33. Steve Vallas, CEO of Blockchain Australia on crypto's regulatory landscape

Koji Conversations

English - February 09, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MB
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On this episode of Koji Conversations, Jack and Sophie chat to Steve Vallas, the CEO of Blockchain Australia.
Blockchain Australia is a member based organisation bring greater awareness and advocacy to the digital asset sector.
Steve offers valuable insight into how Australia is poised for success with a promising regulatory outlook, the talent flooding into the space, how zero-knowledge proofs are a powerful innovation for consumer protection, and much more.

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Project twitter: @BlockchainAUS

Steve’s twitter: @stevevallas

Site: http://www.blockchainaustralia.org (www.blockchainaustralia.org)

1:30 - It would be an interesting place to start describing what Blockchain Australia is and how you got involved and the multiple pursuits you're trying to achieve with Blockchain Australia?

4:10 - You had humble beginnings driving cabs which you've previous said has set you up perfectly for where you've ended up today, so I'd love for you to elaborate on that...

5:46 - Do you think a similar sort of dynamic has happened with crypto?

8:26 - You said at the high level Blockchain Australia's role is to elevate this ecosystem. What are the endeavours you do to elevate the ecosystem, and if your role is to elevate, who is the opposing force that is trying to take away from that elevation, or trying to keep crypto in the dark?

10:52 - Australian companies building in the crypto space is pretty extensive. Australia is definitely punching above its weight in this new industry, why do you think that's the case and because Australia is in such a strong position for this new industry, what are regulators thinking about how to best position ourselves to best succeed in this space?

14:36 - I think many people have been surprised that Australian government and regulators actually have been moving quickly, can you outline what Australia is looking at doing at this point in the journey?

20:21 - What would you say is the best solution to mitigate the friction between the two parties of the crypto consumer and the crypto regulator?

24:18 From a position that you're in where you’re having the conversations with the individuals that ultimately make these changes and decisions, how are they thinking about preserving privacy? Is it high on their list to do or does it come second to the idea of wanting to make sure that they have tabs on everyone who is in this eco system.

28:33 - Talking about the medium and long term, what do you foresee the Australian regulatory landscape looking like in three to five years?

31:47 - What do you think the odds are they we will see a change to our corporations act and allow DAO’s to operate in Australia?

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On this episode of Koji Conversations, Jack and Sophie chat to Steve Vallas, the CEO of Blockchain Australia.

Blockchain Australia is a member based organisation bring greater awareness and advocacy to the digital asset sector.

Steve offers valuable insight into how Australia is poised for success with a promising regulatory outlook, the talent flooding into the space, how zero-knowledge proofs are a powerful innovation for consumer protection, and much more.