In this episode, Michael Pearl speaks with Katharine Wooller, Chief Strategist Banking & Financial Services at Softcat and a board advisor in the Web3 space.
They discussed the growing awareness of security, the regulatory landscape, and the political implications of crypto regulation.
Katharine shares insights on fundraising trends, the role of VCs, and the future of innovations in Web3, including the tokenization of real-world assets and the potential of NFTs.
They also spoke about her journey in the industry, the evolution of crypto perception, the importance of disaster recovery, and the impact of layoffs in the Web3 sector.
Chapters
(00:30) Introduction to Web3 and Katharine Wooller's Journey
(07:08) The Evolution of Crypto and Traditional Finance
(13:43) Disaster Recovery in Crypto: Importance and Challenges
(19:32) Regulatory Landscape: MICA and Global Trends
(21:47) The Political Landscape of Crypto
(23:20) Regulatory Challenges and Market Dynamics
(24:45) Balancing User Protection and Decentralization
(26:58) The Future of Regulation in Crypto
(30:34) UK Regulation and Fraud Liability
(36:27) Trends in VC Funding and the Bull Run
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