Crypto Experts Predict Blockchain Trends Fueled By New U.S. Rules

On April 25, 2025, the Cornell Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Center in New York City spotlighted a growing convergence between academic rigor, institutional credibility, and a maturing blockchain industry. What emerged was not just a conversation about scaling technology—but about scaling trust, regulation, and the next wave of entrepreneurs. Abhishek Bhattacharya, the President of Blockchain at Cornell Tech, helped coordinate the event on the main stage.

Where Regulation Meets Innovation of Emerging Technology

John Wu, President of Ava Labs, and a Cornell alum framed Ava’s strategy as one bridging traditional finance and decentralized systems. “We were huge risk-takers in technology, but very conservative when it came to regulation,” Wu said during a fireside chat. “In a weird way, the coming wave of regulation favors the builders who’ve already aligned with those standards.”

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