The Encrypted Economy

Hosted by Eric Hess

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May 2024

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The Encrypted Economy podcast explores the business, laws, regulation, and security relating to our most valuable digital data...whether financial assets, proprietary data or personal information. Join us each week as we delve into what makes up the new encrypted economy as well as the developments that are shaping our economies and world.

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May 27, 20241 hr 2 min

Digital Currency Revolution: Brazil's Drex and the Future of Coexisting Stablecoins and CBDCs

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, examining regulatory concerns, the necessity for public-private partnerships, and the challenges of ensuring interoperability. Discover how countries like Brazil and the UAE are navigating these digital transformations and what the future holds for the coexistence of stablecoins and CBDCs.

January 3, 2024Episode 11 hr 0 min

GBBC's Emerging Topics in Blockchain Law: Contrasting UK's Approach with the U.S.'s and A Look at the Role of Investment Advisers

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 investment advisors can facilitate better risk management as it related to digital assets.The Encrypted Economy is happy to be able to republish this episode with permission from GBBC.

May 16, 2023Episode 1131 hr 4 min

Why Switzerland Got Digital Assets Right (Part II of II). Lars Schlichting, Founder of Lexify and Olivier Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. - E113

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· Blockchain & Crypto Laws and Regulations Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook

May 5, 2023Episode 11258 min

Why Switzerland Got Digital Assets Right (Part I of II). Lars Schlichting, Founder of Lexify and Olivier Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. - E112

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 LinkedIn· Lexify· Metaco· Blockchain & Crypto Laws and Regulations Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook

April 19, 2023Episode 1111 hr 8 min

Are Illinois & NJ Going To Lock Down Digital Assets? Gabriella Kusz, Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association and Nina Kaplan, Chair of the New Jersey Digital Assets Working Group - E111

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!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook

April 4, 2023Episode 1101 hr 9 min

Why Cayman Got DAO's Right - Jonathan Turnham, Partner at Travers Thorp Alberga- E110

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 Jurisdiction for Digital Assets? · 7:00 Regulation and Primary Regulators in Cayman· 14:20 Considerations Regarding Locating in Cayman· 19:00 What is so Innovative About Cayman Business?· 30:00 How is the US Impacting Cayman?· 35:00 Giving Guidance to Clients· 41:20 Two Paths of the DAO· 51:00 Discussing Independent Directors and OtherConsiderations· 1:04:30 Closing Thoughts Resource List:· Jon’s LinkedIn· Travers Thorp Alberga· Cayman Islands Monetary Authority· Special Economic Zone Companies· Cayman Islands Business Benefits Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook

March 22, 2023Episode 1091 hr 10 min

Securing Open Source Is a Public Good - Brian Behlendorf, Open Source Security Foundation - E109

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 Foundation to the Open Source Security Foundation· 7:40 Core Principles for Ensuring Open Source Software Security· 11:40 Discussing the Mobilization Plan for Open Source Software· 16:50 To What Extent do Patches Exist in the Open Source Community?· 21:20 Techniques for Assessing Core Security Controls· 24:30 How can Users Tell?· 31:40 How Signing, Attestations, and Grading can Secure Open Source· 38:30 Forward-Looking Risks in the Space· 47:40 Why the Focus on Open Source Security?· 53:50 How Does Focus Change with Permissionless Systems?· 1:00:00 Discussing the Alpha Omega Project· 1:05:00 Other Functions of OSSF Resource List:· Brian’s LinkedIn· Open-Source Security Foundation· Log4Shell· Mobilization Plan· Open Source Technology and Improvement Fund· Solar Winds· Hyperledger· Linux Foundation Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook

March 7, 2023Episode 1081 hr 0 min

The Carbon Offset Market: First Things First - Jamil Benabdallah, Founder of The Zero Fund - E108

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 Origin of The Zero Fund · 9:10 Defining the Negative Carbon Project · 27:30 What is the Incentive for Farmers?· 30:00 Exploring Certification Standards· 46:00 Building Out the Ecosystem the Right Way· 49:00 How do Distributed Ledger Technologies Facilitate DataSharing? · 54:00 Does Secondary Trading Complicate the Narrative?· 56:30 Closing Thoughts Resource List:· Jamil’s LinkedIn· The Zero Fund· Beyond the Buzz: What Can Blockchain Do for Carbon Markets?· Negative Carbon Project· Carbon Credit· Sargassum· CSDR Policy· Verra· Gold Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook

February 21, 2023Episode 1071 hr 48 min

How MiCA Fits In (Panel Series 4 of 4) – E107

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 EBA and Their Roles Regarding MiCA· 22:40 Understanding European Legislation· 31:40 Will Regulators Become Even More Stringent?· 33:30 The Scope of EBA in Regards to MiCA· 37:00 What Regulations are Going to Impact MiCA?· 53:00 Blacklisting Under New Regulation· 1:12:00 Can an Asset Fall Under Both MiFID and MiCA?· 1:17:00 Developments with the Data Act· · 1:32:50 Discussing DORA and Product Liability · 1:42:40 How Does PSD2 Factor into this? Resource List:· Alexandru’s LinkedIn· Marina’s LinkedIn· Francesco’s LinkedIn· William’ s LinkedIn· SLV Legal· The European Crypto Initiative· Crypto Policy Updates· MiCA· GDPR · MiCA Overview and Categorization of Crypto Assets · Digital Operational Resilience Act· ESMA· Transfer of funds regulation· EU payment services directive PSD2· The competing priorities facing U.S. crypto regulations Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook

February 14, 2023Episode 10646 min

Hyperledger: How The Sausage Gets Made. Hart Montgomery, CTO of Hyperledger Foundation - E106

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 Introduction to Hyperledger· 12:40 How Projects Come Into Hyperledger· 20:20 Use Cases for Identity Solutions· 32:00 Are Encryption Technologies Driving the Needfor More Tech?· 34:20 How has the Hyperledger CommunityResponded to Security Concerns?· 42:10 Future Developments in HyperledgerResource List:· Hart’s LinkedIn· Hyperledger· Firefly· Solidity· Fabric· Besu· Iroha· Sawtooth· Indy· Aries· Solang· ZKP· Hyperledger GitHub Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook