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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 34 MIN

#34 - Navigating DeFi Risk and Compliance with Poolder's CFRO

from The Web3 Watchdogs · host Cyvers Podcast

Michael Pearl interviews Carla Van Sintfiet, the Chief Financial and Risk Officer at Poolder. Carla shares her unique journey from a background in science to the world of finance and crypto. She discusses the challenges of balancing growth and risk management in the fast-paced DeFi space, the importance of robust AML systems, and how AI is revolutionizing risk management. Carla emphasizes the need for a hybrid approach to security and compliance, navigating complex global regulations, and fostering a culture of risk awareness within organizations.Episodes-(03:57) Carla's Journey from Science to Finance(04:45) Understanding Poolder: A New Crypto Investment Platform(06:54) Balancing Growth and Resilience in Risk Management(09:44) Mitigating Security Risks in Smart Contracts(12:35) Adapting to the Fast-Paced Crypto Environment(15:21) Building a Robust AML System(18:05) The Role of AI in Risk Management(21:07) Assessing Risks in DeFi Protocols(23:30) Navigating Global Regulatory Frameworks(26:48) Hybrid Approach to Security and Compliance(29:01) Fostering a Culture of Risk AwarenessThe Podcast is sponsored by Cyvers - the leader in threat prevention and mitigation in Web3, leveraging AI-driven technology to help industry leaders like Ledger, BitGo, 21Shares, and Crypto[.]com prevent hacks, fraud, scams, and compliance challenges. Cyvers’s solutions provide pre-emptive protection against malicious activity across the Web3 space. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cyvers.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠

Michael Pearl interviews Carla Van Sintfiet, the Chief Financial and Risk Officer at Poolder. Carla shares her unique journey from a background in science to the world of finance and crypto. She discusses the challenges of balancing growth and risk management in the fast-paced DeFi space, the importance of robust AML systems, and how AI is revolutionizing risk management. Carla emphasizes the need for a hybrid approach to security and compliance, navigating complex global regulations, and fostering a culture of risk awareness within organizations.Episodes-(03:57) Carla's Journey from Science to Finance(04:45) Understanding Poolder: A New Crypto Investment Platform(06:54) Balancing Growth and Resilience in Risk Management(09:44) Mitigating Security Risks in Smart Contracts(12:35) Adapting to the Fast-Paced Crypto Environment(15:21) Building a Robust AML System(18:05) The Role of AI in Risk Management(21:07) Assessing Risks in DeFi Protocols(23:30) Navigating Global Regulatory Frameworks(26:48) Hybrid Approach to Security and Compliance(29:01) Fostering a Culture of Risk AwarenessThe Podcast is sponsored by Cyvers - the leader in threat prevention and mitigation in Web3, leveraging AI-driven technology to help industry leaders like Ledger, BitGo, 21Shares, and Crypto[.]com prevent hacks, fraud, scams, and compliance challenges. Cyvers’s solutions provide pre-emptive protection against malicious activity across the Web3 space. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cyvers.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠

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