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Owl Explains hosts The Policy Layer, a business show with 88 episodes published.
This episode starts with a simple argument: Europe cannot buy its way into digital sovereignty. Professor Roman Beck explains why the real issue is not nationality, but control, and why blockchain and decentralized syste
What does good crypto regulation look like when the technology keeps moving and the stakes are real? Maha El Dimachki (GFTN) to talk about the gap between blockchain and crypto in policy conversations, the importance of
This episode starts at the core. Why should people care about blockchain? Is everything permissionless? From concert tickets to land records, the conversation shows why blockchain matters once you stop reducing it to Bit
Adam Zec, CEO of MyStandard, joins us to talk about fixing one of the most broken parts of the digital economy: data ownership. MyStandard is building infrastructure that lets individuals control and monetize their workf
Adrian Ang (Partner at Allen & Gledhill) at brings a clear view of how Singapore approaches stablecoins, blockchain regulation, and the risks that come with digital money. He lays out the logic behind MAS’s framework, fr
Liquid staking tokens may sound like a niche corner of crypto, but they raise a much bigger question: can regulation actually keep up with decentralized systems? Juan Ignacio Ibañez of the MiCA Crypto Alliance dicusses w
Ep 63: Productivity Enables Security: The Economics of Blockchain Settlement
Yes, illicit finance in crypto exists, but it's not the whole story. Ari Redbord (TRM Labs) walks us through the real numbers, how blockchain data is used as evidence, and what better enforcement could look like. From sa
Congressman Troy Downing joins us to discuss what it really takes to give digital assets and AI clear rules in the United States. From the Genius Act on stablecoins and the Clarity Act on SEC vs CFTC roles, to his AI Wis
Women are stepping into new forms of financial power, and digital assets are opening the door. The founders of Eve Wealth, Sadie Raney and Elaine Asher discuss the misconceptions that keep women out of this space and the
Stablecoins were the main character in policy circles this year, and for good reason. Urszula McCormack, Andrew Whitworth, and Laura Navaratnam walk us through how 2025 played out across Hong Kong, the EU, UK, and Austra
This episode examines Decentralized Lending Protocols (DLPs) and the contagion that can arise due to assets lent to one pool serving as collateral in a different pool. We discuss efficient design of DLPs and mitigations
Contrary to popular belief, price discovery can occur at decentralized exchanges instead of at centralized exchanges. We discuss the underlying economics and how this affects bidding for block space. We also discuss
This episode covers the digitization of payments and the rise of stablecoins. We discuss China’s CBDC project, the success of USD stablecoins, and the barriers to broader stablecoin adoption. We also examine how stableco
This episode examines the central role nonprofit foundations have played in supporting blockchain networks. We trace their original purpose, how these entities have become a point of friction for many projects, and how r
This episode explores the governance of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). We discuss how ownership concentration and whale voting can distort incentives and hinder platform growth. The conversation examines
Crypto says it’s for everyone, but who’s actually building the future? Michelle O’Connor, founder of The Digital Future , joins us to talk about inclusion, innovation, and why the next wave of Web3 depends on who’s in th
What happens when Bordeaux meets blockchain? Connor Daly, CTO of CrewTrade, explains how tokenizing wine on the blockchain is transforming a $25B industry with transparency, traceability, and a whole new kind of cellar.
Keith Bear, Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, joins us to break down what digital money really looks like in a tokenized economy. From stablecoins to CBDCs, we explore what’s working, what’s missing, and what st
Can blockchains ever truly be privacy-compliant? Clifford Chance lawyers walk through the gray areas, from wallet addresses to pseudonymous data, and explain what regulators are starting to expect.
Chris Holmes
Member of the UK House of Lords · Simply Business
1 appearance on this show
Warren Davidson
U.S. Congressman
1 appearance on this show
Dusty Johnson
U.S. Representative · U.S. Congress
1 appearance on this show
French Hill
Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee
1 appearance on this show
John Neufeld
Pastor · Back to the Bible Canada
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Troy Downing
US Congress
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