Welcome to this episode of The Edge of Show recorded live at the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FOMGL) event in Washington, D.C. In this conversation,Josh Kriger is joined by Craig Salm, Ryan VanGrack, Kyle Hauptman, and Jon Ungerland for a candid breakdown of the rapidly evolving world of FinTech, blockchain, and digital assets. Together, they dig into regulatory clarity, the rise of DeFi, shifting consumer behaviors, and what recent policy moves mean for the future of money.

Key Highlights:

• How regulatory uncertainty impacts builders, investors, and institutions
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• The rise of DeFi and new expectations around decentralized services
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• What recent SEC changes signal for digital assets
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• How local financial institutions adapt to new money networks
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• Predictions for the future of money and innovation in U.S. finance

This episode is for policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders who want to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping finance.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-salm-2a8b164b/ 

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