What the Hack? Crypto’s Trust Issue
January 28, 2026

Key Hightlights

  • Why fewer hacks are causing bigger losses
  • The real risks behind self-custody and user behavior
  • Why security needs to be continuous, not reactive
  • How institutions evaluate Web3 risk today
  • What narratives will shape trust in crypto going into 2026

Mikhail Yorgenjeev from CertiK and Itai Elizur dig into the tension between decentralization and protection, how enterprises think about proof of reserves and audits, and what it will take for on-chain assets to feel as reliable as traditional financial systems.

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Podcast Speakers

Guest photo: Mikhail Yorgenjeev
Mikhail Yorgenjeev Director of Business Development, CertiK
Guest photo: Itai Elizur
Itai Elizur Co-Founder & Managing Partner, MarketAcross

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