Crypto regulation has become a warzone [ft. Annabelle Huang from Amber Group]

In this episode of BlockCast, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto regulation and its implications for the industry with our special guest Annabelle Huang, Managing Partner at Amber Group, a global crypto financial services provider.

Joining our BlockCast panel this week is Annabelle Huang, managing partner at digital assets firm Amber Group. Hailing from traditional finance, she previously advised private equity funds, US corporates, and hedge funds on structured solutions and risk management as an FX structurer at Deutsche Bank and Nomura in New York. Prior to joining Amber Group, Huang served as the Asia lead at AirSwap, a decentralized trading platform that enables peer-to-peer trading on the Ethereum blockchain.

Key points we explore:

• The current regulatory "warzone" in crypto and how it's reshaping the industry
• The fascinating competition between Hong Kong and Singapore as crypto hubs
• Institutional investment trends and what's needed to drive adoption
• The shift in focus from retail to institutional clients in crypto services

Join us for an insightful conversation with Annabelle as she shares her unique perspective from leading a major crypto financial services firm through market turbulence and regulatory changes. Her experience working across New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore offers valuable insights into how different jurisdictions are approaching crypto regulation.

Tune in to hear expert analysis on where the industry is headed and how major players are adapting to the changing landscape. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of cryptocurrency regulation and institutional adoption in Asia and beyond.

What We Discuss:

• 04:11 Crypto regulation has become a warzone
• 17:52 The race for hub status
• 37:02 Temasek’s Relationship with Amber Group

Episode Resources:

• Spotify
• YouTube

Blockcast is the brainchild of web3-focused news platform Blockhead and The Financial Coconut. Highlighting the latest in blockchain and web3 in Southeast Asia and beyond, there’s nothing cryptic about this brand new crypto podcast. From NFT nuances to institutional implications, Blockcast brings you weekly bite-size TLDRs and ICYMI discussions of the industry. This show is carried on The Financial Coconut Podcast Network (TFC’s main podcast) and TFC Investors Podcast Network (investor-centric). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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