The Policy Layer
Owl Explains
The Policy Layer is a proud project of the Ava Labs Legal team that is committed to helping policymakers break through hype and navigate the blockchain world. We host podcasts with industry leaders seeking to build a better Internet. Check out our X profile @AvalanchePolicy, 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
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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.
