Bitwise’s Katherine Dowling talks rules and regulations at TC Sessions: Crypto – TechCrunch

Crypto entities ranging from large exchanges to small projects are headed for government regulation. Whether it comes through the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, many players in the space are looking for concrete future guidance on how to build compliant businesses in an emerging sector while navigating rules built for traditional finance.

And while crypto entrepreneurs and investors know regulation is inevitable, they’re also looking to find the sweetest deal possible when trying to influence policymakers. It’s a challenging balance – enough regulation to protect retail investors from a hostile environment, but not so much that it stifles the crypto sector’s growth and future innovation in the space.

This regulatory tug of war is just one reason why we are excited that Katherine Dowling, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Bitwise Asset Management, will be joining us on stage at TC Sessions: Crypto in Miami on November 17th.

We will discuss whether there has been an increase in institutional adoption and how the regulations may affect adoption in the future. Given the frustration with the lack of clarity in regulatory guidance, we’ll ask Dowling how legal crypto firms and advisors advise clients to navigate the current landscape while still operating in a compliant manner.

Dowling brings a unique perspective to the table, having experience working both in private equity firms and as a federal prosecutor in the Financial Crimes Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. We’ll delve into the latest insights into how new regulatory frameworks will impact the digital asset industry and weigh in on whether we can expect to see clarity on this in the US by the end of the year.

Prior to joining Bitwise, Dowling served in general counsel, CCO and COO roles at several finance and private equity firms. She also co-founded Luminate Capital Partners, where she held positions as GP, CEO and COO.

Dowling, a graduate of Harvard Law, spent more than a decade as a federal prosecutor, most recently in the Economic Crimes Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, where she worked with the FBI, SEC, IRS and other agencies to prosecute cases including insider trading , fraud and money laundering cases. She also sits on the boards of two non-profit organisations.

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