Day 4 – Global – Online
International Landscape
A day of international perspectives, featuring keynote addresses and panel discussions exploring the regulatory landscapes of APAC, EU, US & the Middle East.
Themes Include:
- Geopolitical trends: How global politics are shaping the future of blockchain and digital currency.
- Regulatory frameworks: Regional perspectives on the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets.
- Emerging markets: Opportunities and challenges for blockchain and digital currency in emerging economies.
- Compliance: Navigating Complex Cross Border Regulations, Ensuring Interoperability, and Fostering international Collaboration.
International Perspectives Program
Blockchain Week Opening Address
8:00 am
Chairs Welcome
Michael Bacina, Chair, Blockchain Australia
Keynote Address
8:15am
Global Outlook – Looking Back to Look Forward
Gracy Chen, Managing Director – Bitget
Keynote
8:30am
Caitlin Long: Pioneering the New Frontier of Finance in the United States with Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Digital Assets
Caitlin Long, Founder and CEO – Custodia Bank
Fireside Chat
8:45am
United States in Focus: A Conversation with the SEC on Blockchain Compliance and Innovation in the US.
[Mod] Blockchain Australia CEO – Announced During Blockchain Week
Commissioner Hester M. Peirce – U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Fireside Chat
9:15am
US-Australia Dialogue: Navigating US Digital Asset Regulation
[Mod] John Bassilios, Director – Blockchain Australia and Partner – Hall & Wilcox
Blockchain Australia CEO – Announced During Blockchain Week
Marisa Coppel, Policy Counsel – US Blockchain Association
Sarah Milby, Senior Policy Director – US Blockchain Association
Fireside Chat
9:40am
Blockchain & Accelerating NSW Emerging Tech Adoption and Industry Growth
[Mod] Yin Man, Digital Director – Office of the Building Commissioner
Mark Lenzner, Executive Director ICT / Digital Sourcing – NSW Department of Customer Service
Fireside Chat
9:55am
Building for the future: a conversation between Zero Hash and tastytrade on rebuilding trust in crypto with international regulators and consumers.
[MOD] Edward Woodford, CEO & Co-Founder – Zero Hash
Stuart Cureton, COO, International – Tastytrade
10:30am
Break
Fireside Chat
10:50am
Chasing Digital Shadows: Cryptocurrency, Forensics, and the Pursuit of Law Enforcement in the Hidden Depths of the Internet
Mark Bailey, Director Corporate Finance & Forensics – Hall Chadwick
Graham Pease, Queensland Police Detective & Chainalysis Training Specialist
Panel Session
11:15am
Building a Compliant Blockchain Ecosystem in Asia Pacific: Strategies and Best Practices for Compliance, Regulation, and Risk Management
[MOD] Alison Mackie, Executive Director – NZTech
Rahul Advani, Policy Director – Ripple
Angela Ang, Senior Policy Advisor – TRM Labs
Manan Vora, Sr. VP Strategy and Operations – Liminal
Panel Session
11:50am
Unlocking the Potential of the APAC Blockchain Landscape: Insights into Trends, Building Strategies, and Investment and Funding Opportunities
[MOD] Leah Callon-Butler, Director – Emfarsis
Andrew Vranjes, VP of Sales and GM, APAC – Blockdaemon
Alex Sims, Member of Executive Council – Blockchain New Zealand
Simon Keeling, Director | Emerging Companies – Growth Advisory – PWC
Annie Ong, General Manager – Chainup
12:25pm
Break
Panel Session
1:20pm
Meeting Global AML/CFT Standards: Navigating Compliance Challenges and Opportunities for Digital Assets
[MOD] Steven Pettigrove, Special Counsel – Piper Alderman
Paul Derham, Managing Partner – Holley Nethercote
John Bassilios, Partner – Hall & Wilcox
Louisa Xu, Senior Legal Counsel – Australian Payments Plus
Keynote
1:50pm
Navigating Cross-border Trades with Blockchain: A Global Focus
Sunil Senapati, COO Trade & Payments – XDC Network
Panel Session
2:05pm
Fueling the Future: Exploring Investment, Startup, and Career Opportunities in the Australian Blockchain and Digital Asset Industry.
[MOD] Sophie Amat, Analyst – Crypto Sense
Mitchell Travers, Co-Founder – Soulbis
Gaurav Johri, Senior Advisor – AUSTRADE
Helen Ye, CEO – Qubit Underwriting
Henrik Andersson, Chief Investment Officer – Apollo Crypto
Fireside Chat
2:20pm
Striking the Balance: A Fireside Chat with ASIC on Nurturing Innovation While Upholding Regulatory Objectives
[MOD] Caroline Bowler, CEO – BTC Markets
Jonathan Hatch, Solicitor & Senior Advisor – ASIC Innovation Hub
Regulatory Roundtable
3:00pm
Defining the Regulatory Perimeter for Digital Currency in Australia: Navigating Compliance and Innovation in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape
[MOD] Stephanie Bazley, Investment Research Manager – AirTree
Chagri Poyraz, Global Head of Sanctions – Binance
Simon Tsapepas, Managing Director – Madison Branson Lawyers
Michael Bacina, Chair – Blockchain Australia & Partner – Piper Alderman
Jaime Lumsden, Partner – Hamilton Locke
Michael Mavromatis, Partner – Holley Netercote
Adam Percy, General Councel – Swyftx
Regulatory Roundtable
3:45pm
Taxing the Future: Exploring the Implications of Web3 Blockchain, Metaverse, and Digital ID on Taxation
[MOD] Michele Levine, Partner – Hamilton Locke
Greg Valles, Managing Director – Valles Accountants
Ray Wang, CEO – Luca Plus
Shane Brunette, CEO – Crypto Tax Calculator
Maryna Kovalenko, Co-Founder – Kova Tax & Syla
Danny Talwar, Head of Tax – Koinly
Joni Pirovich, Principal – BADASL
Callan Sarre, Director – CryptoCate
Fireside Chat
4:30pm
Building the Digital Asset Landscape in the Middle East: Regulatory Compliance and Opportunities in Dubai
[MOD] Nathan Catania, Partner – XReg
Chloe White, Managing Director – Genesis Block
Panel Discussion
5:00pm
Disrupting the Status Quo: How Europe’s Evolving Regulations are Shaping the Future of Digital Assets
[MOD] Gordon Little, Head Of Policy – Blockchain Australia
Lawrence Wintermeyer, Chair – GBBC Digital Finance
Caroline Malcolm, Global Head Of Compliance – Chainalysis
Anatole Baboukhian, Senior Manager, Public Policy (EMEA), Crypto & Digital Asset Public Policy (Global) – Worldpay from FIS