The Owl Explains Hootenanny

Shawn Helms, co-head of McDermott Will & Emery’s technology and outsourcing practice, leads a discussion on AI's trust issues and blockchain's role as a solution with Anne Gressel, Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, Erwin Voloder, Head of Policy at the European Blockchain Association, and Kai Zenner, Digital Policy Adviser for MEP Axel Voss. They explore how blockchain's transparency and auditability can address concerns about AI's opaque algorithms and potential misuse. Tune in for this insightful dialogue at the nexus of AI and blockchain technology.Find out more in our explainers at owlexplains.com

Join Dr. Lisa Cameron, MP and crypto policy expert, in a discussion with Emma Pike from Owl Explains about the UK's quest to become a global crypto hub. Dr. Cameron shares key insights from her report with actionable recommendations for the UK, emphasizing the urgency to keep pace with the EU. Tune in to this enlightening session moderated by Emma Pike, Consultant at H+K Strategies, for a closer look at the evolving landscape of blockchain and digital assets in the UK.Find out more in our explainers at owlexplains.com

Connor Daly, Software Engineer at Ava Labs and known for having the 'most cats in crypto,' discusses the future of blockchain technology with Sylvia Sanchez from Owl Explains. In this episode, they delve into Ava Labs' innovative use of subnets to address blockchain's technological challenges, including complexity, scalability, and consensus speed. Learn how subnets allow for the creation of tailored blockchains adaptable to various projects and regulations. Connor also shares his experiences in quickly starting a subnet, its impact on wider adoption and innovation, plus a glimpse into his life with his beloved cats and plans for his growing animal family.Find out more in our explainers at owlexplains.com

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

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.

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.

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.