Adrian Wall
@AdrianWall8395
Husband | Father | CEO & CIO WCP | Managing Director of @DiscoverDSA | Advocate for ethical tech innovation & policy for Blockchain and Web3 | Pizza Enthusiast
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Interesting research from the @BIS_org on how bank deposit rates influence stablecoin adoption, and what this could mean for the future of banking and digital assets.👇
Are stablecoins and bank deposits substitutes? New research finds that higher US bank deposit rates are associated with slower stablecoin growth. Findings suggest that deposit pricing could influence stablecoin adoption and banks’ future funding conditions
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I’m live on the @range_org podcast! Tune in to catch the conversation.
GENIUS Act, stablecoin regulation and what comes next | Digital Sovereignty Alliance @DiscoverDSA @AdrianWall8395
Day one of DC FinTech Week at the @WorldBankGroup was a strong start, with sharp discussions on emerging tech, risk and policy.
Thanks @fintechthinksdc. Looking forward to day two and the side events!
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Great first day at DC FinTech Week at the @WorldBankGroup!
@AdrianWall8395, @MollyWoodman, and Emily Ekshian attended to connect with industry leaders across fintech, crypto, digital assets, cybersecurity, and policy, and hear perspectives on emerging technologies, the risks to watch, and the policy priorities shaping the future of the industry.
Thank you to @fintechthinksdc for bringing everyone together. Looking forward to day two and the side events ahead!
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Had a great time joining Matera’s Blockchain for Bankers series with @MollyWoodman and Peter Tapling to talk about the CLARITY Act.
We covered why it’s still stalled in the Senate after a 49-50 cloture vote, and the three issues holding it up: yield, developer protections, and ethics provisions.
Worth a watch if you’re following U.S. crypto policy 👇
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The CLARITY Act is one of the most important pieces of digital asset legislation in front of Congress, and it’s still stalled in the Senate.
Our own @AdrianWall8395 and @MollyWoodman joined Matera’s Blockchain for Bankers series to walk through what’s at stake. The panel covers:
🔹 What the CLARITY Act would regulate beyond the stablecoin rules set by the GENIUS Act
🔹 Why the recent cloture vote fell short, 49-50
🔹 The three sticking points: yield on digital assets, liability protections for developers, and ethics provisions for elected officials
Thanks to Sarah Hoisington and Peter Tapling for a great conversation. Worth a watch for anyone tracking where U.S. crypto policy goes next! 🇺🇸
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I joined @Paulapbpb on the @range_org Stablecoin Fireside to discuss the debate over stablecoin yield and its impact on bank deposits.
The conversation explored why stablecoin yield may not pose the threat to bank deposits that banks claim, and why the industry should still give it up.
Watch for more👇
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Banks said stablecoin yield threatened their deposits. @AdrianWall8395 of @DiscoverDSA disagrees, yet pushed the industry to give it up.
Why he made that call, with @Paulapbpb on Range Stablecoin Fireside.
📅 Wednesday, 14 October @ 15:00 UTC
Set a reminder 👇
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Great to see @Nasdaq's CEO on the @token2049 main stage. Wall Street is fully in the conversation now.
The CEO of @Nasdaq is on the TOKEN2049 stage.
@adenatfriedman in conversation with CNBC's @ossingerj on the OKX Main Stage, TOKEN2049 Singapore.
Huge thanks to @token2049 and the organizers for an incredible week in Singapore! 🇸🇬
The conversations on crypto, the digital economy, and AI were inspiring, and we’re already looking forward to next year.
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Thank you to @token2049 for an incredible conference in Singapore last week! 🇸🇬
The DSA team, including @AdrianWall8395, @MollyWoodman, and Emily Ekshian, had a wonderful time and gained valuable insight into crypto, the digital economy, and their convergence with AI.
We look forward to continuing these conversations. See you next year!
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Financial literacy is central to our mission at @DiscoverDSA, and that includes knowing how to spot a scam.
As finance evolves into the digital economy, staying informed is the best way to protect yourself.
We are proud to share this @CFTC reminder for World Investor Week.
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No government agency, legitimate financial institution, or reputable company will instruct you to move money using crypto ATMs, gift cards, or couriers. Talk with a trusted family member, friend, #FinancialProfessional#, or law enforcement officer before completing an unusual transaction. Learn more steps you can take to protect yourself at #WorldInvestorWeek# #ScamAlert#
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It was great to be in Singapore for @token2049! 🇸🇬 I had an excellent conversation with @BlockInsider_ on about crypto policy and what it will take to drive global crypto adoption.
The panels have been outstanding as well, including hearing @justinsuntron of @trondao share his perspective. This has been a wonderful opportunity to hear from many voices across AI, crypto, and global finance.
These industries are converging faster than most people realize, and the countries that get policy right early will be the ones that lead on adoption.
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I’m in Singapore this week with the @DiscoverDSA team for @token2049, where @StanChart has announced plans to expand its crypto custody services to the city-state.
By year end, the bank aims to offer institutional investors custody for selected crypto assets, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets, building on its presence in the UAE, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong.
Institutional adoption depends on trusted custody. A global bank making this commitment in one of the world’s leading financial hubs is a meaningful step for tokenization.
Full story from @TheBlockCo below👇
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Credit, not equities, is leading tokenization. That points to demand for real financial utility.
At $65B against $300T in traditional capital markets, we are still very early. Getting to substantial scale is now a policy question as much as a technology one.
Thanks @IMFNews for moving this conversation forward.
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Tokenized assets have grown rapidly, reaching roughly $65b. Yet they remain tiny compared with traditional capital markets’ $300t in assets. Our new GFSR explores the policy and market conditions needed for tokenization to scale safely:
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Financial literacy starts with the basics, and credit is one of the most important.
Small decisions about minimum payments, utilization, and promotional rates add up over time.
Great work by the @DiscoverDSA team on making this clear and accessible. 👇
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Credit can be a powerful financial tool, but only if you know how to use it.
From minimum payments and utilization to deferred-interest promotions and rewards, small decisions can have lasting consequences.
Read our latest one-pager to learn how to make credit work for you👇
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Credit isn’t the problem. Not understanding how it works is.
The right knowledge can mean the difference between paying little to no interest and paying far more for the same purchase.
Financial literacy gives people the tools to make credit work for them. Read @DiscoverDSA's latest one-pager for more 💡
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Credit can be a powerful financial tool, but only if you know how to use it.
From minimum payments and utilization to deferred-interest promotions and rewards, small decisions can have lasting consequences.
Read our latest one-pager to learn how to make credit work for you👇
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Great to be on the ground at @token2049 with the @DiscoverDSA team!
The conversations on AI and crypto convergence, agentic payments, and policy have been some of the best I've heard all year.
Excited to bring these insights back to our work on the future of digital assets.
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DSA is on the ground in Singapore at @token2049! 🌏
Two days in, and the conversations have been as big as the crowd. Our team has been sitting in on standout panels covering the convergence of AI and crypto, agentic payments, policy, and the future of the economy.
We've heard from some of the most influential voices in the space, including @justinsuntron from @trondao, @adenatfriedman from @Nasdaq, and many more.
Managing Director @AdrianWall8395, Senior Policy Advisor @MollyWoodman, and Content Manager Emily Ekshian are connecting with builders, policymakers, and industry leaders.
More insights from the team coming soon.
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Congratulations to the @DiscoverDSA team on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
Proud of the work Molly, Emily, and Maghan put into this paper.
As financial decisions increasingly move into digital environments, financial literacy must keep pace so people can understand the risks and make informed decisions.
Looking forward to continuing the conversation at @dcfintechweek.
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💡DSA's white paper, “Modern Foundations of Personal Finance: Literacy and Infrastructure in the Digital Economy,” has been named one of five winning papers in @dcfintechweek's 2026 Call for Papers and selected as 2026 Featured Research.
The paper was written by DSA Senior Policy Advisor @MollyWoodman as lead author, with contributions from @AdrianWall8395, Managing Director; Emily Ekshian, Content Manager; and Maghan Lusk, Policy Associate.
The paper examines how the shift to digital financial systems is outpacing Americans’ financial literacy, with comprehension of risk the weakest area of knowledge.
Read at @TheBlockCo for more👇
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Encouraging to see the @CFTC move forward on developing a national framework for crypto asset markets.
Clear, fit-for-purpose rules can provide the certainty businesses and consumers need while creating room for responsible innovation.
Looking forward to engaging in the process and helping shape a regulatory framework that works for the realities of digital assets.
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.@CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Relating to Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets:
Heading to Singapore for @token2049 🇸🇬
Looking forward to connecting with leaders across the digital asset and fintech space, hearing new perspectives, and seeing the latest innovation shaping the industry.
Excited for the conversations ahead. See you tomorrow!
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The build is underway. 🚧
TOKEN2049 Singapore. 7–8 October. Almost there.
Huge congratulations to the team at @DiscoverDSA! 🎉
This paper was truly a team effort, and I’m incredibly proud of the work that Molly, Emily, and Maghan put into it.
We worked hard to make the case that financial literacy needs to evolve alongside the technology and infrastructure reshaping how we manage money.
Honored to see that work recognized by @fintechthinksdc. Looking forward to continuing the conversation at DC Fintech Week!
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We're pleased to announce the winners of the DC Fintech Week 2026 Call for Papers!
Dozens of submissions from government, industry, academia & civil society explored stablecoins, tokenization, agentic AI, AI fairness & quantum risk.
Explore the research:
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In my latest op-ed for @TheNatlInterest, I examine what the August recess revealed about the digital assets framework Congress is building.
With the Clarity Act vote in two weeks, important questions around stablecoin yield, ethics, and illicit finance remain unresolved.
The decisions Congress makes now will shape the regulatory environment for digital assets for years to come. Read more👇
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Looking forward to joining the @DigitalChamber's Convergence Forum in New York on September 14.
I’ll be moderating “The Infrastructure Layer,” a conversation focused on the technologies and infrastructure shaping the future of digital finance.
Excited to hear from leaders across the industry and explore what it will take to build the next generation of digital financial infrastructure.
If you’ll be at Convergence Forum, I’d love to connect. See you in NYC!
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