114 episodes

The Encrypted Economy podcast explores the business, laws, regulation, and security relating to our most valuable digital data...whether financial assets, proprietary data or personal information. Join us each week as we delve into what makes up the new encrypted economy as well as the developments that are shaping our economies and world.

The Encrypted Economy Eric Hess

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    • 4.7 • 14 Ratings

The Encrypted Economy podcast explores the business, laws, regulation, and security relating to our most valuable digital data...whether financial assets, proprietary data or personal information. Join us each week as we delve into what makes up the new encrypted economy as well as the developments that are shaping our economies and world.

    GBBC's Emerging Topics in Blockchain Law: Contrasting UK's Approach with the U.S.'s and A Look at the Role of Investment Advisers

    GBBC's Emerging Topics in Blockchain Law: Contrasting UK's Approach with the U.S.'s and A Look at the Role of Investment Advisers

    Preston Bryne (Brown Rudnick), Kelly Chapman (Wave Digital Assets), Laura Douglas (Clifford Chance), Eric Hess and Stephen Palley (Brown Rudnick) discuss the differences between the UK's regulatory approach to digital assets versus the U.S.'s, the topic of Preston's recent article published in the International Journal of Blockchain Law before turning to a discussion of how investment advisors can facilitate better risk management as it related to digital assets.

    The Encrypted Economy is happy to be able to republish this episode with permission from GBBC.

    • 1 hr
    Why Switzerland Got Digital Assets Right (Part II of II). Lars Schlichting, Founder of Lexify and Olivier Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. - E113

    Why Switzerland Got Digital Assets Right (Part II of II). Lars Schlichting, Founder of Lexify and Olivier Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. - E113

    On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we continue our conversation with Lars Schlichting, founder of Lexify, and Oliver Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco.  Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into the different jurisdictions facilitating innovation in Web 3.  
    Resource List:
    ·       Lars’ LinkedIn
    ·       Oliver’s LinkedIn
    ·       Lexify
    ·       Metaco
    ·       Blockchain & Crypto Laws and Regulations 
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Why Switzerland Got Digital Assets Right (Part I of II). Lars Schlichting, Founder of Lexify and Olivier Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. - E112

    Why Switzerland Got Digital Assets Right (Part I of II). Lars Schlichting, Founder of Lexify and Olivier Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. - E112

    On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have Lars Schlichting, founder of Lexify, and Oliver Depierre, General Counsel of Metaco. We discuss Switzerland’s role in the digital asset ecosystem.  Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into the different jurisdictions facilitating innovation in Web 3.  
    Resource List:
    ·       Lars’ LinkedIn
    ·       Oliver’s LinkedIn
    ·       Lexify
    ·       Metaco
    ·       Blockchain & Crypto Laws and Regulations 
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    • 58 min
    Are Illinois & NJ Going To Lock Down Digital Assets? Gabriella Kusz, Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association and Nina Kaplan, Chair of the New Jersey Digital Assets Working Group - E111

    Are Illinois & NJ Going To Lock Down Digital Assets? Gabriella Kusz, Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association and Nina Kaplan, Chair of the New Jersey Digital Assets Working Group - E111

    On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have Gabriella Kusz and Nina Kaplan. We discuss digital asset regulation and the impact legislation can have at the state level.  Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on digital asset regulation. 

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Why Cayman Got DAO's Right - Jonathan Turnham, Partner at Travers Thorp Alberga- E110

    Why Cayman Got DAO's Right - Jonathan Turnham, Partner at Travers Thorp Alberga- E110

    On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have Jonathan Turnham, Partner at Travers Thorp. We discuss regulation in the Cayman Islands and what differentiates the nation from other jurisdictions. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of innovative regulatory frameworks in web 3.0. 

    Topics Covered:
    ·       0:45   Jon’s Background
    ·       4:20   Is Cayman a Good Jurisdiction for Digital Assets? 
    ·       7:00   Regulation and Primary Regulators in Cayman
    ·       14:20   Considerations Regarding Locating in Cayman
    ·       19:00   What is so Innovative About Cayman Business?
    ·       30:00   How is the US Impacting Cayman?
    ·       35:00   Giving Guidance to Clients
    ·       41:20   Two Paths of the DAO
    ·       51:00   Discussing Independent Directors and Other
    Considerations
    ·       1:04:30   Closing Thoughts
     
    Resource List:
    ·       Jon’s LinkedIn
    ·       Travers Thorp Alberga
    ·       Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
    ·       Special Economic Zone Companies
    ·       Cayman Islands Business Benefits 
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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Securing Open Source Is a Public Good - Brian Behlendorf, Open Source Security Foundation - E109

    Securing Open Source Is a Public Good - Brian Behlendorf, Open Source Security Foundation - E109

    On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have Brian Behlendorf of the Open Source Security Foundation. We discuss the Open Source Security Foundation and how it is making a positive impact in the space.  Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of innovative technologies in web 3.0.  
    Topics Covered:
    · 2:40   Brian’s Background
    · 5:00   Transition from Hyperledger Foundation to the Open Source Security Foundation
    · 7:40   Core Principles for Ensuring Open Source Software Security
    · 11:40   Discussing the Mobilization Plan for Open Source Software
    · 16:50   To What Extent do Patches Exist in the Open Source Community?
    · 21:20   Techniques for Assessing Core Security Controls
    · 24:30   How can Users Tell?
    · 31:40   How Signing, Attestations, and Grading can Secure Open Source
    · 38:30   Forward-Looking Risks in the Space
    · 47:40   Why the Focus on Open Source Security?
    · 53:50   How Does Focus Change with Permissionless Systems?
    · 1:00:00   Discussing the Alpha Omega Project
    · 1:05:00   Other Functions of OSSF 
     
    Resource List:
    ·       Brian’s LinkedIn
    ·       Open-Source Security Foundation
    ·       Log4Shell
    ·       Mobilization Plan
    ·       Open Source Technology and Improvement Fund
    ·       Solar Winds
    ·       Hyperledger
    ·       Linux Foundation

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    • 1 hr 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Mitchson ,

Great mix of technical and legal, and plain spoken.

Great mix of technical and legal, and plain spoken.

Emmatri ,

Intelligent, balanced discussion on digital assets

The podcast offers honest, smart takes on cutting edge issues related to digital assets. Eric’s guests deliver an inside’s perspective on key issues related to digital assets. Kudos to Eric on this exceptional podcast.

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