Best Metaco Podcasts (2024)

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Digital Currency Revolution: Brazil's Drex and the Future of Coexisting Stablecoins and CBDCs 1:02:13

24d ago1:02:13

1:02:13

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…

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Digital Asset Trading Tailored to the Needs of Financial Institutions w/David Riegelnig (Rulematch) [Metaco Talks #44 35:46

4M ago35:46

35:46

For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by David Riegelnig, Founder and CEO of recently launched institutional trading platform Rulematch.Disclaimer: This is not investment advice.---------Subscribe to not miss out future events: https://www.metaco.com/talks/Metaco TalksLive conversations with the people operating at the frontier of crypto…

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The Institutional Value Chain of Tokenized Securities w/Rajeev Tummala (HSBC Securities Services) [Metaco Talks #43] 44:45

5M ago44:45

44:45

For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined byRajeev Tummala, Head of Digital & Data – Asia & MENA at HSBC Securities Services.Disclaimer: This is not investment advice.---------Subscribe to not miss out future events: https://www.metaco.com/talks/Metaco TalksLive conversations with the people operating at the frontier of crypto innovation: en…

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GBBC's Emerging Topics in Blockchain Law: Contrasting UK's Approach with the U.S.'s and A Look at the Role of Investment Advisers 1:00:07

6M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

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…

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The Digital Asset Ecosystem in Mauritius & S. Africa w/ PwC Legal and ENSafrica [Metaco Talks #42] 56:59

7M ago56:59

56:59

For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by experts Ashveen Gopee from Mauritius and Angela Itzikowitz from South Africa to delve deeper into the digital assets ecosystems in Mauritius and South Africa and discuss the state of regulation, licensing requirements and adoption of digital assets in these markets and the broader region.Disclaime…

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Disrupt or Enable: Materializing the Internet of Value w/ B. Garlinghouse (Ripple) [Metaco Talks #41] 41:16

8M ago41:16

41:16

For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by Brad Garlinghouse, CEO at Ripple. Since 2016, Brad is the CEO of Ripple, the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions. Prior to Ripple, Brad served as the CEO of file collaboration service Hightail. Agenda– The paradigm shift toward the Internet of Value– Ripple’s role in assisting bot…

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Practitioner's view: Digital Asset Business Models for Banks and Corporates w/ David Creer (GFT) [Metaco Talks #40] 47:09

11M ago47:09

47:09

For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by David Creer, Global DLT & Crypto Lead at GFT. David is a global leader in the Enterprise DLT field, being heavily involved in both the strategy defining and technical implementation of banking and enterprise projects. David is also a thought leader in the space and a prolific speaker on digital as…

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Navigating APAC: the Risk Landscape in Institutional Digital Asset Management w/ Angela Ang (TRM Labs) and Vince Turcotte (Eventus Systems) [Metaco Talks #39] 48:22

11M ago48:22

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For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by Angela Ang, who leads Asia Pacific public policy and regulatory affairs for TRM Labs, and Vince Turcotte, Director of Digital Assets APAC at Eventus Systems.Agenda1. Frameworks for Risk Management in Institutional Digital Asset Management 2. An insider view of regulatory environments across Asia P…

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Shifting Financial Rails into Web3: from Australia to the Rest of the World w/ Lisa Wade (DigitalX) [Metaco Talks #38] 31:44

1y ago31:44

31:44

For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by Lisa Wade, CEO at DigitalX, a publicly-listed blockchain financial company innovating at the frontiers of Web3, providing digital asset funds management services for institutional investors and development of blockchain-enabled products for capital markets applications.Agenda1. Real-world assets t…

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Why Switzerland Got Digital Assets Right (Part II of II). Lars Schlichting, Founder of Lexify and Olivier Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. - E113 1:04:40

1y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

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 …

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Why Switzerland Got Digital Assets Right (Part I of II). Lars Schlichting, Founder of Lexify and Olivier Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. - E112 58:25

1y ago58:25

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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: ·…

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To win on the long-term, banks must renovate in winter w/ Richard Rosenthal (Deloitte) [Metaco Talks #37] 46:49

1y ago46:49

46:49

For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by Richard Rosenthal, Principal in Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Advisory practice, where he specifically leads Deloitte’s Business & Entity Transformation integrated services and also Deloitte’s Digital Assets Banking Regulatory practice. Agenda1. Digital Asset & Transformation projects in Banking (before…

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Are Illinois & NJ Going To Lock Down Digital Assets? Gabriella Kusz, Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association and Nina Kaplan, Chair of the New Jersey Digital Assets Working Group - E111 1:08:07

1y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

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…

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Why Cayman Got DAO's Right - Jonathan Turnham, Partner at Travers Thorp Alberga- E110 1:09:07

1y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

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…

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Securing Open Source Is a Public Good - Brian Behlendorf, Open Source Security Foundation - E109 1:10:33

1+ y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

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…

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Asset managers in the token economy w/ Marcus GASSMANN and Benjamin SCHAUB [Metaco Talks #36] 40:10

1+ y ago40:10

40:10

For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by Marcus Gassmann, Senior Business Expert Capital Markets at Union Investment, one of the largest asset management companies in Germany with more than 400 billion EURO assets under management – and as some people call it – one of the most crypto-friendly asset management firms on the market. We are …

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Moving industries on public blockchains w/ Paul BRODY [Metaco Talks #35] 37:13

1+ y ago37:13

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For this episode of Metaco Talks, we were joined by Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at EY. Based out of San Francisco, Paul is responsible for driving EY’s initiatives and investments in blockchain technology across consulting, audit, and tax business lines, including the build out of EY’s first global SaaS platform Blockchain.EY.com. Topics c…

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The Carbon Offset Market: First Things First - Jamil Benabdallah, Founder of The Zero Fund - E108 1:00:12

1+ y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

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…

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How MiCA Fits In (Panel Series 4 of 4) – E107 1:48:37

1+ y ago1:48:37

1:48:37

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…

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Hyperledger: How The Sausage Gets Made. Hart Montgomery, CTO of Hyperledger Foundation - E106 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

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…

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MiCA: What a CASP Must Do in the EU (Panel Series 3) - E105 1:43:22

1+ y ago1:43:22

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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 …

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New Year, New Congress: Digital Asset Legislation? Joel Oswald, Principal at Williams and Jensen - E104 1:23:32

1+ y ago1:23:32

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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…

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EU Issuances of Crypto Assets Under MiCA (Panel Series 2) - E103 1:53:52

1+ y ago1:53:52

1:53:52

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…

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Climate Action At Scale With Web 3.0 - Anna Lerner Nesbitt, CEO of the Climate Collective - E102 1:11:09

1+ y ago1:11:09

1:11:09

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…

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The EU and MiCA's Crypto Asset Framework (Panel Series Pt 1) - E101 1:47:13

1+ y ago1:47:13

1:47:13

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…

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When Howey Met Judges (Law). Lewis Cohen, Greg Strong, Freeman Lewin and Sarah Chen, DLx Law - E100 52:42

1+ y ago52:42

52:42

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…

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Crypto Freedom Is Worth Fighting For. JW Verret, Founder of Crypto Freedom Lab and More. - E99 55:09

1+ y ago55:09

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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…

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Proof of Cure and DeSci. Savva Kerdemelidis, CEO of Crowd Funded Cures. - E98 1:06:36

1+ y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

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…

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Proof of Carbon Offsets on the Blockchain. Will Foulkes, CEO of Stabiliti - E97 1:04:58

1+ y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

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…

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Crypto opportunities for all seasons w/ Kelly CHIA [Metaco Talks #34] 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

30:08

For this METACO TALKS episode, we were joined by Kelly Chia, Deputy Head of Research Asia, Bank Julius Baer, covering digital assets, macro strategy, ESG and thematic investing. Prior to joining Bank Julius Baer in 2011, Kelly worked for Temasek Holdings, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund. Graduating as an engineer from Nanyang Technological Univer…

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The Future Of DAO's, DO's and O's. Dane Lund, Core Contributor to Alliance DAO. - E96 1:09:59

1+ y ago1:09:59

1:09:59

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…

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Bridging Real Life and Web3 With Droplets. Dr. Satya Sharma & Christopher Tu, ZK Ladder - E95 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

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…

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Crowdfunding for More Than Money. Eric Hess and Andy Greenstein, Hess Legal Counsel. - E94 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

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…

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The CFTC and Ooki DAO: What It Means. Kayvan Sadeghi, Partner of Jenner & Block - E93 1:00:36

1+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

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…

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Is Encryption Becoming More Important to the U.S. Gov? Paul Lekas, Head of Global Public Policy, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) - E92 1:01:33

1+ y ago1:01:33

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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…

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What Makes A Digital Asset Scarce? Avichal Garg, Managing Partner of Electric Capital - E91 1:03:45

2y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

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 …

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Regulation and Digital Assets in the UAE. Kokila Alagh, KARM Legal. - E90 1:16:43

2y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

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 …

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Building On Chain Privacy Through a Tornado. Elena Nadolinski and Craig Timm of Iron Fish. - E89 1:08:26

2y ago1:08:26

1:08:26

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…

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Hyperledger: Growing The Open Source Blockchain Ecosystem - Daniela Barbosa, Executive Director of the Hyperledger Foundation - E88 1:02:40

2y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

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…

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Embedded Custody: The Shift from Digitization to Tokenization w/ Nitin GAUR [Metaco Talks #33] 34:33

2y ago34:33

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For this METACO TALKS episode, we were joined by Nitin Gaur, Managing Director at State Street Digital, a division of State Street Bank focusing on digital assets and technologies including cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currency, blockchain, and tokenization. Nitin leads the digital asset and technology design, with aspirations to transiti…

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How the U.S. Tax Code Might Apply to Digital Assets. Jason Schwartz, Tax Partner at Fried Frank - E87 1:29:42

2y ago1:29:42

1:29:42

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…

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Open Sourcing the Maker and the Taker. Michael Feng, Founder of Hummingbot - E86 1:11:00

2y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

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…

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BitLicense: Too Much Rigor or Just Right? Kaitlin Asrow, Executive Deputy Superintendent, NYS Department of Financial Services - E85 1:03:41

2y ago1:03:41

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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…

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The Power of Balance Sheets: Incumbents, Digital Assets & DeFi w/ Simon TAYLOR [Metaco Talks #32] 44:41

2y ago44:41

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For this METACO TALKS episode, we were joined by Simon TAYLOR, known among many others as co-founder of 11:FS, author of Fintech Brain Food newsletter, and most recently Head of Strategy & Content at Sardine – an API platform providing compliance and instant settlement to the crypto & DeFi wallet industry. Simon started as a software engineer in Te…

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Bringing The Edge To The Capital Stack. Patrick O'Meara, CEO and Founder of Inveniam. - E84 1:26:25

2y ago1:26:25

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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…

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Zero Knowledge, Scaling and Privacy. Benedikt Bünz, Chief Scientist of Espresso Systems - E83 1:07:28

2y ago1:07:28

1:07:28

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…

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What Can Agriculture Coops Teach DAO's? Todd Eskelsen, Partner at Eskelsen Law Group - E82 1:06:07

2y ago1:06:07

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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…

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Digging Deep Into NFTs and IP. Stuart Levi, Partner at Skadden Arps. - E81 56:23

2y ago56:23

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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…

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How To Balance Privacy and Tech For 1.4 Billion People. Suha Mohamed, Strategy and Partnerships for the Aapti Instititute. - E80 42:14

2y ago42:14

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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…

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How to Choose Your Blockchain Interoperability Solution. Raphael Belchior - E79 1:05:31

2y ago1:05:31

1:05:31

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…

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