Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos

Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, General Counsel at StarkWare, shines a light on privacy technology in finance, discussing zero-knowledge proofs and the SEC's evolving stance on financial privacy. Brian Smith, President of the Jito Foundation, shares insights on relocating operations back to the U.S., highlighting benefits and structural considerations. Cody Carbone, CEO of the Digital Chamber, reports on bipartisan movements within Congress regarding market structure, emphasizing ongoing negotiations and the push for sensible DeFi regulations.

Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, a derivatives legal expert and general counsel at StarkWare, dives into the world of perpetual futures or 'perps'. She explains how these derivatives, which never expire, have largely been traded offshore due to regulatory uncertainties. Katherine discusses the recent shift to CFTC-regulated onshore contracts, highlighting benefits like improved trader protections and better price discovery. She also explores the future of crypto derivatives regulation and what this means for market dynamics and U.S. traders.