Want to know how stablecoins and crypto compliance technologies have advanced since 2017? Bill Plumeri (Compliance Executive, Agora ) goes in-depth with Caitlin Barnett (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis ) to explain the impact of blockchain forensics and the significance of automation in today's compliance frameworks. They highlight the financial crime concerns amidst different market bull runs and the importance of ecosystem monitoring in accordance with regulations like MICA. This episode dives into the role of stablecoins in modern finance with Bill explaining Agora's efforts to leverage high-throughput, low-cost blockchain solutions to address long-standing payment and infrastructure challenges, especially in emerging markets like Africa. This episode is a must-listen for those keen on understanding the intersection of compliance and stablecoin infrastructure in the ever-blossoming field of digital finance. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Evolving compliance in crypto: challenges and innovations 6 | Agora's role in the evolution of stablecoins 9 | Stablecoins opening up access for developing countries to obtain and utilize $USD 11 | Tokenizing real world assets and AI's role in blockchain 14 | Stablecoin Legislation and regulatory challenges in the US and EU 21 | Evolution of ecosystem monitoring in blockchain compliance Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Agora: Money, Payments, and Banking for the Blockchain Era. Video: Coindesk: Agora’s Nick van Eck Is All-In on Stablecoins Blog: BingX: What Is Agora (AUSD)? Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Download Your Copy Today) Event: Links 2025 Digital Premiere: Free virtual event bringing together the leaders defining the future of blockchain intelligence. Chainalysis In Action: Operation Bonanza: Chainalysis Helps Spanish National Police Recover $21 Million in Crypto During Global Ponzi Scheme Investigation Blog: Chainalysis Adds Real-Time Fraud and Hack Prevention, and Enhances Its Investigations and Compliance Offerings YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today’s episode Caitlin Barnett *Host* (Director of Regulation & Compliance, Chainalysis ) Bill Plumeri (Compliance Executive, Agora ) 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.
