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CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and Sidley Austin’s Kate Lashley discuss the evolving landscape of digital assets regulation in the US. Discover how the CFTC aims to bring crypto onshore through balanced, innovation-friendly policies.

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

Rep. Dusty Johnson sits down with us to discuss why FIT21 isn’t just another bill, but a potential game-changer for digital asset regulation. From tackling SEC overreach to exploring blockchain’s use in preventing FEMA fraud, Johnson shares an unfiltered perspective on what's really at stake in the world of crypto and US policy. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Professor Andreas Park from the University of Toronto discusses how blockchain can transform the trading and management of securities. In this episode, he shares his research on overcoming the complex challenges of integrating stocks, dividends, and voting rights into decentralized systems, offering insights into the future of finance. Learn more in his paper: https://edas.info/showPaper.php?m=1571031828

Join Veronica Kirin, founder of Asterisk Women’s Health, as she discusses her groundbreaking approach to women’s non-reproductive health using blockchain and DAO models. Discover how technology can empower women and transform the healthcare landscape. Learn more about Asterisk's mission: https://asteriskdao.xyz 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) discusses his early adoption of cryptocurrency and emphasizes the transformative potential of blockchain technology. He highlights the importance of financial inclusion, arguing that digital assets can democratize access to financial services. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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.

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.

The podcast features Congressman French Hill discussing the Financial Innovation and Transparency Act (H.R. 4763) and its significant impact on the digital asset industry. Hill explains how the bill provides regulatory clarity for digital assets, balancing innovation with consumer protection. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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.

Congressman Wiley Nickel, member of the House Financial Services Committee, joins Norma Krayem from Van Scoyoc Associates to discuss the critical topics of blockchain, digital assets, and regulatory certainty in the United States. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.