Wyoming has now enacted a total of 13 blockchain-enabling laws, making it the only US state to provide a comprehensive, welcoming legal framework that enables blockchain technology to flourish, both for individuals and companies. These laws enable innovation and creativity, and are meant to bring capital, jobs and revenue into Wyoming. Law and technology are discrete […]
Wyoming Blockchain Update (2/3/19): Halfway Through
Motto for the University of Wyoming. Photo by Caitlin Long Here’s a halftime recap for the Wyoming Blockchain Coalition’s 2019 legislative efforts. Eight bills that are enabling to blockchain technology have already passed in their originating chamber (House or Senate) and will cross over to the other chamber (Senate or House) this week, to […]
Are Crypto Lending And Institutional Custody Good For Crypto? First Principles
One network effect necessary for Bitcoin and other crypto assets to be widely adopted—including by institutional investors—is financialization. Yet, financialization is a dicey process that can corrupt the asset. Wyoming is endeavoring to solve this in a way that preserves the peer-to-peer nature of blockchain. Article available here on Forbes.com!
Settlement Risks In Crypto/Legacy Hybrid Instruments: Part 2
Note: this post is not investment advice and is for educational purposes only. Caveat emptor! Settlement is a complicated subject, but when it comes to preserving your wealth it’s a critical topic—what do you own, really? Are most of your financial assets actually IOUs? This whole discussion boils down to one simple fact: the […]
Framework for Understanding Blockchain’s Next Chapter: Hybrid Finanical Instruments (Part 1)
Note: this post is not investment advice and is for educational purposes only. Caveat emptor! “Don’t cross the streams. It would be bad.” –Dr. Egon Spengler, Ghostbusters Crypto/legacy hybrid financial instruments—specifically, those that mix cryptocurrencies with legacy financial products—are the latest trend at the intersection of blockchain and Wall Street. Regulated versions of these hybrid products are quickly […]
The World Needs More Systemic Thinkers
Here is a text of my speech to honors students at the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts & Sciences Honors Convocation on October 19, 2018. I’m a proud alumna of the school, which taught me “systemic thinking.” Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin, is one of the most important systemic thinkers of our time. […]
Blockchain, Cryptoassets & Pensions: The Coming Investment Wave
If you’re a pension fund looking at cryptoasset investing, here’s a link to a replay of my webinar hosted by the International Centre for Pension Management (ICPM). I lay out questions for pension fiduciaries to ask about their pension fund’s preparedness and why blockchain is so buyside-friendly–it solves financial market problems that have hurt pensioners. Enjoy! […]
