SEC/CFTC Joint Interpretive Release on Crypto Asset Classification Release Nos. 33-11412 / 34-105020 | Published March 17, 2026 The Bottom Line The SEC, jointly with the CFTC under "Project Crypto," has published its first comprehensive interpretive release on crypto asset classification. Announcing the release, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated:
In 1840, an English admiralty court named a ship as the defendant in a lawsuit. The vessel itself was treated as a legal person and held directly accountable for debts its owners had never authorized and essentially knew nothing about. This radical approach of holding a ship accountable was entirely
The EU's securities regulator just published 96 responses confirming that the compliance infrastructure Bessent described to Congress is equally overdue on this side of the Atlantic. Last week, this blog analysed the US Treasury's report to Congress under the GENIUS Act and identified a structural convergence:
On March 12, 2026, Concordium CTO Peter Marirosans and Director of Engineering Andy Nelson went live to walk through Protocol 10 and the introduction of sponsored transactions. On the surface, this is a focused product update. Underneath, P10 is a prerequisite that unlocks several of Concordium's most important
The first week of March 2026, Bitcoin Twitter celebrated as the Treasury Department under Secretary Bessent published a 34-page report to Congress acknowledging lawful use cases for transaction mixing. However, almost nobody read past page eight. The Word That Matters Mandated by the GENIUS Act, Bessent's Treasury spent
A few weeks ago I stumbled on a thesis. 128 pages. Published on SSRN by an independent researcher named Nicolin Decker. Title: "Zero-Knowledge Proofs: A Privacy-Preserving Cryptographic Model for Financial Compliance and Global Banking Security." Decker builds, from first principles, a formal mathematical case for what a privacy-preserving
Compliance-ready blockchain infrastructure, identity, and real-world adoption For years, the dominant narrative revolved around tokens, cycles, yields, and speculation. Meanwhile, the harder questions such as identity, compliance, institutional integration, and how distributed systems interact with real-world legal and economic structures were postponed. That phase produced valuable innovation, but it did
On the surface, this was a technical discussion about Zero-Knowledge technology, identity, compliance, and privacy. But that reading misses the real signal. What we just witnessed went beyond a feature conversation, it was an infrastructure conversation. Regulation, identity frameworks, AI agents, medical data portability, critical infrastructure, and even national security
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In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, Concordium CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki joins the conversation for a wide-ranging discussion on where blockchain adoption has stalled, why identity and verification are now unavoidable, and how Concordium is deliberately positioning itself for real-world use. The conversation cuts through market noise and price
Town Hall 4 marks a clear inflection point in Concordium’s trajectory. What began earlier in the year as a turnaround effort has now crystallized into visible execution across every layer of the stack: protocol, product, distribution, narrative, and market access. Identity is operational through the ID App. Protocol-Level Tokens
This conversation with Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki in the Off-Chain podcast episode 79 stands out because it cuts through the usual crypto noise and goes straight to the structural issue: why blockchain, after all these years, still hasn’t meaningfully entered everyday life. Instead of talking about TPS, DeFi loops, or speculative
Concordium participated in a Messari Deep Dive on 21 November 2025, featuring Varun Kumar and Peter Marirosans, exploring Concordium’s architecture, strategic direction, and long-term vision. The discussion covered protocol-level identity, PLTs, deterministic finality, PayFi, regulation, and the roadmap ahead. The session delivered deep insights and serves both as a
On November 14 2025, Concordium CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki joined Gate.io for an in-depth AMA discussing the future of blockchain adoption, compliance-first stablecoins, and why Concordium is built for what’s coming next. This summary breaks down all key insights, question by question, bullet by bullet. Dive in and get
On November 10, Concordium’s Chief Product Officer Mike Milner joined CoinGabbar for a wide-ranging session exploring the blockchain’s identity-first architecture, institutional potential, and roadmap for stablecoin rails and regulated DeFi. The session touched on everything from Web3 compliance challenges to zero-knowledge proof applications, and offered rare clarity on
In this recap of the latest Kraken x Concordium Space (October 24, 2025), Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki and Peter from Kraken Business Development explore the evolving landscape of payments, privacy, and compliance, and how PayFi is shaping the next chapter of digital finance. The discussion spans from legacy payment inefficiencies to Concordium’
To mark its milestone of indexing 300 blockchains, SubQuery hosted a special X-Space featuring representatives from a handful of selected networks, including Stellar, Flare, Astar, and Concordium. While the event itself was not focused on Concordium, Holger Fischer was invited to represent the project and share Concordium’s positioning within
Concordium’s latest X Space, “Let’s Talk Governance: Meet the Committee & Q&A,” brought together Governance Committee members Christopher Portmann, Michael Jackson, and Borja Burguillos for an open discussion on how governance shapes Concordium’s future. In a candid, community-driven conversation, the speakers unpacked what the Governance
Nine months ago, the idea of Protocol Level Tokens was conceived. Today, they’re live on mainnet, redefining how assets and compliance can coexist on-chain. In this session, Erasmus Hagen and Richard Yolland guided the community through the milestones of Protocol 9, the power of Concordium’s identity layer, and
On September 26, 2025, Concordium CTO Peter Marirosans sat down with Yulgan Lira, Co-Founder & CEO of COLB, for a focused discussion on the future of institutional stablecoins and tokenized finance. * The conversation explored * Why COLB chose Concordium’s protocol-level tokens (PLTs) for its USC stablecoin * How Concordium’s identity
In this latest AMA hosted by Bitmart, Concordium CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki sat down to discuss the future of digital identity, privacy, and trust - and how Concordium is building the infrastructure to make it happen. The conversation covers everything from why identity is embedded at the protocol layer, to how
Counterfeiting costs brands billions each year. From $22M in fake Hermès Birkins to untraceable champagne bottles still circulating in the market. Consumers want authenticity, regulators demand traceability, and businesses need solutions that work at scale. In this X-Space, Provenance Tags and Concordium explore how blockchain-powered digital identities can transform products
The Concordium Identity App brings the network’s identity layer into direct use. Instead of remaining a background protocol feature, it is now available as a standalone tool where users can create accounts, manage verification, and decide how their information is shared. The app’s design emphasizes privacy and user
Six months ago, Concordium charted a new course, one rooted in real-world impact rather than speculation. Since then, the PayFi vision has moved from concept to execution with remarkable speed. With the foundation now firmly in place, including stablecoin issuers onboarded, exchanges integrated, and tools deployed, the focus is shifting
On July 1st, 2025, Triple B - Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki, Concordium’s CEO, joined MEXC for a high-signal AMA that cut through the noise. What followed was a clear, structured walkthrough of Concordium’s PayFi strategy, identity-first architecture, and what makes it the most regulation-ready blockchain infrastructure on the market. Below
On June 2nd, 2025, five candidates - Pedro Borges, Jareau Van Den Heuvel, Allan Pedersen, Borja Burguillos, and Niels H. Sørensen - joined a live Governance Committee Election Forum on X Spaces. Moderated by current GC member Christopher Portmann, the discussion offered a rare look into how these aspiring committee
From Schnitzels to Stablecoins: Real Talk with Triple B In the latest episode of Real Conversations about Real-World PayFi, Concordium’s CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki (aka “Triple B”) serves up unfiltered insights, from almost opening a Viennese restaurant to architecting blockchain infrastructure for the next financial era. This is different from
What happens when the foundational components of modern finance: compliance, auditability, and programmable money, are reimagined for the blockchain era? On May 21st, Concordium hosted an X Spaces event with Jack Nikogosian, CEO of Aryze. The conversation ranged from real-world payment flows and stablecoin architecture to enterprise adoption barriers and
Come along behind the chain and see how Concordium’s Governance Committee is evolving, expanding, and empowering the community, one decision at a time. In this candid conversation, Christopher Portmann, Mikael Bondum, and Andreas Baidas unpack the inner workings of Concordium’s Governance Committee—from tokenomics and validator incentives to
April 24, 2025 - Summary and Comments Hosts * Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki (CEO) * Mike Milner (CCO) * Peter Marirosans (CTO) * Varun Kabra (CGO) Guests * Andrew MacKenzie, Agant (GBPA) * Arpan Gautam, Noon (USN) * Julien Bahurel, Deep Blue (DBUSD) * Borja Burguillos, AEDX (AEDX) TL;DR 1 Why Concordium is Doubling Down on Stablecoins Opening Remarks
For years, the blockchain space has promised a future of programmable money, seamless payments, and trustless systems—yet the reality has fallen short. In this AMA, Concordium’s Chief Commercial Officer Mike Milner peels back the layers of hype to reveal what’s actually holding the industry back, and how
Summary of Key Insights from the Brave New Coin Podcast with Concordium CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki Watch the full episode on YouTube In this wide-ranging Brave New Coin podcast episode, Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki—CEO of Concordium—shares his journey from hedge funds to blockchain and explains why Web3 needs a reset. From
In a space saturated by speculation and empty promises, Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki brings a refreshingly sober voice to the Coppercasts podcast. As CEO of Concordium, Boris unpacks the hard truths about blockchain’s failure to bridge into real-world adoption, and the precise steps Concordium is taking to change that. From protocol-level
In this AMA hosted by Gate.io, Concordium’s dynamic CEO, Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki, passionately outlines a future where blockchain technology isn't merely understood, but actively used. With innovative solutions like Protocol Level Tokens (PLTs) and privacy-preserving identity management through zero-knowledge proofs, Concordium aims to revolutionize payments, compliance, and
Concordium's New Website. New Beginnings. New Story. Discord event with Angela Harp - Head of Content Concordium. Link to presentation https://youtu.be/aeXos1z3y18?si=DOYNmZHHOTiPrYmE 1. Why a new website? * Reflect new executive leadership and strategic direction. * Merge the worlds of Web3 and institutional audiences, especially stablecoin
What happens when a fast-growing Web3 gaming platform outgrows its blockchain? In this conversation between Concordium’s CGO Varun Kabra and 5TARS CEO Borja Burguillos, we witness more than a tech migration - we see a strategic pivot in how blockchain can power the next generation of gaming. From real-time
In a recent in-depth session hosted by Concordium, the leadership team (dubbed the “Three Musketeers” of the blockchain) unpacked the company’s evolving strategic vision, with a strong focus on protocol-level stablecoins and identity-driven compliance. Richard Yolland (Head of Solution Engineering), Erasmus Hagen (Director of Product), and Christopher Portmann (Senior
As Web3 matures into a global infrastructure for finance, communication, and identity, the tension between privacy, compliance, and usability becomes increasingly apparent. The Concordium X Space brought together three pioneers working to shape the future through fundamentally different, yet complementary, approaches to digital identity and verification. Simon Molitor, CEO and
Go Behind the Chain: Concordium’s Strategy Is No Longer a Vision, It’s a Roadmap in Motion On February 19th, Concordium held its first-ever Town Hall—a packed, high-signal session that marked more than a quarterly update. It was a turning point. From protocol-level stablecoins and identity-verified payments to
Recheck has been steadily evolving since its founding in 2016, moving from digital identity solutions to securing digital content and sensitive data. Its approach combines encryption, user self-custody, and blockchain-backed proof of authenticity, ensuring privacy and trust in an increasingly digital world. By migrating to Concordium, Recheck brings its secure
The maritime industry is one of the world’s oldest and most regulated sectors. It's an industry where safety and trust depend heavily on accurate, verifiable documentation. Yet for seafarers, managing dozens of paper-based certificates remains a tedious burden, slowing operations and leaving room for fraud or error.
Here Comes a Short TL;DR Actual summary follows shortly. 1. Introduction and Transition - Lars Seier Christensen's introduction - Announcement of Boris as new CEO - Lars transitioning to chairman role 2. Boris's Background and Experience - Education and early career - Co-founding Copper -
