Episode 23 - Unpacking the Impact of Blockchain on the Legal and Policy World

In this episode of The Gage, our host Sean Kiernan interviews Tom Spiller, OBE, lead legal director at Rosenblatt. Tom shares his expertise in law and his passion for politics, discussing the current developments in the UK's legal and policy world. Topics covered in this episode include new regulation per Financial Services and Markets and Electronic Trade Documents Acts, the financial promotions crypto regime, Law Commission proposals and FCA consultations. Tom emphasises the impact and importance of law and regulation of crypto assets, particularly in light of growing institutional and market supervisory interest in them.  offering valuable insights into the intersection of law, politics, technology, and finance.

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About Tom Spiller 

Tom Spiller, OBE, is the lead legal director at Rosenblatt. He is an expert in law and politics, with a particular focus on the regulation of cryptocurrencies and the government's efforts to make the UK a global hub of blockchain technology. Through his work, he highlights the growing seriousness and significance of crypto and blockchain in the UK.

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[00:01:09] Crypto's regulation and significance.
[00:03:59] Digital objects and electronic trade documents.
[00:09:23] The future of cryptocurrency.
[00:11:44] Open source code and legislation.
[00:15:57] Perception of the FCA.
[00:19:17] Regulation by enforcement vs law.
[00:23:49] Blockchain for identity purposes.