The Policy Layer
Policy9000: Navigating Global Regulatory Shifts I Avalanche Summit LATAM
Get a front-row seat to our Argentina Summit panel on navigating global regulatory shifts in blockchain. Demystify the complexity of global regulation with regional legal and policy experts from the US, EU and APAC as they review recent progress, upcoming implementations, and existing challenges adding to the Web3 riddle. Take a look at Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and other European regulations coming into full effect in 2025 and beyond, and learn more about the state of play in the US from the perspective of Congress and key regulators, and hear about major issues across key Asia jurisdictions. As the world adapts to a tokenized future, Policy9000 defines a path forward for navigating a global regulatory shift. Lee Schneider - General Counsel, Ava Labs Marina Markezic - Executive Director and Co-Founder, European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) Urszula McCormack - Partner, King & Wood Mallesons Lilya Tessler - Partner, Sidley Austin LLP Caroline Malcolm - Formerly Chainalysis, OECD 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎥 Video Panel
Ep 41: Disclosure Guidelines for Tokens
Legal experts Lilya Tessler (Sidley Austin) and Chris Brummer (Blueprint) pull back the curtain on new token disclosure guidelines that could transform crypto markets. This episode gets real about what transparency actually means for blockchain's next chapter—without the jargon. Check out two versions of the proposed guidelines here: May 3rd: https://www.sidley.com/en/-/media/uploads/mn23267-fintech-and-blockchain-symposium--token-standardized-disclosures-document_fnl.pdf?la=en October 21st: https://global-dca.org/proposed-u-s-disclosure-guidelines/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Stablecoin Runs and the Centralization of Arbitrage
Yiming Ma from Columbia Business School and Anthony Zhang from UChicago explore the intricacies of stablecoins and their impact on financial stability. Learn about the critical role of arbitrage in maintaining price stability and the potential risks associated with these digital assets. Check out their paper here.
Ep 33: Intersection of AI, IP and Web3 Law
Nehan Sethi and Jordan Teague (Web3 Attorneys at Campbell Teague) explore how AI challenges traditional notions of authorship and creativity, and the potential for blockchain to revolutionize IP protection. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Ep 31: The Impact of Blockchain and AI on the EU’s Financial Landscape
Dimitrios Psarrakis (Financial Economist and co-founder of Value Verse) provides expert insights on blockchain regulation and its implications for financial competitiveness in the EU. He explores the intersection of blockchain, AI, and financial innovation, emphasizing the importance of education and collaboration in shaping the future of finance.
Ep 29: Balcony - Revolutionizing & Tokenizing Real Estate
John Belitsky, Co-founder and Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Balcony sheds light on how they’re leveraging blockchain technology for greater transparency and efficiency in real estate, offering a glimpse into the innovative solutions reshaping the industry. 🌐 Discover more: Balcony | Home | The Global Standard For Real Estate Tokenization 🔍 To learn more about blockchain: Explainers 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Ep. 27: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 2)
This is the second episode from our “trade associations” miniseries for 2024. We are joined by Sandra Ro (Global Blockchain Business Council), Ian Taylor (KPMG and Crypto UK), Alison Mangiero (Proof of Stake Alliance), and Jannah Patchay (Digital Pound Foundation) discussing key blockchain developments, policy updates, and interesting use cases.
Ep. 26: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 1)
Join Marina Markezic (EU Crypto Initiative) , Ron Hammond (Blockchain Association), Tommaso Astazi (Blockchain For Europe), and Cody Carbone (Digital Chamber) as they delve into the complexities of blockchain regulation and its impact on global policy. Explore how trade associations are shaping the future of technology governance.
Ep 25: Emerging Technology’s Language Wars - Smart Contracts
Professor Carla Reyes (SMU) unpacks the interdisciplinary perspectives on smart contracts, highlighting the unique vantage points each group brings to the table. She explores the divergence between legal definitions of ‘contracts’ and their technical counterparts in smart contract technology, uncovering the potential impacts of this disparity on the regulation and understanding of these innovative digital agreements. Read her full paper here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4380724
Ep. 24 DeFi with Yesha Yadav
Yesha Yadav (Vanderbilt Law School) delves into the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi), exploring market structures, regulatory challenges, and the pivotal role of smart contracts in shaping the future of financial landscapes.
Ep 22: Unpacking Crypto: Use Cases, Decentralization, and Regulation
Teana Baker-Taylor (Circle) and Ari Redbord (TRM Labs) delve into the intricate world of crypto regulation, anti-money laundering, and blockchain's transformative potential. They discuss how decentralized finance challenges traditional frameworks, the evolving landscape of policy-making, and the impact of tokenization on established financial systems. Explore the societal and financial shifts instigated by groundbreaking blockchain technology and recent policy developments.
Global Series Ep 1: SPANISH - Principios para guiar la regulación cripto
Acompáñanos mientras Sylvia y Leandro nos presentan el Árbol de la Sabiduría: cinco ramas para guiar la regulación de la blockchain y Web3. Empezaremos estableciendo los cimientos sobre la blockchain y desmitificando conceptos. Luego, hablaremos sobre tokenización, casos de uso y diferentes categorías de tokens. Después, veremos cómo está el ambiente regulatorio en esta industria y cerraremos con conceptos referentes.
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