‘The New Wave’ – a comparative analysis of global crypto regulation

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I am the founding partner of ORWL, a boutique law firm specializing in the advisory and representation of crypto-assets businesses. As the head of our regulatory practice, my focus is on ensuring that our clients are in full compliance with financial and non-financial regulations.

I am a Managing Partner and co-founder at Plaintext Capital. Plaintext employs a multi-strategy approach to investing in Web3, utilizing fundamental research and active trading. Our research is sector and geography agnostic. We invest in early-stage venture and publicly traded assets. We manage investments on behalf of family offices, fund of funds, crypto treasuries and individuals. Previously, I was an Executive Director of J.P. Morgan's Private Bank overseeing over US$3 billion in cumulative positions for investors across the US and LatAm. I led the Life Sciences vertical in Florida, was the Analyst Manager and served on the Cyber Security Council. Previously, I was a global analyst at HSBC Bank in several roles in Hong Kong, London, Miami and New York. While in Hong Kong, I worked in the alternatives team managing portfolios of hedge funds for institutional investors. I started my career as a sell-side analyst at Eurohold Investment Bank. In 2016, I co-founded Jubel, an award-winning start-up in the travel industry. I graduated with double majors in Business Management and Modern Languages from the University of Bath, UK. In the past, I have worked with several charities including Habitat for Humanity, UN Commissioner for Refugees and CATISA, a charity that benefits children affected by violence and economic hardship. I'm an avid Cross Fit'er, skier, USPA licensed skydiver and PADI certified scuba-diver.

Mr. Jia Hui practices mainly in the fields of M&A and insurance. Mr. Jia is a Master of Law of both NYU and CUPL, and qualified to practice in the New York State and China. Mr. Jia is an admitted lawyer in the field of international investment legal affairs by MOFCOM. He is also the Chairman Assistant of BNRSC, Deputy Secretary of New Energy International Development Federation, Member of the Insurance Committee of Beijing Lawyer Association, Representative of Chief Lawyer Counsel of China Insurance Association, Member of Legal and Compliance Committee of China Insurance Asset Management Association.