THE AGENDA
Delve into operational resilience, compliance & fraud risks.
Gain practical strategies for regulatory adherence.
Learn about global efforts to harmonise regulations, promoting a coordinated approach & avoiding regulatory arbitrage.
Wednesday October 16th
Invite-only Conference Day
Start
Opening Remarks
Session One
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Regulatory Frameworks for the Future
Explore cutting-edge approaches to developing and implementing regulatory frameworks in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. This session will examine the delicate balance between fostering innovation and ensuring robust consumer protection. Engage in high-level discussions on crafting adaptive legal structures that facilitate global acceptance of digital assets.
Session Two
Beyond Traditional Boundaries: Redefining Legal Concepts in the Digital Age
Delve into the transformative impact of digital assets on established legal paradigms. This session examines innovative approaches to representing ownership, transferring rights and resolving disputes in the digital realm. Experts will discuss the implications of smart contracts, tokenisation, and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) on legal frameworks.
Session Three
Institutional Guardians: Evolving Custody Solutions for Digital Asset Adoption
Explore the critical role of custodians in facilitating institutional adoption of digital assets. This session will delve into the unique challenges and opportunities presented by digital asset custody for institutional investors. Experts will discuss cutting-edge custody solutions that address regulatory requirements, security concerns and operational efficiency.
Session Four
Building Resilience in Decentralised Systems: Strategies for Risk Management
Focus on developing robust risk management strategies for decentralised financial systems. Explore advanced techniques for ensuring operational resilience in DLT-based platforms, including cybersecurity measures, fail-safe mechanisms and disaster recovery protocols. Address the unique challenges posed by disintermediation and gain insights on maintaining system integrity in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Session Five
The New Frontier of Financial Crime Prevention: Innovative Approaches to KYC/AML/CFT
Explore cutting-edge technologies and methodologies for combating financial crime in the digital asset space. This session will showcase advanced analytics, machine learning applications and blockchain forensics tools revolutionising KYC/AML/CFT practices. Discuss strategies for implementing these technologies while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Session Six
2:00pm – 2:50pm
Harmonising Global Regulations: Towards a Unified Digital Asset Framework
Examine ongoing efforts to create a cohesive international regulatory framework for digital assets. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of cross-border collaboration, discussing initiatives by global regulatory bodies like the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Explore strategies for navigating the current fragmented regulatory landscape and preparing for future harmonisation efforts. Learn how to contribute to and benefit from global initiatives aimed at creating a level playing field and mitigating regulatory arbitrage.
Steve Vallas, Managing Director @ BlockchainAPAC
Amanda Wick, Founder @ The Association for Women in Cryptocurrency
Michelle O’Connor, VP Brand & Communications @ TaxBit
Session Seven
2:55pm – 3:50pm
Architecting the Future: Next-Generation Market Infrastructure for Digital Assets
Dive into the development of innovative market infrastructure designed to support the burgeoning digital asset ecosystem. Explore emerging technologies and regulatory approaches shaping the future of asset trading, custody and settlement. Discuss the integration of traditional financial systems with blockchain-based platforms, examining the potential for increased efficiency, transparency and security in global financial markets.
Steve Vallas, Managing Director @ BlockchainAPAC
Amanda Wick, Founder @ The Association for Women in Cryptocurrency
Michelle O’Connor, VP Brand & Communications @ TaxBit
Session Eight
2:55pm – 3:50pm
The Awakening Giant: A Uniquely American Approach, Navigating the US Regulatory Landscape for Digital Assets
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving US regulatory framework for digital assets. Experts will discuss recent developments in federal and state-level regulations, including SEC and CFTC guidelines, banking regulations and state-specific initiatives. Explore the implications of recent court rulings, proposed legislation and regulatory enforcement actions on the digital asset industry. Gain insights into compliance strategies for operating within the complex US regulatory environment while fostering innovation.
Steve Vallas, Managing Director @ BlockchainAPAC
Amanda Wick, Founder @ The Association for Women in Cryptocurrency
Michelle O’Connor, VP Brand & Communications @ TaxBit
Wrap Up
3:50pm – 4:15pm
Wrap Up & Final Notes
Thursday October 17th
Deep-dive Roundtables
Roundtable
Location
Next-Gen Financial Crime Prevention: Leveraging KYC/AML/CFT Technology in Digital Assets
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Roundtable
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Reimagining Financial Infrastructure: Architecting Tomorrow’s Markets, The Future of Digital Assets
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Roundtable
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Believe the Hype: Early Lessons from Navigating the UK’s Financial Promotions Regime
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Roundtable
Stablecoins – Pound for Pound: Is There a Regulated Path to a Commercial Stablecoin Standard?
This session explores the evolution of liquidity provision, market making and payment systems in the emerging digital asset environment.
We’ll examine innovative approaches to ensuring market depth and efficiency, the role of advanced algorithms in liquidity management, and the impact of new technologies on transaction speed and volume. Experts will discuss strategies for optimizing capital utilization, the integration of novel payment rails with traditional systems, and how these developments are redefining the velocity of money and financial accessibility in the digital age.
Roundtable
Staking Claims: The Case for Securing Networks, Powering Consensus and the Benefit of its Rewards
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Roundtable
Global Tax Information Reporting: Navigating CARF, DAC8 and 1099DA
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Roundtable
MiCA in Focus: Stage One Unlocked, Unpacking the Impact, Promise and Perils of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation
This session explores the evolution of liquidity provision, market making and payment systems in the emerging digital asset environment.
We’ll examine innovative approaches to ensuring market depth and efficiency, the role of advanced algorithms in liquidity management, and the impact of new technologies on transaction speed and volume. Experts will discuss strategies for optimizing capital utilization, the integration of novel payment rails with traditional systems, and how these developments are redefining the velocity of money and financial accessibility in the digital age.
Roundtable
Location
Fortifying Decentralised Systems: Risk Management Strategies for DLT-Based Assets
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Roundtable
UK Regulation – The UK Regulatory Blueprint: What’s to Come and Where Should We Go from Here
This session explores the evolution of liquidity provision, market making and payment systems in the emerging digital asset environment.
We’ll examine innovative approaches to ensuring market depth and efficiency, the role of advanced algorithms in liquidity management, and the impact of new technologies on transaction speed and volume. Experts will discuss strategies for optimizing capital utilization, the integration of novel payment rails with traditional systems, and how these developments are redefining the velocity of money and financial accessibility in the digital age.
Roundtable
Operational Resilience and Technical Obligations Under DORA, UK and Other OpRes Regimes
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Roundtable
AMLC and MiCAR: Shaping the Global Regulatory Frameworks – Jurisdictional Equivalence, Registration and Cross Border Compliance
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Roundtable
Location
Global Regulatory Convergence: Collaborative Approaches to Digital Asset Governance
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Roundtable
Digital Fluidity: Enhancing Liquidity and Velocity in the New Financial Landscape
This session explores the evolution of liquidity provision, market making and payment systems in the emerging digital asset environment.
We’ll examine innovative approaches to ensuring market depth and efficiency, the role of advanced algorithms in liquidity management, and the impact of new technologies on transaction speed and volume. Experts will discuss strategies for optimizing capital utilization, the integration of novel payment rails with traditional systems, and how these developments are redefining the velocity of money and financial accessibility in the digital age.
Roundtable
US Digital Asset Policy: Balancing Capital Formation, Innovation and Consumer Protection
This interactive roundtable will delve deeper into the nuances of US digital asset policy.
Participants will engage in discussions on how US regulators are addressing key issues such as investor protection, market integrity, and financial stability in the digital asset space. Explore the potential impact of upcoming regulations, the role of self-regulatory organizations, and strategies for effective engagement with policymakers. Share insights on best practices for navigating the evolving regulatory landscape while promoting responsible innovation in the US digital asset market.
*Agenda & roundtable topics may be subject to further curation and change