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The Leadership Growth Podcast
What is Executive Presence? Part 1

The Leadership Growth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 30:34 Transcription Available


Leaders “take up a lot of space,” says Peter Stewart.What leaders do in that space can be the difference between great business and people results–and bad ones.In today's episode, Daniel and Peter tackle the topic of executive presence–how it's evolved over the years, what it means today, and how leaders can develop and improve it so they show up with credibility and confidence.Tune in to learn:What a modern model of Executive Presence looks likeHow decision-making impacts Executive PresenceThe one thing leaders can do to establish professional credibilityExecutive Presence is about more than just what a leader wears to work. “It's how you show up as a leader,” says Daniel. Leaders of any age, gender, and personality can develop a well-rounded presence that gets business results and people results.Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.In this episode:1:59 – Insight of the Week7:15 – Topic: What is Executive Presence?11:03 – The Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model15:13 – Quadrant I: How You Show up22:52 – Quadrant II: How You Decide29:23 – Lightning RoundResources:People I (Mostly) Admire Podcast: Interview with Jonathan Levin, President, Stanford University (Freakonomics Radio Network)Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model5 Executive Presence Superpowers of Quiet LeadersThe One Crucial Element that Can Boost Executive Presence for Women5 Ways Your Decision-Making Impacts Your Executive PresenceWhat Is Executive Presence?Develop a Strong Executive Presence by Focusing on These 4 Areas10 Tips that Will Improve Your Presentation Skills5 Characteristics of Leaders Who Show Up with Authority4 Steps to Effective Decision-Making5 Questions to Develop Your Personal Philosophy of LeadershipVideo: Business Results: Earning Hearts and MIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

MONEY FM 89.3 - The Breakfast Huddle with Elliott Danker, Manisha Tank and Finance Presenter Ryan Huang

Beyond the unavoidable effects of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the global crypto community is still reeling from the shocking $1.4 billion Ethereum heist orchestrated by the notorious Lazarus Group, a North Korean cybercrime syndicate. This unprecedented attack has not only exposed vulnerabilities in the digital finance ecosystem but has also raised urgent questions about how companies can better protect themselves in an increasingly hostile cyber environment. Jonathan Levin, CEO & Co-founder of Chainalysis joins the Breakfast Show to discuss his insights on how blockchain technology can be leveraged to enhance security measures and prevent future attacks of this scale, and the broader implications of global trade policies on the crypto market, particularly the impact of Trump’s tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daybreak en Español
Bajas en los mercados de bonos; métricas económicas claves para Trump

Daybreak en Español

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 7:31


Los mercados mundiales están en rojo tras fuertes bajas en los precios de bonos soberanos de Alemania; Sheinbaum podría hablar hoy con Trump; crece la competencia en inteligencia artificial; y Jonathan Levin, columnista de Bloomberg Opinion, explica por qué la inflación y el empleo serán métricas clave para medir el éxito de la presidencia de Donald Trump.Más de Bloomberg en EspañolNewsletter Cinco cosas: https://trib.al/WIwfnT0Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-en-espanol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergenespanolX: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Eduardo ThomsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daybreak en Español
China contragolpea con sus propias medidas; lecciones de la saga de aranceles

Daybreak en Español

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 6:53


China anuncia sus propias medidas “limitadas” contra los aranceles de EE.UU.; El Salvador ofrece recibir a criminales deportados; y Jonathan Levin, columnista de Bloomberg Opinion, comenta cuáles serían las tres lecciones de la saga de aranceles de los últimos días.Más de Bloomberg en EspañolNewsletter Cinco cosas: https://trib.al/WIwfnT0Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-en-espanol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergenespanolX: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Eduardo ThomsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People I (Mostly) Admire
149. Stanford's President Knows He Can't Make Everyone Happy

People I (Mostly) Admire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 56:18


Jonathan Levin is an academic economist who now runs one of the most influential universities in the world. He tells Steve how he saved Comcast a billion dollars, why he turned down Steve's unusual pitch to come to the University of Chicago, and why being a nice guy makes him a better college president. SOURCE:Jonathan Levin, president of Stanford University.   RESOURCES:"Income Segregation and Intergenerational Mobility Across Colleges in the United States," by Raj Chetty, John N Friedman, Emmanuel Saez, Nicholas Turner, and Danny Yagan (The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2020)."Jonathan Levin: The Most Recent John Bates Clark Medal Winner," by Steve Levitt (Freakonomics Blog, 2011)."Winning Play in Spectrum Auctions," by Jeremy Bulow, Jonathan Levin, and Paul Milgrom (NBER Working Paper, 2009)."Information and Competition in U.S. Forest Service Timber Auctions," by Susan Athey and Jonathan Levin (Journal of Political Economy, 2001). EXTRAS:Vintage Pokémon card pack Instagram video, by Tyler Thrasher (2025)."Higher Education Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023)."How Much Are the Right Friends Worth?" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022).

Daybreak en Español
Mercado atento a dato de empleo; ¿Cuales serán las prioridades de Scott Bessent?

Daybreak en Español

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 7:07


El mercado está sin grandes cambios a la espera de datos de empleo en EE.UU.; Trump nombra un zar de la inteligencia artificial y las criptomonedas; Argentina baja las tasas de interés nuevamente; Sheinbaum sorprende a Trump con su inglés; Jonathan Levin, columnista de Bloomberg Opinion, comenta su reciente artículo sobre las prioridades del secretario del Tesoro de Trump, Scott Bessent.Más de Bloomberg en EspañolNewsletter Cinco cosas: https://trib.al/WIwfnT0Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-en-espanol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergenespanolX: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Eduardo ThomsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Equity
Building trust in crypto with Jonathan Levin of Chainalysis

Equity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 19:39


Late last week, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler said that he was “proud to serve” the agency, which some are taking as a hint at an upcoming resignation. Gensler has faced heavy criticism for his crackdown on crypto, including a recent lawsuit from 18 states, and is likely to be replaced under President-Elect Donald Trump who has vowed to oust Gensler. On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump is meeting with Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, to discuss potential personnel appointments. Today on Equity, we're bringing you an interview between Rebecca Bellan and co-founder and CSO of  blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, Jonathan Levin. The pair caught up at our Strictly VC event in New York shortly before the Gary Gensler news dropped to discuss: The imminent change for crypto in the wake of the US election Trends in crypto crimeChainalysis's choice to run its operations in the US How to build trust in cryptoEquity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast.  Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Conspirituality
229: Stanford Has Fallen

Conspirituality

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 74:32


On Oct 4, Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine, economics, and health research policy at Stanford, held a symposium at his university. Titled “Pandemic Policy: Planning the Future, Assessing the Past,” it was marketed as an open-minded series of panel discussions involving a range of experts to debate and discuss the efficacy of Covid mitigation techniques. In reality, it was a collection of mostly anti-vax and definitely anti-lockdown contrarians that tried in vain to bait people like Dr Peter Hotez to attend in order to give the event an air of legitimacy. Held on the anniversary of the “Covid is bad for business” doctrine, The Great Barrington Declaration, the day presented an opportunity to air supposed “censorship” grievances and demands that the public should have a say in the science of future pandemics. The rub: most everyone involved is invested in the economics of public health, not the science, though those lines were freely and falsely blurred throughout the day. Considering Stanford's new president, economist Jonathan Levin, gave the opening remarks, the Covid contrarians took one more step into the mainstream with their business-first, science-whatever attitudes. Show Notes Pro-COVID UK Charity With Anti-Vax Ties Behind Controversial Stanford Health Policy Conference Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says a failing economy is worse than coronavirus  Dr. Vinay Prasad: “Public Health's (Mis)Truth Problem” Can Stanford Tell Fact from Fiction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daybreak en Español
Vuelve el carry trade del yen; Casa Blanca aclara dichos de Biden sobre elecciones Venezuela

Daybreak en Español

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 6:24


El carry trade del yen está de vuelta. Múltiples cuentas vendieron yenes para comprar dólares australianos y libras esterlinas, según Nomura, que observó un "notable retorno" de las operaciones tras los datos de ventas minoristas en EE.UU.; la Casa Blanca dio marcha atrás el jueves a la aparente sugerencia del presidente Joe Biden de que Venezuela celebre nuevas elecciones; y también conversamos con Jonathan Levin, columnista de Bloomberg Opinion, sobre la fortaleza del consumo en EE.UU.Para suscribirse al newsletter Cinco Cosas: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/five-things-spanish?sref=IHf7eRWLMás de Bloomberg en Español:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeuw69Ao/X: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Stephen Wicary y Eduardo Thomson Locución: Ivana BarguesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caffeinated Crimes
Episode 216: Jonathan Levin

Caffeinated Crimes

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 45:44


When  New York City public school teacher Jonathan Levin was murdered in his apartment, his students were devastated. But when more information came to light about his upbringing, many wondered about possible motives. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespodTwitter: @caffcrimespodEmail: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.comFacebook: Caffeinated CrimesSupport the Show.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Charlie Sykes, David Roberts & Jonathan Levin

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 53:25 Transcription Available


MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes breaks down congressional Republicans doing the right thing in Ukraine. Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Levin makes sense of what is going on with the American economy and rising insurance prices. Volt's David Roberts examines the Biden administration's progress on fighting climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Eco Sentiment and Food Experiments

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 35:16 Transcription Available


We dig into economic sentiment and consumer spending in the US, reliance on science during the pandemic, and experimenting with food. Columnists Conor Sen, Faye Flam, Jonathan Levin, and Howard Chua-Eoan join. Amy Morris hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
2% Inflation and Small Business Outlook

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 35:30 Transcription Available


We discuss the effect of inflation on small businesses and restaurants, and how soon the US will reach 2%. Also, we dig into generational economic anxiety. Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Levin, Jessica Karl, Erin Lowry, and Justin Fox join. Amy Morris hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

This week, Kara and Liza recap “Secrets” (Season 2, Episode 12). Plus, they cover the separate murders of two New York teachers: Roseann Quinn and Jonathan Levin.In support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, there will be no guests on this episode. SOURCES:The New York Times 1The New York Times 2The New York Times 3The New York Times 4The New York Times 5The New York Times 6The New York Times 7Wikipedia - William Howard Taft High School (New York City)New York Daily NewsNew York State Incarcerated LookupThe Washington PostNew York PostThe CinemaholicWHAT WOULD SISTER PEG DO:Sex Addicts AnonymousNext week's episode will be “Tortured” (Season 4, Episode 16).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Incubator

The Incubator

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 11:46 Transcription Available


Are you ready for a paradigm shift in your outlook on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) treatment and care? Join us in a captivating discussion with two remarkable attendees of the CHNC conference from Boston Children's Hospital - Jonathan Levin, a dual-trained neonatologist and pediatric pulmonologist, and Kristen Leeman, the Director of the fellowship program at Harvard. They give us an authentic glimpse into their roles and talk about the complexities surrounding BPD, including the critical need for early intervention, engaging parents in decision-making, and redefining the perception of tracheostomy as a step towards achieving the best cognitive and developmental outcome. As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Bloomberg Opinion
Labor Fights and the Miami Tech Boom... or Bust?

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 35:32 Transcription Available


We discuss the state of labor in the US, the outlook for the GOP and Democrats, Miami's potential tech boom, and genetics and AI. Columnists Betsey Stevenson, Jonathan Bernstein, Lisa Jarvis, and Jonathan Levin join. Amy Morris hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faster, Please! — The Podcast

More than 20 years ago, the political scientist Francis Fukuyama characterized the Information Technology revolution as "benign" but cautioned that "the most significant threat posed by contemporary biotechnology is the possibility that it will alter human nature and thereby move us into a post-human stage of history." From Twitter to CRISPR to ChatGPT, a lot has changed since then. In this episode of Faster, Please! — The Podcast, Dr. Fukuyama shares his thoughts on those developments and the recent advances in generative AI, as well as the cultural importance of science fiction.Dr. Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. His books include The End of History and the Last Man, Our Posthuman Future, and 2022's Liberalism and Its Discontents, among many others. Other writings can be found at American Purpose.In This Episode* The consequences of the IT revolution (1:37)* Can government competently regulate AI? (8:14)* AI and liberal democracy (17:29)* The cultural importance of science fiction (24:16)* Silicon Valley's life-extension efforts (31:11)Below is an edited transcript of our conversationThe consequences of the IT revolutionJames Pethokoukis: In Our Posthuman Future more than 20 years ago, you wrote, “The aim of this book is to argue that [Aldous] Huxley was right [in Brave New World], that the most significant threat posed by contemporary biotechnology is the possibility that it will alter human nature and thereby move us into a ‘posthuman' stage of history. This is important, I will argue, because human nature exists, is a meaningful concept, and has provided a stable continuity to our experience as a species.” But then you added, “It may be that, as in the case of 1984” — and, I think, parenthetically, information technology — “we will eventually find biotechnology's consequences are completely and surprisingly benign.” After 20 years, and the advent of social media, and now it seems like possibly a great leap forward in AI, would you still characterize the IT revolution as “benign”?Francis Fukuyama: That's obviously something that's changed considerably since I wrote that book because the downside of IT has been clear to everybody. When the internet was first privatized in the 1990s, most people, myself included, thought it would be good for democracy because information was power, and if you made information more widely available, that would distribute power more democratically. And it has done that, in fact. A lot of people have access to information that they can use to improve their lives, to mobilize, to agitate, to push for the protection of their rights. But I think it's also been weaponized in ways that we perhaps didn't anticipate back then.And then, there was this more insidious phenomenon where it turns out that the elimination of hierarchies that controlled information, that we celebrated back then, actually turned out to be pretty important. If you had a kind of legacy media that cared about journalistic standards, you could trust the information that was published. But the internet really undermined those legacy sources and replaced it with a world in which anyone can say anything. And they do. Therefore, we have this cognitive chaos right now where conspiracy theories of all sorts get a lot of credibility because people don't trust these hierarchies that used to be the channels for information. Clearly, we've got a big problem on our hands. That doesn't mean that the biotech is not still going to be a big problem; it's just that I think the IT part has moved ahead very rapidly. But I think the biotech will get there in time.While I think most of the concern that I've heard expressed about AI, in particular, has been about these science fiction-like existential risks or job loss, obviously your concern has more to do, as with in Our Posthuman Future, how it will affect our liberal democracy. And you point out some of the downsides of the IT revolution that weren't obvious 30 years ago but now seeing plainly obvious today.To me, the coverage of AI has been really very, very negative, and we've had calls for an AI pause. Do you worry that maybe we've overlearned that lesson? That rather than going into this with kind of a Pollyannaish attitude, we're immediately going into this AI with deep concerns. Is there a risk of overcorrecting?The short answer is, yes. I think that because of our negative experience with social media and the internet lately, we expect the worst from technology. But I think that the possibilities for AI actually making certain social problems much better are substantial. I think that the existential worries about AI are just absurd, and I really don't see scenarios under which the human species is going to face extinction. That seems to be this Terminator, killer, Skynet scenario, and I know very few serious experts in this area that think that that's ever likely to materialize. The bigger fears, I think, are more mundane ones about job loss as a result of advancing technology. And I think that's a very complicated issue. But it does seem to me that, for example, generative AI could actually end up complementing human skills and, in fact, could complement the skills of lower-skilled or lower-educated workers in a way that will actually increase economic equality.Up till now, I think most economists would blame the advance of computer technology for having vastly increased social inequality, because in order to take advantage of existing technologies, if you have a better education, you're going to have a higher income and so forth. But it's entirely possible that generative AI will actually slow that trend because it will give people with lower levels of education the ability to do useful things that they weren't able to do previously. There's actually some early empirical work that suggests that that's already been a pattern. So, yes, I think you're right that we've kind of overreacted. I just think in general, predicting where this technology is going to go in the next 50 years is a fool's errand. It's sort of like in the 1880s asking somebody, “Well, what's this newfangled thing called electricity going to do in 50 years?” Anything that was said back then I think would've been overtaken by events very, very rapidly.Can government competently regulate AI?Anyone who has sat through previous government hearings on social media has been underwhelmed at the ability of Congress to understand these issues, much less come up with a vast regulatory structure. Are you confident in the ability of government to regulate AI, whether it's to regulate deep fakes or what have you — why should I be confident in their ability to do that?I think you've got to decompose the regulatory challenge a little bit. I've been involved here at Stanford, we have a Cyber Policy Center, and we've been thinking about different forms of IT regulation. It's a particular challenge for regulators for a number of reasons. One of the questions you come up with in regulatory design is, “Is this something that actually can be undertaken by existing agencies, or do you actually need a new type of regulator with special skills and knowledge?” And I think, to me, pretty clearly the answer to that is yes. But that agency would have to be designed very differently, because the standard regulatory design, the agency has a certain amount of expertise in a particular sector and they use that expertise to write rules that then get written into law, and then things like the Administrative Procedure Act begins to apply. That's what's been going on, for example, with something like net neutrality, where the FCC put the different regulations up for notice and comment, and you go through this very involved procedure to write the new rules and so forth. I think in an area like AI, that's just not going to work, because the thing is moving so quickly. And that means that you're actually going to have to delegate more autonomy and discretionary power to the regulatory agency, because otherwise, they're simply not going to be able to keep up with the speed at which the technology advances. In normative terms, I have no problem with that. I think that governments do need to exercise social control over new technologies that are potentially very disruptive and damaging, but it has to be done in a proper way.Can you actually design a regulatory agency that would have any remote chance of keeping up with the technology? The British have done this. They have a new digital regulator that is composed of people coming out of the IT industry, and they've relaxed the civil service requirements to be able to hire people with the appropriate knowledge and backgrounds. In the United States, that's going to be very difficult because we have so many cumbersome HR requirements for hiring and promotion of people that go into the federal civil service. Pay, for one thing, is a big issue because we don't pay our bureaucrats enough. If you're going to hire some hotshot tech guy out of the tech sector and offer him a job as a GS-14, it just isn't going to work. So I don't think that you can answer the question, “Can we regulate adequately or not?” in a simple way. I think that there are certain things you would have to do if you were going to try to regulate this sector. Can the United States do that given the polarization in our politics, given all of these legacy institutions that prevent us from actually having a public sector that is up to this task? That I don't know. As you can tell, I've got certain skepticism about that.Is it a worthwhile critique of this regulatory process to think of AI as this discreet technology that you need a certain level of expertise to understand? If it is indeed a general-purpose technology that will be used by a variety of sectors, all sectors perhaps, can you really have an AI regulator that doesn't de facto become an economy regulator?No, you probably can't. This is another challenge, which is that, as you say, AI in general is so broad. It's already being used in virtually every sector of the economy, and you obviously don't want a “one size fits all” effort to govern the use of this technology. So I think that you have to be much more specific about the areas where you think potential harms could exist. There's also different approaches to this other than regulation. In 2020, I chaired a Stanford working group on platform scale, which was meant to deal with the old — at that point it was a kind of contemporary problem­ — but now it seems like an old problem of content mediation on the internet. So how do you deal with this problem that Elon Musk has now revealed to be a real problem: You don't want everything to be available on social media platforms, but how do you actually control that content in a way that serves a kind of general democratic public interest? As we thought about this in the course of this working group deliberation, we concluded that straightforward regulation is not going to work. It won't work in the United States because we're way too polarized. Just think about something like reviving the old fairness doctrine that the FCC used to apply to legacy broadcast media. How are you going to come up with something like that? What's “fair and balanced” coverage of vaccine denialism? It's just not going to happen.And what we ended up advocating was something we called “middleware,” where you would use regulation to create a competitive ecosystem of third-party media content regulators so that when you use the social media platform, you the user could buy the services or make use of the services of a content regulator that would tailor your feed or your search on Google to criteria that you specified in advance. So if you tended progressive, you could get a progressive one. If you only like right-wing media, you could get a content regulator that would deliver what you want. If you wanted to buy only American-made products, you could get a different one. The point is that you would use competition in this sphere because the real threat, as we saw it, was not actually so much this compartmentalization as the power of a single big platform. There's really only three of them. It's Google, Meta, and now X, or the formerly Twitter, that really had this kind of power. The danger to a democracy was not that you could say anything on the internet, the danger was the power of a single big platform owned by a private, for-profit company to have an outsized role over political discourse in the United States. Elon Musk and Twitter is a perfect example of that. He apparently has his own foreign policy, which is not congruent with American foreign policy, but as a private owner of this platform, he's got the power to pursue this private foreign policy. So that was our idea.In that particular case, you could use competition as an alternative to state regulation, because what you really wanted to do was to break up this concentrated power that was exercised by the platforms. So that's one approach to one aspect of digital regulation. It doesn't deal with AI. I don't know whether there's an analog in the AI sphere, but I think it's correct that what you don't want is a single regulator that then tries to write broad rules that apply to what is actually just an enormously broad technology that will apply in virtually every sector of the economy.AI and liberal democracyIn response to the call for a six-month "AI pause," critics of that idea pointed to competition with China. They suggested that given the difficulties of regulating AI, we might risk losing the "AI race" to the Chinese. Do you think that's a reasonable criticism?This is a general problem with technologies. Certain technologies distribute power and other technologies concentrate it. So the old classic 19th-century coal- and steel- and fossil fuel–based economy tended to concentrate power. And certainly nuclear weapons concentrate power because you really need to be a big entity in order to build a nuclear weapon, in order to build all the uranium processing and so forth. But other technologies, like biotech, actually do not concentrate power. Any high school student can actually now use CRISPR to do genetic engineering. And they make biotech labs that will fit in individual shipping containers. So the regulatory problem is quite different.Now, the problem with AI is that it appears that these large language models really require a lot of resources. In fact, it's interesting, because we used to think the problem was actually having big data sets. But that's actually not the problem; there's plenty of data out there. It's actually building a parallel computer system that's powerful enough to process all the words on the internet, and that's been the task that only the largest companies can do. I think that it's correct that if we had told these companies not to do this, we would be facing international competitive pressures that would make that a bad decision. However, I do think that it's still a risk to allow that kind of power to be not subject to some form of democratic control. If it's true that you need these gigantic corporations to do this sort of thing, those corporations ought to be serving American national interests.And again, I hate to keep referring to Elon Musk, but we're seeing this right now with Starlink. It turns out Starlink is extremely valuable militarily, which has been demonstrated very clearly in Ukraine. Should the owner of Starlink be allowed to make important decisions as to who is going to use this technology on the battlefield and where that technology can be used? I don't think so. I don't think that one rich individual should have that kind of power. And actually, I'm not quite sure, I thought that the Defense Department had actually agreed to start paying Musk for the Ukrainian use of Starlink. I think that's the actual appropriate answer to that problem, so that it should not be up to Elon Musk where Starlink can be used. It should be up to the people that make American foreign policy: the White House and the State Department and so forth. And so, I think by analogy, if you develop this technology that requires really massive scale and big corporations to develop it, it should nonetheless be under some kind of state control such that it is not the decision of some rich individual how it's going to be applied. It should be somehow subject to some kind of democratic control.On a normative level, I think that's very clear, but the specific modalities by which you do that are complicated. For example, let's say there's a gigantic corporation that is run by some lunatic that wants to use it for all sorts of asocial reasons, proliferating deep fakes or trying to use it to undermine general social trust in institutions and so forth. Is that okay? Is that a decision that should be up to a private individual or isn't there some public interest in controlling that in some fashion? I hate speaking about this in such general terms, but I think you have to settle this normative question and then you can get into the narrower technical question of, is it possible to actually exert that kind of control and how would you do that?You've questioned in your previous writings whether liberal democracy could survive a world with both humans and posthumans and where we're manipulating human nature. Can it survive in a world where there are two different intelligences? If we had a human intelligence and we had an artificial general intelligence, would such an entity pose a challenge our civilization, to a democratic capitalist civilization?It's hard to answer that question. You can imagine scenarios where it obviously would pose a challenge. One of the big questions is whether this general intelligence somehow escapes human control, and that's a tough one. I think that the experts that I trust think that that's not going to happen. That ultimately, human beings are going to be able to control this thing and use it for their own purposes. So again, the whole Skynet scenario is really not likely to happen. But that doesn't solve the problem, because even if it's under human control, how do you make sure it's the right humans, right? Because if this falls into the wrong hands, it could be very, very destructive. And that then becomes a political question. I'm not quite sure how you're going to want to answer it.The cultural importance of science fictionYou mentioned Skynet from the Terminator franchise. Do you worry that we're too steeped in dystopian science fiction? It seems like we can only see the downside when we're presented with a new technology like a biotechnology breakthrough or an AI breakthrough. Is that how it seems to you?I actually wrote a blog post about this. I really read a lot of science fiction. I have my whole life. There's a big difference between the sorts of stories that you saw back in the 1950s and ‘60s and the stuff that has come out recently. It's hard to generalize over such a vast field, but space odysseys and space travel was very common, and a lot of that was extremely optimistic: that human beings would colonize Mars and then the distant planets and you'd have a warp drive that would take you out of the solar system and so forth. And it was kind of a paean to unlimited human possibilities. Whereas I do think that, especially with the rise of environmentalism, there was a greater consciousness of the downsides of technological advance. So you got more and more dystopian kinds of imaginings. Now, it is not a universal thing. For example, I also wrote a blog about two kind of global warming–related recent science-fiction books. One is TheMinistry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson. And that actually is a very optimistic take on global warming, because it's set in the 2050s and basically the human race has figured out how to deal with global warming. They do it, I think, through a bunch of very implausible political scenarios, but there's a ministry for the future that wisely…That book seems a little too comfortable with violence and compulsion for my taste.The other one is Neal Stephenson's Termination Shock: Basically, there's a single rich oligarch in Texas that takes it upon himself to put all this sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere to cool the earth, and he succeeds, and it then changes the climate in China and India. I don't know whether that's optimistic or pessimistic. But I actually do think that it's very useful to have this kind of science fiction, because you really do have to imagine to yourself what some of the both upsides and downsides will be. So it's probably the case that there's more dystopian fiction, but I do think that if you didn't have that, you wouldn't have a concrete idea of what to look for.If you think about both 1984 and Brave New World, these were the big dystopian futures that were imagined in the 1950s. And both of them came true in many ways. It gave us a vocabulary, like, “Big Brother,” the “Telescreen,” or “Epsilons,” and “Gammas,” and “Alphas,” and so forth, by which we can actually kind of interpret things in the present. I think if you didn't have that vocabulary, it would be hard to have a discussion about what is it that we're actually worried about. So yes, I do think that there is a dystopian bias to a lot of that work that's done, but I think that you've got to have it. Because you do have to try to imagine to yourself what some of these downsides are.You mentioned a couple of books. Are there any films or television shows that you've watched that you feel provide a plausible optimistic vision?I don't know whether it's optimistic. One of my favorite book series and then TV series was The Expanse, written by a couple of guys that go by a pseudonym. It's not optimistic, in the sense that it projects all of our current geopolitical rivalries forward into a future in which human beings have colonized, not just the outer planets, but also intergalactically, figured out how to move from one place to another, and they're still having these fights between rich and poor and so forth. But I guess the reason that I liked it, especially the early parts of that series, when you just had an Epstein Drive, I mean, it was just one technological change that allowed you to move. It's sort of like the early days of sailing ships, where you could get to Australia, but it would take you six months to get there. So that was the situation early on in the book, and that was actually a very attractive future. All of a sudden, human beings had the ability to mine the asteroid belt, they could create gigantic cities in space where human beings could actually live and flourish. That's one of the reasons I really liked that: because it was very human. Although there were conflicts, they were familiar conflicts. There were conflicts that we are dealing with today. But it was, in a way, hopeful because it was now done at this much larger scale that gave hope that human beings would not be confined to one single planet. And actually, one of the things that terrifies me is that the idea that in 100 years, we may discover that we actually can't colonize even Mars or the Moon. That the costs of actually allowing human beings to live anywhere but on earth just make it economically impossible. And so we're kind of stuck on planet Earth and that's the human future.I wrote a small essay about The Expanse where I talked about having a positive vision. As I saw it, this is several hundred years in the future, and we're still here. We've had climate change, but we're still here. We've expanded throughout the universe. If an asteroid should hit the earth, there's still going to be humanity. And people were angry about that essay, because this is a future but there's still problems. Yes, because we're still part of that future: human beings.Silicon Valley's life-extension effortsGetting back to biotechnology and transhumanism and living forever, these things you wrote about in Our Posthuman Future: What do you make of the efforts by folks in Silicon Valley to try to extend lifespans? From a cultural perspective, from your perspective as a political scientist, what do you make of these efforts?I think they're terrible. I actually wrote about this and have thought about this a lot, about life extension. In fact, I think human biomedicine has produced a kind of disastrous situation for us right now because by the time you get to your mid-80s, roughly half of the population that's that old has some kind of long-term, chronic, degenerative disease. And I think that it was actually a much better situation when people were dying of heart attacks and strokes and cancer when they were still in their 70s. It's one of those things where life extension is individually very desirable because no individual wants to die. But socially, I think the impact of extending life is bad. Because quite frankly, you're not going to have adaptation unless you have generational turnover. There's a lot of literature now, Neil Howe has just written a new book on this about how important generations are. There's this joke that economists say, that the field of economics progresses one funeral at a time. Because, basically, you're born into a certain age cohort, and to the end of your life, you're going to retain a lot of the views of people that were born going through the same kind of life experiences. And sometimes they're just wrong. And unless that generation dies off, you're just not going to get the kind of social movement that's necessary.We've already seen a version of this with all these dictators like Franco and Castro that refuse to die, and modern medicine keeps them alive forever. And as a result, you're stuck with their kind of authoritarian governments for way too long. And so I think that, socially, there's a good reason why under biological evolution you have population turnover and we humans don't live forever. What's the advantage of everybody being able to live 200 years as opposed to let's say 80 or 90 years? Is that world going to be better? It's going to have all sorts of problems, right? Because you're going to have all of these 170-year-old people that won't get out of the way. How are you going to get tenure if all the tenured people are 170 years old and there's no way of moving them out of the system? I think that these tech billionaires, it's a kind of selfishness that they've got the money to fund all this research so that they hope that they can keep themselves alive, because they are afraid of dying. I think it's going to be a disaster if they're ever successful in bringing about this kind of population-level life extension. And I think we're already in a kind of disastrous situation where a very large proportion of the human population is going to be of an age where they're going to be dependent on the rest of the society to keep them alive. And that's not good economically. That's going to be very, very hard to sustain.Micro Reads▶ IBM Tries to Ease Customers' Qualms About Using Generative A.I. - Steve Lohr, NYT |▶ Six Months Ago Elon Musk Called for a Pause on AI. Instead Development Sped Up - Will Knight, WIRED |▶ AI is getting better at hurricane forecasting - Gregory Barber, Ars Technica |▶ The promise — and peril — of generative AI - John Thornhill, FT |▶ Uber Freight Taps AI to Help Compete in Tough Cargo Market - Thomas Black, Bloomberg |▶ Why AI Doesn't Scare Me - Gary Hoover, Profectus |▶ A top economist who studies AI says it will double productivity in the next decade: ‘You need to embrace this technology and not resist it' - Geoff Colvin, Yahoo! Finance |▶ Meta is putting AI chatbots everywhere - Alex Heath, Verge |▶ The Big AI Risk We're Not Talking About - Brent Skorup, Discourse |▶ Mark Zuckerberg can't quit the metaverse - Laura Martins, Verge |▶ This robotic exoskeleton can help runners sprint faster - Rhiannon Williams, MIT Technology Review |▶ The bizarre new frontier for cell-cultivated meat: Lion burgers, tiger steaks, and mammoth meatballs - Jude Whiley, Vox |▶ A power grab against private equity threatens the US economy - Drew Maloney, FT |▶ Risks Are Growing of a Double-Dip ‘Vibecession' - Jonathan Levin, Bloomberg |▶ NSF partners with the Institute for Progress to test new mechanisms for funding research and innovation - NSF |▶ It's Too Easy to Block a Wind Farm in America - Robinson Meyer, Heatmap |▶ Can we finally reverse balding with these new experimental treatments? - Joshua Howgego, NewScientist | This is a public episode. 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Daybreak en Español
Alza del crudo puede presionar la inflación y la Fed; Venture capital en Miami

Daybreak en Español

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 6:41


El repunte del crudo impulsó al Brent por encima de los US$95. El aumento de los costos de la energía podría provocar un cambio de rumbo significativo en la inflación general de EE.UU., lo que obligaría a la Reserva Federal a actuar de forma más agresiva, según afirma Stifel. Jonathan Levin de Bloomberg Opinion explica porque Miami es un centro clave de venture capital por latinoamerica. Con Lucia He. Producido por Scott SquiresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Hurricanes, Housing, and Tipping

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 35:22 Transcription Available


We talk Hurricanes, manufactured homes, and the relationship between weight loss drugs and alcohol. Bloomberg Opinion columnists David Fickling, Jonathan Levin, and Lisa Jarvis join for those discussions. We also talk tipping with editor Bobby Ghosh. Amy Morris hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Donald Trump, Manhattan Real Estate, and Taylor Swift

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 35:27 Transcription Available


Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Bernstein joins to talk about the GOP and Donald Trump in the wake of his latest indictment. We also discuss the nation's hottest real estate market: Manhattan. Columnist Justin Fox has the details on that story. Erin Lowry and Jonathan Levin join, talking about the value of a college education and Taylor Swift. Amy Morris hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P&L With Paul Sweeney and Lisa Abramowicz
Bank Stress, Student Loans, Markets, and Carnival (Podcast)

P&L With Paul Sweeney and Lisa Abramowicz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 60:37


Alison Williams, Senior Global Banks & Asset Managers Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, and Herman Chan, Senior Regional Banks Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the program to discuss the Fed Bank Stress Tests. Jackie Bowie, Managing Partner and Head of EMEA for Chatham Financial, joins the program to discuss inflation in the UK and across Europe. Chris Whalen, at Whalen Global Advisors, joins to discuss Jay Powell's comments from this week and the Banks' Fed Stress Test and outlook for the big banks and regionals. Robert Teeter, Head of Investment Policy & Strategy Group at Silvercrest Asset Management, joins in studio to discuss sectors and stocks on the move and what could outperform the market amid various economic headwinds. Jonathan Levin, Opinion Columnist with Bloomberg News, discusses his article on Carnival cruises and what he thinks it portends about 2Q earnings. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming and Lodging Analyst Brian Egger also joins, discussing Carnival and outlook for the industry. Nancy Curtin, Partner and Global CIO/Head of Investment Advisory at AlTi, joins to discuss markets, the Fed, and outlook for China and Japan as emerging markets. Stacey Stevenson, CEO at Family Equality, discusses diversity hiring efforts and how they've been prioritized as businesses tighten spending and face challenging legislation from lawmakers. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil Crypto Report
#47: Chainalysis's Jonathan Levin on Bringing Trust to Brazil's Crypto Economy

Brazil Crypto Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 38:05


Jonathan Levin is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Chainalysis, a leading blockchain data and analytics company valued at US$8.6 billion in its most recent funding round. I had the chance to sit down with Jonathan this week at the Criptorama conference in Brasilia, hosted by ABCripto and Fenasbac. We met up in the lobby of the famous Royal Tulip Hotel to chat about how blockchain data services like Chainalysis can bring trust to Brazil's emerging digital asset ecosystem. In this interview we discuss: Takeaways from Jonathan's recent visit to Brazil, in which he met with key industry and public sector stakeholders in São Paulo and Brasília Chainalysis's global presence and expansion into Latin American markets The role that blockchain analytics firms play in creating a healthy regulatory and supervisory framework for Brazil's cryptoeconomy, particularly once the Digital Real platform is live How crypto adoption in Brazil differs from other regions of the world, namely the high demand for USD-pegged stablecoins Best practices, common mistakes and lessons learned that Jonathan has gleaned from watching other governments wrestle with crypto regulation and supervision Please follow and subscribe to ⁠Brazil Crypto Report⁠ on Substack for more news, analysis and interviews exploring the Brazil crypto ecosystem. ⁠

Bloomberg Opinion
Consumers Cruise as AI Looms over Labor

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 35:21 Transcription Available


Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Levin parses through cruise data and says it presents further evidence that consumers are resilient. Conor Sen with Bloomberg Opinion also joins to discuss the threat artificial intelligence poses to jobs. Lisa Jarvis explains the health risks of loneliness and columnist Leonid Bershidsky also joins to talk about the war in Ukraine and Vladimir Putin's ambitions. Amy Morris hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Fed Disunity and the Mifepristone Court Battle

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 35:15 Transcription Available


Is Fed disunity coming at just the wrong time? Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Levin talks about the Fed dissent and how it could affect inflation in the US. Opinion's Lisa Jarvis says the recent ruling on mifepristone is a threat not only to women's health, but also pharmaceutical innovation. Bloomberg Opinion editor Sarah Green Carmichael critiques complicated hiring practices, and columnist Lara Williams offers a warning: flights are about to get a lot more expensive. Amy Morris hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World of DaaS
Jon Levin, Dean of Stanford GSB: Identifying Future Innovators

World of DaaS

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 54:59


Dr. Jonathan Levin is the Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He's the winner of the 2011 John Bates Medal, and an expert in market design, game theory, and industrial organization. Auren and Jon discuss how Stanford GSB, one of the most selective schools in the world, thinks about finding talent. Jon breaks down the non-obvious ways universities foster innovation, and how that path of research differs from the private sector. They also discuss whether or not hedge fund managers are overcompensated, what datasets could improve public policy, and what kind of hard and soft skills are the most important today. World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcasts.You can find Auren Hoffman on Twitter at @auren and‍ Jon Levin on LinkedIn or at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. 

Go To Market Grit
Dean of Stanford GSB, Jonathan Levin: Innovation Engines

Go To Market Grit

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 53:31


Jon Levin has been teaching at Stanford for more than 20 years, and has been the dean of the famous Graduate School of Business since 2016. Although teaching at Stanford puts him in contact with some of the most promising future entrepreneurs in tech, he says he hasn't yet been tempted to leave academia for a startup because “I actually love being part of an institution that's gonna be around for hundreds of years.” As public trust in institutions has eroded in recent years, Jon and his colleagues have had to make changes. For example: Proactively challenging GSB students to think about “What does it mean to be a leader of an organization in today's world?”In this episode, Jon and Joubin discuss honorific names, applying research in the real world, matching med school students, the “endless frontier,” the globalization of innovation, the entrepreneurial “itch,” the erosion of trust in institutions, US-China relations, students from Ukraine and Russia, what the GSB admissions staff looks for, self-awareness, the “Touchy Feely” class, and the serendipity of in-person classes. In this episode, we cover: The John Bates Clark Medal, and researching economic topics like auction design (01:56) Nobel Prize winners at the Stanford GSB and the uniqueness of the US university system (10:15) Teaching entrepreneurial students and the value of institutions (16:30) Being affirmative vs. reactive and how Jon measures success (23:07) International MBA students and the importance of geographic diversity (27:27) Growing up in an academic family and how Jon's theory of teaching (34:47) The qualities that “great” GSB alumni have in common, and the gradual changes to business school cohorts (39:12)  The qualities of “great” faculty and what was lost when classes moved to Zoom during COVID (47:06) Links: Connect with JonLinkedIn Connect with Joubin Twitter LinkedIn Email: grit@kleinerperkins.com  Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

Bloomberg Opinion
Match of the Day

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 33:40


Jonathan Levin and John Authers join to discuss the Fed's response to the inflation outlook for 2023 and beyond: fairly unanimous until it's not. The market, too, a player in this game. David Fickling joins to discuss fusion, how it works (now that it does) and what's to be done with that “BFD”, in the phrasing for Energy Secretary Granholm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Inflation slows, a Red Wave wrinkles

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 29:32


Inflation slows, for now. Where will markets and the Fed go from here? And where exactly was the red wave? Are more permanent voting blocks forming? We explore those questions with Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Levin and Jonathan Bernstein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
It's the Economy, Stupid... or is it?

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 30:43


The Fed raises rates yet again. No surprise there, but its forward guidance was. And how much are Republicans and Democrats actually thinking about the economy when they head to the polls Tuesday? Jonathan Levin, Jonathan Bernstein, and Stephen Mihm join the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Happens Next in 6 Minutes
Building the Perfect Stock Portfolio

What Happens Next in 6 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 48:12


Today's podcast was recorded previously at Stanford at an event to honor my old boss and close friend Myron Scholes who won the Nobel Prize in Economics.  Our first speaker will be Andy Lo who is a Finance Professor at MIT, and he will discuss his book In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio. Andy interviewed a dozen leaders in academic finance and top practitioners about how to design a portfolio balancing risk and reward by maximizing diversification.Our second speaker will be Jonathan Levin who is the Dean of Stanford's Graduate Business School.  Jon will explain how Myron Scholes' ideas have shaped academic research in finance and how his models have been applied by investment professionals.Our third speaker is Victor Haghani. Vic and I worked together at Salomon Brothers before he left to be one of the founding partners at Long-Term Capital Management.  Vic will answer the question, how much should you gamble when you have an excellent investment. Vic's ideas are very important, because most of us focus on what to invest in and spend little time wondering how big to bet? And whether to increase or decrease the wager when uncertainty and volatility increases or decreases over time.Our fourth speaker is my good friend Bruce Tuckman who teaches at NYU's Stern Business School and is the former Chief Economist of the CFTC.  Bruce will discuss the benefits that derivatives like interest rate swaps and commodity futures provide hedgers and investors.Our final speaker today will be Myron Scholes who will discuss the best ways to adjust your portfolio if you are concerned about ESG.  Some market participants who are concerned about carbon emissions are selling shares in their polluters, but Myron thinks that investment managers should first optimize the portfolio and then buy carbon credits to maximize returns while minimizing carbon in the environment. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Bloomberg Opinion
Oil Peak? Consumer pique?

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 30:48


A bold call from David Fickling on oil this week... see if you agree. We also examine data showing the beginnings of a shift in US consumer behavior with Jonathan Levin. And John Authers discusses why we haven't yet seen capitulation in equity markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Consumer Cracking

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 12:35


A hotter-than-expected September inflation print portends another jumbo rate hike. Today, we take a deep dive into the data, examining how inflation is influencing consumer behavior. We discuss with Jonathan Levin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deadliest Decade
Dangerous Minds

Deadliest Decade

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 37:12


Jonathan Levin, a popular teacher at a Bronx high school, is found dead in his NYC apartment. When police discover he's the son of a wealthy executive, it sets off an explosion of rumors in the press and a massive manhunt for the killer.For even more Deadliest Decade, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/deadliestdecade to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Hawkish Rhetoric

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 31:10


Markets were faced with streams of hawkish rhetoric this week. In Russia, Vladimir Putin ordered the mobilization of reservists and, again, hinted at nuclear options. In Washington, Fed Chair Jerome Powell, again, signaled the Fed would crush inflation at the expense of growth, and delivered another 75 bps hike. Admiral James Stavridis, Jonathan Levin and John Authers join.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition
Jonathan Levin on Kashkari Comments (Audio)

Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 6:08 Transcription Available


Jonathan Levin, Bloomberg Opinion Markets Columnist, discusses Kashkari's comments with hosts Bryan Curtis and Paul Allen on Bloomberg Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
The Fall

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 29:19


It's all about what the fall will bring. For market participants, Jackson Hole might provide a clue - Jonathan Levin joins on the Fed's glide-path. Leonid Bershidsky discusses the evolution of Russia's war in Ukraine and how Russians who have left, or want to leave, should proceed. Andreas Kluth joins from Berlin on Germany's energy conundrum: should the country delay nuclear exit a fourth time? Should it ration usage in a war economy pose?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Inflation Reduction

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 31:06


Inflation may have cooled a degree in July, but pressures are still simmering. John Authers and Jonathan Levin weigh expectations and volatility... and the usefulness of models. Jonathan Bernstein looks at the week in politics and primaries. Anjani Trivedi considers data on the popularity of the traditional financial hubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cribsiders
S4 Ep55: BPD, Ya You Know Me: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia with Dr. Jonathan Levin

The Cribsiders

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 66:51


Join the Cribsiders and our double-board certified guest, Dr. Jonathan Levin, as we discuss Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD). We learn about everything from epidemiology and pathophysiology to diagnosis and treatment of this common respiratory illness. If you've ever been lost in the NICU wondering whether your patient has “chronic lung disease,” “evolving BPD,” or “BPD,” wonder no-more!

Markets & Mortgages
Ep. 189 | Rents Show Signs of Cooling

Markets & Mortgages

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 22:00


SUMMARY: Asking rents slow to the lowest year-over-year increase since October, high housing prices could keep inflation data elevated, and Jonathan Levin argues limited supply might not save home prices...Sources:Asking Rent Slows in JuneHousing Could Keep Inflation ElevatedJOHNATHAN LEVIN: Housing Inventories May Not Save Prices After All

Markets & Mortgages
Ep. 187 | What Happened to the ADP Report?

Markets & Mortgages

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 19:39


SUMMARY: Jobless rose unexpectedly for the week, the ADP report is nowhere to be found, Mortgage rates see the biggest drop since 2008, and Jonathan Levin argues that housing could be a problem for the Fed's rate decisions at the end of the summer...Sources:Jobs Unexpectedly RiseMortgage Rates See Biggest Drop Since '08 LEVIN: Housing Stands in the Way of a September Fed Pivot

Public Key
Chainalysis: The Past, The Present, The Future

Public Key

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 16:14


Chainalysis: The Past, The Present, The Future In this episode of Public Key, our host, Ian Andrews (CMO at Chainalysis) is joined live from New York City at Chainalysis Links Conference with co-founders of Chainalysis, Jonathan Levin  (Chief Strategy Officer) and Michael Gronager (Chief Executive Officer) and talk about the early days of the Bitcoin community and going from skeptic to believer after over a decade in the space.  The conversation goes into the backstory of the Chainalysis Cofounders as they build one of the key infrastructures in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.  They cover everything from building during a bear market, the product launches of Storyline and Playbook, to the innovations they are most excited about as the future of blockchain technology expands.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:05) – Michael's crypto  origin stories, Mt. Gox hacks and the crypto community during the early blocks  (4:45) – Jonathan early thoughts of crypto arbitrage and the economic incentives that secured Bitcoin  (6:45) – Going from Bitcoin Skeptic to Bitcoin Believer over the last decade (9:10) –How the crypto market downturn can be used to build the innovation that leads to the next bull run (13:15) – The future and innovation of the blockchain being used in new ways (14:57) – Speculation on the price of bitcoin and the  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Report:The Chainalysis State of Web3 Report (Reserve your copy - Coming June 2022) Blog: How the Crypto Industry Can Leverage Blockchains' Transparency to Understand and Prevent Market Contagion Blog: New Layer 1 Blockchains Are Expanding the DeFi Ecosystem But No Eth Killers Yet Company News: Introducing Chainalysis Storyline: The First Blockchain Analysis Tool Designed for Web3 Company News: Chainalysis Doubles Private Sector Business and Raises New Funding to Double Its Valuation to $8.6 Billion Webinar: The State of Web: June 30, 2022 at 11am ET (with Ethan McMahon, Economist) Video: Chainalysis Links New York 2022 (Video Replays)  Speakers on today's episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianhandrews Jonathan Levin  (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Chainalysis) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonylevin Michael Gronager (Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Chainalysis) https://www.linkedin.com/in/gronager 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. 

Bloomberg Opinion
The Hiking Trip

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 36:45


Fed Chair Jerome Powell's admission that a single data-point forced the Fed to change tack and front-load rate increases kicks off this week's Opinion. John Authers, Nir Kaissar and Jonathan Levin on what we learned from outsized moves in the markets and from the Fed. We consider, too, what might be in store for July. And Lisa Jarvis gives us an update on Covid-19 in the US as omicron sub-variants circulate and the CDC relaxes travel rules. Hosted by Vonnie Quinn.

THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A PHOENIX RISING FC SUPPORTER’S PODCAST
Ep.60 Phoenix Rising - Cut the coach? Also, game roundup #PHXvELP and John Morrissey (USL Tactics)

THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A PHOENIX RISING FC SUPPORTER’S PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 67:09


Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 60! In this episode: Head Coach Rick Schantz Is it time to move on? Some fans are ready to cut the cord. We talk about why and discuss whether parting ways with Coach will solve the problem. Game Roundup: Phoenix Rising FC v El Paso Locomotive FC Phoenix Rising FC hosted El Paso Locomotive on June 11 and we lost 1-0. Joining us for the game roundup is Phoenix Rising fan James Bacon and regular analyst Kelley McCarthy. USL News and Results. John Morrissey (Twitter: @USLTactics) brings us his weekly segment where he reviews the news and results around that league that matter to Phoenix Rising fans! US Open Cup Nothing major, just a few notes on the upcoming games PRFC and Jonathan Levin The club announced that Jonathan Levin was leaving in this announcement. Fans deserve better, Game Preview. To finish up we have a preview of the week ahead for Phoenix Rising - an away game against Loudoun United FC on Saturday, June 18. Please share and ENJOY this podcast with a friend. Tweet, rate, review, subscribe and follow this podcast and send your questions, thoughts, and ideas to us: thefanexperiencefc@gmail.com Follow us on twitter @FanExperienceFC Thanks for downloading, listening and subscribing! The invitation is always there for YOU to come on the show and talk Rising!! Sam Healy composed and recorded our theme music - in 24 hours! His EP "Cherry Cola" debuted in 2021 and is available here: https://samhealy.bandcamp.com/album/cherry-cola-ep --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fanexperiencefc/message

Stephanomics
Higher Inflation, Rates Will Stick Around as Economies Go Green

Stephanomics

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 37:54


Persistently higher inflation and interest rates are probably in the offing as the world transitions to a greener economy. That's hardly a selling point for politicians pushing climate-friendly policies, but it's one they'll have to cozy up to, says Isabel Schnabel, an executive board member of the European Central Bank. Unfortunately, she adds, before politicians will show enough urgency toward the threat of global warming, “it really seems that bad things have to happen.” On this week's episode, Schnabel tells Stephanie about the financial consequences of the green transition, as the world moves away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy. Eventually, she sees energy costs from solar, wind and other renewable sources falling below today's prices for oil, gas and coal. But in the interim, people can expect traditional energy prices to rise as producers have less and less incentive to invest in fossil fuels. There's also likely to be a spike in lithium, copper and nickel prices as green energy companies expand, Schnabel says. Finally, the massive investment needed from governments and the private sector to make the transition happen will probably lead to higher interest rates. Still, procrastinating isn't an option. “Waiting makes everything much worse, much more costly in economic terms,” Schnabel says. In a related report, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Levin shares how people in Miami don't seem to be heeding the looming threat posed by the climate crisis. Despite rising sea levels, the tourist mecca's real estate market is soaring and buyers seldom see disclosures about future flood risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion
Interpreting Fed Transparency, JD Vance, and the Roe Leak

Bloomberg Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 32:42


Bloomberg Opinion with Vonnie Quinn: Deeper conversations on the week's most significant developments. This week, Jonathan Levin on interpreting transparency; Harvard's Theda Skocpol on the Stacey Abrams playbook - right there for Democrats seeing challenges piling up; Jonathan Bernstein on the meaning of JD Vance; and David Fickling on Pakistan's fundamental deficiency..

Markets & Mortgages
Ep. 147 | Just When You Thought HOA's Couldn't Get Worse

Markets & Mortgages

Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 18:18


SUMMARY: Homebuilder confidence falls for the 4th straight month, Jonathan Levin argues to watch the Midwest for signs of a slowdown, and HOA's find a way to be even worse by trying to block investment properties...SourceMore HOAs Look To Block Investors From Buying HomesHomebuilder Confidence Falls For Fourth Straight MonthLEVIN: Housing Market Fever Starts to Break in BoiseBut wait, there's more...SIGN UP: Markets & Mortgages  Morning Newsletter

Crypto Pirates
A New Bill Aims To Prevent Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs From Hiding Their Assets Using Cryptocurrency

Crypto Pirates

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 6:11


But the head of Ukraine's biggest crypto exchange fears that regulation of digital assets markets could hurt ordinary Russians' ability to push back against Putin. During a Senate hearing Thursday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a new bill that would authorise the president to sanction foreign crypto firms that are conducting business with sanctioned Russian entities, addressing the concerns held by several representatives that oligarchs could move and conceal their assets through crypto networks. But Michael Chobanian, the founder of Ukraine's largest crypto exchange and one of the hearing's witnesses, told members of Congress that it would be extremely difficult for Russian oligarchs to use crypto to evade economic sanctions and that efforts to regulate cryptocurrency markets should not undermine the ability of Russian citizens to “bring down” the Putin regime. “Crypto provides new payment options for criminals and cheats,” Warren said during the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, which focused on the role of cryptocurrency in illegal finance. In attendance were a spectrum of witnesses, including Chobanian, who has worked closely with Ukraine's government to facilitate its wartime crypto fundraising campaign, and Michael Mosier, former acting director of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which recently flagged crypto as a potential albeit limited method for avoiding sanctions. Warren's legislation, called the Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act, has been cosponsored by nine members of the banking committee, including Sen. Mark Warner. It comes one week after President Joe Biden signed an executive order calling for a “whole-of-government approach” to crypto regulation. “We know other countries have used crypto to avoid sanctions,” Warren said. The senator noted that Iran, Venezuela, and North Korea have circumvented sanctions via crypto. She said that last year, 74% of the revenue generated by ransomware extortion, amounting to more than $400 million in cryptocurrency, was linked to Russian-affiliated hackers, according to blockchain data platform Chainalysis. But Chobanian, founder of Kyiv-based Kuna Exchange, which has provided the framework for Ukraine's crypto donation efforts, presented the positives of using digital currencies in wartime. The country's crypto crowdfund has raised more than $50 million since Ukraine's digital minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced it on Feb. 26, and now the campaign has a goal of $100 million, Chobanian said. Under the authority of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ministry of Defense, Kuna has been acting as Ukraine's “crypto bank,” converting donations into currencies such as the euro, as well as directly purchasing goods with crypto. The Ukrainian army has used these funds to purchase more than 5,000 bulletproof vests, 500 helmets, and 410,000 packed lunches, according to a government report. In the besieged city of Mariupol, which has been devastated by Russian attacks, including the bombing on Wednesday of a theater used to shelter more than a thousand civilians, “the internet still works there, so we can supply crypto there to buy food,” Chobanian said. The hearing revealed not only crypto's polarizing effects — Committee Chair Sherrod Brown said that digital assets make it “easier to commit crimes and facilitate terrorism” — but also how lawmakers are trying to regulate crypto without excluding the US from its supposed benefits. “Lawmakers should not harm the United States' reputation for fostering technological innovation,” Sen. Pat Toomey said. “A lack of clarity is undermining that tradition and driving innovation abroad.” Jonathan Levin, CEO of Chainalysis, testified that “the transparency of blockchains enhances the ability of policymakers and law enforcement to detect, disrupt, and, ultimately, deter illicit activity.” Chainalysis has won numerous government contracts to provide blockchain tracing services to federal agencies such as the FBI and Treasury Department. At one point, Warren pressed Levin on the hypothetical ease with which Russian oligarchs could launder funds through crypto networks and strategies such as chain-hopping, or rapidly transferring funds across multiple cryptocurrencies. Levin claimed that chain-hopping would not allow an oligarch to hide their wealth. Warren said she was “surprised” by Levin's answer, considering the nature of Chainalysis's work. Chobanian stated that it is “impossible to transfer large amounts of money from fiat into crypto,” as it would be difficult for oligarchs to quickly convert millions of rubles into crypto without detection. “Even if they do, there's nothing Russian oligarchs can do with it. For them, it's just numbers, which are pretty useless.” Additionally, Chobanian said he hopes that efforts to enforce sanctions will not cut off regular Russian citizens from crypto networks. “There are a lot of Russians in and outside of Russia who rely on crypto. These people are the opposition to the Putin regime,” he said. Chobanian noted that payment suspensions by Visa and Mastercard have increased Russians' reliance on crypto and that it's imperative to “still allow the opposition to survive both within Russia and outside.”   Support us!

CoinDesk's Money Reimagined
Transparency and Security Versus Financial Freedom

CoinDesk's Money Reimagined

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 32:03


This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Quantstamp.Crypto's public image has been dominated in the past week by two contrasting perspectives: financial freedom and sanctions evasion.While the Ukrainian resistance has raised millions in crypto donations when traditional fundraising methods failed, some call for regulation to prevent Russia from using crypto to evade sanctions. Jonathan Levin, co-founder and chief strategy officer of blockchain analysis company Chainalysis, joins “Money Reimagined” to contextualize the current conversations on wartime cryptocurrency donations.The recent uncovering of suspects in both The DAO and Bitfinex hacks represent how transparency inherent to blockchain technology can be an effective tool for law enforcement. But what if state actors exploit this tool?As the complexities of crypto's use in Ukraine and Russia continue to play out, it brings to light broader issues about how a society might maintain a balance of access, privacy and inclusion alongside security and the rule of law.-Take your crypto to the next level with Nexo. Invest and swap instantly, earn up to 20% APR on your idle assets or borrow cash against them at industry-leading rates. Get started today at nexo.io to receive up to a $100 welcome bonus. Valid through March 31.-Quantstamp is the leader of blockchain security, having secured over 100 billion USD worth of digital assets. Visit quantstamp.com to learn why top DeFi projects like Maker, Compound and BarnBridge trust Quantstamp to secure the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Learn more at quantstamp.com/blog.-This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Reports
MONEY REIMAGINED: Transparency and Security Versus Financial Freedom

CoinDesk Reports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 32:03


This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Quantstamp.Crypto's public image has been dominated in the past week by two contrasting perspectives: financial freedom and sanctions evasion.While the Ukrainian resistance has raised millions in crypto donations when traditional fundraising methods failed, some call for regulation to prevent Russia from using crypto to evade sanctions. Jonathan Levin, co-founder and chief strategy officer of blockchain analysis company Chainalysis, joins “Money Reimagined” to contextualize the current conversations on wartime cryptocurrency donations.The recent uncovering of suspects in both The DAO and Bitfinex hacks represent how transparency inherent to blockchain technology can be an effective tool for law enforcement. But what if state actors exploit this tool?As the complexities of crypto's use in Ukraine and Russia continue to play out, it brings to light broader issues about how a society might maintain a balance of access, privacy and inclusion alongside security and the rule of law.-Take your crypto to the next level with Nexo. Invest and swap instantly, earn up to 20% APR on your idle assets or borrow cash against them at industry-leading rates. Get started today at nexo.io to receive up to a $100 welcome bonus. Valid through March 31.-Quantstamp is the leader of blockchain security, having secured over 100 billion USD worth of digital assets. Visit quantstamp.com to learn why top DeFi projects like Maker, Compound and BarnBridge trust Quantstamp to secure the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Learn more at quantstamp.com/blog.-This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Our theme song is “Shepard."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

World of DaaS
Jonathan Levin: The Blockchain Archivist

World of DaaS

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 45:17 Transcription Available


Jonathan Levin, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Chainalysis, joins World of DaaS host Auren Hoffman. Auren and Jonathan dive into the importance of understanding transactions on the blockchain, how challenging it is to establish a data co-op, and what it's like to build a data company in crypto. They also chat about how data companies are misunderstood and can't be viewed from the SaaS lens.World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcastsYou can find Auren Hoffman (CEO of SafeGraph) on Twitter at @auren and Jonathan Levin at @jony_levin

Intelligence Matters
Addressing the Ransomware Threat: Cyber Expert Jonathan Levin

Intelligence Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 36:26


In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with Jonathan Levin, a thought leader on cryptocurrencies and the Chief Strategy Officer at Chainalysis, a leading anti-money laundering firm. Morell and Levin discuss the growing, global threat from ransomware and how criminal gangs' tactics have evolved to target a variety of vulnerable sectors. Levin also explains how cryptocurrencies and blockchain work, and how both can help investigators trace the origins of illicit financial activity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Give First
Chainalysis's Jonathan Levin on building a blockchain business, values and the future

Give First

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 20:47


Jonathan Levin has had a remarkable career. A London native with an economics degree from Oxford, Levin cofounded Chainalysis in 2014, focusing on bitcoin on the blockchain. The company, a graduate of Techstars' Barclays accelerator in New York with a valuation in the billions, now does blockchain analysis on a variety of cryptocurrencies. Listen in as Jonathan tells David about what it was like to secure funding in the crypto space in the early days, the importance of living your company values, why he believes “give first” truly is so powerful and get his takes on the must-reads for every entrepreneur.Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Adventure Stache
Jonathan Levin: Last place finisher at Unbound

The Adventure Stache

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 29:30


In this fourth and final Unbound recap episode, Payson talks to Jonathan Levin, the last rider to cross the finish line. Jonathan decided to race Unbound with a few friends on a whim, having trained less than intended and with less knowledge of the course than they thought. In spite of never having ridden more than a hundred miles beforehand, they all reached the finish (with less than 10 minutes to spare) before the 3am cutoff. In this conversation, Jonathan talks about why he decided to take on such a big challenge without much prior experience, the aspect of the race that they got right, and why he might be aiming for the 350 mile Unbound XL race next. He talks about some of the more memorable moments from those 200 miles, including hallucinations, a quick creek swim, and a narrowly avoided crash at the finish. And they're joined by Jonathan's friend, Chris, who crewed for Jonathan and his friends and got more than he bargained for. Jonathan also talks about his professional life, where he runs a global company that develops investigation and compliance software for cryptocurrencies, and was listed on the Fortune Magazine's "40 Under 40" list.

Here & Now
Salt Marsh Restoration; Tech Job Migration

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 41:51


Salt marshes are among the most productive ecosystems in the world. In Bradenton, Florida, volunteers are working to bolder this coastal habitat. WUSF's Cathy Carter takes us there. And, new data shows the pandemic spurred a migration of tech jobs away from Silicon Valley and into some midsize metros. Bloomberg's Jonathan Levin explains this new trend.

It Just Makes Sense
Episode 38: 1990s the Deadliest Decade - A Dangerous Man

It Just Makes Sense

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 33:22


On this weeks episode of the pod, we're still on 1990s the Deadliest Decade --Episode 7: A Dangerous Man.Jonathan Levin was someone who thought money and wealth was a horcrux to society.  To get fulfillment out of life, he dedicated himself to being an english teacher at Taft High School, which was on the toughest High Schools in the United States. Jonathan was unwavering in his support and belief in his students, staying late and giving up his weekends to tutoring and life lessons.  That is why it was a shock to the entire Bronx community when Jonathan turned murdered in his apartment. It was a further shock to find out post his death he was the son of the CEO of Time Warner. What was a son of a millionare doing in a run down apartment teaching at Taft High School? And who could have murdered him?Was it a robbery for his money gone wrong? Could it have been a jealous husband in enrage of one of Jonathan's married girlfriends? Could he have been a victim of infamous serial killer. Amdrew Cunanan?  Listen in and find out what exactly happened to Jonathan! 

Founder Rising
Know the Problem That You’re Trying to Solve — with Jonathan Levin

Founder Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 25:28


As a startup in the frontier market of cryptocurrency, Chainalysis made a name for themselves as a government investigation service for cryptocurrency. Graduates of the New York Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars, they now provide cryptocurrency analysis that helps organizations manage risk in cryptocurrency markets to expand its possibilities. Cofounder Jonathan Levin explains that the key to startup growth is to “double down on where you're finding that product market fit in the early days and understand why people are buying from you.”Jonathan talks about being excited by your vision, having a passion for solving a global problem, and the challenges of finding investors in a frontier market. He explains the importance of building upon your initial customers, knowing when to hire your first product and HR managers, and "building a great culture of people who are deeply mission-focused."Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fraud Fighter Podcast
008 - Fighting Fraud in Bitcoin with Chainalysis - Jonathan Levin

Fraud Fighter Podcast

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 31:50


Jonathan Levin is a co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Chainalysis, a company that traces the blockchain for multiple cryptocurrencies and provides many services regarding cryptocurrency. He has a Master's Degree in Economics from Oxford University and was recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 40 under 40 influencers in finance.email: jonathan@chainalysis.comTwitter: @jony_levinIn this episode, we discuss:How Chainalysis startedHow the Mount Gox bankruptcy started Chainalysis as the leader in tracing BitcoinHow Chainalysis is fighting fraud and money laundering markets. See http://markets.chainalysis.comCertifications and courses that Chainalysis provides (Reactor, Know Your Transaction)Why financial institutions need to monitor and understand cryptocurrencyWhat steps to take to start a career in tracing cryptocurrencyWhy cryptocurrency is more of a technology than financial transactionsChainalysis helped the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, and other federal agencies in an international child abuse and money laundering investigation on Welcome to Video (https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/south-korean-national-and-hundreds-others-charged-worldwide-takedown-largest-darknet-child)His motivation is to stop bad actors from using the blockchain and to expand the technology worldwide If you are benefiting from this podcast, share it with a friend or your group, and don't forget to leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. A review helps others find this podcast.

Unchained
How This DOJ Strike Force Hunts Down Cryptocurrency Criminals - Ep.195

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 64:21


Magistrate judge Zia Faruqui, and Jessi Brooks, assistant U.S. attorney in the national security section at the United States Attorney's Office, have prosecuted several cryptocurrency-related cases, many of them amongst the most well-known. In this episode, they talk about: how they came to be involved in the prosecution of so many cases involving cryptocurrency the nature of civil forfeiture cases the Al-Qassam Brigades case, which led to the largest ever seizure of a terrorist organization's cryptocurrency accounts, and the terrorist organization's use of dynamic addresses in an attempt to elude detection by authorities. how Al Qaeda used Telegram to pursue cryptocurrency donations the case involving ISIS and counterfeit PPE for COVID the process of seizing funds from unhosted wallets the North Korean affiliated Lazarus Group, and how they were able to amass $2580 million worth of cryptocurrency the methods hackers will use to cash out stolen crypto funds to fiat how different government agencies in the U.S., as well as in other countries, are coordinated when tackling these cases the Welcome to Video case and how they went about prosecuting a person in a foreign country how they've seen the use of cryptocurrencies by criminals evolve over time and whether or not they think decentralized exchanges will make it easier for criminals and hackers to cash out   Thank you to our sponsor!  Crypto.com: https://www.crypto.com   Episode links:  Jessi Brooks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-brooks-8289ab32/ Zia's Faruqui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zia-faruqui-a73ba11a5/   Three terror-finance cybercrime cases: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/global-disruption-three-terror-finance-cyber-enabled-campaigns   The Al-Qassam Brigades case: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/global-disruption-three-terror-finance-cyber-enabled-campaigns   Scam PPE site: https://www.wired.com/story/isis-allegedly-ran-a-covid-19-ppe-scam-site/   Civil forfeiture complaint against North Korea-affiliated hackers, Lazarus Group:  https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/united-states-files-complaint-forfeit-280-cryptocurrency-accounts-tied-hacks-two https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1310411/download https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/lazarus-group-north-korea-doj-complaint-august-2020   Welcome to Video indictment: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/south-korean-national-and-hundreds-others-charged-worldwide-takedown-largest-darknet-child   Dark Scandals: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/03/13/dark-deja-vu-irs-announces-charges-in-takedown-of-multi-million-dollar-child-exploitation-website-funded-by-bitcoin/#4a09b2ac28ae https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1257581/download Jonathan Levin from Chainalysis on Unchained: https://unchainedpodcast.com/how-bitcoin-led-to-the-demise-of-the-largest-child-porn-site/

Unchained
How This DOJ Strike Force Hunts Down Cryptocurrency Criminals - Ep.195

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 64:21


Magistrate judge Zia Faruqui, and Jessi Brooks, assistant U.S. attorney in the national security section at the United States Attorney’s Office, have prosecuted several cryptocurrency-related cases, many of them amongst the most well-known. In this episode, they talk about: how they came to be involved in the prosecution of so many cases involving cryptocurrency the nature of civil forfeiture cases the Al-Qassam Brigades case, which led to the largest ever seizure of a terrorist organization’s cryptocurrency accounts, and the terrorist organization’s use of dynamic addresses in an attempt to elude detection by authorities. how Al Qaeda used Telegram to pursue cryptocurrency donations the case involving ISIS and counterfeit PPE for COVID the process of seizing funds from unhosted wallets the North Korean affiliated Lazarus Group, and how they were able to amass $2580 million worth of cryptocurrency the methods hackers will use to cash out stolen crypto funds to fiat how different government agencies in the U.S., as well as in other countries, are coordinated when tackling these cases the Welcome to Video case and how they went about prosecuting a person in a foreign country how they’ve seen the use of cryptocurrencies by criminals evolve over time and whether or not they think decentralized exchanges will make it easier for criminals and hackers to cash out   Thank you to our sponsor!  Crypto.com: https://www.crypto.com   Episode links:  Jessi Brooks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-brooks-8289ab32/ Zia’s Faruqui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zia-faruqui-a73ba11a5/   Three terror-finance cybercrime cases: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/global-disruption-three-terror-finance-cyber-enabled-campaigns   The Al-Qassam Brigades case: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/global-disruption-three-terror-finance-cyber-enabled-campaigns   Scam PPE site: https://www.wired.com/story/isis-allegedly-ran-a-covid-19-ppe-scam-site/   Civil forfeiture complaint against North Korea-affiliated hackers, Lazarus Group:  https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/united-states-files-complaint-forfeit-280-cryptocurrency-accounts-tied-hacks-two https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1310411/download https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/lazarus-group-north-korea-doj-complaint-august-2020   Welcome to Video indictment: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/south-korean-national-and-hundreds-others-charged-worldwide-takedown-largest-darknet-child   Dark Scandals: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/03/13/dark-deja-vu-irs-announces-charges-in-takedown-of-multi-million-dollar-child-exploitation-website-funded-by-bitcoin/#4a09b2ac28ae https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1257581/download Jonathan Levin from Chainalysis on Unchained: https://unchainedpodcast.com/how-bitcoin-led-to-the-demise-of-the-largest-child-porn-site/

A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann
21 - Graduate Ed in a Post-COVID World (Stanford GSB Dean Jonathan Levin)

A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 60:02


Universities faced a monumental task this summer as they debated whether to re-open. As school kicks off, a number of institutions have made hard choices to move back to remote. Stanford Business School Dean Jonathan Levin gives us the inside scoop. Levin took over the helm at Stanford's Business school in 2016. Prior to that he was a distinguished professor and head of the economics department at Stanford. In this episode we cover: +How graduate school leaders make re-opening and closure decisions +The real time innovations professors are making to educate their students +Post-COVID business school implications +Economic implications of the increasing divergence between America's largest companies and the rest

Fintech Beat
Wirecard vs. the Twitter hack

Fintech Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 39:39


Charles Delingpole, the founder of Complyadvantage, and Jonathan Levin, the co-founder of Chainalysis, demystify the historic Wirecard accounting scandal and the role of Bitcoin in the massive hack of Twitter and its most high-profile customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Untold Stories
Crypto Scams & Investigations: Chainalysis CSO Jonathan Levin Reveals Bitcoin’s Secrets

Untold Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 46:14


Jonathan Levin, CSO of Chainalysis, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories. Charlie and Jonathan discuss the Chainalysis industry, investigations in crypto, Bitcoin bear market, tracing Bitcoin, training lawyers on crypto, what is Chainalysis, crypto analytics, national security issues, stable coins, 2 million Bitcoin weekly moves, Is Bitcoin ready for a bull run, the Pet Scam, and on chain volume. ––– Bitpay Card The all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime, and so much more. Unlike other cards, reloading has no conversion fees & you can load your card whenever you want to. Download the latest version of the BitPay App and click the card icon to get to the new card offer. ––– This podcast is powered by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at https://blockworksgroup.io

Untold Stories
Crypto Scams & Investigations: Chainalysis CSO Jonathan Levin Reveals Bitcoin’s Secrets

Untold Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 46:14


Jonathan Levin, CSO of Chainalysis, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories. Charlie and Jonathan discuss the Chainalysis industry, investigations in crypto, Bitcoin bear market, tracing Bitcoin, training lawyers on crypto, what is Chainalysis, crypto analytics, national security issues, stable coins, 2 million Bitcoin weekly moves, Is Bitcoin ready for a bull run, the Pet Scam, and on chain volume. ––– Bitpay Card The all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime, and so much more. Unlike other cards, reloading has no conversion fees & you can load your card whenever you want to. Download the latest version of the BitPay App and click the card icon to get to the new card offer. ––– This podcast is powered by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at https://blockworksgroup.io

What Bitcoin Did
Is Chainalysis Evil with Jonathan Levin - WBD210

What Bitcoin Did

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 80:02


Location: Zoom Date: Thursday, 2nd April Project: Chainalysis Role: Co-Founder Bitcoin's strengths lie in its ability to separate money and state, censorship and seizure resistance. It is an open and permissionless network that allows anyone to interact with it. It is an entirely public network, but that doesn't mean it is anonymous. Addresses do not use personal information but created using alphanumeric characters, and addresses can be monitored to watch transactions and follow the flow of Bitcoin. Chainalysis is a controversial company, with many claiming they are antithetical to the ideals behind Bitcoin. They offer blockchain analysis software that will scan the blockchain and report on illicit or suspicious uses of Bitcoin. They provide these services to exchanges, governments and law enforcement to help tie real-world identities to Bitcoin transactions. In this interview, I talk to the co-founder of Chainalysis Jonathan Levin. We discuss whether Chainalysis is antithetical to Bitcoin, how they decide who can use the software, and if they are helping erode privacy.

What Bitcoin Did
Is Chainalysis Evil with Jonathan Levin

What Bitcoin Did

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020


Location: ZoomDate: Thursday, 2nd April Project: Chainalysis Role: Co-FounderBitcoin's strengths lie in its ability to separate money and state, censorship and seizure resistance. It is an open and permissionless network that allows anyone to interact with it.It is an entirely public network, but that doesn't mean it is anonymous. Addresses do not use personal information but created using alphanumeric characters, and addresses can be monitored to watch transactions and follow the flow of Bitcoin.Chainalysis is a controversial company, with many claiming they are antithetical to the ideals behind Bitcoin. They offer blockchain analysis software that will scan the blockchain and report on illicit or suspicious uses of Bitcoin. They provide these services to exchanges, governments and law enforcement to help tie real-world identities to Bitcoin transactions.In this interview, I talk to the co-founder of Chainalysis Jonathan Levin. We discuss whether Chainalysis is antithetical to Bitcoin, how they decide who can use the software, and if they are helping erode privacy.This episode’s sponsors:Kraken - The best place to buy, sell & trade BitcoinBlockFi - The future of Bitcoin financial servicesCointracker - Bitcoin taxes and portfolio managerSportsbet.io - Online sportsbook & casino that accepts Bitcoin-----WBD210 Show Notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/is-chainalysis-evil-with-jonathan-levin-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show my doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: Bitcoin | Ethereum | Litecoin | Monero | ZCash | RipplecoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

Unchained
The Rogue 100: How Cryptocurrency Criminals Cash Out - Ep.156

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 67:32


Jonathan Levin, co-founder and CSO of Chainalysis, and Kim Grauer, head of research, discuss the company's 2020 Crypto Crime Report, which explores how cryptocurrency criminals, who perpetrate hacks and scams and send out ransomware and more, cash out. We cover how criminals are turning their illicit crypto into fiat currency, why exchanges are a prime avenue for money laundering, and how over-the-counter brokers are playing a large role. They talk about a group of OTC brokers they describe as the Rogue 100, what their transactions look like, and what can be done to help stop criminals from cashing out. Jonathan and Kim talk about the PlusToken scam, the largest Ponzi scheme in crypto and how Chainalysis determined that it was likely driving down the price of Bitcoin. They also explain the trends in exchange hacks and how the most prolific hackers have grown more sophisticated, giving some examples of how the Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal syndicate linked to the North Korean government has become more advanced. Finally, we also discuss ransomware and terrorism financing and what trends they are seeing there. Thank you to our sponsors!  CipherTrace: https://ciphertrace.com/unchained Kraken: https://www.kraken.com Crypto.com: https://crypto.com Episode links:  Chainalysis: https://www.chainalysis.com/ Jonathan Levin: https://twitter.com/jony_levin Kim Grauer: https://twitter.com/KimberlyGrauer Previous Unchained interview with Jonathan: https://unchainedpodcast.com/how-chainalysis-helps-solve-crimes-jonathan-levin-tells-all-ep-62/ Unconfirmed episode on how Bitcoin led to the demise of the largest child porn site: https://unchainedpodcast.com/how-bitcoin-led-to-the-demise-of-the-largest-child-porn-site/ Money laundering report: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/money-laundering-cryptocurrency-2019  https://fortune.com/2020/01/15/crypto-criminals-brokers-launder-billions/ Exchange hacks report: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/cryptocurrency-exchange-hacks-2019 Unchained interview with Priscilla Moriuchi on why North Korea is interested in cryptocurrency: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-north-korea-is-interested-in-cryptocurrency/ Plus Token report: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/plustoken-scam-bitcoin-price Terrorism financing report: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/terrorism-financing-cryptocurrency-2019

Unchained
The Rogue 100: How Cryptocurrency Criminals Cash Out - Ep.156

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 67:32


Jonathan Levin, co-founder and CSO of Chainalysis, and Kim Grauer, head of research, discuss the company's 2020 Crypto Crime Report, which explores how cryptocurrency criminals, who perpetrate hacks and scams and send out ransomware and more, cash out. We cover how criminals are turning their illicit crypto into fiat currency, why exchanges are a prime avenue for money laundering, and how over-the-counter brokers are playing a large role. They talk about a group of OTC brokers they describe as the Rogue 100, what their transactions look like, and what can be done to help stop criminals from cashing out. Jonathan and Kim talk about the PlusToken scam, the largest Ponzi scheme in crypto and how Chainalysis determined that it was likely driving down the price of Bitcoin. They also explain the trends in exchange hacks and how the most prolific hackers have grown more sophisticated, giving some examples of how the Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal syndicate linked to the North Korean government has become more advanced. Finally, we also discuss ransomware and terrorism financing and what trends they are seeing there. Thank you to our sponsors!  CipherTrace: https://ciphertrace.com/unchained Kraken: https://www.kraken.com Crypto.com: https://crypto.com Episode links:  Chainalysis: https://www.chainalysis.com/ Jonathan Levin: https://twitter.com/jony_levin Kim Grauer: https://twitter.com/KimberlyGrauer Previous Unchained interview with Jonathan: https://unchainedpodcast.com/how-chainalysis-helps-solve-crimes-jonathan-levin-tells-all-ep-62/ Unconfirmed episode on how Bitcoin led to the demise of the largest child porn site: https://unchainedpodcast.com/how-bitcoin-led-to-the-demise-of-the-largest-child-porn-site/ Money laundering report: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/money-laundering-cryptocurrency-2019  https://fortune.com/2020/01/15/crypto-criminals-brokers-launder-billions/ Exchange hacks report: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/cryptocurrency-exchange-hacks-2019 Unchained interview with Priscilla Moriuchi on why North Korea is interested in cryptocurrency: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-north-korea-is-interested-in-cryptocurrency/ Plus Token report: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/plustoken-scam-bitcoin-price Terrorism financing report: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/terrorism-financing-cryptocurrency-2019

Bitcoin Magazine
Inside the Darknet Market Seizure Made Possible by Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 33:19


In this episode, Dave interviews Jonathan Levin, Chief Strategy Officer at Chainalysis, the blockchain analysis firm that helped investigators take down the largest darknet market for child exploitation content in the world.  Resources: Darknet Markets Can't Live With—Or Without—Bitcoin Sponsor: Etoro  Twitter: Jonathan Levin (@jony_levin) Dave (@DsHollers)

Unconfirmed: Insights and Analysis From the Top Minds in Crypto
How Bitcoin Led to the Demise of the Largest Child Porn Site - Ep.95

Unconfirmed: Insights and Analysis From the Top Minds in Crypto

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 30:39


Jonathan Levin, the cofounder and chief strategy officer of Chainalysis, describes how the blockchain analytics firm helped the IRS identify the administrator of the largest child porn website in the world, which ultimately led to the arrest of the administrator, Jong Woo Son, and 337 site users across 38 countries. The work also led to the rescue of 23 minors from their abusers. He describes how the site used Bitcoin, how they used Bitcoin transactions to identify the users of the site, and how law enforcement worked with exchanges. We also discuss what impact privacy technologies could have on similar investigations going forward, as well as Levin's perspective on the overall utility of Bitcoin despite it being used for illicit activity. Thank you to our sponsors!  CipherTrace: http://ciphertrace.com/unchained Crypto.com: http://crypto.com eToro: http://etoro.com Newsletter:  Get Laura’s newsletter on the top crypto stories of the week’s plus a preview of exclusive podcast content! Signup Here: http://eepurl.com/ga8ub5 Episode links:  Chainalysis: https://www.chainalysis.com/ Jonathan Levin: https://twitter.com/jony_levin  DOJ press release: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/south-korean-national-and-hundreds-others-charged-worldwide-takedown-largest-darknet-child  Chainalysis blog post: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/chainalysis-doj-welcome-to-video-shutdown Indictment against Jong Woo Son, the administrator of Welcome to Video: https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1210441/download  Bitcoin laundering: https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1210461/download Bitcoin exchanges Welcome to Video recommended + screenshots: https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1210451/download Screenshot of the site seized: https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1210446/download  Joe Weisenthal’s column about how Bitcoin ETFs would make it easier for people to make illicit Bitcoin transactions: https://twitter.com/TheStalwart/status/1184786875262885890 Weekly news recap links:  Bloomberg article summarizing overall race to create a global coin: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-16/fed-drags-feet-as-digital-money-revolution-tests-central-banks FT on why Libra members dropped out: https://www.ft.com/content/6e29a1f0-ef1e-11e9-ad1e-4367d8281195 Libra Association signs charter: https://libra.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Libra-Association-Charter-Press-Release-.pdf CNBC article on China’s race to release digital currency: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/15/china-races-to-launch-a-cryptocurrency-that-could-rival-facebooks.html?__source=sharebar%7Ctwitter&par=sharebar Fortune article further describing race between Chinese digital currency and alternatives: https://fortune.com/2019/10/16/if-libra-fails-china-wins-the-ledger/  Fed official saying US actively debating digital dollar: https://www.coindesk.com/top-fed-official-says-us-central-bank-actively-debating-digital-dollar Christopher Giancarlo’s op-ed in WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/articles/we-sent-a-man-to-the-moon-we-can-send-the-dollar-to-cyberspace-11571179923  IRS tax form: https://www.coindesk.com/the-irs-will-now-ask-if-you-own-crypto-in-the-1040-tax-form

This Week in Crypto - Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency News
Sept. 26th: Bittrex Adopts Chainalysis Tracking Software

This Week in Crypto - Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 4:05


This is your daily roundup for Thursday, September 26, 2019.  Bittrex adopts chainalysis tracking software, a new malware is stealing browser data, and Binance helps UK police find a cybercriminal involved in phishing attacks. ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://glow.fm/mota Bittrex Adopts Chainalysis Tracking Software Bittrex is adopting real-time monitoring software from Chainalysis to detect suspicious activity across bitcoin, ether, litecoin, dai, gemini, and more. The Know Your Transaction (KYT) software by Chainalysis flags criminal transactions by using its database of suspicious addresses. This comes as governments and regulators around the world are increasing their oversight of crypto exchanges at the request of the Financial Action Task Force. Jonathan Levin, Chainalysis’ chief security officer, said KYT automates much of Bittrex’s review process. The software flags criminal activity, but a Bittrex-employed compliance analyst still needs to determine if the threat is valid and then file a suspicious activity report with regulators. Zuckerberg Hesitates For Libra 2020 Launch Mark Zuckerberg has said that Facebook is now taking a more cautious approach when bringing forward the Libra project and avoided committing to a launch date, contrary to the Libra Association managing director’s commitment earlier this month. When asked about the expected date of the stablecoin’s launch, Zuckerberg stated “Obviously we want to move forward at some point soon and not have this take many years to roll out, but right now I’m really focused on making sure that we do this well.” Zuckerberg claims that the association is allowing a period for consultation and working through the issues. Binance Helps UK Police Find Phishing Criminal Binance has helped the UK Police investigate a cyber criminal who sold phishing tools that resulted in the theft of millions of pounds. Binace chief compliance officer Samuel Li said that around half a million people were targeted, a majority by email, with the criminals raking in over £41 million. The phishing scripts allowed criminals to obtain personal details from more than 53 clone websites of legitimate U.K. companies. Potential victims would then be targeted with phishing emails or have their details sold on the dark web.  The criminal was identified as a 37 year old Bulgarian man, and now faces 9 years in prison. “Masad Stealer” Malware Is Stealing Browser Data According to cybersecurity firm Juniper Networks, a new bit of malware called Masad Stealer can inject malicious code into your browser and replace wallet addresses, access credit card browser data, browser passwords, and more. The program dumps this information to the malware controller’s Telegram account, ensuring relative security for the data it steals. It also clips and changes cryptocurrency addresses automatically and uses special search functions to pinpoint the addresses on your clipboard. Bad actors achieve end user downloads by advertising in forums, on third party download sites or on file sharing sites. Juniper says the malware costs $40 on the dark web and is completely configurable and very dangerous. Coinbase Updates Support For NY And lastly, Coinbase has announced that New York residents now have access to Stellar lumens and Chainlink’s LINK token. Lumens and LINK have already been available for many other states, but the high regulatory hurdles set in New York were likely behind the delays in adding support. This has been your daily roundup from This Week in Crypto for Thursday, September 26, 2019. Be sure to support the podcast by subscribing on your favorite podcast app including Google Home and Alexa devices. Also join us on Twitter to let us know your thoughts at twitter.com/weekincrypto. Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next time.

Bloomberg Law
Trump Allows Cuban Exile Lawsuits Over Lost Property

Bloomberg Law

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 9:47


Bloomberg News Miami bureau chief Jonathan Levin discusses lawsuits in U.S. courts by Cuban exiles to demand compensation for property lost to the communist government. He speaks to Bloomberg's June Grasso. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Law
Trump Allows Cuban Exile Lawsuits Over Lost Property

Bloomberg Law

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 9:47


Bloomberg News Miami bureau chief Jonathan Levin discusses lawsuits in U.S. courts by Cuban exiles to demand compensation for property lost to the communist government. He speaks to Bloomberg’s June Grasso.

The Next Picture Show
#177: Political Affairs, Pt. 2 - Long Shot

The Next Picture Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 75:49


It’s rare for a rom-com to situate itself firmly in the realm of contemporary American politics, which makes Jonathan Levin’s new Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen-starring LONG SHOT feel in many ways like a spiritual sequel to 1995’s THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, right down to both films’ exploration of moral compromise through a big environmental initiative. But LONG SHOT takes a distinctly different comedic approach to its material, which we dig into before bringing these two political romances together to talk about the role dignity, or lack thereof, plays in selling their respective fantasies, how they function as both a romance and a comedy, and how each pulls off its respective grand gesture. Plus, Your Next Picture Show, where we share recent filmgoing experiences in hopes of putting something new on your cinematic radar. Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, LONG SHOT, or anything else in the world of film by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730.  Your Next Picture Show:  • Tasha: Jason Reitman’s YOUNG ADULT • Scott: James L. Brooks’ HOW DO YOU KNOW? • Keith: Yimou Zhang’s SHADOW • Genevieve: Andrew Rossi’s THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY Outro Music: Boyz II Men, “Motownphilly” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pomp Podcast
Jonathan Levin, Co-Founder of Chainalysis: Catching the Bad Actors in Cryptocurrency

The Pomp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 63:50


Jonathan Levin is Co-Founder of Chainalysis. In this conversation, Jonathan and Anthony Pompliano discuss how to build a startup, what it's like to pitch a Silicon Valley Venture Capital Fund, why Chain Analysis tools are important, what the bad actors are doing in cryptocurrency, and how Chainalysis is being used to catch them. ----- Join the Off the Chain newsletter. Pomp's daily email analyzes the crypto market for institutional investors. Simply, it’s the best crypto newsletter delivered to your inbox every morning. No frills. No bullsh*t. Just everything you need to know in a 3-minute read. https://offthechain.substack.com/ ----- ZenLedger simplifies crypto taxes for investors and CPAs. We provide the best software for importing crypto transactions, calculating gains and income, and auto-completing tax forms like 8949, Schedule D and FinCEN. If you had losses in your crypto investments, ZenLedger can help you save up to $3,000 on your income taxes, with our tax loss harvesting tool. ZenLedger is also a TurboTax partner and has the best support for EOS owners. Finally, a simple tax tool that saves you a ton of time and headache!Visit Zenledger.io/OffTheChain to get your taxes done with ease, and as an Off the Chain listener, save 20% of your 2018 tax forms! ----- Totle is a rare blockchain investment opportunity, one that offers a live product, active customers, an established revenue model. Totle solves three significant problems with blockchain asset exchange: 1) Security 2) Complexity and 3) Pricing. Over $4 trillion of blockchain assets were exchanged in 2018 and growth is forecast for at least the next 10 years. Totle’s sophisticated platform powers the blockchain economy with safe, simple decentralized asset exchanges at the best price for traders, wallets, businesses and other financial apps. Totle’s B2C Web App and B2B API are live and serving customers today. Visit totle.com/pomp for more info. ----- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworksgroup.io

Coin Dive
Interview with Jonathan Levin(Chainalysis) - Coin Dive Episode #13 brought to you by Techstars

Coin Dive

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 22:40


Interview with Jonathan Levin(Chainalysis) - Coin Dive Episode #13 brought to you by Techstars by CoinInsider.com

Unchained
How Chainalysis Helps Solve Crimes: Jonathan Levin Tells All - Ep.62

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 60:06


Jonathan Levin, cofounder and chief operating officer for blockchain analytics company Chainalysis, describes how the company was born out of questions he had while a grad student, how they began mapping the Bitcoin blockchain to certain entities, and how their customers, which include government agencies such as the FBI, DEA, IRS, Europol and others, use Chainalysis to help solve Bitcoin crimes. He also reveals what level of detail the software tracks, how privacy coins could affect their work, and what new developments in the technology could decrease current crimes, such as physical extortion of crypto holders. Plus, he answers the question of whether or not Chainalysis's work destroys the fungibility of Bitcoin. Chainalysis: http://chainalysis.com/ Jonathan Levin: https://twitter.com/jony_levin Chainalysis report on the changing nature of crypto crime: https://www.chainalysis.com/static/Cryptocrime_Report_V2.pdf Forbes article on Chainalysis: https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2018/04/05/snooping-on-bitcoin-is-big-business/#234e6792d198 Usage of Chainalysis by IRS: https://www.thedailybeast.com/irs-now-has-a-tool-to-unmask-bitcoin-tax-cheats Threats of violence against bitcoin and other crypto holders: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/18/technology/virtual-currency-extortion.html Thank you to our sponsors! Blockchain Warehouse: https://www.blockchainwarehouse.com/ Keepkey: https://www.keepkey.com/ Preciate: https://preciate.org/recognize/

Unchained
How Chainalysis Helps Solve Crimes: Jonathan Levin Tells All - Ep.62

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 60:06


Jonathan Levin, cofounder and chief operating officer for blockchain analytics company Chainalysis, describes how the company was born out of questions he had while a grad student, how they began mapping the Bitcoin blockchain to certain entities, and how their customers, which include government agencies such as the FBI, DEA, IRS, Europol and others, use Chainalysis to help solve Bitcoin crimes. He also reveals what level of detail the software tracks, how privacy coins could affect their work, and what new developments in the technology could decrease current crimes, such as physical extortion of crypto holders. Plus, he answers the question of whether or not Chainalysis's work destroys the fungibility of Bitcoin. Chainalysis: http://chainalysis.com/ Jonathan Levin: https://twitter.com/jony_levin Chainalysis report on the changing nature of crypto crime: https://www.chainalysis.com/static/Cryptocrime_Report_V2.pdf Forbes article on Chainalysis: https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2018/04/05/snooping-on-bitcoin-is-big-business/#234e6792d198 Usage of Chainalysis by IRS: https://www.thedailybeast.com/irs-now-has-a-tool-to-unmask-bitcoin-tax-cheats Threats of violence against bitcoin and other crypto holders: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/18/technology/virtual-currency-extortion.html Thank you to our sponsors! Blockchain Warehouse: https://www.blockchainwarehouse.com/ Keepkey: https://www.keepkey.com/ Preciate: https://preciate.org/recognize/

The iPhreaks Show
iPS 234: Public Extension Snippet Newsletter with Joe Fabisevich

The iPhreaks Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 42:10


Panel: Andrew Madsen Jaim Zuber Erica Sadun Gui Rambo Special Guest: Joe Fabisevich In today’s episode, the iPhreaks panel talk to Joe Fabisevich about the new mailing list that he has recently taken over, and you can sign up for it here. He talks about the type of snippets that they send out in the newsletter and gives general information about the newsletter. Joe loves the reception that he has gotten, and this is what fuels him to find new extensions every week to help other people learn. One of his goals for this project is to try to figure out the formula that keeps people coming back each week. In particular, we dive pretty deep on:  Joe Fabisevich intro Public Extension twitter GetRevue What is an example of a snippet? How did you start the newsletter? Public Extension archives are at https://github.com/mergesort/Public-Extension Does the playground work on iPad? Who follows the twitter account? Is this for learners or production code? Are these snippets performant? Did you have any goals for the newsletter in particular? What have you learned? 80-90% of people actually open the newsletter Find something that is focused for your newsletter content Carbon Is it time for a new Mac & iOS design refresh? Are touch screens for Mac’s coming? What technologies are you excited about? And much, much more! Links: @PublicExtension @Mergesort GetRevue Public Extension Archives Carbon   Picks: Erica: Leet Code Gui: MacOS and iOS Internals, Volume I by Jonathan Levin Andrew: Tea Code Oregon Trail Jaim: iOS Ref @EugeneBelinski Joe: Service Pocket

Devchat.tv Master Feed
iPS 234: Public Extension Snippet Newsletter with Joe Fabisevich

Devchat.tv Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 42:10


Panel: Andrew Madsen Jaim Zuber Erica Sadun Gui Rambo Special Guest: Joe Fabisevich In today’s episode, the iPhreaks panel talk to Joe Fabisevich about the new mailing list that he has recently taken over, and you can sign up for it here. He talks about the type of snippets that they send out in the newsletter and gives general information about the newsletter. Joe loves the reception that he has gotten, and this is what fuels him to find new extensions every week to help other people learn. One of his goals for this project is to try to figure out the formula that keeps people coming back each week. In particular, we dive pretty deep on:  Joe Fabisevich intro Public Extension twitter GetRevue What is an example of a snippet? How did you start the newsletter? Public Extension archives are at https://github.com/mergesort/Public-Extension Does the playground work on iPad? Who follows the twitter account? Is this for learners or production code? Are these snippets performant? Did you have any goals for the newsletter in particular? What have you learned? 80-90% of people actually open the newsletter Find something that is focused for your newsletter content Carbon Is it time for a new Mac & iOS design refresh? Are touch screens for Mac’s coming? What technologies are you excited about? And much, much more! Links: @PublicExtension @Mergesort GetRevue Public Extension Archives Carbon   Picks: Erica: Leet Code Gui: MacOS and iOS Internals, Volume I by Jonathan Levin Andrew: Tea Code Oregon Trail Jaim: iOS Ref @EugeneBelinski Joe: Service Pocket

The iPhreaks Show
iPS 216: HomePod Leaks and Firmware Spelunking

The iPhreaks Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 50:39


Panel: Gui Jaim Erica In today's episode, the iPhreaks discuss the firmware leak of the HomePod, and how this may tell us about what Apple is planning for the future. Gui and Erica speak about what the accidental leak of firmware tells us about new device features on the horizon. Gui talks about the new iPhone (8) or iPhone X, based on studying the firmware information. The discussion dives into the technical build of the firmware, and the possible issues that may affect the daily use of the biometrical authentication technology. Finally, Gui talks about the differences between the old and new firmware, that further solidify that new technology is coming. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: How do you go about finding out about new features by looking at a piece of firmware? How to understand the face recognition firmware Is the new identification system going to be the alternative to touch ID or is it going to supplement touch ID? Will this tie into the payment system? Giving authentication to 3rd parties for payments How does this biometric technology handle identical twins, hats, glasses, weight loss, etc Framework lists from the old and new USB file Code names vs. Marketing names New apps or features in applications Hopper Harder leaks vs. Softer leaks And much more on the framework Links: Guilherme Rambo on Twitter: @_inside Steve T-S on Twitter: @stroughtonsmith Jonathan Levin on Twitter: @Morpheus Filipe Espósito on Twitter: @filipekids Picks: Gui: http://www.flixlist.co/titles/80101899 The Founder - (2016) - Netflix Jaim https://www.epochconverter.com/ Erica Cars that work

Devchat.tv Master Feed
iPS 216: HomePod Leaks and Firmware Spelunking

Devchat.tv Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 50:39


Panel: Gui Jaim Erica In today's episode, the iPhreaks discuss the firmware leak of the HomePod, and how this may tell us about what Apple is planning for the future. Gui and Erica speak about what the accidental leak of firmware tells us about new device features on the horizon. Gui talks about the new iPhone (8) or iPhone X, based on studying the firmware information. The discussion dives into the technical build of the firmware, and the possible issues that may affect the daily use of the biometrical authentication technology. Finally, Gui talks about the differences between the old and new firmware, that further solidify that new technology is coming. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: How do you go about finding out about new features by looking at a piece of firmware? How to understand the face recognition firmware Is the new identification system going to be the alternative to touch ID or is it going to supplement touch ID? Will this tie into the payment system? Giving authentication to 3rd parties for payments How does this biometric technology handle identical twins, hats, glasses, weight loss, etc Framework lists from the old and new USB file Code names vs. Marketing names New apps or features in applications Hopper Harder leaks vs. Softer leaks And much more on the framework Links: Guilherme Rambo on Twitter: @_inside Steve T-S on Twitter: @stroughtonsmith Jonathan Levin on Twitter: @Morpheus Filipe Espósito on Twitter: @filipekids Picks: Gui: http://www.flixlist.co/titles/80101899 The Founder - (2016) - Netflix Jaim https://www.epochconverter.com/ Erica Cars that work

Rise FinTech Podcast
Jonathan Levin of Chainalysis talks Blockchain and Bitcoin

Rise FinTech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2015 35:58


This conversation features Jonathan Levin, co-founder of Chainalysis.  We discuss the essentials of bitcoin and the blockchain, including its origin, value, current applications and potential.

Around The Coin
Interview with Jonathan Levin, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer at Chainanlysis

Around The Coin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2015 23:47


Today we had Mike Townsend and guest host Zachary Damato interviewing Jonathan Levin, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Chainanlysis out of the TechStars office in NYC.

Epicenter - Learn about Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies
Jonathan Levin & Peter Todd: CoinSummit London – Interviews

Epicenter - Learn about Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2014 47:55


CoinSummit London Conference Series – July 10 and 11, 2014 Our second CoinSummit Episode is out! In it we have two fantastic interviews. In the first one we discussed transaction fees, the economics of Bitcoin and the coming relaunch of Coinometrics with Jonathan Levin. Jonathan is a co-founder of Coinometrics and just finished his Master’s thesis on Bitcoin at Oxford University. In the second interview we talked with Peter Todd, one of the thought leaders in the Bitcoin space. We covered the economics of transactions, mining centralization and the state of Bitcoin development. Peter is a core developer and also an advisor to projects such as Mastercoin and Dark Wallet. He’s also come up with a number of important innovations such as treechains and stealth addresses. Episode links: CoinSummit Coinometrics This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/coinsummit-london-02

Epicenter - Learn about Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies
Jonathan Levin: MtGox, Future of Bitcoin Exchanges, Xapo, Altcoin Inflation

Epicenter - Learn about Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2014 108:50


On today’s show we have Jonathan Levin on as a guest host. He’s an economist at Oxford University and co-founder of Coinometrics. Topics covered in this episode: Our meetups in Berlin and Lille Jonathan’s thoughts on the vibrant London Bitcoin scene The latest updates on the MtGox story The future of Bitcoin exchanges Xapo’s $20m funding round Whether altcoins will inflate the money supply? This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/011

Cable's Leaders in Learning: In Their Own Words
Don Cerrone, Teacher, Jonathan Levin High School, New York

Cable's Leaders in Learning: In Their Own Words

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2008


Don Cerrone was recognized for partnering with Cablevision, the Independent Film Channel (IFC) and the Bronx borough president to offer students the opportunity to create a film documenting the history and rise to excellence of William Howard Taft High School and the Bronx, the fall and decline of the high school and the Bronx and the return to glory of the Bronx and new schools like Jonathan Levin High School which is housed in the old Taft High School building. The project, “Recapturing Glory,” focused on the use of enhanced technological materials to promote a higher standard of education and expression.In his podcast (MP3, 36MB), Cerrone discusses the way in which the filming and production of the documentary, as well as the content, “opened students up to an understanding of the environment in which they live and generated in them an interest in capturing history on film for current and future generations.”