Discover James Knox's fascinating career journey on this episode! From his beginnings as a New York ADA and in a major law firm to his shift into the insurance industry, James shares how a visit to Argentina during its 2001 financial crisis ignited his passion for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. In this episode, he also discusses his concerns about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), focusing on privacy and regulatory challenges. James provides valuable insights into the evolving insurance landscape for digital assets and DAOs, including the benefits of jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands. Tune in to stay updated on the latest trends in digital asset insurance and get a deep dive into these exciting developments! Time Stamps: 00:56 Traveling to Argentina shortly after the currency collapse 04:36 Learning about Bitcoin for the first time 05:54 The 2008 Banking Crisis in the US 07:38 Central Bank Digital Currencies 10:27 The Risks of Privacy with CBDCs 11:48 The Trend of Remote Work 14:29 The Toll of Remote Work 15:40 James’s Business Development Tips 19:36 Travel Tips from Being on the Road a Lot 21:29 SEC Enforcement and Its Implications 24:51 General Partnership Implications for DAOs 25:44 Venture Capital Firms Named in Cases Against DAOs 28:00 How Insurance Really Works 29:25 Insurance for Cayman Foundations 30:04 James’s First Digital Asset Insurance Contract 31:25 What Would Make It Easier to Get Insurance in the Digital Asset Industry 33:26 Insurance for Councils on DAOs 36:28 The Future of Insurance 37:52 Denominating Insurance Policies in Digital Assets 38:31 What Makes the Cayman Islands Different from Other Jurisdictions 40:28 What Excites James About the Industry 42:17 What Concerns James About the Industry