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Ep 32: Congressman French Hill (R-AR 2nd District)
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06/19/24 • 21 min
Congressman French Hill (R-AR 2nd District), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, discusses the groundbreaking H.R. 4763 bill and its impact on the future of blockchain regulation. Tune in to understand how this bipartisan effort aims to balance innovation and consumer protection in the digital asset space.
Ep 31: The Impact of Blockchain and AI on the EU's Financial Landscape
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06/05/24 • 33 min
Dimitrios Psarrakis (Financial Economist and co-founder of Value Verse) provides expert insights on blockchain regulation and its implications for financial competitiveness in the EU. He explores the intersection of blockchain, AI, and financial innovation, emphasizing the importance of education and collaboration in shaping the future of finance.
Ep 29: Balcony - Revolutionizing & Tokenizing Real Estate
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05/08/24 • 32 min
John Belitsky, Co-founder and Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Balcony sheds light on how they’re leveraging blockchain technology for greater transparency and efficiency in real estate, offering a glimpse into the innovative solutions reshaping the industry.
Ep 28: Crypto Wallets as the Browsers of the Future
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04/24/24 • 30 min
Akash Gupta (GM at Ava Labs) shares how transformative crypto wallets can be—from identity verification to the integration of social elements. Gain insights into the decentralized future and the large role of crypto wallets in shaping a secure and user-friendly digital landscape.
Ep. 27: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 2)
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04/10/24 • 32 min
This is the second episode from our “trade associations” miniseries for 2024. We are joined by Sandra Ro (Global Blockchain Business Council), Ian Taylor (KPMG and Crypto UK), Alison Mangiero (Proof of Stake Alliance), and Jannah Patchay (Digital Pound Foundation) discussing key blockchain developments, policy updates, and interesting use cases.
Ep. 26: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 1)
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03/27/24 • 42 min
Join Marina Markezic (EU Crypto Initiative) , Ron Hammond (Blockchain Association), Tommaso Astazi (Blockchain For Europe), and Cody Carbone (Digital Chamber) as they delve into the complexities of blockchain regulation and its impact on global policy. Explore how trade associations are shaping the future of technology governance.
Ep 25: Emerging Technology's Language Wars - Smart Contracts
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03/06/24 • 27 min
Professor Carla Reyes (SMU) unpacks the interdisciplinary perspectives on smart contracts, highlighting the unique vantage points each group brings to the table. She explores the divergence between legal definitions of ‘contracts’ and their technical counterparts in smart contract technology, uncovering the potential impacts of this disparity on the regulation and understanding of these innovative digital agreements.
Read her full paper here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4380724
Ep 24: DeFi Innovation and Regulation
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02/07/24 • 29 min
Yesha Yadav (Vanderbilt Law School) delves into the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi), exploring market structures, regulatory challenges, and the pivotal role of smart contracts in shaping the future of financial landscapes.
Find out more in our explainer:
What is DeFi?
Ep 23: Shaping the Future of Currency: the Digital Dollar
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01/10/24 • 36 min
Chris Giancarlo (Chamber of Digital Commerce and former CFTC commissioner) discusses the Digital Dollar and sheds light on the role of privacy, economic liberty, and leadership in navigating the ever-changing landscape of digital innovation and its impact on global economies.
Learn more about CBDCs, stablecoins, blockchain, and more on: Owl Explains.
Ep 34: Stablecoin Runs and the Centralization of Arbitrage
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07/17/24 • 48 min
Yiming Ma from Columbia Business School and Anthony Zhang from UChicago explore the intricacies of stablecoins and their impact on financial stability. Learn about the critical role of arbitrage in maintaining price stability and the potential risks associated with these digital assets.
Check out their paper here.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Owl Explains Hootenanny have?
The Owl Explains Hootenanny currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does The Owl Explains Hootenanny cover?
The podcast is about Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Investing, Crypto, Podcasts, Business and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Owl Explains Hootenanny?
The episode title 'Ep 33: Intersection of AI, IP and Web3 Law' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Owl Explains Hootenanny?
The average episode length on The Owl Explains Hootenanny is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Owl Explains Hootenanny released?
Episodes of The Owl Explains Hootenanny are typically released every 11 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Owl Explains Hootenanny?
The first episode of The Owl Explains Hootenanny was released on Aug 31, 2023.
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