Legal Industry’s Role in the Future of Blockchain

The EEA Legal Advisory Working Group (LAWG), led by EEA Chief Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary Oksana Davis and LAWG Chair Aaron Wright, held a face-to-face meeting at the offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on April 18 to discuss the current state of the blockchain ecosystem in the legal industry. Topics included the use and limitations of smart contracts; the “tokenization” of financial assets and associated regulatory issues; and the intersection of blockchain and law, focusing specifically on topics such as copyright, compulsory licensing, and IP provenance. Thanks to our panel members and attendees for participating in the discussions.

From Code to Capital: What It Will Take for Tokenized Collateral to Scale

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Jan 12, 2026

Insights from EEA x EY @ Sibos Frankfurt: Stablecoins in Business Payments

At Sibos Frankfurt, the conversation around blockchain-based payments crossed a clear line. The conversation had shifted from theoretical relevance to practical reality: how stablecoins and programmable money are already in use, and what must still be addressed to operate them safely at scale. At the EEA x EY side event…

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How Public and Permissioned Networks Are Converging: Key Insights from our Sibos Panel

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Jan 12, 2026