The Policy Layer

Explore the intersection of anti-money laundering (AML) policy and digital assets with Caroline Malcolm (Chainalysis), Monica Sah (Clifford Chance), Seema Khinda Johnson (Nuggets), and Isabella Chase (TRM Labs) as they discuss the evolving landscape of AML compliance in DeFi. Learn about the challenges of establishing a global framework, the risks of non-compliance, and insights into future regula...

Join Russell Klein and a panel of experts in a captivating discussion on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in our latest Owl Explains podcast episode. Mai Santamaria (Department of Finance, Ireland), Jannah Patchay (Digital Pound Foundation), and Varun Paul (Fireblocks) dissect the potential impact of CBDCs on modern finance. Discover the implications, risks, and revolutionary prospects of d...

Dive into the world of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) with Eugenio Reggianini (European Commission), Joni Pirovich (Blockchain and Digital Asset Lawyer), John Yarwood (Blockchain Strategy Consultant), and Steve Wink (Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP) unravel the complexities of DAOs. They compare these innovative entities to traditional organizations and delve into their unique r...

Explore global blockchain policies beyond the EU and US in this episode, moderated by Lee A. Schneider of Ava Labs. Our guests, Joey Garcia from Xapo Bank, Jongbaek Park of Bae Kim & Lee, Manmeet Singh from Blockseed Ventures, and Urszula McCormack of King & Wood Mallesons, take us on a journey through legal frameworks in Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Gibraltar, Japan, Australia,...

Discover the European Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox's role in harmonizing technology and regulation in this episode. Featuring Helen Köpman from the European Commission, Marjolein Geus of Bird & Bird, and Yuji Develle from OXYGY Consulting, we delve into the sandbox's goals, its collaborative approach with regulators and SMEs, and focus on infrastructure development. Our guests discuss the sel...

Peder Muller and Tim Davis from Deloitte, alongside moderator Justin Gunnell of Sher Tremonte LLP, explore how Deloitte is leveraging blockchain technology in disaster relief. They delve into Deloitte's 'Close as you go' project, a prime example of blockchain's capabilities. Built on an Avalanche subnet, this initiative uses tokens, smart contracts, and decentralized architecture, all seamlessly i...

Join Roy Confino, Head of Strategy and Operations at Lemonade Foundation, and Justin Gunnell, counsel at Sher Tremonte LLP, for a deep dive into the innovative world of smart contracts in crop insurance. This episode explores how Lemonade Insurance is revolutionizing the field with blockchain technology. Delve into the Crypto Climate Coalition, blockchain's solutions to cost and access issues, and...

Shawn Helms, co-head of McDermott Will & Emery’s technology and outsourcing practice, leads a discussion on AI's trust issues and blockchain's role as a solution with Anne Gressel, Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, Erwin Voloder, Head of Policy at the European Blockchain Association, and Kai Zenner, Digital Policy Adviser for MEP Axel Voss. They explore how blockchain's transparency and a...

Join Dr. Lisa Cameron, MP and crypto policy expert, in a discussion with Emma Pike from Owl Explains about the UK's quest to become a global crypto hub. Dr. Cameron shares key insights from her report with actionable recommendations for the UK, emphasizing the urgency to keep pace with the EU. Tune in to this enlightening session moderated by Emma Pike, Consultant at H+K Strategies, for a closer l...

Connor Daly, Software Engineer at Ava Labs and known for having the 'most cats in crypto,' discusses the future of blockchain technology with Sylvia Sanchez from Owl Explains. In this episode, they delve into Ava Labs' innovative use of subnets to address blockchain's technological challenges, including complexity, scalability, and consensus speed. Learn how subnets allow for the creation of tailo...

Donna Redel, Blockchain and Digital Assets Professor at Wharton, and Thibault Schrepel, Law Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, discuss the surge in student interest in Web3 technologies across the US and Europe. They explore how universities are integrating new courses into their curricula, focusing on this evolving tech landscape. The conversation also delves into the potential of educati...

Lee A. Schneider, General Counsel at Ava Labs and Co-founder of Owl Explains, brings together top policy experts in blockchain. Joining the conversation are Alison Mangiero of the Proof of Stake Alliance, Kristin Smith from the Blockchain Association, Marina Markezic of the European Group Initiative, and Tommaso Astazi from Blockchain for Europe. They delve into the future of blockchain and crypto...

CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger joins Olta Andoni, General Counsel at Enclave Markets to discuss the future of digital asset regulation. The conversation illuminates the CFTC's role and the advantages of principles-based regulation in this dynamic sector. Tune in for essential insights from Commissioner Mersinger on the evolving landscape of financial technology. Find out more in our explainers...

Join us on a journey through the 'Tree of Web3 Wisdom' with Lee Schneider, Chief Owl and General Counsel of Ava Labs, in our latest Owl Explains podcast. This episode delves into the five key branches that should guide policymakers in regulating blockchain, crypto, and Web3. We'll explore how innovation, rooted in blockchain's decentralized and transparent nature, can lead to a better Internet, dr...