In this episode, we dive into the revolutionary world of digital currencies, focusing on Brazil's bold move with its CBDC, Drex. Join us as we explore how DREX aims to reshape the Brazilian financial system through a two-tier model, enabling programmability in transactions and influencing the broader financial ecosystem. We'll discuss the global la…

Preston Bryne (Brown Rudnick), Kelly Chapman (Wave Digital Assets), Laura Douglas (Clifford Chance), Eric Hess and Stephen Palley (Brown Rudnick) discuss the differences between the UK's regulatory approach to digital assets versus the U.S.'s, the topic of Preston's recent article published in the International Journal of Blockchain Law before turn…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we continue our conversation with Lars Schlichting, founder of Lexify, and Oliver Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into the different jurisdictions facilitating innovation in Web 3. Resource List: · Lars’ LinkedIn · Oliver’s LinkedIn …

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have Lars Schlichting, founder of Lexify, and Oliver Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. We discuss Switzerland’s role in the digital asset ecosystem. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into the different jurisdictions facilitating innovation in Web 3. Resource List: ·…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have Gabriella Kusz and Nina Kaplan. We discuss digital asset regulation and the impact legislation can have at the state level. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on digital asset regulation. Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms! Twitter LinkedIn Ins…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have Jonathan Turnham, Partner at Travers Thorp. We discuss regulation in the Cayman Islands and what differentiates the nation from other jurisdictions. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of innovative regulatory frameworks in web 3.0. Topics Covered: · 0:45 Jon’s Bac…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have Brian Behlendorf of the Open Source Security Foundation. We discuss the Open Source Security Foundation and how it is making a positive impact in the space. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of innovative technologies in web 3.0. Topics Covered: · 2:40 Brian’s Ba…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have founder of The Zero Fund, Jamil Benabdallah. We dive into the developing market of regenerative finance and try to understand how blockchain can positively impact the space. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into innovative technologies frameworks in web 3.0. Topi…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have our final panel discussion on MiCA. We give an overview of current EU legislation and discuss achieving real viability and effectiveness with Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into innovative regulatory frameworks in web 3.0. T…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have a conversation with Hart Montgomery, the CTO of Hyperledger. We delve into the Hyperledger ecosystem and look at the evolution of the projects on the platform. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on innovative technologies in web 3.0. Topics Covered: · 1:40 Introduc…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we continue our panel series discussing MiCA. We delve into the appeals of MiCA in creating a common framework for the licensing of Crypto Asset Service Providers. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the latest regulatory developments in web 3.0. Topics Covered: · 3:00 …

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Joel Oswald, Principal at Williams and Jensen. We discuss lobbying and what legislation will come out of Capitol Hill this year regarding Web 3. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the latest regulatory developments in web 3.0. Topics Covered: · 2:20 Joel’s…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we continue our guest panel discussion on the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA). We dive into the legislation and explore the concept of issuances in greater depth. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the latest developments in Web 3 legislation. Topics Co…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Anna Lerner Nesbitt, CEO of Climate Collective. We discuss the digitization of the value chain to create transparency and verifiability. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into revolutionary developments in web 3.0. Topics Covered: · 3:30 Anna’s Background · 9…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have a 5-guest panel discussion on the EU Market in Crypto-assets regulation (MiCA). We dive into the legislation and explore the regulatory frameworks of world leaders. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the latest developments in Web 3. Topics Covered: · 4:00 Intr…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Lewis Cohen, Greg Strong, Freeman Lewin, and Sarah Chen of DLx Law. We continue our conversation on the classification of digital assets and delve deeper into the characteristics of judicially recognized security instruments. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insig…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is JW Verret, founder of Crypto Freedom Labs . We discuss the concerns with potential government restrictions on personal and financial privacy in the interest of their subjective interpretation of the common good. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the lates…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Savva Kerdemelidis, CEO of Crowd Funded Cures. We discuss how developers are building systems that are seeking to reduce patient care costs. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on innovative use cases for blockchain technologies. Resource List: · Savva’s Li…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Will Foulkes, Co-founder, and CEO of Stabiliti, a platform that provides complete end-to-end transparency and traceability across the lifecycle of carbon offsets. We discuss the carbon credit and offset market, and the challenges that innovators are facing in this space. Be sure to subsc…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Dane Lund, core contributor to Alliance DAO. We explore the roles of autonomy and decentralization in DAOs and discuss some of the hurdles they are facing as they embrace these concepts. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the innovative organizational stru…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Dr. Satya Sharma, an industry pioneer of scan technology, and Christopher Tu, co-founder of ZKLadder. We discuss the current solutions for the authentication of real-world assets in the digital space. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on innovative technol…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Andy Greenstein, fellow lawyer at Hess Legal Counsel. We share observations we have made while working on several crowdfunding deals and explore the state of digital asset offerings for small issuers in the U.S. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the regul…

On this week's podcast, our guest is Kayvan Sadeghi, Partner of Jenner & Block. We discuss the CFTC complaint against bZeroX, LLC and Ooki DAO and its implications for the DAO ecosystem. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the evolving legal environment in web 3. Topics Covered: · 0:00 Introduction · 1:40 Kayvan’s Bac…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Paul Lekas, Head of Global Public Policy at the Software & Information Industry Association (SSIA). We discussed current legislative efforts prioritizing privacy and privacy-enhancing technologies, as well as the implications of sanctioning code versus individuals. Be sure to subscribe t…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Avichal Garg, Managing Partner of Electric Capital. We explore the concept of scarcity and how it drives value in digital assets. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspectives on value creation in web 3. Topics Covered: · 0:00 Introduction · 7:30 What Makes Digital …

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Kokila Alagh, founder of KARM Legal Consultants. We discuss the regulatory hurdles facing digital assets in the UAE and how they differentiate themselves from other jurisdictions. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the frameworks paving the way for global …

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Elena Nadolinski and Craig Timm of Iron Fish. Iron Fish is a decentralized, proof-of-work based, censorship-resistant, and publicly accessible blockchain project that aims to become the universal privacy layer for all of Web 3. We dive into the project and discuss the role of privacy i…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Daniela Barbosa, Executive Director of the Hyperledger Foundation. We explore the collection of Hyperledger projects and discuss how organizations around the world are utilizing this revolutionary tech. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the open-source so…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Jason Schwartz, Partner at Fried Frank. We discuss tax challenges with digital assets as well as their permanent place in the next age of the economy. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the regulation and taxation creating a better landscape for digital as…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Michael Feng, Founder of Hummingbot. We discuss the decentralization of the market maker function and giving an edge back to smaller traders with the software. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the innovative products creating a better landscape for digit…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Kaitlin Asrow, Executive Deputy Superintend of New York’s Department of Financial Services. We discuss the process of obtaining proper licensure to operate a digital assets business and the balancing act of incentivizing innovation while crafting better-tuned regulations. Be sure to subs…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Patrick O’Meara, CEO and Founder of Inveniam. We discuss how Inveniam creates a data layer that allows data to be credentialed and fed into smart contracts on a daily basis, as well as the range of use cases seen with the technology. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Benedikt Bünz, Chief Scientist at Espresso Systems. We discuss the state of crypto and the place for innovative technology like Zero Knowledge Proofs in the next era of the economy. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on the revolutionary products that will…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Todd Eskelsen, Partner at Eskelsen Law Group. We discuss the potential use cases for decentralized autonomous organizations and the coming data revolution emerging in agriculture. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on the revolutionary models that will pro…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Stuart Levi, Partner at Skadden Arps. We discuss different forms of licensing as well as IP issues associated with NFTs and the growing complexity of the legal environment surrounding them. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on securing your individual data an…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Suha Mohamed of the Aapti Institute. The Aapti Institute is a policy research organization focused on examining lived experiences at the intersection of technology and society. Suha joins us to discuss Aapti's initiatives that are helping to build out data stewardship models while promot…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Raphael Belchior, Ph.D. Student and R&D Engineer at Blockdaemon. We explore the extensive research that Raphael has done on different interoperability solutions and discuss developments in the space. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on revolutionary technolo…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Brandon Ferrick and Jordan Schwartz, co-members of the LeXpunK Army. LeXpunK is a collaborative legal advocacy group that analyzes the state of the regulatory environment surrounding decentralized technologies. We give a brief introduction of Reg ATS and an analysis of the LeXpunK comm…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests is Zohar Hod, founder and CEO of One Creation Corporation. One Creation Corporation is a privacy solution leveraging several different encryption technologies for organizations. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the innovations in privacy-enhancing technolog…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Nadim Kobeissi, Co-founder of Capsule.Social and Anastasia Sazonova, Ukrainian Blogger. We explore Nadim’s platform Capsule.Social, and the decentralized, censorship-resistant “Blogchain.” Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the innovations in Web 3.0 and …

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests is Dylan Dewdney, Co-founder of NFT 3. We explore Web 3.0 and the issues associated with the concept of decentralized identities. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the innovations in NFT technology and its adoption around the globe. Topics Covered: · Introdu…

On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Ross Campbell and Jordan Teague of Kali DAO. Kali DAO is a legal resource that helps to guide new companies through the preparation of appropriate forms and documentation to get up and going. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the innovations in governanc…

This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Alistair Muir, CEO of Vanteum. Vanteum provides advisory services for privacy enhancing technologies, and Alistair shares his perspective into how thought leaders are approaching these innovations outside the United States. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on t…

This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Carla Reyes from Southern Methodist University School of Law. We discuss the Uniform Commercial Law and security interests in crypto. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the regulatory frameworks in blockchain and perfecting security interests in digital assets…

This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Jennifer Cobbe from the University of Manchester and Dr. Heleen Janssen from the University of Amsterdam. We discuss what effective legal frameworks would look like in the face of rapidly changing technologies and changing interdependencies among people. Be sure to subscribe to The Encryp…

This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have another conversation with Two Ocean Trust CEO Joel Revill. We discuss updates in Wyoming legislature regarding covering digital assets in estate law, and explore possible future developments in the state. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the innovations in block…

This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Brett Hemenway Falk, Research Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss Brett’s recent research on oblivious ram, data leakage, and other concepts that are critical to our understanding of privacy-enhancing technology. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into …

This week on The Encrypted Economy, we continue our conversation with Professor Yuliya Guseva from Rutgers Law School. Yuliya gives her insights on the SEC and its recent regulatory proposals, security registration issues, the importance of gatekeeper’s disclosures, amongst many more topics that give listeners a snapshot of the legal environment in…

This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is CyberToothKat, Creator of the NFT game Book Alchemy. In this episode, we discuss Web 3, NFT gaming in the metaverse, the integration of digital assets into games, among many other topics. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the evolution of the internet and the innovati…

This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Thorsten Dittmar, founder of the data cooperative polypoly. In this episode, we discuss a range of topics all tackled head-on by the co-op. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of revolutionary business models and innovative systems for data management. Topics Covered: · In…