2022 was a tumultuous year for cryptocurrency that caused chaos, yet the cryptocurrency ecosystem has proven to be remarkably resilient. But bad news always leads, and when crypto scandals rise to the fore, so too do long-held myths about digital currency. Now, as the industry looks to rebuild trust, it’s especially important to set the record straight. While there are certainly risks and valid concerns, blockchain technology has enormous potential to democratize finance, increase economic transparency, reduce costs of doing business, and spur innovation. In this session, Hayato Shigekawa, Advisory Solutions Architect from Chainalysis dispels some misconceptions and tackles myths related to cryptocurrency’s safety, legitimacy, viability, and scalability.