese government agency and an integrated financial regulator Guidance: Joint Statement on Cryptocurrency Thefts by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Public-Private Collaboration Event: Japan Fintech Week 2025 (highlights coming soon!) Blog: Nobitex, Sanctions, and The $90 Million Exploit: A Window into Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Blog: The Security Risks of Stablecoins: How Hackers Exploit Centralized and Decentralized Issuers Announcement: Chainalysis and Aptos Foundation Partner to Increase Trust and Security YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in Speakers on today’s episode Chengyi Ong *host* (Head of Policy (APAC), Chainalysis) Ryosuke Ushida (Chief FinTech Officer, Financial Services Agency of Japan) 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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• Tackling Tax Fraud with Data and AI

  In this episode,  Jim Lee (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis) sits down with Richard Las (Chief Investigation Officer, Director Fraud Investigation Service, HM Revenue & Customs) to discuss cutting-edge developments in tax fraud investigations. Richard shares his experience in managing a multi-faceted team and emphasizes the importance of international collaborations in combating financial crime, while sharing HMRC's approach to tax compliance, the impact of technological advancements in investigation and the role of public-private partnerships in reinforcing global financial security. The episode highlights the use of intelligence-led investigations, showcasing how data and private sector partnerships augment HMRC's efforts and how strategic data analysis aids in the fight against tax evasion, particularly with regard to burgeoning areas like crypto assets.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Richard Las' background and his role at HMRC 4 | HMRC's fraud investigation service and capabilities 7 | Tax obligations for crypto holders in the UK 10 | Civil vs criminal tax offenses in undisclosed crypto gains  12 | International cooperation against tax evasion 15 | Public Private Partnerships and leveraging crypto service providers Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: HMRC: UK’s tax, payments and customs authority Report: HMRC Internal Manual: Cryptoassets Manual Guidance: 01Jan2026: New data collection and reporting requirements for UK Cryptoasset Services Forum: HMRC Community Forums - Crypto Tax (BETA) Blog: Huione Carries On: Chinese-Language Platform’s Persistence Reveals the Complexity of On-chain Financial Crime Disruption Announcement: Chainalysis and Aptos Foundation Partner to Increase Trust and Security YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Jim Lee *host* (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis) Richard Las (Chief Investigation Officer, Director Fraud Investigation Service, HM Revenue & Customs) 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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• Policing the Metaverse

  If we look out 5-10 years, what is going to be more important to the next generation. Is it their digital life or their physical life? In this “Live from Links” episode, Patrick Ghion, Chief Cyber Strategy Officer for the Geneva Cantonal Police and an active member of the INTERPOL Metaverse Expert Group provides his answer to  Jim Lee (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis), who spent almost 30 years with IRS Criminal Investigation team. The duo discusses the complexities of law enforcement's evolving landscape in the digital age and the critical role of public-private partnerships and academia in combating cybercrime. Patrick provides context around the creation of regional Cyber Competence Centers (RC3) and the progress law enforcement is making in the metaverse, while encouraging  police departments to strategize for future threats, training, and the integration of AI. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Patrick’s career progression and intro to Regional Cyber Competence Center (RC3) 5 | Metaverse policing strategy and approach to “Vision 2030” 7 | Societal shift to report cybercrimes to police in the metaverse than in real life 11 | Public-Private and Academic Partnerships 15 | Hiring strategy for law enforcement for crypto and AI  19 | Reflections on Links Conference and networking   Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Geneva Police: Protect and Serve Blog: Vision 2030+: Geneva Police in the Metaverse Blog: Chainalysis Links NYC 2025 – Day 1 Showcases Innovation, Security, and Collaborative Power Chainalysis In Action: How Chainalysis Helped the FBI Track Down and Freeze Millions in the Caesars Casino Ransomware Attack Blog: AI-Powered Crypto Scams: How Artificial Intelligence is Being Used for Fraud YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Jim Lee *host* (Global Head of Capacity Building, Chainalysis) Patrick Ghion (Chief Cyber Strategy Officer, Geneva Cantonal Police) 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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