Chainalysis Co-Founder on Crypto and Russian Sanctions

The video discusses the role of cryptocurrencies in the context of sanctions, particularly focusing on the US OFAC's listing of blockchain addresses to help identify sanctioned entities. It highlights the role of intermediaries like exchanges in ensuring compliance with regulations. The video also examines the potential use of cryptocurrencies by Russians to evade sanctions and the impact of cyber attacks in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It concludes by discussing the humanitarian use of cryptocurrencies in the Ukraine conflict and the regulatory implications for the crypto industry.

How are financial institutions adapting their risk and compliance programs in response to sanctions?

What are the implications of cyber attacks in the context of the current war?

What partnerships are being developed to address cyber threats in the cryptocurrency space?