Navigating Crypto Regulation -- Privacy, Policy, and Progress
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a16z Crypto manages $7 billion portfolio across over 100 web3 companies, from wallets and DeFi to NFTs, and reports companies are actively hiring policy and compliance attorneys as many plan US token launches. a recent DOJ memo urging prosecutorial restraint shifts enforcement guidance while prosecutions continue in SDNY, prompting calls for narrow statutory fixes and rulemaking. privacy-preserving blockchain tech is prioritized and positioned as a key compliance and product differentiator.
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- 0:00Start
- 0:01Introduction and thanks to Paul
- 0:13Michele introduces her regulatory team at a16z Crypto
- 1:02Overview of a16z Crypto’s $7 billion portfolio
- 1:50Post-election excitement and regulatory realities
- 3:03Insights on the DOJ memo and its implications for prosecutors
- 4:43Need for legislative fixes to overly broad statutes
- 5:20Opportunities for attorneys and policy professionals in crypto
- 6:16Importance of engaging with government agencies
- 7:02Emphasis on privacy technology in blockchain
- 7:44Closing remarks and contact information
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