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.

Ep 32: Congressman French Hill (R-AR 2nd District)

24 days ago 21m 52s

Congressman French Hill (R-AR 2nd District), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, discusses the groundbreaking H.R. 4763 bill and its impact on the future of blockchain regulation. Tune in to understand how this bipartisan effort aim

Ep 31: The Impact of Blockchain and AI on the EU's Financial Landscape

Jun 5th, 2024 33m 1s

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 financia

Ep 30: Congressman Wiley Nickel

May 21st, 2024 26m 37s

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.

Ep 29: Balcony - Revolutionizing & Tokenizing Real Estate

May 8th, 2024 32m 39s

John Belitsky, Co-founder and Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Balcony sheds light on how they’re leveraging blockchain technology for greater transparency and efficiency in real estate, offering a glimpse into the innovative solutions re

Ep 28: Crypto Wallets as the Browsers of the Future

Apr 24th, 2024 30m 29s

Akash Gupta (GM at Ava Labs) shares how transformative crypto wallets can be—from identity verification to the integration of social elements. Gain insights into the decentralized future and the large role of crypto wallets in shaping a secure

Ep. 27: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 2)

Apr 10th, 2024 32m 43s

This is the second episode from our “trade associations” miniseries for 2024. We are joined by Sandra Ro (Global Blockchain Business Council), Ian Taylor (KPMG and Crypto UK), Alison Mangiero (Proof of Stake Alliance), and Jannah Patchay (Digit

Ep. 26: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 1)

Mar 27th, 2024 42m 28s

Join Marina Markezic (EU Crypto Initiative) , Ron Hammond (Blockchain Association), Tommaso Astazi (Blockchain For Europe), and Cody Carbone (Digital Chamber) as they delve into the complexities of blockchain regulation and its impact on global

Ep 25: Emerging Technology's Language Wars - Smart Contracts

Mar 6th, 2024 27m 20s

Professor Carla Reyes (SMU) unpacks the interdisciplinary perspectives on smart contracts, highlighting the unique vantage points each group brings to the table. She explores the divergence between legal definitions of ‘contracts’ and their tec

Ep 24: DeFi Innovation and Regulation

Feb 7th, 2024 29m 43s

Yesha Yadav (Vanderbilt Law School) delves into the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi), exploring market structures, regulatory challenges, and the pivotal role of smart contracts in shaping the future of financial landscapes.Find out

Ep 23: Shaping the Future of Currency: the Digital Dollar

Jan 10th, 2024 36m

Chris Giancarlo (Chamber of Digital Commerce and former CFTC commissioner) discusses the Digital Dollar and sheds light on the role of privacy, economic liberty, and leadership in navigating the ever-changing landscape of digital innovation and

Ep 22: Unpacking Crypto: Use Cases, Decentralization, and Regulation

Dec 13th, 2023 44m 44s

Teana Baker-Taylor (Circle) and Ari Redbord (TRM Labs) delve into the intricate world of crypto regulation, anti-money laundering, and blockchain's transformative potential. They discuss how decentralized finance challenges traditional framewo

Ava Labs x CBER Ep 5: Loss-Versus-Rebalancing (LVR) at Decentralized Exchanges

Nov 29th, 2023 1h 51m

This episode discusses the costs of liquidity provision at Decentralized Exchanges. Ciamac Moallemi (Columbia University) explains that liquidity providers at a Decentralized Exchange always face a loss relative to an asset portfolio that activ

Ava Labs x CBER Ep 4: Economics of Lending Platforms

Nov 29th, 2023 1h 21m

This episode discusses lending platforms on blockchains. Thomas Rivera (McGill University) and Quentin Vandeweyer (University of Chicago) explain that lending platforms generate sub-optimal welfare due to under-utilization of funds that are len

Ava Labs x CBER Ep 3: Just-In-Time Liquidity At Decentralized Exchanges

Nov 29th, 2023 1h 23m

This episode discusses a phenomenon known as Just-In-Time Liquidity at Decentralized Exchanges. Agostino Capponi (Columbia University) explains that, while this phenomenon is generally viewed as positive for liquidity demanders, it can actually

Ava Labs x CBER Ep 2: Governance of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations

Nov 29th, 2023 1h 8m

Brett Falk (University of Pennsylvania) and Gerry Tsoukalas (Boston University) discuss voting protocols in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations. Brett Falk (University of Pennsylvania) and Gerry Tsoukalas (Boston University) highlight weakne

Ava Labs x CBER Ep 1: Are Cryptoassets Securities?

Nov 29th, 2023 1h 43m

Lewis Cohen (DLx Law) discusses whether cryptoassets are securities from the perspective of US law. Lewis Cohen (DLx Law) explains the relevant US securities laws and then highlights how cryptoassets can differ from traditional securities. A ke

Ep 21: How Can Web3 Protect Speech?

Nov 15th, 2023 38m 4s

Maria Bustillos, journalist, editor, and founder of Popula and the Brickhouse Cooperative, delves into the complexities of managing misinformation, illegal, and harmful content online. Join us in a timely discussion on the challenges of content

Ep 20: Blockchain Security Featuring John Neufeld

Oct 31st, 2023 41m

John Neufeld, General Counsel at Open Zeppelin and Charter Member at TechGC, joins Sylvia Sanchez for an in-depth discussion on the enhanced security features of blockchain technology compared to traditional databases in our latest Owl Explains

Ep 19: El Árbol de la Sabiduría Web3 - Cinco ramas para guiar la regulación

Oct 16th, 2023 55m 50s

Owl Explains anuncia su iniciativa en Español, siendo un proyecto comprometido con el pensamiento global para el desarrollo responsable de la tecnología blockchain. Sylvia Sánchez project manager de Owl Explains, y Leandro Davo, abogado, consul

Ep 18: Why Do We Need a Digital Euro?

Oct 11th, 2023 45m 50s

Anne-Sophie Gógl (Digital Euro Association) and Peter Kerstens (European Commission) shed light on the digital euro's potential form and the crucial role of various stakeholders in making it a reality. We discuss the European Commission’s propo

Ep 17: Congressman Flood and the Regulatory Crawl

Sep 29th, 2023 21m 12s

Congressman Mike Flood delves into the latest crypto policy developments in Washington, sharing his perspective on the Fintech Flyover event and the evolving crypto regulatory landscape. He contrasts the House’s innovation-friendly stance with

Ep 16: Why Do We Need a Digital Pound?

Sep 21st, 2023 53m 40s

Dive into the world of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Jannah Patchay (Digital Pound Foundation and Markets Evolution), Varun Paul (Fireblocks), and moderator Emma Pike (H+K Strategies). This episode focuses on the UK's Digital Pound, e

Ep 15: What do policymakers think about when they think about blockchain?

Sep 5th, 2023 31m 48s

As blockchain reshapes finance and data interaction, understanding its regulatory landscape is crucial. Join us on the Owl Explains podcast for an in-depth discussion on blockchain policy with experts Thomas Tindermans (Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Ep: 14 The Ticking Timebomb of AML Compliance

Sep 1st, 2023 31m 24s

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 land