Ryan Louvar, Chief Legal Officer at WisdomTree, brings extensive expertise in ETFs and digital assets. He discusses the implications of the Genius Act and Clarity Act on U.S. crypto regulations, advocating for clarity in stablecoin adoption. The talk delves into the parallels between digital assets and traditional finance, emphasizing the transformative impact of blockchain technology. The importance of evolving regulatory frameworks in both the U.S. and Europe is highlighted, along with the potential for stablecoins to reshape transaction costs and banking interactions.
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Genius Act Foundations
The Genius Act marks a foundational moment for fiat-backed stablecoin regulation in the US.
It establishes a strong federal framework allowing for clearer, more regulated stablecoin operations.
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US Crypto Regulation Shift
The US regulatory mindset on crypto has shifted rapidly to become more crypto-friendly.
Crypto is increasingly embedded in traditional finance, with the US leading regulatory progress over Europe.
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Digital Assets and ETFs Parallel
Digital assets share traits with ETFs like transparency, faster settlement, and frequent tradability.
Blockchain infrastructure powers instant settlement and greater consumer choice of wallets and blockchains.
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Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discussed the Japan tariff deal, market optimism surrounding its announcement, and how it contributed to Japan’s stock market breakout. They analyzed the ambiguity of the deal’s financial terms and its potential geopolitical ripple effects. (27:08) Jeremy is joined by WisdomTree’s Ryan Louvar and Dovile Silenskyte for a deep dive into crypto developments. The conversation covers the Genius Act and Clarity Act’s implications for U.S. crypto regulation, the growing U.S. adoption of stablecoins, and the potential impact on blockchain infrastructure. They also explore parallels between the ETF and digital asset ecosystems, stablecoin usage in retail, and evolving European regulatory dynamics.
Guest: Ryan Louvar has over 25 years of legal and business experience with deep expertise in ETFs, digital assets, tokenization, and financial innovation. He currently serves as Chief Legal Officer and Head of Business and Legal Affairs, Digital Assets at WisdomTree, where he oversees legal, risk, and compliance functions and helps drive the firm’s leadership in tokenized real-world assets through its WisdomTree Prime® mobile app and WisdomTree Connect™ web platform. Mr. Louvar also leads WisdomTree’s regulatory and legislative policy advocacy, supporting its mission to innovate within financial services and asset management.
Dovile Silenskyte is a director of digital assets research at WisdomTree. Before joining WisdomTree in May 2024, Dovile worked as an index equity product strategist at BlackRock. Currently, she is responsible for conducting analyses for in-house digital assets publications and assisting the sales team with client queries about products and markets. Dovile holds an MSc in Finance from Texas A&M University – Commerce, and she is also a chartered financial analyst (CFA).
Ryan Louvar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlouvar/
Dovile Silenskyte on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dovilesilenskyte/
Wisdom Tree: https://www.wisdomtree.com/investments
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