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We've just released something big. 👀 Owl Explains has teamed up with @CahillNXT & @FenwickWest, two of the most trusted names in digital asset tax law, to publish the Taxation of Staking Rewards Policy Playbook. 📗 This is a practical, legally grounded plan to finally fix how…

Happy stablecoins day! 🎉 Our owl Lee is at the White House today for the GENIUS Act signing ceremony! This legislation is a major step toward fostering innovation and shaping the future of emerging tech in the US. 🇺🇸 🦉 At Owl Explains, we believe sensible policy is how we…

It's been a hot week, and the Owl is perched high on a palm tree, sipping coconut water and surrounded by hibiscus flowers. 🌺 There’s space to pause and reflect. What does justice look like in a world shaped by algorithms? How should staking rewards be taxed without losing the…

What’s next for blockchain policy in 2025? 🧭 Well, we’ve asked the people who are helping shape it. In this panel from @avax Summit, @SylviaSanchez33 led an incredible conversation with @MarinaMarkezic , @sarahamilby , @EmmaSJoyce1, and Laura Navaratnam @crypto_council .…

Why should policymakers care about blockchains in capital markets? Because risks don’t disappear just because the tech is new. 🌐 Managing those risks is key to building safe, trusted financial systems. ✅ That’s where the Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) comes in! It’s the first…

The #GENIUSAct is now law, creating a federal framework for stablecoins. The CLARITY Act has passed the House, and Treasury guidance is expected next. Today on @OwlExplains x @avax, we will have @leelaughs5x, @SKMersinger, Peter Freeman, and Norma Krayem break down what it all…

Welcome to a special edition of News from the Nest, all about #stablecoins. July 18th marked a watershed moment for the digital asset ecosystem: the #GENIUSAct was officially signed into law at the White House! This is a big step forward for clarity in the digital asset…

"We approve buildings based on models—but never check if they worked." ➡️ Blockchain could give cities something they’ve never had: a memory. Former Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli explains why urban planning needs ledgers, not guesswork. Listen now: 🟢…

🚨 Big news from the Owl Explains nest: we’re now on Instagram! 🦉 We just launched our new account to bring clear, friendly, no-prior-knowledge-needed explainers to an even wider audience, especially students and newcomers to crypto and policy. 🎨 It’s also a brand-new format…

🌃 Skyscrapers, civic data, and... blockchains? Yes, yes, and yes. 👀 London’s former Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli (@mrmainelli) joins us in our latest podcast to reveal how cities can use blockchain technology to plan smarter, govern better, and cut through the bureaucracy.…

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🇬🇧 London’s got a plan. Crypto’s got a future. The UK’s building out a serious framework for cryptoasset regulation and the pieces are starting to fit together. From stablecoins to staking to custody, we break down the big moves by @hmtreasury and @TheFCA in our latest article:…

The owl flew to Canary Wharf today 🏙️🇬🇧 We're proud to be sponsoring #StablecoinsUnblocked, the UK’s first full-day event fully focused on stablecoins and their role in the future of global money. From shifting trade flows to smarter digital payments, it’s all on the table!…

🎧 NEW PODCAST: Tech Courts, social impact, and why trust in the justice system starts with understanding the tech. Can our courts handle blockchain, AI, and what’s coming next? 👩🏼‍⚖️ Hear directly from Professor Michele Neitz @ProfMNeitz from the University of San Francisco in our…

What does it really cost to take over a blockchain? 💰On the latest Ava Labs ft. Owl Explains session, Professor Fahad Saleh (@cryptoeconprof) spoke about the real cost of securing PoW vs. PoS, and why staking might offer a more capital-efficient, sustainable path forward.…

What better place to explore the future than a setting steeped in the past? Against the backdrop of the Dorchester Hotel—an iconic London venue rich with history and elegance—our first Owl Explains Crypto Summit brought together a dynamic mix of policymakers, technologists, legal…

Avalanche Live is back with three new episodes that span the future of wallets, consensus security, and capital-efficient DeFi. From AI personal assistants for your wallet to economic models of PoS, here’s what you may have missed👇

Hi from Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, where the Owl has perched this month to reflect on blockchain’s growing global roots: from healthcare systems in Ireland to regulatory stages in the Balkans. It’s also our 50th podcast episode!! 🎉 We're using the milestone to highlight…