ConferencePast eventMay 13, 2026

GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond

Where

GW Law · Washington, DC · In person

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A half-day symposium hosted by George Washington University Law School's Business and Finance Law program on emerging financial markets and their regulation. Panels cover crypto legislation including the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, stablecoins, and the evolution and regulation of prediction markets, with speakers from Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, Nasdaq, Circle, Paradigm, and former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz. Aimed at legal professionals, policymakers, academics, and finance industry participants.

Conference Topics

  1. Opening remarks

    1:00-1:10 PM, Michael Rand, Assistant Dean for Business and Finance Law

  2. Fireside chat with David Miller, CFTC Director of Enforcement

    1:10-1:30 PM, moderated by Prof. Kristin Johnson

  3. Session 1: Crypto legislation and stablecoin regulation (GENIUS and CLARITY Acts)

    1:30-2:30 PM

  4. Session 2: The evolution of prediction markets

    2:45-3:45 PM

  5. Closing remarks

    3:45-4:00 PM, Prof. Jeremy McClane

  6. Cocktail reception

    4:00-6:00 PM

What's included

  • panel sessions
  • fireside chat
  • event program PDF
  • cocktail reception

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond?

GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond is a prediction markets industry conference in Washington, DC. It took place May 13, 2026.

When does the conference take place?

GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond took place May 13, 2026.

Where is the conference held?

GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond was held in GW Law, Washington, DC.

Who is organizing the conference?

GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond was organized by GW Law - Business and Finance Law program.

What does the conference cover?

GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond covered crypto legislation, GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, stablecoin regulation, prediction markets evolution, CFTC enforcement.

Who is speaking at the conference?

Speakers at GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond included Brian Quintenz (former CFTC Commissioner), Kristin Johnson (former CFTC Commissioner, moderator), David Miller (CFTC Division of Enforcement), John Zecca (Nasdaq), Justin Slaughter (Paradigm), Yvette Valdez (Latham & Watkins), Lucas West (SIFMA), Ashley Scott (Circle), Chen Arad (Solidus), Rebecca Rettig (Jito Labs), Ian McGinley (Sidley Austin, moderator), Rick Heaslip (Kalshi), Neal Kumar (Polymarket), Jon DeBord (Robinhood), Steve Humenik (Crypto.com), Joe Schifano (Eventus), David Meister (Skadden, moderator), Michael Rand (GW Law), Jeremy McClane (GW Law).

Who should attend the conference?

GW Law — The Future of Financial Markets Symposium: Crypto to Prediction Markets and Beyond is aimed at legal professionals, policymakers, academics, students, finance industry.