Head of U.S. Gov Affairs @certik. From Investment Banking to Web3 Gov affairs with stops for family, RV travel & running. (Opinions my own)

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The CertiK Security Dashboard just got an upgrade. Track real-time monthly losses and security incidents, then go deeper with Incident Analysis on individual cases. More data. More context. A clearer view of the latest security trends ↓ certik.com/certik-report/das…
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The Senate just tanked the procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. The rationale from key Democrats? Pushing for stricter ethics language around official crypto holdings. The peak political irony? By blocking the bill, they left zero statutory ethics provisions in place. So what’s the play here? Is this a genuine leverage move to squeeze out last-minute concessions, or a strategic stall to run out the clock before midterms? Either way, time is running out fast. Even if this is leverage, Thursday is the absolute earliest we see another vote, and with only 12 legislative days left, pulling off renegotiations, amendments, and full votes is a massive lift. I’m on the ground in D.C. for the next three days meeting directly with key House/Senate members, the SEC, OCC, and the White House. Stay tuned for updates on whether Congress tries for a last-ditch deal or officially cedes the floor to regulatory agencies.
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The overwhelming majority of crypto owners want clear rules of the road and protections like those provided in the GENIUS Act and Clarity Act. This is a shared priority for Republicans and Democrats. The only reason for this progress to end now would be if Democrats choose politics over good policy.
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A big reason I joined @CertiK is the chance to work more closely with fellow security researchers I respect. We’re already working on initiatives to get more involved in the security community AND bring more of the community into what we’re cooking up. If you care about web3 security and don’t mind a little alpha on the side 😉 drop a comment and I’ll shoot you a DM. Really excited about what we’ve got coming.
We’re excited to welcome Alejandro Munoz (@unsafe_call) to CertiK! 🛡️ Alejandro brings deep expertise in smart contract security, vulnerability research, and incident response, with extensive experience tackling some of Web3’s most complex security challenges. Welcome to the team, Alejandro! 👋
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The Senate needs to pass the CLARITY Act. Claims that it creates ethics loopholes, enables illicit finance, or puts consumers at greater risk get the issue backwards. Without clear rules of the road, those risks are harder to police and consumers are less protected. At 2:15 PM today, the Senate should vote YES on cloture and move CLARITY forward.
Senate Democrats trying to figure out how to vote NO on the Clarity Act after receiving over 120+ wins and a majority of their ethics requests. The time for negotiating is over. Let's vote. Let's pass this strong, bipartisan bill.

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Certik Staff Scientist Hao Chen took the stage at @EthTaipei to discuss the future of smart contract security. As AI makes attacks cheaper and faster, formal verification can help developers move from finding bugs to proving critical security properties. CertiK is working to make these tools more accessible to builders.
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Web3 security data, now easier to explore. Introducing the CertiK Report Security Dashboard — an interactive view of the latest losses, incidents, attack vectors, chain-level trends, and more. Explore the data behind Web3 security ↓ certik.com/certik-report/das…
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A few more moments from our NYC Open House 🗽 Great conversations, new connections, and plenty of familiar faces, all under one roof at CertiK HQ. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it a night to remember. Until next time! 🙌
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WTF 😳😳😳 Hold tight guys if it’s a hack it could be the largest of the year so far 😬
our real-time audit of the liquid.network federation holdings shows an unauthorized -4019 BTC withdrawal
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CertiK’s NYC events are always a great opportunity to bring the industry together, to learn from people working on different parts of the ecosystem, exchange ideas, and make new connections. I sadly missed this one in NYC, but it looks like another great turnout and discussion. Great work @CertiK team and everyone who participated. Looking forward to making the next one!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at @CertiK’s NYC headquarters! And a huge thank you to @XDC_USA and @TravisJohn for joining @magnusweb3 and me for a great panel discussion. I’m already looking forward to bringing everyone together again for more events like this 😎
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Meet Jason Jiang onstage at CoinFerenceX The Best Event, Singapore. @_thebestevent Chief Business Officer at @CertiK, bringing 30+ years across cybersecurity, enterprise tech, and digital assets. He leads global business development and institutional engagement, advancing trust in digital infrastructure through blockchain security, AI risk management, and stablecoins. 📍 5–6 Oct 2026 📍 Gardens by the Bay, Singapore More speakers dropping soon. 🎟️ Tickets: coinferencex.com/singapore 📅 RSVP on Luma: luma.com/cfx-tbe-summit 🤝 Sponsor or partner: coinferencex.com/singapore/a… #CoinFerenceX #TheBestEvent #Certik
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Excited to share the floor with @TravisJohn. Thank you @margarita_kado for moderating. See you all there at our @CertiK office event in Manhattan! Are you ready for what’s to come 2027?
Join CertiK and @XDCNetwork in NYC on September 2 for The Institutional Trust Stack for Onchain Finance, a special panel at our NYC Open House. 🎙️ Margarita Kadochnikova (@margarita_kado), Head of Communications, CertiK | Moderator 🎙️ Travis John (@TravisJohn), Head of Institutional DeFi, U.S., XDC | @XDC_USA 🎙️ Magnus Chung (@magnusweb3), BD Manager, CertiK | Speaker We’ll explore what it takes to build the trust, security, and infrastructure needed to bring institutional finance onchain, followed by a live Q&A. 📍 CertiK NYC Office 📅 September 2 | 3–7 PM ET Space is limited. Register to secure your spot ↓ luma.com/certik-8q90
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The impact of not passing Clarity is real. We're starting to see it. We will see a real negative impact on U.S. economic growth. Companies will choose not to do business in the U.S. at the expense of U.S. consumers and investors. It's not a theoretical exercise. Pass Clarity
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Day 1 at @RareEvo. Booth 620 @CertiK. Audits, Skynet, and honest answers about your security posture. Come say hi.
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I get that prosecutors want their jobs to be easier. But we have this little thing called the Constitution that is awesome even though many times it makes prosecuting alleged criminals harder. From a policy side, making law enforcement prove the software developer they are trying to send to jail actually intended to commit a crime shouldn’t be controversial.
News in the PM edition: DOJ Criminal Division staff told Treasury this month that the latest version of DeFi liability protections could still make it more difficult to prosecute money laundering, imposing “a higher burden of proof” in proving specific intent
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Institutional adoption needs continuous trust, not just one-time audits. Great discussion in Japan on where Web3 security is heading.
Institutional adoption requires more than smart contract audits. At our fireside chat in Japan, CertiK Co-founder & CEO Ronghui Gu joined Shusaku Fujino (@OKCoinJapan) and moderator Yuki Kamimoto (@nadanews_com) to discuss why continuous security, compliance, and risk management are essential for the next wave of Web3 adoption. Watch the full conversation👇 piped.video/watch?v=nHvylM_v…
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Make sure to swing by booth #620 at @RareEvo and meet with our team! @magnusweb3, @Cartwheel_Joe, and @rcd31415926 will be on the ground and ready to answer your questions, talk security, and connect with the community.
Finished setting up the booth for @RareEvo ! Come through, hang out, talk security at booth #620 Here with the best @Cartwheel_Joe and @rcd31415926
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Come by our booth if you’re here for @RareEvo !
Finished setting up the booth for @RareEvo ! Come through, hang out, talk security at booth #620 Here with the best @Cartwheel_Joe and @rcd31415926
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Look ma I’m famous 🙌🏻 @RareEvo
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