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Discover the European Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox's role in harmonizing technology and regulation in this episode. Featuring Helen Köpman from the European Commission, Marjolein Geus of Bird & Bird, and Yuji Develle from OXYGY Consulting, we delve into the sandbox's goals, its collaborative approach with regulators and SMEs, and focus on infrastructure development. Our guests discuss the selection criteria for innovative projects, their industry diversity, and the sandbox's response to regulatory complexities before the EU's MiCA regulation. Additionally, they highlight how cross-sector learning and best practices sharing could influence future regulations beyond blockchain.Find out more in our explainers at owlexplains.com

Peder Muller and Tim Davis from Deloitte, alongside moderator Justin Gunnell of Sher Tremonte LLP, explore how Deloitte is leveraging blockchain technology in disaster relief. They delve into Deloitte's 'Close as you go' project, a prime example of blockchain's capabilities. Built on an Avalanche subnet, this initiative uses tokens, smart contracts, and decentralized architecture, all seamlessly integrated and invisible to the user. Join us for an insightful look at practical blockchain applications in critical humanitarian efforts.Find out more in our explainers at owlexplains.com

Join Roy Confino, Head of Strategy and Operations at Lemonade Foundation, and Justin Gunnell, counsel at Sher Tremonte LLP, for a deep dive into the innovative world of smart contracts in crop insurance. This episode explores how Lemonade Insurance is revolutionizing the field with blockchain technology. Delve into the Crypto Climate Coalition, blockchain's solutions to cost and access issues, and the intriguing concept of 'oracles'. Plus, we debate: should smart contracts be called 'live contracts' for their dynamic capabilities? Tune in for this compelling exploration of insurance and blockchain's intersection. Find out more in our explainers at owlexplains.com

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.