The Encrypted Economy

 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 landscape of stablecoins and CBDCs, exami...

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 turning to a discussion of how investme...

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 ·        Lexify ·        Metaco ·...

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: ·        Lars’ LinkedIn ·        Oliver’s Linked...

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 Instagram Facebook

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 Background ·       4:20   Is Cayman a Good J...

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 Background · 5:00   Transition from Hyperledger...

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.    Topics Covered: · 3:10    Jamil’s Background and O...

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.   Topics Covered: · 3:30    Discussing ESMA and EB...

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   Introduction to Hart Montgomery ·  6:00   Introducti...

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   Introduction to CASPs ·       8:40   Lic...

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 Background · 5:20   Distinctions Between the...

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 Covered: · 0:00        Summary and Introducti...

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 ·       9:30   Introduction to Regenerative...

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    Introductions ·       8:00    Significance...

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 insights on the latest developments in digital asset re...

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 latest development in privacy and web 3.0.   Resource L...

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 LinkedIn ·  Savva’s Twitter ·  Molecule ·  Crowd...

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 subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective...

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 structures in web 3 and how organizations acknowledge...

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 technologies in web 3. Resource List: ·        Dr. Sharma...

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 regulatory landscape in web 3.  Topics Covered:       ...

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 Background ·  2:50   Framing...

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 to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on th...

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 Assets Scarce? ·       1...