Why Congressman Ro Khanna Is Hopeful the Democratic Party Will Embrace Crypto - Ep. 679

The Democratic Party has faced criticism from the crypto industry for its stance on the sector, but House Representative Ro Khanna is determined to change that narrative.  In this episode, he talks about his efforts to shift the party’s approach, his thoughts on the current regulatory environment, and his vision for a crypto-friendly future. He gives his insights on the implications of the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron doctrine, the potential for a crypto bill this year, and his upcoming remarks at the Nashville Bitcoin conference. Plus, if you are a single-issue voter, he’s got something to say to you. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:36 How Rep. Khanna is working to change the Democrat approach to crypto policy in the U.S. 04:54 What Rep. Khanna's response is to formerly Democratic crypto voters, such as Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, who have decided to vote for Trump this election 07:12 What Rep. Khanna would like to see in a potential crypto plank of the Democratic Party platform 07:58 Who Rep. Khanna believes should be the next SEC chair under a potential Harris administration 08:41 His thoughts on Christy Goldsmith Romero's nomination as chair of the FDIC 09:37 Rep. Khanna's perspective on how to convince Democratic Party members about the benefits of crypto 11:21 How Rep. Khanna views the Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron doctrine and its implications for crypto 13:29 What key points Rep. Khanna will address in his upcoming remarks at the Bitcoin conference 14:16 What broader implications Rep. Khanna sees in the vote and its potential impact on the crypto industry 15:43 Whether a crypto bill could pass this year in Congress 18:11 Crypto Recap Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital Polkadot PlayFi Labs Guest Ro Khanna, U.S. representative from California Previous appearance on Unchained: Congressman Ro Khanna: How to Get More Democrats into Web3 Links Recent coverage of Unchained on politics and the elections: Congressman French Hill on Crypto and His Top Pick for the Next SEC Chair Anthony Scaramucci on Why He Supports Biden and Thinks He, Not Trump, Is Best for Crypto Why Many Democrats, Including the White House, Have Come Around on Crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis on Why Crypto Now Has Bipartisan Support in Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices