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Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World

Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World

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 Thank you for tuning into The Heart of the Matter, a podcast that covers legal developments from around the world. This podcast is brought to you by Conventus Law.Copyright Beyond The Tree 政治・政府
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  • Real-World Asset Tokenization: Why Regulatory Clarity Beats Crypto Chaos

    Real-World Asset Tokenization: Why Regulatory Clarity Beats Crypto Chaos
    2026/01/12
    Real-world asset tokenization isn't what most people think it is. Julian Kwan, head of IX Swap and Investax, cuts through the noise to explain what RWA actually means and why it matters for your portfolio. Surprisingly, RWA tokens aren't just blockchain native crypto. They're tokenized versions of traditional capital market instruments: equities, treasuries, debts. Most importantly, most RWA tokens are securities, which means regulatory compliance isn't optional. Kwan breaks down the four distinct RWA categories that issuers and investors need to understand: stablecoins, securities, utility tokens of RWA platforms, and commodities like tokenized gold. The conversation takes an unexpected turn into global regulatory competition. Because cryptocurrencies exist entirely on-chain and belong to no particular country, regulators are now competing for crypto startups. (Abu Dhabi's strategy with Binance proves this point brilliantly.) Singapore initially lost talent to Hong Kong, then quickly adapted. The UAE has become increasingly attractive, while the US dramatically reversed its stance under the Trump administration, passing the Genius Act for stablecoin regulation.What does this mean for you? Tokenized dollars now comprise nearly 100% of stablecoins worldwide, serving billions in underbanked regions. Drawing parallels to Bitcoin's seventeen year journey to an ETF, Kwan emphasizes that self education is essential this financial transformation is happening now, creating opportunities for early participants willing to engage actively.

    Our Guest

    Julian Kwan

    Julian is a 7-time founder and a recognized global authority in real-world asset (RWA)tokenization and Bitcoin-native yield infrastructure. He is the CEO of IXS, the InstitutionalExchange Settlement Layer, providing licensed blockchain and tokenization infrastructure for thecompliant, large-scale adoption of institutional tokenized RWA, and the CEO of InvestaX, aSingapore MAS-licensed issuance platform enabling institutional fixed income RWA.Julian has founded companies across blockchain, real estate, proptech, and fintech, and is afounding member of UnionChain an L2 chain for RWAs (25M+ verified users). He is also an earlymover in Bitcoin staking architecture, launching BTC Real Yields, the first compliant real worldyields for BTC investors.He has spoken at over 250+ conferences globally on the convergence of Web3, capital markets,and regulatory innovation. Born in Sydney, he holds degrees in Real Estate Development andMandarin, and continues to design systems that unlock capital flows into tokenized assets acrossborders without compromising compliance.

    Our Host

    Ajay Shamdasani

    Ajay Shamdasani is a veteran writer, editor and researcher based in Hong Kong. He holds an AB in history and government from Ripon College, JD and MIPCT degrees from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law School, and an LLM in financial regulation from the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law.

    His 15-year long career as a financial and legal journalist began as deputy editor of A Plus magazine – the journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From there, he assumed the helm of Macau Business magazine as its editor-in-chief, and later, joined Asialaw magazine as its deputy editor.

    More recently, he spent close to seven years as a senior correspondent with Thomson Reuters’ subscription-based trade-wire service Regulatory Intelligence/Compliance Complete (previously called Complinet) in Hong Kong. While there, he covered regulatory developments in that city, as well as Singapore, India and South Korea.
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    25 分
  • Vietnam's Crypto Revolution: What the New 2026 Regulations Mean for You

    Vietnam's Crypto Revolution: What the New 2026 Regulations Mean for You
    2025/11/21
    In this episode, host Ajay Shamsani interviews fintech and blockchain lawyer Philip Ziter to dissect the seismic shift in Vietnam's cryptocurrency policy. Effective January 1, 2026, the new Law on Digital Technology Industry moves the nation from regulatory ambiguity to a framework of comprehensive control. This landmark legislation introduces a deliberately restrictive environment for crypto exchanges, demanding a $400M minimum capital, strict domestic ownership requirements, and mandatory Vietnamese dong settlement. With only five licenses to be issued over five years, the barriers to entry are steep. Despite these stringent compliance challenges including AML and cybersecurity demands Vietnam remains a significant crypto player, boasting 21 million adult users and transaction volumes exceeding $100 billion. This framework signals genuine government commitment but raises key questions about the future: will regulators be able to keep pace with the technology, and will institutional investment replace the country's prevalent retail enthusiasm?

    Our Guest

    Philip Ziter

    Prior to joining Russin & Vecchi, Philip worked in Vietnam as an attorney at a top tier regional law firm and later with a commercial firm involved in blockchain.Philip advises on corporate and transactional matters, and on financing arrangements.Philip has been legal advisor to a handful of startup companies. He is knowledgeable in the fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce industries in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the US.Philip has also worked with manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other entities in cross-border transactions.He advises on inbound investments involving corporate finance, manufacturing, technology, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions.

    Our Host

    Ajay Shamdasani

    Ajay Shamdasani is a veteran writer, editor and researcher based in Hong Kong. He holds an AB in history and government from Ripon College, JD and MIPCT degrees from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law School, and an LLM in financial regulation from the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law.

    His 15-year long career as a financial and legal journalist began as deputy editor of A Plus magazine – the journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From there, he assumed the helm of Macau Business magazine as its editor-in-chief, and later, joined Asialaw magazine as its deputy editor.

    More recently, he spent close to seven years as a senior correspondent with Thomson Reuters’ subscription-based trade-wire service Regulatory Intelligence/Compliance Complete (previously called Complinet) in Hong Kong. While there, he covered regulatory developments in that city, as well as Singapore, India and South Korea.
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    31 分
  • Monetising Claims: Third Party Funding in Arbitration and Insolvency

    Monetising Claims: Third Party Funding in Arbitration and Insolvency
    2025/10/16
    In this episode, Ajay Shandasani and guest John Y.C. Lee discussed how third-party funding is transforming legal departments by turning them into strategic value generators. The discussion highlighted how this non-recourse funding allows companies to monetize claims, transfer litigation risk to funders, and preserve capital for their core business. Lee explained that funders act as sophisticated investors, rigorously vetting cases for strong merits and enforceable awards, and are not just focused on ROI. He also emphasized the importance of carefully drafted funding agreements to avoid conflicts and maintain client control over the dispute.

    Our Guest

    John Y.C. Lee

    John is a solicitor admitted in Hong Kong and England & Wales, independent arbitrator and accredited mediator. He is a graduate of London University and has about 25 years of legal practice experience including as past partner and head of dispute resolution group of a major law firm. His main areas of practice are commercial arbitration, litigation, risk management, advisory and related areas. He has handled commercial and civil cases including investment claims, company / shareholder disputes, construction claims, insolvency cases, competition law matters, intellectual property claims, land related disputes etc.

    He is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators. He serves as a risk management education tutor (part-time appointment of the Law Society of Hong Kong), Editorial Board member of the Solicitors’ Guide to Professional Conduct, a member of the Law Society Arbitration Committee and the Arbitration Panel, and a member of the Law Society Risk Management Education Accreditation Sub-Committee. He was appointed on the DOJ Working Group on ORFSA Checklists.

    Our Host

    Ajay Shamdasani

    Ajay Shamdasani is a veteran writer, editor and researcher based in Hong Kong. He holds an AB in history and government from Ripon College, JD and MIPCT degrees from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law School, and an LLM in financial regulation from the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law.

    His 15-year long career as a financial and legal journalist began as deputy editor of A Plus magazine – the journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From there, he assumed the helm of Macau Business magazine as its editor-in-chief, and later, joined Asialaw magazine as its deputy editor.

    More recently, he spent close to seven years as a senior correspondent with Thomson Reuters’ subscription-based trade-wire service Regulatory Intelligence/Compliance Complete (previously called Complinet) in Hong Kong. While there, he covered regulatory developments in that city, as well as Singapore, India and South Korea.
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    38 分
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