The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) recently participated in Blockworks’ DAS London 2026, where its Managing Director, Adrian Wall, joined a panel discussing the regulatory future of digital assets in the U.S. and UK. The panel, held on November 11, included representatives from the UK Financial Conduct Authority, Jito Labs, and Coinbase, and was moderated by Conrad Young of Paragon Strategy.
Wall highlighted the recent 49-50 procedural vote in the U.S. Senate on crypto market structure legislation, emphasizing that the close outcome reflected disagreements over specific provisions rather than opposition to the broader framework. He urged lawmakers to reintroduce comprehensive legislation in the next Congress, encouraging bipartisan cooperation to dispel the notion that crypto regulation is solely a Republican initiative.
The discussion also touched on international competition, with Wall advocating for regulatory approaches that balance national sovereignty with interoperability. He praised the UK’s integration of digital assets into existing financial services frameworks, noting its potential to reduce regulatory arbitrage while supporting innovation. Consumer protection was another key focus, with Wall stressing the need for safeguards against fraud and market misconduct without stifling technological progress.
DSA’s involvement in DAS London underscores its commitment to fostering practical, technology-neutral regulatory frameworks. As digital asset markets continue to evolve, the organization emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity and international collaboration to support responsible innovation and institutional participation.