Cleve Mesidor
Executive Director Blockchain Foundation
Cleve Mesidor is Executive Director of Blockchain Foundation and founder of butterscotch Media. Cleve is also a Forbes Contributor and a Mayoral appointee to the DC Innovation and Technology Inclusion Council. Previously, she was a Public Policy Advisor to Blockchain Association.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Regulating Crypto: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
The challenges and opportunities presented by stablecoins, particularly in payments and cross-border transactions, highlight the urgency for clear regulatory frameworks. With prominent firms working to launch stablecoins, regulatory focus on these digital assets is expected to intensify in 2025. In this session, we will delve into the current state of crypto regulation, examining the ambiguity caused by the lack of standardized global frameworks and the emergence of new regulatory hubs. They will also explore the regulatory scrutiny on DeFi, enforcement actions by US regulators, and the impact of institutional efforts to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Join this panel to understand the regulatory landscape’s impact on the crypto market, learn about the key regulatory challenges and opportunities ahead, and discover how financial institutions can drive regulatory progress and innovation in the crypto space.
Thursday 13 March 11:00 - 11:40 Titian 2201A - 2301B
Value as a Service
The challenges and opportunities presented by stablecoins, particularly in payments and cross-border transactions, highlight the urgency for clear regulatory frameworks. With prominent firms working to launch stablecoins, regulatory focus on these digital assets is expected to intensify in 2025. In this session, we will delve into the current state of crypto regulation, examining the ambiguity caused by the lack of standardized global frameworks and the emergence of new regulatory hubs. They will also explore the regulatory scrutiny on DeFi, enforcement actions by US regulators, and the impact of institutional efforts to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Join this panel to understand the regulatory landscape’s impact on the crypto market, learn about the key regulatory challenges and opportunities ahead, and discover how financial institutions can drive regulatory progress and innovation in the crypto space.
Titian 2201A - 2301B US/Pacific
