Running Critical Crypto Infrastructure Under Pressure

At the Digital Chamber’s DC Blockchain Summit 2026, policymakers, regulators and industry participants gathered in Washington, D.C. for a discussion that reflected a shift in tone across the digital asset market.

In this panel entitled "Running Critical Crypto Infrastructure Under Pressure" brought together voices from the digital asset ecosystem to address the operational realities behind institutional crypto trading:

• Josh Peschko, Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Strategy, Talos
• Marcin Kazmierczak, CEO and Co-founder, RedStone
• Brandi Reynolds, Chief Compliance Officer, World Liberty Financial
• Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer, CertiK
• Moderator: Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs

Read and view excerpts from Josh's comments below.

Infrastructure is invisible until it breaks

Last October's flash crash wasn't a theoretical stress test. It exposed which systems were built for normal conditions and which were built to withstand the unanticipated. At Talos, that distinction drives everything we build.

"Execution for institutions isn't like hitting 'buy' on your phone. And then you layer crypto on top of it: different API connections, different security masters, no agreed upon token standards, multiple custodians and a 24/7 market for a volatile underlying asset."

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The compliance playbook already exists

The trading controls institutions need for digital assets aren't new: best execution, counterparty risk management, kill switches, algorithmic controls. These are the same frameworks built in traditional finance. Codifying them in regulation doesn't change how mature shops operate. It gives them the framework to get licensed and prove it.

These aren't new concepts. A lot of our clients are using them, not because of a regulation, but because it's the right way to run their business.

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Trust the industry

There are a lot of serious, experienced players in this space who know how to operate responsibly. The shift toward open dialogue between industry and regulators is real, and it matters

We've seen a real shift in that dynamic over the past few years, and I think everyone in this industry is available and willing to engage.

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