Crypto Policy Insider On SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Market Structure Bill Updates, & The Non-Crypto Vote

We are live at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium with Kristin Smith, the President of the Solana Policy Institute. In this conversation, we discuss Kristin's move from Blockchain Association To SPI, navigating crypto policy in DC, working with SEC Chair Paul Atkins, De-banking, and updates on the Market Structure billThis episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/N5ebhA2voi8Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Kristin Smith To Crypto In America0:30 - What Does Crypto In America mean to Kristin1:25 - Why Did Kristin Move From Blockchain Association To Solana 2:30 - Going Through The Dark Times In Crypto Policy6:10 - Current State Of Crypto In DC - Regulatory Enviornment8:45 - Working Towards Market Structure13:40 - Policy Members Who Are Not On Board With Crypto, Justifying Crypto Policy18:45 - The Anti-Crypto Voter, Working On Legislation In The Fall21:40 - Jay Clayton thoughts - Kristin Is Upset About Roman Storm Case24:15 - Working With SEC Chair Paul Atkins - Navigating Challenges With Policy Makers30:55 - Ending De-banking - Has Krstin Ever Been De-banked?34:30 - Complications Of Market Structure - Getting The Bill Passed34:20 - What's Next For The Solana Policy Institue?40:00 - Thanks Kristin For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america