WHELM Web3 is a podcast that seeks to bridge the gap between law and emerging technologies in the Web3 space. Each episode features a guest who is a legal expert or an industry leader, who shares their insights and expertise on the latest developments; With each series, we explore different legal and regulatory challenges faced within the Web3 ecosystem, including blockchain, AI/ML, and other technologies. Whether you're a lawyer, a technologist, or simply interested in the legal implications of emerging technologies, the episodes provide listeners with the necessary legal knowledge.
Web Regulations, Laws and Cases in US with Rick Tapia
SEC, Gary Gensler and the US regulatory framework for Virtual Digital Asset Businesses (VASPs) and in some cases 'Crypto businesses', have taken over the news time and again.
Let's unravel how the existing laws and courts have affected the industry with Rick Tapia, he's an Associate with Bull Blockchain Law and has been in this space since 2016!
We talked about:
The evolution of regulation in the US, how the SEC crackdown affected the regulatory framework and Web3 businesses,
Some of the major cases and the developments on them
The 7 pieces of legislation passed by House Financial Services Committee: for payment stablecoins, protect self-custody for digital assets, overturn the CFPB’s disastrous small business lending data collection rule, combat the influence of ESG initiatives in our financial markets, introduced by Chairman Patrick McHenry
..and the future ahead!
Note: Anything discussed within the episode doesn't constitute as legal advise.
13 Jul 2023
Web3 Business Series: Part 1 with Athif Ahmed
Let’s talk about Web3 businesses; With a bonus of regulatory issues and CBDCs. To start this series off, we have with us Athif Ahmed, Partner at HashLegal, a law firm working with Web3 businesses out of Bangalore and Chennai and the founder of Degen Law Academy an Ed-tech startup looking to bridge the gap between law and Web3 to help onboard the lawyers, and to add value to the regulatory space. You can find them on Linkedin, Instagram and twitter.
22 May 2023
Data privacy series: Part 2 with Bhagyashree Pancholy, Founder of Avyana
In this episode, let’s deep dive into the laws concerning Data in the digital space with Bhagyashree Pancholy, a legal advisor in the technology sector whose insights I look forward to at all times. She is the co-founder of Avyana and Metalawyers India and has been in this field for over 10 years.
With her diversified professional journey in tech-law, we explore
Rules or guidelines relating to data privacy and protection that actually apply to Web3 businesses, blockchain or AI-based companies
General temperament of the lawmakers
Effectiveness of GDPR in EU and its influence on other data privacy bills
Biometric data and why it's important
Challenges that lawyers would face in adopting new technologies and use cases of Blockchain, AI and other technologies in the legal sector
12 May 2023
Data Privacy Series Episode 1 with Nicole A. Reznic, Founder of Zernica
Data, figurative gold in the Web2 world. Its collection and trading have become very concerning. ChatGPT data breach has caused some alarms but the majority population still seems unaware or too distracted by the use cases of generative AI to care about their own data. In this episode, we explore all the important questions related to data and more. We discuss what is data, why it's important and how it can be protected, AI data breaches, Scams, Rugpulls, Fake NFTs, impersonators and endless cons and more. This episode is powered by Nexus Nodes.
11 May 2023
Welcome to WHELM Web3
WHELM Web3 is a podcast that seeks to bridge the gap between law and emerging technologies in the Web3 space. The podcast features a range of guests, from legal experts to industry insiders, who share their insights and expertise on the latest developments; With each series, we explore different legal and regulatory challenges faced within the Web3 ecosystem, including blockchain, AI/ML, and other cutting-edge technologies.
The "WHELM" in the podcast's name, is a pseudonym for "Where law meets Web3" and reflects the podcast's mission to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape surrounding Web3 technology by perfectly whelming the huge amount of content out there into 30-minute bite-sized episodes. Whether you're a lawyer, a technologist, or simply interested in the legal implications of emerging technologies, the episodes provide listeners with the knowledge they need to navigate this exciting and rapidly evolving field.
Your host, Radhika is a Law apprentice, committed to helping others navigate the complex legal landscape of Web3 technology while fostering her expertise in IT Laws, TMT Laws, and Start-up laws.
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