Emin Gün Sirer on Ava Labs Adoption, Regulation, Institutional Adoption & Blockchain Competition

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Emin Gün Sirer, founder and CEO of Ava Labs live onstage at the Avalanche Summit – in London.

We discuss the evolution of blockchain technology, the state of the crypto industry in America, and the challenges companies face in a shifting regulatory landscape. Emin reflects on his journey from academia to founding Ava Labs, the importance of creating digital financial rails, and dealing with regulatory challenges. He also shares insights into how Ava Labs is bringing real-world assets on-chain, the role of institutional adoption, and the competitive landscape with other blockchain platforms.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 -  Welcome Emin Gün Sire To Crypto In America

00:24 - What Crypto in America Means To Emin

01:22 - Challenges and Regulatory Hurdles

02:44 - Personal Experiences with Banking Issues

05:34 - The Evolution of Blockchain Technology

07:41 - Building in the American Market

10:57 - Avalanche's Recent Successes

11:44 - Interacting with Lawmakers

20:33 - Technological Innovations and Future Plans

28:48 - Global Regulatory Landscape

30:12 - Thanks Emin For Joining Us!

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