• Lisa Rubin, a blockchain attorney with Paul Hastings, discussed legal misconceptions the industry still holds
• The Crypties 2022 Awards Gala, sponsored by Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721, was held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami
• Kathleen Breitman of Tezos, Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock discussed raising venture money even during Crypto Winter at 0xpo Summit in San Francisco

Every day, the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology continues to grow and evolve. With new regulations, legal frameworks, and innovative projects coming to the forefront, it is essential to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments.

At 0xpo Crossroads in San Francisco on November 3, blockchain attorney Lisa Rubin, of Paul Hastings, sat down with Decrypt’s Jason Nelson to discuss legal misconceptions the industry still holds. Rubin explained that many crypto companies make the mistake of not seeking out legal advice before launching a project, which can lead to problems down the road. She emphasized the importance of understanding the regulations in different jurisdictions, and suggested that crypto companies do their due diligence and research before getting started.

The Crypties 2022 Awards Gala was a festive evening held in December 2022 at Art Basel in Miami. Emceed by Josh Ostrovsky („The Fat Jewish“), the awards ceremony celebrated nine categories of crypto projects, and was sponsored by Polygon, Filecoin Foundation, Lamina1, Async, BeetsDAO, The Gold Mask, Gem Set, Breakout, Anonymous, Infinite Objects, Ape Water, Decentralized Pictures, and Vault 721.

Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, spoke at Web Summit in Lisbon about how the Tezos blockchain has used a proof-of-stake mechanism since its inception, her admiration for Tendermint, Ethereum and sharding, progressive decentralization, and NFT gaming with Decrypt’s Stephen Graves.

At 0xpo Summit in San Francisco on November 3, a panel was held on raising venture money even during Crypto Winter. Clay Robbins of Slow Ventures, Soona Amhaz of Volt Capital, Sarah Guo of Conviction and formerly Greylock, and Alex Strzesniewski of AngelBlock discussed the challenges and opportunities of raising funds in a bear market. They discussed strategies for navigating the current market, and shared their experiences of investing during a period of uncertainty.

Overall, this past month has been filled with exciting events and conversations that have helped to further the industry’s growth and development. With new regulations, legal frameworks, and innovative projects, the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology will continue to evolve and flourish.