S4 E14 Digital Bytes April 5th - with Helen Disney from The Realization Group

Financial institutions aligning to crypto custody regulation in the UK, US & EU - in the light of well- publicised scandals, bankruptcies and collapse of established financial institutions and digital asset service providers, regulators around the world are working hard to finalise regulatory frameworks within the crypto industry. There is a raft of regulatory bodies attempting to apply controls to the industry on a global, national or local/state level. What is the status of crypto custody regulation in the UK, the US and the EU, plus the influence of global advisory bodies prominent in this space? Full Article Here Blockchain and law enforcement - the use of blockchain technology is potentially a double-edged sword in that it has enabled the issuance of what some regulators cite as illegal securities. A case in point is the US- quoted firm, Coinbase, which has been issued a notice by the SEC for potential breaking of American securities law. Blockchain technology offers a range of applications to help law enforcement agencies to track and trace payments, bring greater transparency and enabling data to be held in a decentralised and more secure manner, although it does also raise important questions about privacy, security and civil liberties. As with any technology, it is important to carefully consider the potential benefits and risks before implementing it in law enforcement contexts. Full Article Here Metaverse and digital marketing - the way in which organisations promote and market their goods and services is quickly changing as our lives become ever more digital. The metaverse is just another challenge for digital marketers who, themselves, will need to evolve and adapt to embrace this virtual world. Arguably, the four marketing P’s - product, price, promotion and place - are all being impacted; but have your marketing colleagues kept pace? Full Article Here Restoring trust in digital assets - 2022 was a rocky year for the digital asset market and so how can trust be restored? Is it a question of waiting for more regulation, or should the industry heal itself? In a new Financial Markets Insights report on Restoring Trust in Digital Assets, The Realization Group interviewed 14 industry CEOs and leaders to find out their views on what to expect next. What caused the crisis and how has the industry responded so far? What myths and misunderstandings are being perpetuated by the media? What new industry standards are needed? They concluded that we can look to both the past and  future as we develop more workable business models, rules of engagement and regulatory regimes to help the industry recover and thrive.   Full Article Here