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• Inside the next phase of digital assets with Coinbase UK CEO Keith Grose 27.05.2026 33min

  In this special edition of Fintech Pulse, Sean Murphy and Hannah Meakin are joined by Coinbase UK CEO Keith Grose to explore how the digital assets market is evolving in practice. They discuss the rapid growth of stablecoins, the emergence of tokenised financial assets, and the rise of agentic payments. Keith also shares how Coinbase has evolved into a full-stack platform spanning retail, institutional and developer services, as well as why the UK remains a strategically critical market. In this episode:Why stablecoins are scaling rapidly and reshaping paymentsReal-world progress in tokenisation (starting with debt markets)What agentic AI means for payments and commerceCoinbase’s evolution beyond a retail exchangeThe UK’s regulatory direction and global positionWhat the next 3–5 years could look like for digital assets
• April 10-minute global crypto regulatory roundup 13.05.2026 7min

  Join host Julie Frizzarin and regulatory expert Hannah Meakin for a round up of April's most significant crypto regulatory developments.They cover what’s changed, and what it means in practice across the UK, US, UAE, Europe, Singapore, Australia and Canada, including:• where regulatory expectations are tightening,• key licensing and implementation timelines, and• the latest stablecoin, market structure and tokenisation developments.A concise, digestible update for anyone navigating the evolving global crypto regulatory landscape.
• March global crypto regulatory round-up 16.04.2026 8min

  Join host Julie Frizzarin and regulatory expert Hannah Meakin for their latest update on the most important digital‑asset regulatory developments across the UK, EU, US, UAE, Asia and Australia.In under 10 minutes, we break down the policy shifts, regulatory deadlines and supervisory priorities that matter most for firms preparing for the next phase of crypto regulation.
• SEC and CFTC’s landmark crypto guidance 25.03.2026 23min

  Sean Murphy and Andrew Lom break down the latest SEC and CFTC landmark crypto guidance, highlighting its implications for token classifications, staking, airdrops and investment contract analysis. A clear, expert look at how evolving guidance is shaping the market.
• February global crypto regulatory round-up 16.03.2026 10min

  In this month's FinTech Pulse, Julie Frizzarin sits down with Hannah Meakin to unpack the most significant digital‑asset regulatory developments around the globe from February 2026, covering:   ⚖️ The UK’s new crypto perimeter🪙 Fresh US policy shifts on stablecoins & tokenisation🏦 The UAE’s launch of DDSC📊 Europe’s next steps post‑MiCA🌐 IOSCO’s priorities for global standard‑settingIf you work in digital assets, this is your 10‑minute essential briefing.
• Understanding tokenization special edition series | Securities law issues in tokenization projects 03.02.2025 8min

  In our latest FinTech Pulse podcast in our ‘Understanding tokenization’ series, we explore the challenges and risks that organizations encounter when implementing tokenization projects. We delve into issues such as regulatory compliance, aligning with governance frameworks, and how these challenges can vary based on where the security is created. Join us for an insightful discussion on navigating the complexities of tokenization.
• Special edition | Spotlight on the evolving UK crypto regulatory landscape 03.12.2024 10min

  In this special edition of Norton Rose Fulbright’s FinTech Pulse podcast, host Sean Murphy, Global Head of FinTech is joined by Hannah Meakin, Head of FinTech Regulation in the UK, to unpack the evolving UK crypto regulatory landscape and what the new government’s plans are going to mean for the industry.  They delve into stablecoin regulation, the Treasury's approach to staking services, the new digital securities sandbox and anticipated timelines for implementing a comprehensive regulatory framework.
• Special edition | Exploring the evolving tech landscape, the potential of blockchain, and what’s next for Web3 innovation with Paul Hsu 29.11.2024 31min

  In this special edition of Norton Rose Fulbright’s FinTech Pulse podcast, host Sean Murphy is joined by Paul Hsu, founder and CEO of Decasonic - an early stage venture and digital assets fund - to dive into his perspectives on the evolving tech landscape, the potential of blockchain, and what’s next for Web3 innovation.
• Understanding tokenization special edition series | The intersection of tokenization and insolvency 26.11.2024 19min

  In the latest FinTech Pulse podcast in our ‘Understanding Tokenization’ series, our lawyers Lee Pascoe (Melbourne) and Eric Daucher (New York) dive into the groundbreaking intersection of tokenization and insolvency. Traditionally, bankruptcy is a slow process for creditors, but today, tokenized assets are transforming recovery timelines. Eric explores how tokenization is being used in Chapter 11 cases in the US, while Lee discusses innovative approaches for digitizing claims and trading them in secondary markets. Tune in to learn how tokenization is reshaping the future of creditor recovery and insolvency proceedings.
• Understanding tokenization special edition series | Is fund tokenization the future of funds? 31.10.2024 29min

  In the latest FinTech Pulse podcast in our ‘Understanding Tokenization’ series, we are joined by Luc Falempin, CEO of Tokeny - the enterprise-grade tokenization platform -  to explore how tokenization could revolutionize the future of funds. Alongside Luc, our FinTech lawyers also share their insights from key financial hubs across the globe. Tune in for a deep dive into fund tokenization and its potential to transform the industry.
• Understanding tokenization special edition series | Asset-backed tokens: Use cases and legal considerations 02.10.2024 16min

  In our latest FinTech Pulse podcast in our ‘Understanding tokenization’ series, we discuss how asset-backed tokens may be used in relation to real world assets. We explore some use cases as well as legal considerations involved in tokenizing hard assets and considerations that investors and issuers might want to bear in mind.
• Understanding tokenization special edition series | How is tokenization impacting liquidity and collateral management? 02.10.2024 14min

  In our latest FinTech Pulse podcast in our ‘Understanding tokenization’ series, we explore how tokenization is impacting liquidity in markets that were once considered illiquid and how collateral management is evolving in this new digital ecosystem.
• Episode 12 | Regulation of stablecoins, US Bitcoin ETFs, EU crypto assets regulation 21.02.2024 42min

  In this latest episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, our lawyers from the US, Europe and Asia discuss the implications of the SEC’s recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the US, explore the various FinTech and crypto asset legislations on the horizon across the EU in 2024 and drill down into the regulatory developments and frameworks expected to be implemented in relation to stablecoins this year.
• Special edition | Recent US federal regulators’ regulatory enforcement activity against crypto exchanges 04.04.2023 15min

  In our latest special edition FinTech Pulse podcast, our US lawyers discuss the federal regulators’ significant uptick in regulatory enforcement activity including against Coinbase, Binance and Beaxy Exchange, and what it may signal about the evolving landscape for digital assets.
• Special edition | Exploring supply chain finance with Crossflow Payments 20.02.2023 20min

  In this special edition of Norton Rose Fulbright’s FinTech Pulse podcast, lawyers Victoria Birch (co-head of payments) and Michael Sinclair (knowledge director, FinTech) are joined by Kevin Hayden, commercial director at Crossflow Payments to discuss supply chain finance, exploring why it’s relevant at this stage in the economic cycle, the different models, how it’s being automated with new technologies and the associated risks and benefits, and how it might evolve over the next 10 years.
• Episode 11 | 2023 predictions for crypto and FinTech regulation, M&A and investments, NFTs, Web 3 and the Metaverse. 27.01.2023 1h 11min

  In this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, our lawyers from Australia, Europe, Canada, the US, Middle East and UK share their thoughts and predictions for 2023 on crypto and FinTech regulation and litigation, M&A and investments, NFT's, Web 3 and the Metaverse.
• Episode 10 | Latest news on MiCA, CFPB BNPL report insights, the digital assets consultation paper, FinTech developments in Hong Kong. 25.10.2022 45min

  In this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright we discuss increasing regulatory scrutiny of the buy now pay later sector in the US, the key takeaways from the UK Law Commission’s consultation paper on the future of digital assets, the upcoming regulation of crypto-assets in Europe and a new initiative in Hong Kong to connect local corporates and investors with global FinTech companies to boost the growth and adoption of FinTech in Asia.
• Special edition | The sustainability of digital assets and cryptocurrencies 01.09.2022 42min

  In this special edition of FinTech Pulse Podcast, co-heads of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Technology Consulting practice - Madeleine Bailey and Professor Peter McBurney - are joined by Alex de Vries, founder of Digiconomist and researcher at Vrije University’s School of Business and Economics in Amsterdam on the sustainability of crypto assets. Alex plays a major role in the global discussion regarding the sustainability of cryptocurrencies and blockchain and their energy consumption, and joins the podcast to discuss this hot topic.
• 9 | Regulation of FinFluencers, blockchain in securitization, Hong Kong crypto regulation, FinTech in France, crypto lending and funds 20.06.2022 1h 1min

  In this month’s episode of FinTech Pulse from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright we discuss the regulation of FinFluencers, the use of blockchain, smart contracts, crypto, token offerings and NFTs in securitization, regulatory developments in the Hong Kong crypto space, FinTech developments in the French market, crypto lending and the use of crypto assets as collateral, and the growing interest in crypto asset funds in the German market.
• Special edition | Terra Luna Collapse 10.06.2022 9min

  In our latest FinTech special edition podcast our lawyers from London and New York provide a deep dive into the Terra Luna collapse, exploring what happened, why it matters, and a brief 101 on stablecoins.