At Crypto Council for Innovation, our commitment to education and broadening horizons extends beyond our own events. We actively participate in external high-profile conferences and seminars, engaging with global audiences to foster a deeper understanding of the crypto landscape. Our presence at these prestigious events underscores our dedication to making cryptocurrency more accessible and comprehensible to everyone.
Keynote Speeches that Shape the Future
Our experts have delivered keynote speeches at several leading industry gatherings, including the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Milken Global Conference, World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings, CfC St Moritz, Consensus, Salzburg Global Finance Forum, and the Financial Times Crypto and Digital Asset Conference. These convenings address critical topics such as the future of digital currencies, the impact of regulatory changes, and the integration of blockchain technology across various sectors. By sharing our insights, we help shape the discourse that drives the crypto industry forward.
Panel Discussions and Thought Leadership
Crypto Council’s specialists frequently participate in panel discussions that bring together diverse viewpoints from across the cryptocurrency spectrum. These panels, like the ones at Wharton, Princeton, MIT, the BIS, CATO, The Atlantic Council and Brookings, facilitate vibrant debates and provide clarity on complex issues facing the industry today. Through our contributions, we ensure that informed, balanced perspectives reach a wide audience, helping demystify the technology and its implications for global finance.
Workshops and Educational Sessions
In addition to keynotes and panels, our team conducts workshops at events like DC Fintech Week and Money 20/20. These sessions are tailored to educate attendees on the practical aspects of using and investing in cryptocurrencies safely and effectively. From understanding wallets and exchanges to navigating legal considerations, our workshops equip participants with the knowledge they need to confidently engage with crypto.
Through these external engagements, Crypto Council continues to lead and innovate, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the cryptocurrency world and bringing the future of finance to today’s investors.
Digital Assets Week California (May 2024)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke on ETFs, regulatory catalysts, and industry growth in San Francisco.
DigiAssets (May 2024)
UK Policy Analyst Laura Navaratnam spoke on legislation and what’s next for the UK.
Paris Blockchain Week (April 2024)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster moderated a panel discussion on tokenization during Paris Blockchain Week 2024.
ALB Pan-Asian Summit 2024 (March 2024)
Senior APAC Advisor, Sean Lee discussed regulation and anti-corruption compliance in Hong Kong.
DeFi Retreat: Tokyo (March 2024)
Senior APAC Advisor, Sean Lee attended the Tokyo DeFi Retreat helping foster critical collaboration between the public and private sectors in Blockchain powered finance.
Workshop: How to Set Up a Digital Wallet
In our workshop sessions, participants got real-world experience setting up a digital wallet, transferring digital assets, and tracing blockchain transactions in realtime.
SF Wharton (February 2024)
CEO Sheila Warren gave her perspective on what the future holds for crypto policy as well as detailing CCI’s focus for the upcoming year.
EthDenver (February 2024)
Research Fellow, Katherine Wu attended EthDenver to discuss the global blockchain ecosystem and new technologies to the blockchain in the creative sector.
Polkadot Brain Academy (January 2024)
Senior APAC Advisor, Sean Lee was keynote speaker at the Polkadot Brain Academy furthering education on crypto and digital assets.
Fireside Chat with Circle at Web3 Harbour (January 2024)
Senior APAC Advisor, Sean Lee discussed digital assets and regulation across the APAC region at the Web3 Harbour event.
CfC St. Moritz (January 2024)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke on the global outlook for financial markets, crypto and policy at CfC St Moritz.
FT Crypto & Digital Assets Summit (December 2023)
UK Policy Lead, Laura Navaratnam discussed ways that the industry is combating financial crime at the FT Digital Asset Summit.
DC FinTech Week (November 2023)
The CCI Team visited DC FinTech Week to discuss the current state of crypto, DeFi, CBDCs and more in the U.S. and globally.
TheBridge presented by TheTIE (November 2023)
Chief Legal & Policy Officer, Ji Kim spoke at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss digital assets and how the crypto industry is evolving.
CCI attended Hong Kong FinTech Week (November 2023)
CCI attended Hong Kong Fintech Week. Senior APAC Advisor, Sean Lee and, Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed the state of crypto, its growth, and regulation in APAC countries.
Crypto for the Culture (November 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren attended the Crypto for the Culture conference to discuss Web3, diversity and inclusion in the digital asset industry.
Benzinga: Future of Digital Assets (November 2023)
Chief Legal & Policy Officer, Ji Kim spoke about crypto compliance and the impact of regulation.
IMF’s 11th Statistical Forum on “Measuring Money in the Digital Age” (November 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed DeFi regulation and how currency operates in the digital age at the International Monetary Fund.
Digital Dollar Project & Atlantic Council – “Exploring Central Bank Digital Currency: Pathways to Global Standards (November 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren convened with leaders to discuss coordination across public and private sectors of CBDCs and other digital assets.
Workshop: Financial Inclusion with Digital Assets (November 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed various ways to achieve financial inclusion in the digital asset space.
ACAMS 22nd Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference (October 2023)
Director of Policy for AML & Cyber Risk, Yaya Fanusie answered questions about AML in the Crypto and FinTech space.
Coindesk: State of Crypto Policy and Regulation (October 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed the current state of crypto policy and regulation in the United States.
W Suite Summit – Empowered Leadership: Navigating Authenticity and Agency in the Executive World (October 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed the personal and professional development, and empowerment of women leaders everywhere.
Blockchain for Europe Summit (September 2023)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster dove into hot topics such as the future of MiCA and the AML Package at the Blockchain for Europe Summit.
Mainnet (September 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed crypto’s international outlook and its impact on MiCA.
CCI Sponsored the Congressional Black Caucus (September 2023)
CCI proudly sponsored the Congressional Black Caucus to support and empower change.
CATO Summit (September 2023)
Chief Legal & Policy Officer, Ji Kim discussed the state of play in crypto.
APAICS Tech Summit (September 2023)
The CCI team came together to discuss representation in the tech industry, challenges, and opportunities to address the digital divide.
British Chamber of Commerce: Next Steps in Regulation (September 2023)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster spoke to the British Chamber of Commerce on the next steps in crypto regulation in Europe.
Taxbit Webinar: DAC7 (September 2023)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster discussed challenges and compliance with DAC7 for digital platform businesses in the EU.
7th Annual FinTech Conference (September 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed how DeFi can create real value in finance and how to measure regulatory compliance.
Washington Institute for Near East Policy Roundtable (September 2023)
Director of Policy for AML & Cyber Risk, Yaya Fanusie discussed a potential missed opportunity in blockchain.
DeFi Retreat: How NY is Leading in the Digital Asset Space (August 2023)
CCI hosted a session with NY State policymakers to discuss how NY is currently leading in the digital asset space.
National Joint Cyber Investigative Task Force (NJCITF) – Crypto Symposium
(August 2023)
Director of Policy for AML & Cyber Risk, Yaya Fanusie discussed the evolving cyber challenges in the crypto space and what we can do to address them.
Visa Webinar: Harnessing the Tokenization of Things (August 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed the fundamentals of tokenization as well as how tokenization on the blockchain stacks up against existing systems.
The Financial Club Breakfast Series (July 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed the latest developments in payments, CBDCs, stablecoins and more in the United States.
PIFS/HLS/Aspen Institute Roundtable on The Future of Cryptoassets & Investor Protection (June 2023)
Head of Government Affairs, Brett Quick discussed the crypto crash of 2022, including the causes and potential policy solutions.
FintechLAC4: Building a Fintech Ecosystem for Financial Inclusion (June 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed the FinTech ecosystem in Latin America and the Carribean, and the state of its regulation.
Salzburg Global Finance Forum (June 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed global turbulence and financial resilience and the implications for financial services and society.
FT’s Future of Finance (June 2023)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster discussed the lack of institutional adoption and what that means for the blockchain industry.
Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference (June 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed cryptocurrency and digital assets.
Mastercard – Public Sector Forum (June 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed trends in geopolitics, digitization and the role of governments in shaping digital ecosystems.
European Web3 Summit 2023 (May 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed whether blockchain technology is ready for use in strengthening the EU economy.
FT Crypto Asset Summit (May 2023)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster spoke on the outlook for crypto at FT’s digital asset summit in London.
WCAML Forum (May 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed the challenges of crypto in the AML sector.
CA Digital Asset Summit (May 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed digitizing public and private market assets as well as the institutional adoption of digital assets.
FATF Virtual Assets Private Sector Forum
(April 2023)
Director of Policy for AML & Cyber Risk, Yaya Fanusie discussed standards for AML/CFT regulation for virtual assets.
Europol Crypto Conference (April 2023)
Director of Policy for AML & Cyber Risk, Yaya Fanusie visited The Hague to participate in the Europol conference.
Future Compute (April 2023)
Research Fellow, Katherine Wu visited MIT to speak on the technologies and strategies that foster Digital Dexterity.
IMF Spring Meetings Panel (April 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed the future of crypto assets and what’s to come.
CityWeek 2023: London (April 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed international co-ordinated regulation of digital assets.
Consensus 2023 (April 2023)
The CCI team was in Austin speaking on what’s next for crypto policy, how businesses are approaching Web3 and more.
FIN/SUM 2023 (March 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed Japan’s Web3.0 Strategy.
DEFICON® (March 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed DeFi & crypto regulatory risks in NYC.
Wharton School of Business Reg@Tech Workshop (March 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng participated in the Future of Digital Asset Regulation BDAP’s flagship bi-annual, invitation-only roundtable.
CERA Week (March 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke at the “Davos of Energy” summit in Houston, Texas, on what’s next for innovation and sustainability.
Future of Digital Assets (February 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed key initiatives to advance the development of the digital assets industry.
Columbia Law School: Crypto Trading and the Traditional Financial System (February 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed whether crypto trading should be included within the tradfi ecosystem.
Global Conference (January 2023)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng discussed the DeFi regulatory policy framework.
CfC St. Moritz (January 2023)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster dove into European crypto regulation and what’s next for the industry following the region’s landmark MiCA legislation.
CES 2023 (January 2023)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke on diversity, inclusion and the power of Web3.
OECD Symposium on Digitalization and Finance in Asia (December 2022)
Senior APAC Advisor, Sean Lee to spoke on policy approaches to DeFi.
Future Tech Congress (November 2022)
Senior APAC Advisor, Sean Lee spoke on Web3 and meta-commerce.
Building the New Economy Data as Capital (November 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke on community organizations and distributed tokenized funding mechanisms.
NextGen Talen Series – in Partnership with
the United Arab Emirates (November 22)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke on how new grads and students can plan for careers in Web3
Blockchain Law for Social Good (November 22)
CEO Sheila Warren joined the Algorand Foundation’s Speaker Series
Digital Euro Summit (November 2022)
Head of Government Affairs, Brett Quick spoke alongside Rebecca Rettig on DeFi – “Where are we headed?”
Texas Blockchain Summit (November 22)
Senator Cory Gardner moderated a panel on the US Regulation of Cryptocurrencies with Senator Lummis and Rep. Emmer.
Crypto Leaders Symposium (November 2022)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng spoke on the crypto regulatory regime in the U.S.
Hong Kong FinTech Week 2022 (November 2022)
Chief Global Regulatory Officer and General Counsel Linda Jeng to speak on crypto’s outlook.
Crypto and Digital Assets Summit: Winter Edition (November 2022)
EU Policy Lead Mark Foster to speak on inclusive regulation and the political outlook for crypto in 2023.
Blockchain for Europe Summit (October 2022)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster spoke on the global regulatory and policy outlook.
Bloomberg City Lab (October 2022)
EU Policy Lead, Mark Foster spoke on how European cities can boost growth by becoming crypto hubs.
DC Fintech Week (October 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren and Linda Jeng spoke on regulatory outlook. The Crypto Council was a partner of the 6th annual DC Fintech Week.
MIT (October 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed inclusive growth and upcoming regulation for the crypto industry.
Advocates for International Development (September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren briefed executives from the international development and humanitarian sectors on the benefits of crypto and how it can support NGOs.
Congressional Testimony (September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren testified before Congress on the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act.
CBDCs & Stablecoins : The Asia Perspective (September 2022)
Head of Web3, Linda Jeng joined Forkast to speak on how CBDCs and stablecoins transform the financial system in Asia.
Federal Home Loan Banks (September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren briefed 11 regionally based federal banks on the state of play in the crypto industry and the outlook for regulation.
Crypto Council Special Event (September 2022)
An invitation-only event on Capitol Hill.
World Economic Forum: Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren discussed how crypto can supercharge the renewable energy industry.
MAINNET (September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren gave insights about what is coming for the crypto industry.
UnFinished Live (September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke on regulation and inclusive growth.
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
(September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke at the 15th Asia Symposium co-hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Converge (September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren was a keynote on the future of crypto regulation.
NEARCON (September 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren was a keynote on inclusive growth and the global regulatory outlook.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Opportunities and Challenges (August 2022)
Head of Government Affairs, Brett Quick spoke on crypto’s opportunities and challenges with the Bipartisan Policy Center.
Crypto Rising: The Future of Crypto Regulations From APAC and Beyond (August 2022)
CCI co-hosted the next edition of Crypto Rising. From Singapore’s tightening policies to Hong Kong’s mandatory licensing for exchanges and Australia’s stablecoin regulations, government and business leaders spoke on how to navigate the new regulatory landscape.
FT Adviser : Investing in the Digital Asset Economy (July 2022)
CEO Shiela Warren spoke on the regulatory outlook for crypto and financial inclusion.
Consensus (June 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren co-hosted the Money Reimagined Summit.
Web3 for Human Rights Activists: How might we regulate Web3? (June 2022)
Monthly salon series, where human rights organizers and Web3 creators discussed ways to shape a human-first future for the web.
World Economic Forum: The Future of Crypto (May 2022)
What does the future look like for crypto and one of its fastest-growing hubs? CEO Sheila Warren spoke at the WEF.
Decentralized Web Gateway @Davos (May 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren investigated with CoinDesk, the Blockchain Association and FileCoin.
DLD Munich 22 (May 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke in a fireside chat on the future of regulation and crypto.
Financial Times Live (May 2022)
Outlook for consumer protection was discussed by CEO Sheila Warren at the FT’s Crypto and Digital Assets Summit.
IEEE and The Blockchain Hub (May 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren and the Global Blockchain Business Council discuss scaling digital assets.
The Inclusive Future of Web3 (May 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke on how financial services can be designed by for women with Circle & Stellar.
Milken Institute Global Conference (May 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke on equity and inclusion through Web 3.0.
Skoll World Forum Face/Forward Event (April 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren outlined how to enable social impact through innovation.
The Chief (April 2022)
A Women Leadership Special Fireside Chat with CEO Sheila Warren.
Aspen Institute (April 2022)
CEO Sheila Warren spoke about new opportunities and challenges for the global financial system.
