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Is your crypto exchange truly secure and compliant? Many aren’t—and that’s a serious risk. In this episode of Mooncast, we talk with Scarlett Chai, Country Manager at Luno Malaysia, about how her team balances innovation, compliance, and user-friendly design in one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital asset exchanges.

Join us as we discuss:

• The importance of strong governance and how it drives sustainable growth
• Practical strategies for building trust with regulators and investors
• How corporate governance fits into a fast-paced crypto environment
• Emerging trends and the future of crypto compliance

Guest Bio:

Scarlett oversees Luno Malaysia’s operations, serving over 1 million customers. She has more than six years of experience helping to shape Malaysia’s regulated crypto landscape.

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult qualified experts before making any investment or business decisions.

Listen now to learn how one of Malaysia’s pioneering crypto exchanges keeps its edge through effective governance!

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Sanad Karkar, JD, LL.M, is a business and legal strategy consultant and the founder of Moonrock Consultancy Consultancy, with expertise in Business, Technology and international law. Legal Consultant at LPO&Law specialising in Web3, Digital Assets and offshore jurisdictions.

Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) is the founder of Pragmax Consulting, specializing in risk and compliance.

Bridging Technology, Compliance and Law

This series will focus on highlighting the latest developments in regulatory compliance, legal frameworks, and the technological advancements shaping the blockchain industry. It brings together two former college friends from Bond University —Razin Nizar and Sanad Karkar—who, after diverging into different professional paths continents apart, have reunited at the forefront of digital assets more than 14 years later. As experts in risk management, compliance, business, and legal strategy, our collaboration is dedicated to exploring how the intersection of law, technology, and compliance can address the challen...

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Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are reshaping how we build and govern communities, but are they legally protected? Without a proper legal structure, DAO members can face personal liability, tax uncertainty, and banking challenges.

In this episode of The Mooncast, we sit down with Adam Miller, CEO of MIDAO, to discuss the Marshall Islands DAO LLC—the first legal entity designed specifically for DAOs. This new framework provides DAOs with limited liability, legal recognition, and access to financial services, without compromising decentralization.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why most DAOs are legally vulnerable—and how to fix it

✅ How the Marshall Islands DAO LLC protects DAO members

✅ Key differences between DAO LLCs vs. Wyoming, Cayman, & Switzerland

✅ Can DAOs open bank accounts and handle treasury management?

✅ Compliance, anonymity, and regulatory challenges for DAOs

✅ What’s next for DAO incorporation & global Web3 regulations

Whether you’re launching a DeFi protocol, an NFT community, or a tokenized social DAO, this episode is a must-listen to future-proof your organization!

🎙️ Featured Guest: Adam Miller (CEO, MIDAO)

🔹 Helped pass 3 laws that created the first sovereign DAO LLC

🔹 Advised 500+ DAOs & 100+ DAO lawyers on legal structuring

🔹 Host of the JustDAOIt! Podcast

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📌 MIDAO (DAO Incorporation Services):
https://www.midao.org

📌 LPO & Law (DAO Legal formation & Compliance Support):
https://www.lpoandlaw.com

📌 Pragmax Consulting (Web3 Risk & Compliance Advisory): https://www.pragmaxconsulting.com/

📢 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of LEGAL DAOs! Subscribe to Mooncast and stay ahead of Web3, blockchain law, and compliance trends.

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Sanad Karkar, JD, LL.M, is a business and legal strategy consultant and the founder of Moonrock Consultancy Consultancy, with expertise in Business, Technology and international law. Legal Consultant at LPO&Law specialising in Web3, Digital Assets and offshore jurisdictions.

Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) is the founder of Pragmax Consulting, specializing in risk and compliance.

Bridging Technology, Compliance and Law

This series will focus on highlighting the latest developments in regulatory compliance, legal frameworks, and the technological advancements shaping the blockchain industry. It brings together two former college friends from Bond University —Razin Nizar and Sanad Karkar—who, after diverging into different professional paths continents apart, have reunited at the forefront of digital assets more than 14 years later. As experts in risk management, compliance, business, and legal strategy, our collaboration is dedicated to exploring how the intersection of law, technology, and compliance can address the challen...

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In this episode of The MoonCast, Sanad and Razin dive into the major crypto milestones of 2024, including regulatory shifts, global adoption trends, and groundbreaking events like the U.S. becoming the “crypto capital.” They explore the ripple effects of these developments across key regions such as APAC, the Middle East, and Europe while highlighting lessons learned from this transformative year.

Looking ahead, they share bold predictions for 2025, touching on emerging trends in tokenization, CBDCs, DeFi compliance, and global regulatory harmonization. Whether you’re a business leader, investor, or regulator, this episode offers practical insights to navigate the ever-evolving digital asset landscape.

Stay tuned for an engaging mix of analysis, predictions, and takeaways to prepare for the next leap in the world of digital assets!

Sanad Karkar, JD is a business and legal strategy consultant and the founder of Moonrock Consultancy Consultancy, with expertise in Business, Technology and international law.

Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) is the founder of Pragmax Consulting, specializing in risk and compliance.

Bridging Technology, Compliance and Law

This series will focus on highlighting the latest developments in regulatory compliance, legal frameworks, and the technological advancements shaping the blockchain industry. It brings together two former college friends from Bond University —Razin Nizar and Sanad Karkar—who, after diverging into different professional paths continents apart, have reunited at the forefront of digital assets more than 14 years later. As experts in risk management, compliance, business, and legal strategy, our collaboration is dedicated to exploring how the intersection of law, technology, and compliance can address the challenges of this rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Support the show

Sanad Karkar, JD, LL.M, is a business and legal strategy consultant and the founder of Moonrock Consultancy Consultancy, with expertise in Business, Technology and international law. Legal Consultant at LPO&Law specialising in Web3, Digital Assets and offshore jurisdictions.

Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) is the founder of Pragmax Consulting, specializing in risk and compliance.

Bridging Technology, Compliance and Law

This series will focus on highlighting the latest developments in regulatory compliance, legal frameworks, and the technological advancements shaping the blockchain industry. It brings together two former college friends from Bond University —Razin Nizar and Sanad Karkar—who, after diverging into different professional paths continents apart, have reunited at the forefront of digital assets more than 14 years later. As experts in risk management, compliance, business, and legal strategy, our collaboration is dedicated to exploring how the intersection of law, technology, and compliance can address the challen...

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In our debut episode of The MoonCast, hosts Sanad Karkar and Razin Nizar dive into the evolving world of digital finance to break down the key differences between fiat currency, e-money, stablecoins, and other digital assets. Starting from the fundamentals, they explore how these types of money vary in structure, backing, and usage—and what each means for the future of finance.

With insights drawn from their extensive experience in business, compliance, and digital asset regulation, Sanad and Razin examine how regulations shape these assets differently. They discuss everything from traditional fiat’s centralized control and stability to the rise of stablecoins and decentralized finance, where transparency and real-time monitoring meet innovative financial tools. They’ll also spotlight recent regulatory developments in the Asia-Pacific region, providing listeners with a global perspective on digital finance governance.

Tune in to understand why these regulatory approaches matter, how they impact cross-border transactions, and what this digital evolution means for companies, consumers, and the future of corporate governance.

This episode is the perfect starting point to explore the complexities of our digital finance ecosystem and set the stage for the insightful discussions to come on The MoonCast.

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Sanad Karkar, JD, LL.M, is a business and legal strategy consultant and the founder of Moonrock Consultancy Consultancy, with expertise in Business, Technology and international law. Legal Consultant at LPO&Law specialising in Web3, Digital Assets and offshore jurisdictions.

Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) is the founder of Pragmax Consulting, specializing in risk and compliance.

Bridging Technology, Compliance and Law

This series will focus on highlighting the latest developments in regulatory compliance, legal frameworks, and the technological advancements shaping the blockchain industry. It brings together two former college friends from Bond University —Razin Nizar and Sanad Karkar—who, after diverging into different professional paths continents apart, have reunited at the forefront of digital assets more than 14 years later. As experts in risk management, compliance, business, and legal strategy, our collaboration is dedicated to exploring how the intersection of law, technology, and compliance can address the challen...