
March 26, 2026
Blockchain, Digital Assets and Prediction Markets: What Fintechs Should Watch in Washington
Description
Industry and legal experts discuss the regulatory and legislative developments most likely to influence blockchain innovation, digital asset markets and prediction platforms, with particular focus on the evolving jurisdictional roles of the SEC and CFTC.
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Moderator
Speakers
Dan Ullman
Partner, Orrick
Ignacio Sandoval
Partner, Orrick
Matthew Blumenfeld
Principal, PwC
Ben Hailey
Head of Risk and Complianc
Michael Lehn
Relationship Manager, Bank of North Dakota

February 26, 2026
Understanding Debanking: Risks, Regulation, and Emerging Considerations
Description
In collaboration with Jenner & Block, AFC’s Fintech Forward webinar will focus on debanking and the evolving regulatory, legal, and policy landscape surrounding access to financial services. Join industry and legal experts for a timely discussion on what debanking means for fintechs and financial institutions, emerging risks, and practical considerations for navigating compliance while supporting responsible innovation, including recent enforcement trends and what stakeholders should be preparing for in the months ahead.
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Moderator
Jeremy Creelan
Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice, Jenner & Block
Speakers
Karin Lockovitch
Partner and Head of Retail Banking and Consumer Compliance, Oliver Wyman
Laurel Loomis Rimon
Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Fintech and Crypto Assets Practice, Jenner & Block
Chris Sidler
Partner and Head of Advisory, FS Vector
Ian P. Moloney
Chief Policy Officer, AFC

January 29, 2026
To CFPB or Not to CFPB, That Is the Question: Navigating Uncertainty and Regulatory Developments
Description
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s existence and regulatory agenda continues to evolve, creating uncertainty for financial services companies navigating new and proposed rules. This webinar will examine the latest CFPB regulatory developments, with a focus on recently issued regulations that may face shifting timelines or enforcement questions.Panelists will discuss the latest on the funding showdown, chances for a future CFPB, key rules expected to be in play, including the Section 1033 open banking rule and earned wage access, as well as other notable CFPB actions. Join AFC and industry experts for a practical conversation on what these developments mean for fintech companies and financial institutions, how to manage regulatory risk, and how to prepare amid ongoing uncertainty.
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Moderator
Matt Pierce
Founder & CEO
Speakers
Eric Goldberg
Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
Timothy Li
CEO & Co-Founder, LendAPI
Matt Pierce
Founder & CEO, Immeidate
Nat Weber
Chief Development & Impact Officer, Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR)
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