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 33: Intersection of AI, IP and Web3 Law

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 aims to balance innovation and consumer protection in the digital asset space. 

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

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.

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

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 30: Congressman Wiley Nickel

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 reshaping the industry.

 * Discover more about Balcony here [https://www.balcony.technology/]
 * Learn more about blockchain here [https://www.owlexplains.com/en/explainers/]

Ep 29: Balcony - Revolutionizing & Tokenizing Real Estate

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 and user-friendly digital landscape.

Ep 28: Crypto Wallets as the Browsers of the Future

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 (Digital Pound Foundation) discussing key blockchain developments, policy updates, and interesting use cases.

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

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 policy. Explore how trade associations are shaping the future of technology governance.

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

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 technical counterparts in smart contract technology, uncovering the potential impacts of this disparity on the regulation and understanding of these innovative digital agreements.


Read her full paper here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4380724

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

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 more in our explainer:
What is DeFi?  [https://owlexplains.com/explainers?id=what-is-defi]

Ep 24: DeFi Innovation and Regulation

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