Reg@Tech Asia Roundtable Overview
The Reg@Tech Asia Roundtable—a collaboration between the Wharton Blockchain and Digital Asset Project (BDAP) and the Singapore Management University Centre for Digital Law—was held on February 23, 2025, in Singapore. The day-long event was BDAP’s first gathering in Asia, bringing regulators, industry experts, and academics from the United States, Europe, and across Asia. Discussions centered on the changing landscape of digital asset regulation and the influence of emerging technologies in the financial sector.
The full report is available here.
The list of participants is available here.
Key takeways from the roundtable discussion
- Stablecoins could transform cross-border payments and financial markets, making clear regulatory guidelines necessary.
- Cybersecurity is a critical concern due to emerging threats and inadequate safeguards.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the blockchain ecosystems poses challenges related to accountability and transparency.
- Coordinating law enforcement across jurisdictions and investing in regulatory technologies (RegTech) to automate compliance could help harmonize inter-jurisdictional issues.
- Ongoing collaboration among regulators, industry leaders, and technologists is crucial for effectively navigating the evolving landscape of digital assets.
The Blockchain and Digital Asset Project, part of the Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation, explores the implications of distributed ledger technology for organizations, governments, and individuals. Working with policy-makers and a global network of experts, BDAP develops insights on cryptocurrencies, blockchain networks, decentralized applications, and Web3. For more information, visit: https://bdap.wharton.upenn.edu/.