Crypto Policy OG Rebecca Rettig on Navigating DC, Regulators, & Thriving as a Trusted Legal Advisor

Rebecca Rettig is the Chief Legal Officer at Jito Labs with over a decade of experience in both crypto and traditional law. In this episode, Rebecca discusses her journey into the crypto space, the concept of decentralization, and the current legislative environment, including key developments like the GENIUS Act. She also touches upon the potential of stablecoins, the role of the SEC and CFTC, and the burgeoning field of DeFi derivatives.This 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/v4nsxafkZ0IPlease 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 Rebecca Rettig To Crypto in America!0:30 - What Does Crypto In America Mean To Rebecca?02:01- Rebecca's Journey into Crypto Law07:51 - Defining Decentralization12:02 - Current Legislation and Market Structure21:38 - Disintermediation and Legal Challenges32:51 - Crypto's Influence in DC41:36 - SEC Guidance on Staking44:31 - Future of Layer One Blockchains50:08 - Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits54:17 - DeFi Derivatives and Future Regulations55:00 - Thanks Rebecca For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america