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Peter Van Valkenburgh: Towards Sound Bitcoin Policy
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Peter Van Valkenburgh: Towards Sound Bitcoin Policy
FromEpicenter - Learn about Crypto, Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies
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Length:
71 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Coin Center is a non-profit in Washington DC that focuses on research and advocacy issues facing public blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Their aim is to protect users and foster innovation through achieving sound policies and regulations.
Director of Research Peter Van Valkenburgh joined us to discuss the work of the center and the most pressing regulatory issues facing the industry today.
Topics covered in this episode:
The origins and objectives of Coin Center
How to judge the success of Coin Center
Why Peter is more bullish on permissionless than permissioned blockchains
The three areas of blockchain regulation: Consumer protection, anti money laundering and securities
His view about ICOs
Why people should pay attention to money transmission regulations
Episode links:
Coin Center Website
Open Matters: Why Permissionless Blockchains are Essential to the Future of the Internet
Framework for Securities Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
Twitter Peter Van Valkenburgh
This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/182
Director of Research Peter Van Valkenburgh joined us to discuss the work of the center and the most pressing regulatory issues facing the industry today.
Topics covered in this episode:
The origins and objectives of Coin Center
How to judge the success of Coin Center
Why Peter is more bullish on permissionless than permissioned blockchains
The three areas of blockchain regulation: Consumer protection, anti money laundering and securities
His view about ICOs
Why people should pay attention to money transmission regulations
Episode links:
Coin Center Website
Open Matters: Why Permissionless Blockchains are Essential to the Future of the Internet
Framework for Securities Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
Twitter Peter Van Valkenburgh
This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/182
Released:
May 9, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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