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Bridging Worlds From Washington to Miami — Web3 Policy, DeFi, and the Next Wave of Innovation

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This week on The Edge of Show, we explore how global finance, policy, and innovation are converging to shape the future of Web3. From U.S.–U.K. leaders aligning on digital asset regulation, to the evolution of DeFi and TradFi, and Josh Kriger hitting the stage at [REDACTED] LIVE in Miami — it’s all about collaboration, decentralization, and creative freedom. Plus, a quick reminder that we’re streaming strong on Zora (yes, we have our own token!) and Rumble — the future of media is already here.

🎙️ U.S. & U.K. Policy Leaders Unite on the Future of Digital Assets

This special episode of The Edge of Show, recorded live at the Future of Money, Governance & the Law (FOMGL) Summit in Washington, D.C., dives into how government policy and decentralization can align to shape the future of finance.

Hosted by Dan Spuller of the Blockchain Association and featuring Dr. Lisa Cameron, Representative Bill Huizenga, and Baroness Manzila Uddin, the panel unpacks how the U.S. and U.K. are navigating the evolving digital asset landscape through collaboration, education, and thoughtful regulation.

💡 Key Highlights:

  • Why light-touch regulation can help innovation thrive.

  • How education and dialogue are bridging the policy gap.

  • The growing importance of transatlantic collaboration in digital finance.

  • How digital currencies and democratized finance can shape inclusive economies.

This conversation highlights the need for trust, dialogue, and balanced frameworks between policymakers and industry leaders as Web3 and blockchain redefine the financial system.

👉 Watch or listen now to hear how global regulators and innovators are shaping the next era of decentralized policy.

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The Edge of Show is a Media partner of FOMGL

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💡 DeFi Meets TradFi: The Future of Finance Is Here

In this special episode of The Edge of Show, recorded live at the Future of Money, Governance & the Law (FOMGL) event in Washington, D.C., the conversation dives deep into how decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi) are converging to reshape the global financial system.

Hosted by Mariana de la Roche, the panel features Joanna Rindell, Annelise Osborne, and Charlie Hu — leaders from the Tezos ecosystem, Bitcoin L2 infrastructure, and forward-thinking blockchain projects — for a thoughtful discussion on what’s next for money, markets, and regulation.

💡 Key Highlights:

  • How DeFi has evolved over two decades of financial innovation.

  • The real-world use of asset tokenization and social impact finance.

  • Insights on Clarity Act and MiCA shaping global crypto regulation.

  • Why financial literacy is the cornerstone of the next-generation economy.

  • The growing role of stablecoins and ETFs in decentralized markets.

This episode connects the dots between innovation and inclusion — showing how technology, policy, and financial empowerment intersect in a rapidly changing world.

👉 Listen or watch now to explore how DeFi is transforming finance from the ground up.

💲 Listen on Spotify l👉 Hear it on Apple Podcasts l 🎥 Watch it on YouTube

The Edge of Show is a Media partner of FOMGL

[REDACTED] LIVE in Miami

We’re turning up the heat in Miami Beach! 🌴🔥
Our very own Josh Kriger, Co-Founder of The Edge of Company and The Edge of Show, will join the stage at [REDACTED] LIVE — the event “where degens meet Davos.”

💥 Expect bold conversations, market debates, and raw takes as Josh joins top builders, traders, and creators to explore the wild intersection of culture, crypto, and capital.

📍 Miami Beach Convention Center
🗓️ January 28–30, 2026
🔗 Learn more & join the madness

Plan ₿ Forum in El Salvador

Our co-host Josh Kriger will be joining the Plan ₿ Forum in San Salvador, El Salvador — one of the premier global conferences on Bitcoin, digital assets, and financial innovation. The event brings together policymakers, builders, and industry leaders from around the world to explore nation-state Bitcoin adoption, economics, and the future of digital finance.

At this year’s forum, audiences expect major announcements — including discussions around Tether’s USDT stablecoin and its expanding role across Bitcoin networks — underscoring the ongoing evolution of digital money infrastructure.

📍 Plan ₿ Forum El Salvador
🗓️ January 30–31, 2026
📍 Hosted across venues including Sheraton Presidente Hotel and Museo MARTE in San Salvador.

Stay tuned for insights, highlights, and live recaps as Josh covers policy, innovation, and the next chapter of global digital finance live from El Salvador.

Learn more 👉 https://planb.sv/

Hot Topics This week

Tether recently launched USA₮, a U.S.-regulated stablecoin under the GENIUS Act, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank with Cantor Fitzgerald managing reserves. It's now available on platforms like Bybit, Crypto.com, Kraken, OKX, and MoonPay, led by Bo Hines to bolster U.S. dollar dominance in digital currencies.

U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill clarifying SEC oversight for early-stage tokens and CFTC for digital commodities, addressing long-standing regulatory uncertainty.

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