In Episode 21 of the Independent Reserve Podcast, Lee Eaton catches up with Amy Rose Goody, CEO of DECA (formerly Blockchain Australia), about her pivotal role in working behind the scenes with politicians, government, and lawyers on cryptocurrency regulation. In this enthralling chat, we explore the evolution of the industry, progress with parliamentary blockchain initiatives, and challenges around fit-for-purpose legislation. The conversation delves into the economic impact of blockchain, the role of start-ups, and the regulatory environment in Australia, also touching upon the importance of global collaboration and commitment to innovation. Amy also shares insights on the state of the crypto market, scam prevention efforts, and her vision for a transparent political system enabled by blockchain technology.Brought to you by Independent Reserve 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:18 Regulation and Industry Progress01:39 Challenges and Historical Context02:41 Current Industry Landscape05:47 Political Influence and Public Perception06:11 Independent Reserve Crypto Index09:02 Future of Crypto and Technology13:19 DECA and Industry Collaboration17:48 Youth and Technology24:46 Global Perspectives and Innovation32:10 Government and Industry Collaboration33:19 Opportunities Abroad for Start-ups34:26 Challenges in the Australian Start-up Ecosystem36:16 Fragmentation in the Crypto Industry38:10 Scams and Fraud Prevention42:22 The Role of Technology in Scam Prevention45:57 Personal Scam Stories56:11 The Global Nature of Scams59:38 Crypto Industry Trends in Australia01:01:11 Crypto Industry Growth and Participation01:03:12 NFTs Beyond Art: Real-World Applications01:06:21 Government Accountability and Transparency01:08:06 Personal Crypto Investments and Experiences01:11:10 Regulatory Guidance and Industry Consultation01:20:24 Future of Decentralized Systems and Politics01:26:27 Conclusion and Contact Information