In the most recent episode of the Disruption Interruption
podcast, join host Karla Jo Helms
and Linda Jeng, a former Federal
Reserve executive and a prominent advocate for data rights and AI
accountability, as she offers valuable insights into the rapidly
evolving landscape of financial technology. As the industry
undergoes a transformative shift, Jeng is emerging as a
trailblazing leader, driving the financial world toward a
decentralized and democratized future. With a career
that seamlessly bridges high-stakes government roles and
groundbreaking startup ventures, she has been at the forefront of
reshaping our understanding of money, identity, and consumer
rights.
TAMPA
BAY, Fla., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As
financial technology (FinTech) advances at an unprecedented pace,
the global banking industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation,
and traditional financial institutions must adapt quickly to the
evolving landscape or risk becoming obsolete. FinTech is expected
to grow nearly three times faster than traditional banking, with
annual revenue increases of 15% compared to 6% for banks between
2022 and 2028. (1) Linda Jeng,
founder and CEO of Digital Self Labs and advocate for data rights
and AI accountability, joins Karla Jo
Helms (KJ), host of the Disruption Interruption podcast, to
discuss the rapidly evolving financial technology landscape and its
impact on consumers and the banking industry. "What drives me is,
frankly, my daughter," she explains. "I have a six-year-old for
whom I want to be able to hand down a better digital ecosystem
where she is more empowered and also more protected than kids—and
adults—are currently today."
"Linda Jeng,
a leader in financial technology and AI accountability, emphasizes
the need for data transparency and the use of cryptographic tools
to empower individuals. She advocates for
decentralized identity technologies to verify content
and build trust in the AI ecosystem."
Pioneering Web 3.0 and Decentralized Finance for a
Secure Digital Future
Jeng has been influential both nationally and globally, guiding
financial diplomacy and the development of
decentralized finance (DeFi) and
stablecoins. As a leader at the Crypto Council for
Innovation and Center Consortium, she works to break down
traditional barriers, empowering individuals and startups to fully
leverage Web 3.0 technology.
At Digital Self Labs, Linda is pioneering the exploration of Web
3.0, where policy and innovation intersect. She advocates for
cryptographic tools and privacy technologies that give individuals
control over their data. "Blockchain is driving the evolution of
the Internet into Web 3.0, marking what data is truly ours," Jeng
explains, noting practical applications like digital driver's
licenses that could transform identity verification.
Championing Data Transparency and Authenticity in the AI Era
Jeng highlights the critical issue of data transparency amid AI and
deepfakes, advocating for cryptographic tools like
decentralized identity technologies and zero-knowledge
proofs to help individuals authenticate their content and build
trust in the AI ecosystem.
Jeng envisions a future where consumers control and certify their
data through blockchain-powered trust registries. She supports
using decentralized identity technologies to verify
content like music, art, and reviews, advocating for a transparent
and equitable financial system with a focus on data transparency,
AI accountability, and individual empowerment.
Links:
Disrupting Decentralization: Linda
Jeng's Blueprint for Blockchain and AI-Driven Personal Data
Control:
https://omny.fm/shows/disruption-interruption/disrupting-decentralization-linda-jeng-s-blueprint
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-jeng-4682b3/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindaJeng1
Company Website: https://www.digitalselflabs.com/
Company LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-self-labs-llc/
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About Linda Jeng
Linda is the Founder and CEO of Digital Self Labs, a tech and
policy advisory firm for Web3 startups, investment funds, and
governments. She has previously served as General Counsel &
Chief Global Regulatory Officer for the Crypto Council
for Innovation, Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer for the
Centre Consortium, and Global Head of Policy at Transparent
Financial Systems. Linda is a Visiting Scholar at Georgetown University Law Center, a Senior
Lecturing Fellow at Duke Law School, and a Research Fellow at the
Bank for International Settlements, with additional roles on the
Advisory Board for Mastercard's Policy Center for Digital Economy.
Her 15 years of government experience include work with the US
Treasury Department, contributions to the Dodd-Frank Act at the US
Senate, and roles at the Fed, SEC, and OCC. She has also worked
with the Financial Stability Board in Basel and a global bank in Paris. Linda holds a BA from Duke University, a JD from Columbia Law School, and
a Diplôme d'études approfondies in EU law from Université de
Toulouse. Fluent in Mandarin, French, and basic German, she is a
prominent scholar and educator on open banking, digital identity,
and decentralized finance.
About Karla Jo Helms
Karla Jo Helms is the Chief
Evangelist and Anti-PR® Strategist for JOTO PR Disruptors™.
Karla Jo learned firsthand how
unforgiving business can be when millions of dollars are on the
line — and how the control of public opinion often determines
whether one company is happily chosen, or another is brutally
rejected. Being an alumnus of crisis management, Karla Jo has worked with litigation attorneys,
private investigators, and the media to help restore companies of
goodwill into the good graces of public opinion — Karla Jo operates on the ethic of getting it
right the first time, not relying on second chances and doing what
it takes to excel. Helms speaks globally on public relations, how
the PR industry itself has lost its way, and how, in the right
hands, corporations can harness the power of Anti-PR to drive
markets and impact market perception.
References
1. Anan, Lindsay, et al. "FINTECHS: A New
Paradigm of Growth." McKinsey & Company, McKinsey &
Company, 24 Oct. 2023,
http://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/fintechs-a-new-paradigm-of-growth.
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