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In this episode of Fintech Confidential, host Tedd Huff is joined by CI (Confidential Informant), Robert Musiala, co-leader of the Web3 and Digital Assets team at BakerHostetler, to discuss the significant developments in the crypto and fintech space during April 2025. Robert shares his expertise on blockchain law and compliance, providing insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on the industry.

The conversation covers the mainstream adoption of stablecoins, the implications of the Payment Stablecoin Act, and the integration of crypto with traditional financial systems. They also delve into the expansion of programmable money, the shifting regulatory environment, and the growing security threats in the crypto space.

Takeaways:

1️⃣ Stablecoins are becoming a viable solution for faster and more transparent payments.

2️⃣ The Payment Stablecoin Act is prompting companies to adjust their strategies in anticipation of new regulations.

3️⃣ Kraken’s expansion demonstrates the blending of crypto and traditional finance.

4️⃣ Programmable money is enabling automation in financial processes.

5️⃣ Security remains a top concern, with sophisticated attacks targeting the crypto infrastructure.

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Robert A. Musiala Jr. BakerHostetler Profile: https://www.bakerlaw.com/professionals/robert-a-musiala-jr/

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About:

Guest: Robert Musiala has been working in the blockchain and digital assets market since 2012 and has led multiple digital asset investigations, including as the court-appointed receiver over cryptocurrency investment funds used in a major fraud. He advises on various regulatory compliance issues involving digital assets and has drafted/negotiated agreements for a wide range of transactions in the fintech, digital assets, Web3, and NFT markets. He is the inventor of two blockchain patents and co-leader of the Web3 and Digital Assets team at BakerHostetler.

Host: Tedd Huff is the Founder of Voalyre and Diamond D3, professional services consulting firms focused on global payments and marketing. He is also a video podcast host and executive producer on the Fintech Confidential network. Over the past 24 years, he has contributed to FinTech startups as an Advisory Board Member, Co-Founder, and Chief Experience Officer, providing strategic and tactical direction for global companies, focusing on growth while delivering innovation, process improvements, and user experience-driven value to simplify the complexity of payments.

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Chapters:

00:00 Highlights

01:13 Bitcoin 2025 (Sponsor)

02:06 Welcome to Web3 with FTC

02:32 Introducing Robert Musiala

03:22 April 2025 Recap and Strategic Signals

04:16 Competitive Advantage of FinTech Integration

04:58 Integration of Blockchain and Web3

06:12 Kraken’s Expansion in Europe

06:49 Crypto’s Integration with Traditional Finance

07:27 Crypto as a Payment Method

08:43 Stablecoins in Merchant Payments

10:14 Pending Legislation: Payment Stablecoin Act

13:05 Benefits of Stablecoins in Payments

16:15 Wallets as a Service by DFNS (Sponsor)

17:53 Programmable Money and Innovation

19:48 Bitcoin’s Role in Capital Markets

20:52 Kraken’s Traditional Market Offerings

21:09 Approval of Global ETFs and Staking

22:50 Digital Asset Regulatory Environment in the US

26:10 Federal Regulators’ Alignment on Crypto

28:24 States and Digital Assets

30:27 Wyoming’s Digital Asset Initiatives

32:01 State-Based Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

35:23 Legal and Regulatory Enforcement

37:58 Skyflow Secure Data Now (Sponsor)

40:34 Crypto Theft and Security Threats

42:16 Sophisticated Hacks and Scams

46:18 April 2025: Key Developments

47:20 Future Trends in Stablecoins

47:56 Regulatory Environment Evolution

48:38 SEC Roundtables and Public Input

49:20 Conclusion and Future Announcements

50:04 Hawk AI Fraud Prevention (Sponsor)

50:47 Disclaimer