David Lam was a Visiting Fellow with the Regional Economic Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He was former Managing Director of an economic consulting firm providing analytical and blockchain services to regulatory and law enforcement agencies.
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Articles by David Lam (7)
Redirecting Crypto Exchanges to Fight — Rather than Facilitate — Crypto Scams in Southeast Asia
David Lam
Southeast Asian countries can significantly amplify their anti-scam efforts by compelling crypto exchanges to proactively join the fight. Exchanges are not merely the primary gateways through which scam funds flow — they are also the custodians of valuable on-chain and platform intelligence needed to detect and disrupt those flows.
Scams in Southeast Asia: When Self-Regulation is Not Enough
David Lam
Social media companies cannot be trusted to police the scams they profit from. Some government intervention is needed.
The Philippines Puts Its Budget on Blockchain: Will This Beat Corruption?
David Lam
The Philippines has become the first government in the world to put its national budget on a blockchain. It offers a precedent for using the technology's transparency and immutability to enforce fiscal accountability.
From Speculation to Disclosure: Steering Crypto to Create Value in Southeast Asia
David Lam
Requiring disclosures is an essential step for building integrity and unlocking the potential of blockchain technology.
Advancing Southeast Asia’s AI Future Through Sovereign AI Models
David Lam
Several Southeast Asian nations are seeking AI sovereignty through home-grown large language models (LLMs) reflecting their cultures and values, aiming to turn regional insight into competitive advantage for local needs.