This roundtable builds upon a previous private session convened as part of the Point Zero Forum 2024 titled "Blockchains for Good: Harnessing Technology to Fight Financial Crime, Protect Consumers, and Foster Financial Inclusion", featuring regulators from key jurisdictions alongside representatives from global financial institutions and digital asset stakeholders. The focus was on exploring how blockchain technology can be leveraged to tackle critical challenges within the digital assets sector.

This discussion will be segmented into three key themes: fighting financial crime, protecting consumers, and fostering financial inclusion—each contributing to a broader vision of leveraging blockchains for the public good.

Key Discussion Points:
1. How does blockchain technology shift the paradigm for financial crime?
2. How are financial institutions approaching financial crime controls in the digital asset space?
3. What should regulators consider in designing consumer protection rules for the digital asset industry? What are some best practices for the industry in safeguarding consumers? What are some implementation challenges to learn from?
4. How will blockchain technology make financial services more accessible? How are digital asset businesses building an inclusive ecosystem?
5. In the world of blockchain-enabled finance, how do efforts across crime prevention, consumer protection, and financial inclusion all intersect for public good?

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