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The Policy Layer

The Policy Layer

By: Owl Explains
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The Policy Layer is a proud project of the Ava Labs Legal team that is committed to helping policymakers break through hype and navigate the blockchain world. We host podcasts with industry leaders seeking to build a better Internet. Check out our X profile @AvalanchePolicy, and visit our website owlexplains.com, where you will find practical explainers, quizzes, and more fun resources on all things Web3.

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Episodes
  • Ep 62: Crypto Crime, Sanctions & Signals: Evidence in the Blockchain
    Feb 4 2026

    Yes, illicit finance in crypto exists, but it's not the whole story. Ari Redbord (TRM Labs) walks us through the real numbers, how blockchain data is used as evidence, and what better enforcement could look like. From sanctions to smart compliance tools, we get into what’s working and what still needs to improve.

    Discover more in TRM's 2026 Crypto Crime Report

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    27 mins
  • Ep 61: US Congressman Troy Downing
    Dec 29 2025

    Congressman Troy Downing joins us to discuss what it really takes to give digital assets and AI clear rules in the United States. From the Genius Act on stablecoins and the Clarity Act on SEC vs CFTC roles, to his AI Wise Act on education for small businesses, he explains why the US cannot afford to fall behind while still protecting consumers. He also shares how financial literacy, tribal outreach, and real world use cases like title insurance and crop insurance on blockchain fit into a future where traditional banking and new rails grow side by side.

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    27 mins
  • Ep 60: Wealth as a Feminist Act: Digital Assets, Community, and Financial Education
    Dec 17 2025

    Women are stepping into new forms of financial power, and digital assets are opening the door. The founders of Eve Wealth, Sadie Raney and Elaine Asher discuss the misconceptions that keep women out of this space and the education and community that bring them in. They explain how long-term digital-asset investing sits at the intersection of wealth-building and agency, and why it may be one of the most overlooked tools for closing power gaps.

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    30 mins
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