The Policy Layer

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The Policy Layer Podcast
2026-05-27
23 minutes

Ep 68: Forward-Looking Crypto Policy

What does good crypto regulation look like when the technology keeps moving and the stakes are real? Maha El Dimachki (GFTN) to talk about the gap between blockchain and crypto in policy conversations, the importance of proportionate regulation, and why useful engagement between regulators and industry depends on trust, tension, and clarity. We also get into policy coordination, experimentation, and what still is not getting enough attention. This one is for anyone interested in how serious institutions think through innovation. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Compliance
Regulation
Finance
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The Policy Layer Podcast
2025-07-30
32 minutes

Ep 53: TLDR Global Crypto Policy in 2025 (from MiCA to Abu Dhabi and beyond).

Global crypto rules are changing fast, and 2025 is a turning point. We are joined by Elise Soucie Watts (Executive Director at Global Digital Finance), who discusses the big moves: MiCA in Europe, U.S. legislation, Asia’s innovation wave, and so much more. Check out the GDF’s report on tokenization here. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Regulation
Compliance
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The Policy Layer Podcast
2025-06-24
30 minutes

Ep 51: Justice in the Age of Blockchain and AI—The Case for Tech Courts

Professor Michele Neitz (University of San Francisco) makes the case for tech courts, a bold idea that could help us rethink how justice works in a digital-first world. As AI and blockchain reshape everything from contracts to crime, our legal system needs to evolve. Tech-savvy justice isn’t a luxury anymore but a necessity for protecting rights and resolving disputes in the age of code. 📝 Check out Michele's paper here. 🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Compliance
Regulation
Use Cases
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The Policy Layer Podcast
2025-04-23
28 minutes

Ep 48: How AI is Changing the Game for Legal & Compliance in Web3 - Crypto Co-Counsel

What if your AI assistant could explain complex crypto laws in plain English—and connect you with an actual expert if things got tricky? That’s the idea behind Crystal, built by lawyer and founder Joni Pirovich. We talk about the chaos of compliance, the myth of AI replacing lawyers, and why this tool could change the game. Discover more: https://www.cryptococounsel.com 🎧 Listen in Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Use Cases
Compliance