31st Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Blockchain / Digital Assets

Mr.Gregory C. Johnson opens by describing the current moment in digital assets as “everything everywhere all at once,” where crypto, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies are converging and must be treated as inseparable forces shaping the future. Drawing on historical parallels such as the postwar creation of the Bretton Woods system and initiatives like Project mBridge at the Bank for International Settlements, he argues that imagination and creativity are driving discussions about a potential new financial world order. He highlights 2025 as a pivotal year for crypto, shaped heavily by policy shifts in Washington, and notes that while the industry has gained unprecedented political support, lasting success depends on delivering real-world value and securing durable regulatory reform. Johnson stresses that leaders must better understand exponential technologies, warning that innovation is accelerating faster than many institutions can comprehend. He anticipates an “endless summer” of regulation, where continuous adaptation will be required worldwide, including in smaller jurisdictions, and concludes by emphasizing that global financial stability is often underappreciated and should be preserved even as innovation advances.