Candace Kelly is the Chief Legal & Policy Officer for the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world's financial infrastructure. She leads the team responsible for SDF’s legal affairs and the policy team that is focused on bridging the gap between the public and private sectors.
Previously, Candace worked for Uber Technologies, Inc., where she helped navigate the company’s response to regulatory investigations and advised on safety, security, privacy, consumer protection, and law enforcement response. Prior to that she served for 17 years at the United States Department of Justice as a federal prosecutor and as counsel to the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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The intersection of AI and blockchain holds transformative potential for financial markets, leading to increased efficiency, transparency, and security. However, the realization of these benefits will depend on overcoming technological, regulatory, and ethical challenges.
As these technologies continue to evolve, financial institutions must embrace innovation while remaining vigilant to the associated risks.’ This dialogue explores how regulators can balance innovation and oversight to foster trust, security, and sustainable growth in this evolving landscape.