Women in Crypto

Episodi del podcast

• Stagione 1

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  Decrypting Risks in Defi

  Decrypting Risks in Defi

  S01 E08

  01:03:36

  Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss crypto advocacy efforts at the state and federal level and the economic and political imperatives of introducing sensible crypto policies. Carole House is a Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy at the White House National Security Council. Previously, Carole was an Executive In Residence at Terranet Ventures. She is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center. She recently served as the director for cybersecurity and secure digital innovation for the White House National Security Council (NSC). Jessica Renier is Managing Director and Head of Digital Finance at the Institute of International Finance. She previously served as Program Associate Director at the Office of Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the President. Before this, she was Senior Counselor for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, as well as Senior Advisor for Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where she led financial technology and innovation policy. In this episode, sponsored by Bracewell LLP, we explore the incredible work of our members worldwide, shedding light on decentralized finance, the challenges of contextualizing risks related to activity, processes and technologies in the Defi space, and the need for industry and government to embrace a nuanced approach to Defi regulation . Don't miss this enlightening conversation as we delve into the need for education. We delve into the recent Decentralized Finance report published by CFTC’s recent report on Decentralized Finance and this timeless consultation previously published by the IIF. To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.org Follow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrency Follow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobal Special thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support. Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com.

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  Decrypting Bank Charters in Crypto

  Decrypting Bank Charters in Crypto

  S01 E06

  01:07:18

  Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency & sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss the account of Custodia bank & the convoluted trials & tribulations of getting access to banking & payment rails. Our guests are Caitlin Long & Michelle Kallen. Caitlin Long is Founder & CEO of Custodia Bank. A 22-year Wall Street veteran, Ms. Long became involved with Bitcoin in 2012. She spent most of her career on Wall Street in New York & Zurich, where most recently she was a managing director in Morgan Stanley’s Global Capital Markets Group. Beginning in 2017, she helped spearhead a multi-year initiative to make Wyoming, her native state, an oasis for blockchain companies in the US, where Wyoming has enacted 45 blockchain-enabling laws since then. Two Wyoming governors appointed her to serve on the Wyoming Legislature's Blockchain Task Force / Blockchain Select Committee. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School (JD, 1994), the Kennedy School of Government (MPP, 1994) & the University of Wyoming (BA, 1990). Michelle Kallen is a partner at Jenner & Block’s appellate practice & a leader in law. She has represented the Blockchain Association, the Crypto Council for Innovation, Paradigm, & Senator Cynthia Lummis in some of the most important cases to the crypto industry. Michelle came to Jenner from government, where she served as Virginia’s first female solicitor general. In that role, she oversaw Virginia’s most complex 7 highest profile litigation, including serving as lead counsel to vindicate Virginia’s ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Following her time in state government, Michelle joined the United States House of Representatives Office of General Counsel to represent the January 6 Select Committee in litigation [where she got to work with our own Amanda Wick!]. In this episode, sponsored by Bracewell LLP, we explore the incredible work of our members worldwide, shedding light on banking charters, the challenges crypto-friendly banks & fintechs in accessing payment rails, US’ dual banking system, the need for states & federal government to embrace a nuanced & consistent approach to banking regulations. We delve into Custodia’s ongoing legal battle against the Federal Reserve bank over the denial of a Master Account, access to banking services in Defi & the overall impact on democratization of financial access. To learn more about AWIC, visit our website: www.womenincrypto.org Follow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrency Follow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobal Special thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship & to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support. Bracewell is a leading law & government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions, litigation, regulatory matters & government relations. Learn more at www.Bracewell.com.

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  Decrypting Crypto Insurance

  Decrypting Crypto Insurance

  S01 E05

  58:45

  Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss crypto advocacy efforts at the state and federal level and the economic and political imperatives of introducing sensible crypto policies. In this conversation, Amanda Wick interviews Kara Owens and Sarah Downey about the significance of crypto insurance. Kara Owens is an advisor for Proof and part of the Reinsurance team at Stone Ridge Asset Management. Her previous roles include underwriting and risk management leadership roles at a Fortune 500 insurance company, Markel Corporation, and the largest reinsurer in the United States, TransRe. She is on the board of the longest running women’s insurance association, APIW (Association of Professional Insurance Women). Sarah Downey is the Lockton U.S. Financial Services Head of Operations and Blockchain/Digital Assets Advisory Leader. As the Blockchain/Digital Assets Advisory (LEAP - Lockton’s Emerging Asset Protection Team) Leader, she is focused on positioning Lockton as a trusted advisor, thought leader and solution developer for insuring blockchain and digital asset companies and the risks they face. In this episode, sponsored by Bracewell LLP, we explore the incredible work of our members worldwide, shedding light on the nuances of crypto insurance. Don't miss this enlightening conversation as we get into cool insurance career stories. They delve into the role of insurance brokers in helping companies grasp their risk exposures and secure suitable coverage, stressing the protection insurance offers during challenging periods and its value in validation and asset safeguarding. The discussion covers buying crypto insurance, the variety of companies served and evolves into a thought-provoking exchange on risk management education, career prospects, and strides in diversity and inclusion. To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.org Follow AWIC on LinkedIn Follow AWIC on Twitter Special thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support. Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com. ⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

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  Decrypting Crypto Mining

  Decrypting Crypto Mining

  S01 E04

  48:47

  Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we delve into the fascinating world of crypto mining and crypto insurance, a topic that all three speakers are passionate about. Join Amanda Wick, Founder and CEO of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, as she engages in a conversation with two outstanding professionals, Jamie Leverton and Sarah Leon, immerses us in a nuanced discourse on Bitcoin mining and crypto insurance. Jaime Leverton is a tech veteran from Canada with more than two decades of experience in finance and technology. From December 2020 to February of 2024 she served as the CEO of Hut 8, one of the largest publicly traded digital asset mining firm. Sarah Leon is the Lead Property Underwriter & Senior Compliance Officer for Evertas, the world’s first crypto insurance company, and has personally underwritten about 27% of the global hash rate. In this episode, sponsored by Bracewell LLP, we explore the incredible work of our members worldwide, shedding light on the evolution of crypto mining in emerging energy markets, the significance of insuring your crypto mining equipment, industry's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, and government's renewed interest in regulating power usage. Don't miss this enlightening conversation as we delve into the need for careful multi-stakeholder dialogue on energy and the impact Bitcoin halving will have on mining. To learn more about AWIC, you can visit our website: www.womenincrypto.org Follow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrency Follow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobal Special thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support. Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com. ⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.

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  Decrypting the Crypto Whistleblower Process

  Decrypting the Crypto Whistleblower Process

  S01 E03

  43:45

  Welcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and sponsored by Bracewell LLP! When people think “whistleblowers” they don’t often think “crypto.” But every day, federal agencies receive invaluable information from concerned members of industry who know that something in their company isn’t being done right, and that without outside influence, nothing will change. This incredible episode will give listeners an inside look at how the whistleblower process works from two of its biggest MVPs. Join Amanda Wick as she speaks with Elizabeth Pendleton, Chief Trial Attorney at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), and Juliana Andonian, a leading attorney at Levy Firestone Muse LLP who represents whistleblowers throughout the process. Learn what it means to be a whistleblower, how the process works, and why these individuals are sometimes invaluable assets for holding industry accountable and ensuring that people do the right thing. Juliana Andonian is an attorney with Levy Firestone Muse LLP. They represent crypto whistleblowers, and you can find out more about their work at cryptowhistleblower.com. Elizabeth “Liz” Pendleton is a Chief Trial Attorney at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement. She has represented the Commission on a number of crypto enforcement actions , including the recent cases against Binance, FTX, Tether and BitMEX. Her remarks on this podcast are her own, and any opinions she expresses do not necessarily reflect the views of the Division, the Commission, or the U.S. government. To learn more about AWIC, visit our website at www.womenincrypto.org. Follow AWIC on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-women-in-cryptocurrency Follow AWIC on Twitter: www.twitter.com/awicglobal Special thanks to Bracewell for its sponsorship, and to Emily Corbrovsky for her invaluable technical support. Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm whose award-winning teams lead the market in cutting-edge transactions and litigation, regulatory matters and government relations. Learn more at bracewell.com. ⚠ Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. AWIC has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. AWIC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in the podcast and is not responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AWIC. Views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by AWIC representatives are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or their sponsors.