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Ep 38: Learning from DeFi. Would Automated Market Makers Improve Equity Trading?
Andreas Park (University of Toronto) and Katya Malinova (McMaster University) discuss their research on how automated market makers (AMMs) from DeFi could revolutionize equity trading. We explore the potential savings, challenges, and future of finance in a digital age. Check out their paper below: Learning from DeFi: Would Automated Market Makers Improve Equity Trading?

Ep 37: Revolutionizing Women’s Non-Reproductive Health with Web3 (Asterisk)
Join Veronica Kirin, founder of Asterisk Women’s Health, as she discusses her groundbreaking approach to women’s non-reproductive health using blockchain and DAO models. Discover how technology can empower women and transform the healthcare landscape. Learn more about Asterisk's mission: https://asteriskdao.xyz 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Ep 36: US Rep Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-08)
Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo shares insights on navigating the complex world of digital asset regulation and bipartisan collaboration. She highlights the conversation highlights the FIT21 bill, Colorado’s leadership in tech, and the need for financial inclusion in modern legislation. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Ep 35: Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)
Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) discusses his early adoption of cryptocurrency and emphasizes the transformative potential of blockchain technology. He highlights the importance of financial inclusion, arguing that digital assets can democratize access to financial services. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Stablecoin Runs and the Centralization of Arbitrage
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.

Ep 33: Intersection of AI, IP and Web3 Law
Nehan Sethi and Jordan Teague (Web3 Attorneys at Campbell Teague) explore how AI challenges traditional notions of authorship and creativity, and the potential for blockchain to revolutionize IP protection. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep 32: Congressman French Hill
The podcast features Congressman French Hill discussing the Financial Innovation and Transparency Act (H.R. 4763) and its significant impact on the digital asset industry. Hill explains how the bill provides regulatory clarity for digital assets, balancing innovation with consumer protection. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep 31: The Impact of Blockchain and AI on the EU’s Financial Landscape
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 30: Congressman Wiley Nickel
Congressman Wiley Nickel, member of the House Financial Services Committee, joins Norma Krayem from Van Scoyoc Associates to discuss the critical topics of blockchain, digital assets, and regulatory certainty in the United States. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep 29: Balcony - Revolutionizing & Tokenizing Real Estate
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. 🌐 Discover more: Balcony | Home | The Global Standard For Real Estate Tokenization 🔍 To learn more about blockchain: Explainers 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep 28: Crypto Wallets as the Browsers of the Future
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)
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.