How do DeFi industry leaders balance innovation with consumer protection
October 5, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
With over $100 billion dollars of value locked up in its protocols and projects, the decentralized finance ecosystem is growing and broadening its scope. The sector and its vast spectrum of activity has drawn the attention of innovators, investors, consumers, and regulators alike. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro joins a panel discussion on balancing innovation with consumer protection.
In this session our panel of experts will discuss:
The promise and evolution of DeFi
Risk vs. reward – how investors and participants can survive and thrive on the financial frontier?
The challenges and contradictions of regulating a parallel financial system
The implications and potential unintended consequences of FATF’s current guidance
How can DeFi innovation be fostered whilst protecting consumers?
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