PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto Podcast: Recent Episodes
Electric Coin Co.
Welcome to the “Pretty Good Policy for Crypto Podcast”! In this podcast, we explore the intersection of blockchain technology, public policy, and global regulatory topics. Our goal is to provide our audience with in-depth insights and expert perspectives on the key issues shaping the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
You’ll hear interviews with industry leaders, government officials, and academics who are at the forefront of shaping the public policy environment for blockchain technology. Our guests will share their unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, as well as the impact of current and proposed regulations and policy approaches on the growth and development of the blockchain ecosystem.
Hosted by Gary Weinstein, Head of Global Regulatory Relations at Electric Coin Co., and Paul Brigner, Head of US Public Policy and Strategic Advocacy at Electric Coin Co., this podcast is an outgrowth of the monthly PGP for Crypto Breakfast, a gathering of the crypto policy community in Washington, DC.
Please be advised that the information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be taken as legal or financial advice. The opinions and views expressed by our guests are their own and may not reflect the official stance of the organizations they represent or those of Electric Coin Co. Always consult a legal or financial professional before making any decisions.
Join Paul Brigner, Head of US Policy and Strategic Advocacy for the Electric Coin Co., as he dives deep into the world of cryptocurrency policy and regulation. Recorded live from ZCon4 in Barcelona, Spain, this episode features a panel of esteemed guests:
- Kurt Opsahl, Associate General Counsel for Cyber Security and Civil Liberties Policy at the Filecoin Foundation.
- Jay Stanley, Senior Policy Analyst at the ACLU.
- Jake Wiener, Counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
Together, they discuss the importance of privacy in the digital age, the potential of zero-knowledge proof technology, and the challenges and opportunities of decentralizing the internet. Plus, hear insights from the Zcash community's annual meeting and a surprise visit from a special guest!
EPISODE LINKS
ACLU Website: https://www.aclu.org/
Jay Stanley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-c-stanley/
Jay Stanley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayCStanley
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Website: https://epic.org/
Jake Wiener's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-wiener-70a4baa8/
Jake Wiener's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealJakeWiener
Filecoin Foundation Website: https://fil.org/
Kurt Opsahl's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-opsahl-0858654/
Kurt Opsahl's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtopsahl
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: https://podcast.pgpforcrypto.org
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pgp*-pretty-good-policy-for-crypto-podcast/id1669504720
RSS: https://feed.pod.co/pgp-for-crypto-podcast
HOST INFO
Paul Brigner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulbrigner
Paul Brigner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbrigner/
Electric Coin Co. Website: https://electriccoin.co
Electric Coin Co. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElectricCoinCo
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome
00:42 Introduction
01:49 Kurt Opsahl on Privacy and ZCon4
02:46 Jay Stanley on Cryptocurrency and Privacy
05:27 Jake Wiener on Policing, Digital Identity, and Privacy
07:43 The Promise of ZK Proof Technology
09:51 Jay's Insights on Cryptography and Digital Identity
12:41 The Challenge of Achieving True Privacy
14:59 Kurt's Transition to Filecoin
16:55 The Debate on Decentralization
19:56 Further Decentralizing Zcash
22:21 The Future of Zcash and User Experience and a Surprise Guest
27:49 Recent Developments in U.S. Policy
36:32 Concluding Remarks
DISCLAIMER
Please be advised that the information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be taken as legal or financial advice. The opinions and views expressed by our guests are their own and may not reflect the official stance of the organizations they represent or those of Electric Coin Co. Always consult a legal or financial professional before making any decisions.
In this episode, Paul Brigner welcomes Bart Stephens, the founder and managing partner at Blockchain Capital, a venture capital firm that has made significant investments in the blockchain space. With over 160 portfolio companies and $2 billion in assets under management, including investments in Ripple, Kraken, and Coinbase, Blockchain Capital has played a major role in shaping the blockchain industry. The conversation explores the early days of the firm, the evolution of the industry, and the importance of working with founders to build a robust and innovative ecosystem. Tune in to gain insights into the world of cryptocurrency policy and regulation.
EPISODE LINKS
Bart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbartstephens/
Bart's Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbartstephens
Blockchain Capital Website: https://blockchain.capital/
Blockchain Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crypto-currency-partners-lp/
Blockchain Capital on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockchaincap
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: https://podcast.pgpforcrypto.org
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pgp*-pretty-good-policy-for-crypto-podcast/id1669504720
RSS: https://feed.pod.co/pgp-for-crypto-podcast
HOST INFO
Paul Brigner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulbrigner
Paul Brigner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbrigner/
Electric Coin Co. Website: https://electriccoin.co
Electric Coin Co. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElectricCoinCo
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome
00:42 Introducing Bart Stephens, Founder and Managing Partner, Blockchain Capital
03:01 State of the Crypto Policy and the Inherently Political Underpinnings of Crypto
09:41 The Biggest Challenges to the Crypto Industry
14:37 Offshoring of the Crypto Industry
20:20 A Fresh Approach to Crypto Policy and Regulation
26:29 A Catalyst for Change in Crypto Policy
30:38 The State of Venture Capital for Blockchain
36:35 The Impact of Ripple's Summary Judgement
42:52 Advice to MBAs and Entrepreneurs
DISCLAIMER
Please be advised that the information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be taken as legal or financial advice. The opinions and views expressed by our guests are their own and may not reflect the official stance of the organizations they represent or those of Electric Coin Co. Always consult a legal or financial professional before making any decisions.
The Pretty Good Policy for Crypto podcast welcomes Miller Whitehouse-Levine and Amanda Tuminelli of the DeFi Education Fund for a discussion of the fund's recent SEC filing and Tuminelli's experience as the fund's new Chief Legal Officer. Host Paul Briggner facilitates a conversation about Tuminelli's previous legal work, as well as her transition to working in the cryptocurrency industry. The episode sheds light on the DeFi Education Fund's goals for impact litigation and policy work, and the potential impact of their recent filing.
EPISODE LINKS
Miller's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miller-whitehouse-levine-864b6b43/
Miller's Twitter: https://twitter.com/millercwl
Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatuminelli/
Amanda's Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandatums
DeFi Education Fund website: https://www.defieducationfund.org/
DeFi Education Fund on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/defieducationfund/
DeFi Education Fund on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fund_defi
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: https://podcast.pgpforcrypto.org
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pgp*-pretty-good-policy-for-crypto-podcast/id1669504720
RSS: https://feed.pod.co/pgp-for-crypto-podcast
HOST INFO
Paul Brigner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulbrigner
Paul Brigner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbrigner/
Electric Coin Co. Website: https://electriccoin.co
Electric Coin Co. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElectricCoinCo
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome
00:42 Introduction
01:12 Intro to Amanda Tuminelli, DEF's new Chief Legal Officer
05:08 Background on the SEC's "Exchange" Rulemaking
11:40 DEF's Recent Comments in the SEC's "Exchange" Rulemaking
21:23 Other Comments in the SEC's "Exchange" Rulemaking
27:05 Next Steps for the SEC's "Exchange" Rulemakingx
30:21 The Promise of Legislation as a Fix
36:49 Legal and Regulatory Developments in the EU and UK
42:26 Reflecting on Progress To Date
DISCLAIMER
Please be advised that the information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be taken as legal or financial advice. The opinions and views expressed by our guests are their own and may not reflect the official stance of the organizations they represent or those of Electric Coin Co. Always consult a legal or financial professional before making any decisions.