The conversation explores the regulatory landscape for real-world assets and tokenization in different jurisdictions, focusing on Ireland, Estonia, Malta, and Singapore. The guests discuss the need for regulation, the importance of considering target investors and cost of doing business, and the challenges of navigating different jurisdictions. They also touch on topics such as marketing regulations, the role of gatekeepers in regulation, the ripple effects of technology disruption, and the importance of ESG considerations. The conversation highlights Ireland's alignment with EU regulations, its innovation support, and market access to Europe as advantages for businesses in the country.

Takeaways

• Regulation is necessary but can lag behind technological advancements.
• Consider target investors and the cost of doing business when choosing a jurisdiction.
• Marketing regulations and disclaimers may not be sufficient to protect investors.
• Gatekeepers play a crucial role in ensuring transparency and managing risks.
• Technology disruption can have ripple effects on market infrastructure.
• ESG considerations are important in the tokenization of assets.
• Ireland offers EU alignment, innovation support, and market access to Europe for businesses.
• The regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, and competition among jurisdictions is increasing.