Beyond the Code

Summary - In this episode of "Beyond the Code," Yitzy hosts J ason Gottlieb , partner and head of the digital assets department at Morrison Cohen , for an insightful discussion on the complexities and challenges of crypto regulation and litigation. They delve into Jason's unique journey from tech enthusiast to legal expert, the intricacies of the Howey Test, the impact of FTX's c...

In this episode of Beyond the Code , host Yitzy Hammer engages in an enlightening conversation with Alex Davis , founder of Mavryk Dynamics, about the fascinating world of Real World Assets (RWAs) and their tokenization. This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of how blockchain technology is revolutionizing asset ownership and investment. Key Topics Discussed: Introduction and Pleasantries...

Arye Schreiber , an Anglo-Israeli privacy lawyer and the founder of Armadillex , discusses the challenges faced by data privacy professionals and how his platform aims to address them. Armadillex is an AI-powered platform that helps organizations manage their data privacy relationships and provides business insights based on data processing agreements (DPAs). The platform allows users to upload DP...

In this episode, Yitzy discussed the impact of cryptocurrencies on globalization, global economics, and governance with Prof. ⁠Ilan Alon⁠ , dean of the School of Economics at the College of Management. We also explored regulatory challenges and the role of the United States in the crypto industry. The conversation delves into the concept of sovereign individuals and the economic freedom associated...

In this episode of Beyond the Code , Yitzy Hammer sits down with Ari Redbord , the Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, to discuss the intersection of cryptocurrency and national security. Ari shares his journey from a federal prosecutor focusing on local crime and national security cases to his current role at TRM Labs . They delve into the complexities of regulating crypto, the role of blockchain...

In this enlightening episode of "Beyond the Code," Yitzy hosts T al Mimran , a professor of international law and a pioneer in the field of military legal advisory. Together, they delve into the complex world of artificial intelligence in military operations, focusing on the IDF's use of AI and its implications under international law. Join us as we explore the ethical, legal, and te...

Justin Wales is Head of Legal For The Americas at Crypto.com. He is also something of an OG in the crypto legal world and recently published his first and greatest work yet: "The Crypto Legal Handbook" - an excellent guide for anyone curious about the intricate world of crypto regulations in the US. Wheather your a nube or an OG, this book has something for everyone. In this episode, we...

Alon is a legit crypto OG investor - having made over 30 crypto-centric investments through multiple funds. He is also an ape...his Bored Ape Yacht Club alter-ego (BAYC #5011) is called Punk Apestrong and is a perfect example of the IP creativity spawned by NFTs and the BAYC in particular. Love to see it! Make sure to follow him on X , LinkedIn and check out his latest fund - dgb .

Teresa is a Panamanian lawyer and co-founder of the Panamanian law practice,  Pacífica Legal . She is also a mother of 2 and an avid horse rider 🐎. In this episode, Teresa and I discussed her journey into crypto law and why Panama has become a popular jurisdiction for companies with crypto products. Our episode airs shortly after Panama was officially removed from the European Union's list of...

Freeman Lewin is a New York-based [ex]-attorney and entrepreneur, with a specialization in blockchain and crypto-assets. He has founded (in the past 12-months alone) several technology start-ups and is passionate about building tools to solve big complex problems. He is the best kind of entrepreneur in the sense that he is building to find a solution to a problem he actually faced - you'll fin...

Join us on Beyond the Code as we welcome Zada Haj , a visionary entrepreneur who defied odds to forge her own path in the tech world. From humble beginnings in Kfar Yasif village to co-founding the DANA Accelerator and Future Holders , empowering women in desert tech, Zada's journey is a testament to resilience and innovation. Discover how she overcame obstacles, was selected as one of Forbes...

Episode Summary: In this captivating episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy welcomes Ariel Givner, a trailblazing attorney in the cryptocurrency sphere and the legal mind behind Givner Law PLC. Arielle shares her unconventional journey from stock trading to founding her own law practice, diving deep into the worlds of cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the legal challenges that come with them. Join us as we exp...

Hernan Arber is the CEO of Soundwork, Founder of Arber Tech, and Host of the Web3 Creators Podcast. He is an experienced Software team leader and strategic advisor specializing in web3, NFTs, and blockchain technologies. In this episode, we talk about the vibrant tech and web3 ecosystem in Israel, building [and getting burned] in the blockchain industry. Hernan shares his journey as a key communit...

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Columbia University's Dr. Max Li - a brilliant electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and investor, who is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Oort (https://www.oortech.com/), an AI-powered decentralized cloud, with optimal privacy features and at a fraction of the cost (literally)! What the OORT team are doing is truly revolutionary! I suggest you tune in. B...

I've known Hillel for years and have been eager to bring him on as a BTC guest. As a strong advocate for tech generally, his perspective on what the future holds for emerging technology sectors is crucial. As always, his perspective was fresh and insightful. In this episode, we discussed the tech of the future and what's in store for us. Dubbed Israel's top marketer, Hillel works with...

Dr. Oliver Scherenberg is an IP attorney with over 15 years of experience in licensing and monetization. In addition to his legal practice, he is the founder of web3lex , a search engine for web3 rules and laws, powered by web3 lawyers from all over the world. In this episode, we discussed web3lex, as well as [what else] - crypto, AI, IP and more.

When I decided to expand my legal practice into blockchain regulatory compliance, one of the most valuable resources available was Jacob Robinson's blockchain legal podcast, the Law of Code. Now on its 115th episode, Jacob's podcast has featured anyone and everyone in the blockchain legal and regulatory space, including SEC Commissioner, Hester Pierce, Coinbase's CLO, Paul Grewal, and...

In this episode, I sit down with John Keh, a pioneer in the Web3 space and a key player in the cryptocurrency industry. As one of the first employees at Alameda Research, the legendary cryptocurrency trading firm founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, John has unique insights into crypto, NFTs, and AI. He is also the founder of RuntheChain, a web3 marketing and tech development hub, as well as a family off...

Amit used to be the Head of the Economics Department at the Cyber Unit of Israel's State Attorney before leaving to join the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, as a Special Investigator. In this episode, we discuss how blockchain is used by some criminals to evade taxes and local authorities and how that is about to change [and already has for the most part].

This Tuesday I will be giving over a workshop at ETHcc (the Ethereum Community Conference) in Paris. The workshop is titled "How web3 tools can be Used for Charity and Impact." I will be drawing on some of my experiences working with non-profits to raise money in crypto and also more generally about how blockchain can be leveraged to make the world a better place. In this episode, I inte...

In this episode, I was joined by IP, tech, and media law expert, Franklin Graves . We talked focused on two super-interesting and relevant topics: 1. A recent lawsuit filed against Meta (including Instagram, Facebook), Snap Inc., ByteDance and TikTok, and Alphabet Inc./Google/YouTube, about the mental health impacts of social media on youth. Franklin wrote a blog post about this on his blog, Creat...

This episode is long overdue (we recorded 8+ weeks ago!) but I enjoyed talking to Scott so much that we recorded for almost 2 hours - hence, editing was a nightmare! Scott is brilliant and has so many varied interests that I could have gone on talking to him all day. In this episode, we talked about Scott's work applying market design principles to make the process of obtaining kidney donors m...

Since the GDPR came into force in 2018, privacy has become an integral part of any technology, new or old and AI is no different. In this episode, I discuss some of the important privacy aspects of ChatGPT and other AI tools, together with Avishai Ostrin , Director of Advisory Services at Privacy Team . This isn't the first time Avishai and I have combined forces. We co-authored an article abo...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Abramowitz , an expert in the world of legal technology. We dove deep into the fascinating realm of  #LegalTech  and discussed how generative AI is poised to revolutionize the legal profession. helps law firms and law departments identify and partner with the most cutting-edge technology companies. Some of the companies Zach mentioned, inclu...

Brian L. Frye is a law professor at the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on intellectual property and charity law, especially in relation to artists and arts organizations. Professor Frye is also an artist and filmmaker and just a really interesting dude. Among other works, he produced the documentary 'Our Nixon' (2013), which was broadcast by CNN and opened theatrically nationwide. Hi...