Gauntlet CEO Tarun Chitra on DeFi Risk, RWAs, Japan & Crypto’s AI Moment

Gauntlet CEO Tarun Chitra on DeFi Risk, RWAs, Japan & Crypto’s AI Moment

Author: Bitcoin.com July 24, 2026 Duration: 46:01

How is DeFi evolving as crypto matures? What role will AI play in blockchain security? And why is Japan becoming an important market for digital assets?

In this episode, Gauntlet CEO and co-founder Tarun Chitra joins David Sencil at WebX Tokyo to discuss:

  • The evolution of DeFi and on-chain risk management
  • Why DeFi's adversarial environment could strengthen security
  • How AI is changing crypto security assumptions
  • Gauntlet's $125 million Series C led by SBI Holdings
  • Japanese stablecoins and credit assets
  • The growing role of RWAs in DeFi
  • Why New York remains a leading hub for crypto builders

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