Transcript Ep. 441: What Does Mango Markets Exploiter Avi Eisenberg’s Arrest in Puerto Rico Mean for DeFi?

Laura Shin:

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Today, we’re discussing the arrest of Mango Markets Exploiter Avi Eisenberg and its implications for DeFi. Here to discuss are Gabriel Shapiro, General Counsel at Delphi Labs, and Collins Belton, Managing Partner at Brookwood P.C. Welcome, Gabriel and Collins.

Collins Belton:

Thanks for having us.

Gabriel Shapiro:

Thank you. Good to be here.