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Regulation is shifting and crypto policy is changing in the US
The SEC’s evolving stance on blockchain and crypto is setting the stage for a new era. With Commissioner Hester Peirce leading the new Crypto Task Force, we may finally see clearer token classification, regulatory pathways for DeFi, and innovation-friendly policies that safeguard investors.?
The Bankless team recently sat down with Commissioner Peirce, where she laid out key priorities for regulation, including clearer guidelines on token classification, registration pathways, and the regulation of crypto lending and staking programs. Listen to the interview
Meanwhile, our friend Chris Brummer, Law Professor at Georgetown and founder of Bluprynt, just published his latest research – "A Developer Theory of Disclosure". Could this finally bridge the gap between innovation and investor protection? Read the full paper
Could this be the moment US blockchain & crypto policy takes a constructive turn? Adi Ben-Ari shares his insights
Applied Blockchain's US Road Trip
ETHDenver
19 February – 3 March ???
With US crypto policy at a turning point, what better time for us to touch down stateside? Adi Ben-Ari and Bethany Charles will be at ETHDenver and side events. Connect with them on LinkedIn to meet – first replies get exclusive Applied Blockchain merch!
Digital Asset Summit 2025
18-20 March | New York ??
We will be heading to Digital Asset Summit 2025 , one of the premier institutional conferences focused on digital assets. If you’re attending, let’s connect.
Permissionless IV
24-26 June | New York ???
We will also be at Permissionless, one of the largest gatherings for DeFi, institutions, and blockchain infrastructure.
Want to schedule a meeting at any of these events? Connect with us
5-Star recognition on Gartner Peer Insights
Gartner is a leading research and advisory firm for enterprises evaluating top technology providers. Applied Blockchain maintains a 5-star rating on Gartner Peer Insights, with our latest review reinforcing our reputation for innovation, reliability, and seamless collaboration.
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Silent Data’s Backbone: Trusted Execution Environments
A recent article from a16z crypto , written by aaditya shidham , offers an in-depth primer on Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and their increasing relevance in blockchain applications. The piece highlights both the capabilities and limitations of TEEs and their role in enhancing privacy and security within decentralised systems. This focus on TEEs is particularly significant given their role in powering technologies like Silent Data, which relies on TEEs to ensure secure off-chain data processing whilst maintaining blockchain integrity.
FOSDEM 2025 – The Future of Confidential Computing?
At FOSDEM 2025, our team joined the Confidential Computing community to explore the latest advancements in privacy-first technology. Silent Data stood out as a unique solution, providing organisations with a secure, scalable way to process sensitive data without compromising privacy or performance. Explore Silent Data
DeFi Roundtable Breakfast
We’re bringing together innovation leaders in finance who are looking to better understand DeFi and why it is set to transform traditional finance for an invite-only roundtable.
Interested in joining future invite-only discussions? Express interest
Thought Leadership
Swift , Lloyds Banking Group , CRYOPDP & More:?One blockchain to rule them all? 1 BTC worth $1 million? Another NFT explosion? Industry leaders share their predictions.
Podcast #17 - Katie Evans from Swarm : Tokenising Real-World Assets and Bridging TradFi with DeFi.
ERC3643 Token Standard: A compliant-by-design solution for tokenised securities, with a focus on privacy.
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Client Testimonial Highlight
"We wanted a company that was as invested in this as CRYOPDP. Applied Blockchain is a perfect fit.” Louren?o Pereira, R&D Manager at CRYOPDP
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