The Web3 Watchdogs

In this episode, Michael Pearl and Bitgo's Director of Cybersecurity, Manny Khan, discuss the recent $1.5B Bybit hack. They explored the mechanisms behind the attack, the lessons learned, and the importance of proactive security measures in the crypto industry. They emphasize the need for shared responsibility in security, the role of technology and processes, and the significance of automatio...

Michael Pearl speaks with Head of Fraud Prevention at Sumsub, Dmitrii Emelianov, about the complexities of fraud prevention in the crypto space. They discuss the balance between overbanning and underbanning, emerging fraud tactics, the travel rule, the role of centralized exchanges in money laundering, KYC challenges, on-chain fraud prevention strategies, and the future of regulation and liability...

In this conversation, Michael Pearl interviews Natalia Latka, a lawyer and expert in crypto regulation, discussing her journey into the field, the evolving landscape of crypto compliance, and the challenges faced by businesses in the industry. They explore the role of Merkle Science in providing compliance solutions, the importance of monitoring token ecosystems, and the impact of new regulations...

Michael Pearl speaks with Eitan Katz, co-founder and CEO of Kima, about the challenges of interoperability in the blockchain space and how Kima aims to address these issues. He explains the limitations of existing solutions, particularly bridges, and highlights Kima's unique approach that prioritizes security and compliance. The discussion also touches on the integration of fiat currencies and...

Michael Pearl interviews Scott Minneman, the CISO of ZeroHash, discussing the complexities of security and risk management in the Web3 space. They explore Scott's unique journey from law to information security, the interconnected nature of risks, and how ZeroHash simplifies crypto transactions while ensuring compliance. The conversation delves into current security threats, the importance of proa...

In this episode, Michael Pearl and Ryan Mueller (the CEO of Phantom Compliance) discuss the complexities of compliance and risk management in the crypto industry. They explore the challenges faced by crypto companies in establishing banking relationships, the importance of KYC and transaction monitoring, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Ryan shares insights from his extensive experience in t...

Michael Pearl interviews Dr. Firas Nadim Habach, Revolut's Swiss Head of Financial Crime Compliance (MLRO), and a leading expert in financial crime compliance and blockchain technology. They discuss Dr. Habach's transition from traditional finance to compliance, the implications of the MICA regulation on the crypto industry, the challenges faced by stablecoins, and the importance of AI in...

In this conversation, Michael Pearl interviews Delphine Forma, a leading expert in crypto compliance and regulations and the Policy Lead at Solidus Labs. She is also the host of the MiCA Masters Podcast and the manager of the Crypto Compliance and Legal Telegram community. They discuss the evolving landscape of crypto compliance, the challenges posed by varying AML regulations across jurisdictions...

In this conversation, Michael Pearl interviews Shiran Kleiderman, co-founder and CEO of Kleiderman Security and the former CISO of Celsius, discussing the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the Web3 and crypto space. Shiran shares his extensive background in both Web2 and Web3 cybersecurity. The discussion covers the unique challenges faced by CISOs in Web3, the importance of understanding bot...

In this conversation, Michael interviews Valencia (Val) Harkless, a global financial crime specialist, about her extensive experience in fraud investigation (among others as part of the FBI). Val shares her journey into the field, the evolution of fraud schemes, and the challenges faced in tracing cryptocurrency transactions. They discuss the phenomenon of pig butchering scams, the role of exchang...

In this episode, Michael Pearl speaks with Katharine Wooller, Chief Strategist Banking & Financial Services at Softcat and a board advisor in the Web3 space. They discussed the growing awareness of security, the regulatory landscape, and the political implications of crypto regulation. Katharine shares insights on fundraising trends, the role of VCs, and the future of innovations in Web3, incl...

In this episode, Michael interviews Alexandre Horvat, the Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer of Cryptix. Alexandre shares insights on modern banking solutions in the crypto space, the significance of educating customers about security risks, and the role of certifications in ensuring compliance. The conversation also touches on the complexities of blockchain security an...

In this conversation, Michael interviews Marc Krisjanous, CCSS Steering Committee Member at C4 (CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium) and an expert in IT security and cryptocurrency. Mark shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, highlighting the security challenges and the importance of standards like the Cryptocurrency Security Standard (CCSS). They discuss the need for better secu...

Michael interviews Ian Wallis , who has extensive experience in blockchain security and compliance. They discuss Ian's background, the compliance requirements for Layer 2 blockchains, and the balance between decentralization and compliance. Ian shares insights on the security measures implemented in the Linea ecosystem and MetaMask , as well as the challenges faced in Web3 security. The conversati...

In this episode Michael Pearl interviews cybersecurity expert Todd Wade, who shares insights from his extensive experience in both Web2 and Web3 environments. The conversation covers the current state of cybersecurity in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape, the regulatory challenges faced by companies, and the importance of security awareness and education. Todd discusses the alarming rise of cybe...

In this episode, Michael interviews Tanisha Katara, a senior advisor in the Web3 space, focusing on blockchain governance, treasury management, security challenges, and reputation management. Tanisha explains the intricacies of blockchain governance, the importance of community inclusiveness, and the complexities of managing treasuries and grants in decentralized organizations. The conversation al...

In this conversation, Michael and Adam Healy delve into the critical issues surrounding cybersecurity in the Web3 space. They discuss the prevalence of data breaches, the importance of awareness among CTOs and CISOs, and the implications of these security challenges for the future of crypto. The dialogue highlights the need for improved security practices and the interconnectedness of Web2 and Web...

In this episode, Michael interviews Liat Shetret, Director of Global Policy and Regulation at Elliptic. They discuss the evolution of the crypto industry, the importance of compliance, and the challenges posed by scams like pig butchering. Liat shared insights on the North Korean cyber threat and the regulatory landscape, emphasizing the need for collaboration between the private sector and law en...