During this session, Paul will provide an update on U.S. policy and regulatory developments, along with an overview of Paul's experiences with the PGP (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto breakfasts, podcasts, and briefings since Zcon4 took place in August last year.
Technical Level: Basic
Slide Deck: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ouGN...
PGP Playlist meetings:
March 2024: • PGP* for Crypto Briefings & Roundtable, Ma...
April 2024: • PGP* for Crypto Briefings & Roundtable, Ap...
Navigating Crypto Policy Video: • Lizzy Fallon: Navigating Crypto Policy
Global Encryption Day YouTube video: • Global Encryption Day 2023: Congressional ...
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:52 2023: Watershed Year
05:50 Remaining Challenges from 2023
09:00 Offensive Casses Against the SEC
09:48 Offensive Cases Against Other Agencies
10:03 Cases Brought by the SEC
10:30 Criminal Cases
10:49 ECC’s Policy Strategy
12:50 ECC’s Work in DC
16:18 Lizzy Fallon Video (linked below)
18:08 Global Encryption Day
19:14 Podcast Series
19:53 What’s Next?
21:45 Prepare For the Worst
23:15 Never let a good crisis go to waste!
25:37 Is anti-privacy regulation in crypto part of wider trends?
26:26 Will the 2024 US election affect crypto policy?
27:16 Salutations!
Speaker:
Paul Brigner is the Vice President of Strategic Alliances at the Electric Coin Co. (ECC). Mr. Brigner is renowned within the cryptocurrency policy community for spearheading the PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) initiative, including monthly roundtable meetings, special briefings, and podcasts. He also has a substantial history of engagement with Georgetown University, having managed cybersecurity and blockchain research centers and currently offering insights as an Adjunct Faculty member.
With an early career spanning over a decade in software development, Mr. Brigner transitioned into policy, where he has since held high-ranking positions in notable organizations including Verizon, Internet Society, the Motion Picture Association of America, and the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
A U.S. Army veteran with an educational background marked by a JD and MBA from Georgetown, Mr. Brigner combines technical proficiency with policy expertise, offering a rich perspective grounded in experience and academic excellence. His career is a testament to his commitment to fostering intelligent discourse and promoting advancements in the technology policy arena. Twitter: @paulbrigner
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