MezFi Meets Episode #11 - MezFi Meets John Bassilios

In episode #11, MezFi Meets John Bassilios from Hall and Wilcox lawyers. John is a financial services lawyer of more than 20 years who has taken a particular interest in the world of blockchain, which he says has "re-invigorated his career", being elected to the board of Blockchain Australia 5 years ago and having a number of clients who seek him out for his expertise in the space. Jerome and John discuss how regulation could impact the Australian blockchain eco-system, ways Australia could re-claim its position as a country of interest in the world of blockchain, as well as current regulatory matters and tips for those looking to do business in the blockchain eco-system in a compliant manner. We hope you enjoy today's conversation, and to find out more about John, as well as Hall and Wilcox and Blockchain Australia, go to: Hall and Wilcox Lawyers - https://www.hallandwilcox.com.au Blockchain Australia - https://blockchainaustralia.org To find out more about MezFi, go to: https://www.MezFi.com 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - John's Journey into Blockchain 03:32 - Growth in Blockchain Involvement 04:20 - Networking and Community in Blockchain 05:24 - Blockchain Australia Board Experience 07:23 - Regulatory Challenges and Solutions 10:57 - Global Perspective on Blockchain Regulations 12:12 - Consensus Conference Insights 18:06 - DeFi and Regulatory Actions 25:52 - Future of Blockchain Regulation 32:16 - Banking Challenges for Crypto Companies 37:14 - AML and CTF Issues 40:53 - Advice for Blockchain Startups 41:32 - Closing Remarks