The Owl Explains Hootenanny
Owl Explains is a proud project of the Ava Labs Legal team that is committed to helping policymakers break through hype and navigate the blockchain world. Owl Explains hosts podcasts with industry leaders seeking to build a better Internet. Check out our X profile @OwlExplains, and visit our website owlexplains.com, where you will find practical explainers, quizzes, and more fun resources on all things Web3.To stay in the know, subscribe to News from the Nest
Latest episodes
Sep 1, 2023 • 34min
Ep 4: What's the missing link in blockchain education?
Donna Redel, Blockchain and Digital Assets Professor at Wharton, and Thibault Schrepel, Law Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, discuss the surge in student interest in Web3 technologies across the US and Europe. They explore how universities are integrating new courses into their curricula, focusing on this evolving tech landscape. The conversation also delves into the potential of education in unlocking job opportunities within the industry and aiding policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic in developing a comprehensive global regulatory framework for crypto.Find out more in our explainers at owlexplains.com
Sep 1, 2023 • 38min
Ep 3: What's next for blockchain policy in the EU & the US?
Lee A. Schneider hosts a discussion with top policy experts in blockchain. They cover achievable policy goals for this year, advocacy efforts with EU regulators, US regulatory responses, stable coin legislation, and the importance of educating policymakers on blockchain technology.
Sep 1, 2023 • 30min
Ep 2: Why the US needs a framework to regulate digital assets
CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and Olta Andoni delve into the future of digital asset regulation. They discuss the CFTC's role, principles-based regulation, global coordination, challenges with decentralized autonomous organizations, and the importance of customer protection in the evolving landscape of financial technology.
Aug 31, 2023 • 27min
Ep 1: 5 principles to guide policymakers
Lee Schneider, Chief Owl of Ava Labs, discusses 5 key principles for policymakers in regulating blockchain and Web3. Topics include the transformative impact of blockchain on the internet, token classification, global regulation principles, and future plans for the web3 ecosystem.
