Crypto incident response relies on coordination between protocols, exchanges, stablecoin issuers, blockchain analytics firms, law enforcement, and others. On Thursday, October 15, 2026, we convened around 30 relevant stakeholders, representing each of these areas, for a Chatham House Rule roundtable discussion focused on illuminating the present gaps in such coordination. The conversation was co-hosted by the Decentralization Research Center and the Security Alliance (SEAL).
It featured a tabletop simulation, designed by SEAL, that explored specific challenges related to the initial response to a simulated incident, sharing information with industry and law enforcement partners, and coordinating action to freeze, seize, and recover funds.