Crypto In America

This week, we break down the latest market selloff as bitcoin slips below $60,000, Strategy's mounting paper losses, and a wave of crypto industry layoffs. We also examine the escalating legal fight over Illinois' proposed crypto transaction tax, what Congress' summer recess means for pending crypto legislation, and the growing uncertainty surrounding the Clarity Act.Then, we sit down with three expert guests: StarkWare General Counsel Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos to unpack the CME Group's lawsuit against the CFTC over perpetual futures, Sumsub Chief Growth Officer Ilya Brovin to discuss how AI is transforming compliance and fraud prevention, and Connecticut State Police Detective Matt Hogan to provide a front-line perspective on crypto investigations, blockchain policy, and the practical impact of regulation on law enforcement.

The clock is ticking on the Clarity Act.In this episode, recorded at the Solana Policy Institute's Washington and Wall Street event in Chicago, SPI founder and CEO Miller Whitehouse-Levine explains why he believes August 7 is the Senate's last real opportunity to pass crypto market structure legislation this Congress and why he's grown frustrated with calls for more time after 18 months of negotiations.Miller breaks down the final hurdles standing in the bill's way, including the battle over the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), why he believes the provision is essential to protecting software developers from criminal liability, and how ongoing negotiations with law enforcement groups could shape the bill's path forward.We also discuss the growing political influence of the crypto industry, why durable legislation matters more than temporary regulatory relief, the rise of developer-focused advocacy in Washington, and what could happen to innovation in the United States if Congress fails to act before the window closes.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the Solana Policy Institute Event01:40 Regulatory Landscape for Crypto and Perpetual Futures03:11 The Importance of Durable Wins in Crypto Regulation05:26 Politics and Its Impact on Crypto Regulation06:32 Supreme Court and Independent Commissions07:56 Clarity Act: Current Status and Expectations10:23 The Role of Law Enforcement in Crypto Regulation12:07 Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) Overview15:57 Potential Changes to BRCA Language17:51 Ethics in Crypto Regulation20:44 Political Engagement and the Developers Pack23:06 The Future of Software Development and Regulation25:44 Navigating Uncertainty in the Crypto Space28:04 Impact of Leadership Changes on Crypto Cases30:12 Future Priorities for the Solana Policy InstituteSubscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB Subscribe to the podcast on Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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 sponsored by Sei. Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett 

The crypto industry is closely watching a lawsuit between CME and the CFTC that could shape the future of innovation in U.S. derivatives markets. We break down what's at stake for perpetual futures and other crypto-native products with Hyperliquid Strategies CEO David Schamis and 250 Digital CEO Chris Perkins. Plus, a new coalition backed by some of Wall Street's biggest names is pushing to modernize the regulatory framework for tokenized markets. Chris Hayes, Executive Director of the Coalition for Tokenized Markets, joins us to discuss the policy changes still needed to make the U.S. a global leader in tokenization.

Rep. Dusty Johnson says the window for passing crypto market structure legislation is rapidly closing. In this episode, the House Agriculture Committee’s Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair explains why the Senate needs to move quickly on the Clarity Act, where he believes lawmakers should land on DeFi regulation, how Congress is thinking about CFTC funding, and what happens if the Senate sends the House a bill it can’t support.Johnson also explains why he compares today’s crypto industry to the early days of the internet and argues that the Clarity Act could do for digital assets what the Telecommunications Act of 1996 did for broadband. He also breaks down why the House Agriculture Committee was able to advance the original bill with overwhelming bipartisan support and the hurdles that still stand between the legislation and the President’s desk.In this episode, TIMESTAMPS:00:40 Congressman Dusty Johnson’s Perspective on Crypto In America 02:17 Agriculture Committee’s Shared Jurisdiction Over Crypto04:04 Expanding Broadband and Blockchain's Power05:34 Parallels Between Telecom Act of 1996 and Clarity Act06:54 Policy Initiatives and Why Passing Clarity is Urgent13:25 DeFi Regulation and Senate vs. House Approaches21:42 Spot Authority and CFTC Oversight25:47 Path to Bipartisan Support and Legislative Timeline28:53 Evolution of Anti-CBDC Legislation30:43 Johnson’s Message to IndustrySubscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB Subscribe to the podcast on Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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 sponsored by Sei. Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett 

The largest IPO in history has arrived. Elon Musk's SpaceX begins trading at a roughly $1.8 trillion valuation as the crypto market looks to recover from recent lows. Meanwhile, Clarity Act negotiations continue in the Senate, but progress on at least one key sticking point appears to have slowed with just a month left before lawmakers depart for the August recess. White House Crypto Council Executive Director Patrick Witt joins us with the latest from Washington. We also dive into the House's renewed focus on crypto taxes with former IRS Digital Assets Senior Advisor and Crypto Tax Girl Tax Director Trish Turner, and discuss the industry's push to preserve developer protections in the Clarity Act with Jito Labs CEO Lucas Bruder.

Adam Back is the co-founder of Blockstream, the Bitcoin infrastructure company behind the Liquid Network, and one of the original figures in the cypherpunk movement. Jenny Johnson is the CEO of Franklin Templeton, the $1.8 trillion asset manager that was the first traditional finance firm to tokenize a money market fund.In this episode, recorded live at the 2026 Proof of Talk Conference, Eleanor sits down with both guests to discuss the convergence of Wall Street and crypto, what institutional adoption means for Bitcoin’s original vision, why tokenization is gaining momentum, the future of wallet-native finance, and where the debate over stablecoin yield is headed.TIMESTAMPS:0:07 The Convergence Of Wall Street And Crypto1:01 Cypherpunk Movement And Institutional Adoption4:34 Efficiency In Financial Services Through Blockchain8:04 Impact Of Regulation On Crypto And Financial Services15:20 Wallet-Native Infrastructure Vs. Traditional Intermediaries24:32 Bitcoin's Evolution42:03 The Relationship Between Wall Street And CryptoSubscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB Subscribe to the podcast on Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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 sponsored by Sei.  Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett 

Crypto is having its worst week in two years. We break down what's behind the selloff, from the AI trade to the fallout from Michael Saylor's recent bitcoin sale, with Bitwise Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen. Plus, Illinois moves to impose a new 0.2% tax on crypto transactions, and Executive Director of the Illinois Blockchain Association Olta Andoni explains why some fear it could drive users and businesses out of the state. And a new PAC launches to support pro-developer lawmakers as legal protections for software developers become one of the biggest fights in the Clarity Act. The PAC's founder, Gavin Zavatone, joins the show.

Mike Belshe is the co-founder and CEO of BitGo, the digital asset infrastructure firm that custodies more than $100 billion in digital assets and handles roughly one-fifth of all bitcoin transaction value moved onchain.In this episode, Mike explains why BitGo went public in January despite a choppy market, how he thinks about the wave of digital asset treasury companies following in Michael Saylor’s footsteps, and why he believes the current regulatory tailwinds are separating real builders from those simply chasing the latest cycle. He also shares his candid views on why traditional banking models are ripe for disruption.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to Mike Belshe and BitGo02:20 The Meaning of Crypto in America04:48 Going Public: The IPO Experience10:10 Market Cycles and Bitcoin's Current Environment19:18 Custody and Security in Digital Assets24:04 BitGo's Role as a Bridge Between Finance and Crypto22:19 Navigating the Crypto Banking Landscape26:50 Competition and Collaboration in the Crypto Space28:31 Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities30:33 The Political Landscape of Digital Assets32:39 The Future of Banking Models34:48 Rethinking Reserve Banking38:57 Access to Fed Master Accounts42:47 The Future of Stablecoins46:48 BitGo's Vision and Future Directions50:52 Innovations Beyond Crypto: Space and AISubscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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 sponsored by Sei. Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett

In a move it's been teasing for months, the CFTC greenlighted bitcoin perpetual futures contracts in the U.S. Gerald walks us through what this means and how it could impact offshore crypto companies like Hyperliquid. Plus, crypto-backed candidates swept key Texas primary runoffs. We speak with former NRSC Executive Director Jason Thielman about the industry's growing political influence and strategy heading into the midterms. And Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon joins us to discuss a new initiative with DTCC to bring DTC-custodied assets on-chain and what it could mean for the future of tokenization.

Scott Shay is the founder of N3XT and the founder and former chairman of Signature Bank. In this episode, Scott gives a masterclass on fractional reserve banking versus narrow banking and takes us behind closed doors of Signature Bank’s collapse during the 2023 regional banking crisis. He also offers a rarely heard perspective on Wall Street’s rush into crypto, explaining why he believes some of the industry may be moving too fast.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRj... Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Please 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. Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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/EleanorTerrett TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Concerns Over the Embrace of Crypto by Trad-Fi04:14 - Re-Litigation of Trades and Stablecoins10:50 - N3XT's Core Operations as a Blockchain12:20 - Narrow Banking Explained15:28 - Glass–Steagall Legislation Ethos in Crypto17:11 - Signature Bank Behind Closed Doors19:45 - Adoption of Crypto Rails22:52 - Modern Day Crypto Banking27:53 - N3xt Bank & Access to Federal Reserve Payment Accounts30:53 - What Else is Scott Watching?

With reports that the SEC may be close to releasing its long-awaited tokenization innovation exemption, debate over the best way for investors to access stocks on blockchain is heating up, with the “onchain equity” versus “synthetic exposure” conversation dominating crypto circles this week. The team breaks down the merits of both models with Robert Leshner of Superstate.Plus, Caitlin Long joins the show to discuss the Federal Reserve’s latest steps toward expanding crypto firms’ access to the Fed’s payment rails and the SEC repealing its decades-old "gag order," and Simon Babakhani of Zebec Network talks about his mission to crack open the $11 trillion global payroll market.

This week on Crypto In America, we’re live from Consensus. Jacquelyn spoke with Ji Hun Kim, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, and Larry Wade, Global Head of Crypto Compliance and Regulatory Relations at PayPal. In this conversation, we discuss, why market structure matters, if CLARITY will pass, consumer guardrails, why stablecoins are the killer app, how Paypal uses stable coins for cross-boarder wires, what happens if CLARITY fails, and who will win the next phase of crypto. This episode is sponsored by Sumsub, the platform leading crypto companies use to verify users, fight fraud, and stay compliant at scale. https://sumsub.link/cdtSubscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 - The Latest On Crypto Compliance In DC2:11 - Why Market Structure Matters4:21 - Global Race for Crypto Rules6:25 - Will CLARITY Pass?7:56 - PayPal Product Offerings8:52 - Stablecoins Are The Killer App11:56 - What Merchants Want Next12:15 - TradFi & AI: Building the "Rails of the Future"13:30 - How PayPal Uses PYUSD for Near Real-Time Cross-Border Wires15:44 - What If Clarity Fails? Plan B18:50 - You Must Build a Digital Asset Strategy21:40 - Who Wins The Next Phase In Crypto?22:55 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

The team gets reaction to a landmark week for crypto on Capitol Hill as the Clarity Act advanced out of committee in a bipartisan 15-9 vote, with Democratic Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Ruben Gallego joining Republicans to send the legislation to the full Senate. Paul Grewal and Cody Carbone take us inside the hearing room and the final moments of negotiations that led to last-minute Democratic support, while TuongVy Le weighs in on how the legislation could ultimately shape the future of DeFi.

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Binance. In this episode, we discuss what led CZ to launch Binance in 2017, the U.S. vs global markets, his prior interactions with Gary Gensler before & after the SEC lawsuit, serving four months in prison and what he would’ve done differently looking back, the Iran-related allegations, Trump family ties, Binance US rebuilding, stablecoins, AI agents driving transactions, & the future of crypto.This episode is sponsored by Sumsub, the platform leading crypto companies use to verify users, fight fraud, and stay compliant at scale. https://sumsub.link/cdtWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wdm8S4sb5KEWatch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v79ry2u-cz-on-u.s.-regulation-gary-gensler-lessons-from-prison-trump-iran-stablecoi.htmlPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 CZ To Crypto In America0:30 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To CZ1:52 - Immigrant Origins & His Conviction In Bitcoin4:30 - The Next Frontier In Crypto6:45 - How CZ Improved Exchanges in 201713:31 US Market Differences16:00 - Competing With Coinbase, ByBit, Kraken17:50 - CZ’s Relationship With Gary Gensler 21:20 - No Longer In Contact With Gensler After SEC Sued Binance24:46 - CZ’s Time in Prison - What He Would’ve Done Differently 27:51 - Speed Versus Compliance29:40 - Addressing Iran-linked Payments & Moving Past Allegations 34:20 - Relaunching Binance US - Is CZ Talking To Regulators?37:15 - Relationship With The Trump Family42:00 - Binance Foundation? 42:45 - Binance Stablecoin? 44:13 - Thoughts On Tether & US Stablecoin46:48 - The Future Of Crypto Is AI?50:00 - Helping Out New Founders52:45 - Helping Countries Like Pakistan On Regulatory 55:00 - What To Look For In A Great Founder58:30 - What Trend CZ Is Currently Watching 59:00 - Thanks CZ For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

The team breaks down the vibe and key themes emerging from Consensus Miami and tees up the Senate Banking Committee’s big vote on the Clarity Act next week. A recurring theme throughout the week was optimism, as guests Adam Minehardt from Hyperliquid Policy Center, Bhaji Illuminati from Centrifuge and Nathan McCauley from Anchorage Digital explained why they’re encouraged by the bill’s momentum and what its passage could mean for DeFi, tokenization and agentic banking.

John D'Agostino is the Head of Institutional at Coinbase. In this conversation, we discuss Coinbase’s role at the center of institutional interest, bringing liquidity to the market, the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, How John’s past life in oil markets compare to crypto, the uptick in de-banking in the US, regulatory updates, and how Coinbase is building their super appThis episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v7SMCK93vk8Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 John D'Agostino To Crypto In America! 00:29 What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To John01:33 - Coinbase At The Center Of Institutional - Recent Trends04:03 - Liquidity - Depth & Breath06:58 - What Is Crypto Missing For A Robust Market? 10:43 - Impact Of Bitcoin ETFs14:22 - How October 10th Scared Market Makers 16:00 - The Role Of Leverage & Perpetual Futures 20:42 - Bitcoin as Digital Gold25:04 - John's Past Life In Oil Markets - Path To Crypto 28:43 - Crypto & Commodities Volatility Comparison29:08 - The State of De-Banking in the US31:02 - Survey Insights on Banking Discrimination35:17 - Regulator Relationships41:40 - Coinbase's Super App - Acquisitions Of Echo, Launch of Monad4:30 - A True Public Utility Token Raise49:41 - Everyone Wants Custody Staking & Lending 51:50 - Why John Is Watching The Czech National Bank's Bitcoin Experiment55:30 - Thanks John For Joining! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

We’re live at XRP Las Vegas with Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. Eleanor joined Brad on stage to discuss, Ripple’s steblecoin, XRP’s strategy, if there should be an XRP token buyback, the latest on Ripple’s OCC Trust Charter, and why we may be in trouble if CLARITY does not pass the house by the third week of May.This episode is sponsored by Sumsub, the platform leading crypto companies use to verify users, fight fraud, and stay compliant at scale. https://sumsub.link/cdtWatch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/rjlIpRzeunEWatch On Rumble: https://rumble.com/v79gdvy-brad-garlinghouse-on-ripple-stablecoin-xrp-token-buyback-and-what-happens-i.htmlPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 - Live At XRP Las Vegas 5:30 - XRPs Community 7:30 - Ripple Stablecoin, XRP Strategy 11:25 - $50B Valuation, XRP Token Buyback? 14:25 - Should XRP Holders Benefit From Ripple’s Success?15:40 - OCC Trust Charter Approval Update 17:45 - Clarity Act - Will We Get A Bill Before Midterms? 19:55 - Why XRP Is Good If Clarity Does Not Pass22:45 - Donating To Super Pacs For Upcoming Midterms 24:00 - If Clarity Doesn’t Get Out Of Committee By 3rd Week Of May - We’re In Trouble#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

John D'Agostino is the Head of Institutional at Coinbase. In this conversation, we discuss Coinbase’s role at the center of institutional interest, bringing liquidity to the market, the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, How John’s past life in oil markets compare to crypto, the uptick in de-banking in the US, regulatory updates, and how Coinbase is building their super appThis episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 John D'Agostino To Crypto In America! 00:29 What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To John01:33 - Coinbase At The Center Of Institutional - Recent Trends04:03 - Liquidity - Depth & Breath06:58 - What Is Crypto Missing For A Robust Market? 10:43 - Impact Of Bitcoin ETFs14:22 - How October 10th Scared Market Makers 16:00 - The Role Of Leverage & Perpetual Futures 20:42 - Bitcoin as Digital Gold25:04 - John's Past Life In Oil Markets - Path To Crypto 28:43 - Crypto & Commodities Volatility Comparison29:08 - The State of De-Banking in the US31:02 - Survey Insights on Banking Discrimination35:17 - Regulator Relationships41:40 - Coinbase's Super App - Acquisitions Of Echo, Launch of Monad4:30 - A True Public Utility Token Raise49:41 - Everyone Wants Custody Staking & Lending 51:50 - Why John Is Watching The Czech National Bank's Bitcoin Experiment55:30 - Thanks John For Joining! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Eleanor and Gerald are live on the ground at the XRP Las Vegas conference, where they’re hosting a fireside chat with Massachusetts Senate candidate John Deaton, a pro-crypto lawyer taking on incumbent Ed Markey in the midterms.Deaton joins the show to share his take on the state of the industry, the chances of the Clarity Act passing, and his second run on the campaign trail.OpenAssets founder and CEO Gabor Gurbacs also joins with his outlook on institutional capital in a post-ETF world and why he believes tokenization could be the next standard.

Andrew McCormick is the Head of eToro US. In this conversation, we discuss why crypto regulation is so messy in the US and why we need a national standard. We get into the BitLicense in New York, federal preemption, managing all 50 states, eToro’s IPO, tokenization, vetting crypto assets on the platform, if prediction markets are coming soon, and why The Clarity Act must be passed soon.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Andrew McCormick To Crypto In America0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Andrew1:00 -  Andrew’s Dad Led Him To Crypto 4:20 - Why Regulatory In Crypto Is Too Messy vs. Tradfi 6:40 - Difficulty Getting A New York BitLicense8:30 - Federal Preemption Of Crypto And Why We Need A National Standard 11:30 - Managing Regulation In All 50 States13:20 - Joining eToro During The 2024 Election - Is Crypto Still Politicized? 16:30 - Expansion & Vetting Crypto Assets20:15 - eToro’s Post-Election Changes (IPO, Innovation, Staking, Launch In NY)21:30 - Operating A Public Company vs. Private Company 23:00 - Reflecting on the IPO 24:30 - The Importance of Financial Literacy 26:30 - Is The US Market More Conservative Than Rest Of The World? 28:00 - Where Tokenization Is Going29:30 - eToro’s Edge In The Market31:00 - Prediction Markets Coming Soon?32:30 - Why We Need Clarity 33:30 - Andrew’s Advice: Touch Grass#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

With one week left in April and still no date on the calendar for a Clarity Act markup, the pressure is building. More than 120 crypto firms are urging the Senate Banking Committee to move fast. Ji Kim, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, joins us to break down what is at stake and what further delays could mean for the future of crypto legislation.Plus, Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) on his bipartisan push to open up America’s payments rails to fintech and crypto and lower costs for everyday Americans.And a new documentary claiming to unmask Satoshi Nakamoto is drawing surprising praise from a community that is usually highly skeptical of the subject. We speak with the director behind it.

Stephen Gregory is the new CEO of Binance US. In This exclusive interview, we discuss his decision to join Binance US, navigating the regulatory environment, growth plans including expanded fiat rails, & potential credit cards, expansion into prediction markets, the potential impact of the Clarity Act, competing with US Companies like Coinbase, tokenization, stablecoins, and what Binance has planned for AI and agentic payments.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/AoI9LzU8jUsPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Stephen Gregory To Crypto In America0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Steve1:00 - Why Steve Joined Binance US As CEO2:30 - Binance US vs. Global4:40 -Moving out of "Maintenance Mode": New fiat rails and credit cards5:45 - Derivatives And DCM Path7:30 - Leading Binance US After Past Issues With Regulators 11:45 - Prioritizing Which Products To Build13:30 - The Prediction Market Hype 15:30 - Retail Traders vs. Institutional Traders - How Does US Exchange Differ From Global 17:30 - Biggest Growth Driver20:30 - Scaling In The US Against The Competition22:30 - The Best Time To Build In The US Is Now24:30 - DeFi, Tokenization 27:00 - SuperApp Coming Soon?28:50 - Binance AI & Agentic Payments34:15 - Liquidity In The Market36:00 - Thanks For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is gearing up for his Senate hearing next week, where he’s likely to face questions over his investments in crypto firms as he prepares to lead what could be a more crypto-forward central bank.We’ll break down the biggest headlines shaping the week, including Drift Protocol teaming up with Tether as part of its recovery from a $280 million hack. OnRe Finance co-founder Ayyan Rahman joins us with his take.Plus, Paxos Labs’ Bhau Kotecha discusses the firm’s recent $12 million fundraise led by Blockchain Capital, and Plume Network GC Salman Banaei weighs in on why the SEC’s latest guidance on DeFi user interfaces may not solve the bigger problem.

Were live at Solana Policy Institute's Washington x Wall Street Summit with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation. In this conversation, we discuss the team's vision where Solana serves as the foundational infrastructure for global financial markets, why the world’s largest IPOs will eventually move onchain by 2027,  the "Netflix-style" distribution of assets that will disrupt legacy banking, and how the AI economy will require crypto-native payments.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/pFpyecLvjTwWatch On Rumble: https://rumble.com/v78ip24-solana-foundation-president-why-the-largest-ipos-are-coming-to-crypto-lily-.htmlPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Lily Liu To Crypto In America0:15 - What ‘Crypto In America’ means To Lily2:11 – Blockchain's true purpose of financial infrastructure 4:52 – Institutions are pivoting from applications8:18 – Scaling asset distribution to 5 billion people11:09 – Plans for a major IPO on Solana by 202713:54 – Why traditional capital markets are limited17:55 – The problem with traditional wire payments23:00 – Why Solana chooses unified liquidity over app chains26:00 - Outlook on US regulation 28:00 - Building a generalist chain30:20 – Why the AI machine economy needs crypto#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

As Congress prepares to return to Capitol Hill next week and get the ball moving again on the Clarity Act, we speak with White House Crypto Council Executive Director Patrick Witt about the latest in negotiations and whether the bill could be ready for a markup later this month. We also chat with the new president of tokenization firm Securitize on how policy from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Congress is shaping the company’s strategy as it gears up to go public. Plus, Amanda Tuminelli breaks down the latest in the Roman Storm case after the developer returned to court for an acquittal hearing.

Evan Cheng is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mysten Labs, the team behind the Sui blockchain. In this conversation, we discuss building Mysten and Sui, how the shifting U.S. regulatory landscape has shaped that journey, AI and agentic payments, the latest from Washington on stablecoin yield in the Clarity Act, where institutions are leaning in today, and the most underrated use cases in crypto.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/y_EU6rNLUg4Watch On Rumble: https://rumble.com/v787q02-evan-chang-on-sui-building-for-institutions-stablecoin-yield-policy-and-the.html Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Evan Cheng To Crypto In America 0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Evan1:30 - From Diem to Sui3:30 - Why Companies Build Chains7:50 - Permission vs. Permission-less8:30 - Institutions and L1 Design13:20 - Managing Patience & Expectations When Building 16:20 - Changes Since Regulatory Clarity 20:30 - More Talent Flows From America?22:00 - AI & Agentic Payments Coming To Crypto25:00 - L1 Upgrades27:30 - Stablecoin Yield Regulation 29:30 - Latest Update On Yield In Clarity Act32:30 - Creating New Financial Products34:30 - What Are Institutions Interested In Building? 39:30 - Underrated Blockchain Use Cases 43:00 - Sustainability In Ecosystem 44:30 - Evan Is Paying Attention To AI Changing Everything49:30 - Thanks Evan For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Eleanor recently spoke to Chairman French Hill & Rep. William Timmons in Nashville at the Digital Assets and Emerging Tech Policy Summit. In this conversation, we discuss why blockchain should be a core learning curriculum alongside AI and cybersecurity, the ongoing Senate debate over stablecoin yield, why Senate due diligence is normal, how stablecoins will be transitional in the U.S., and bringing crypto payment firms under OCC, FDIC, and Fed oversight. With the 2026 midterms approaching and crypto PAC money ramping up, Rep. Timmons adds that anti-crypto politics are increasingly ill-advised, PAC spending is focused on securing clear rules, and the U.S. must pass market-structure legislation.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Chairman Hill2:19 - Why Crypto Should Be Taught5:29 - Stablecoin Yield Fight In DC10:16 - No Sellout to Banks13:28 - Payments Use Case for Stablecoins15:11 - Clarity Timeline Update18:59 - Rep Timmons Joins25:00 - PAC Money and Pro Crypto Politics28:28 - Regulatory Charters and Fed Access31:17 - What Comes After Clarity35:06 - If House Flips Blue In The Fall#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Another major hack hit crypto this week, with early analysis pointing to possible involvement from North Korea. Drift Protocol’s $285 million exploit is raising fresh questions about how “decentralized” some DeFi platforms really are and why parts of the Senate’s pending market structure bill aim to address exactly that. We break it all down, plus the latest centralized versus decentralized tensions playing out around Wall Street’s favorite blockchain, Canton Network, with Jito Labs’ Rebecca Rettig. And in TradFi’s continued push into crypto, Franklin Templeton makes another big move, launching Franklin Crypto, a new institutional grade digital asset platform. We speak with Chris Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital, who is helping lead the charge.

Bryan Pellegrino is the Co-Founder & CEO of LayerZero Labs. In this conversation, we discuss how a 2011 U.S. online poker ban led him to crypto as an “escape hatch,” early sports gambling, learning how insecure and centralized cross-chain bridges were, interoperability, the 700% increase in traffic on LayerZero, building an L1, and working with institutions to connect tradfi to blockchains.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/j1qHWn-a6SUWatch On Rumble: https://rumble.com/v77wham-layerzero-ceo-brian-pellegrino-on-interoperability-stablecoins-and-bringing.htmlPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Bryan Pellegrino To Crypto In America!0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Bryan?2:00 - Poker Ban Got Him Into Crypto6:00 - First Company Bryan Launched - Starting Sports Gambling10:00 - Building Cross-Chain Bridges On Ethereum 12:15 - Interoperability 17:00 - Explaining Bridges Security Value Proposition To Legislators In DC 21:00 - LayerZero Explained 23:30 - Transfer Volume Raised By 700% 26:15 - Working With Wyoming Stable Token Commission27:30 - Connecting TradFi To Public Blockchains 30:45 - The Amount Of Interest From Institutions30:30 - Launching L1 Layer “Zero” - Why Is LayerZero The Choice For Interoperability? 38:00 - Does LayerZero Need Regulatory Clarity? 41:00 - Where 2M TPS Demand Comes From47:30 - L1 Winners & Losers50:45 - Bryan Is Focused On Building#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Crypto and traditional finance are moving closer than ever. From Franklin Templeton tokenizing ETFs to Fannie Mae exploring crypto-backed mortgages, this week’s developments point to accelerating adoption and a shrinking divide between TradFi and DeFi.We break it all down, including a new push to bring tokenized deposits to banks with Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski, a deeper dive into the SEC’s latest guidance on crypto transactions with Crypto Task Force Chief Counsel Taylor Lindman, and a growing effort to mobilize crypto voters ahead of the midterms with Stand With Crypto's Executive Director Mason Lynaugh.

We’re celebrating our 1-year anniversary with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins! We cover his crypto origin story, how sentiment in DC has shifted, the push toward tokenization and on-chain markets, the SEC’s evolving token taxonomy, partisan politics in finance, what could define 2026, and his relationship with former Chairman Gary Gensler.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zca04lKljAWatch On Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/CryptoInAmericaPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 - Intro0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean to  Chairman Atkins2:30 - Getting Involved With Crypto Back in 20164:45 - Biggest Surprise Since Coming Back to the SEC? 6:30 - Have Opinions On Crypto Changed For The Better?9:00 - Tokenization12:15 - Token Taxonomy 18:00 - Relationship With Gary Gensler 21:00 - Partisan Politics In Financial Services 25:30 - What Will Be The SECs Most Significant Move In 2026? 28:00 - What Chairman Atkins Is Paying Attention To Outside Of The SEC30:00 - Thanks Chairman Atkins For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

We are live at DC Blockchain Summit 2026 with Chris Pavlovski, the founder and CEO of Rumble. Crypto In America will be streaming on Rumble starting today! In this conversation, we discuss Tether’s $775M investment in Rumble, launching Rumble Wallet for creator tipping (Bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold), rolling out Rumble Shorts, Rumble Cloud expansion, and why crypto and payments are core to Rumble’s long-term ecosystem. We also get into free-speech, global censorship battles, Rumble’s court win in France, and media shifts towards podcasts and live streaming.Follow Us On Rumble! https://rumble.com/user/CryptoInAmerica Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 - Intro0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Chris2:00 - Tether’s Investment In Rumble (Wallet, Video Shorts and AI Plan)6:25 - Times Square Wallet Campaign7:57 - Creator Payments and Fees11:09 - Why Crypto Fits Rumble’s Ecosystem14:16-  Free Speech Versus Big Tech17:21 - Fighting Global Censorship20:18 - US Regulation22:42 - Rumble’s Audience Evolution26:58 - The Future Of Media 29:00 - Thanks Chris For Joining! #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Clarity was the name of the game in Washington this week as the SEC and CFTC released long-awaited guidance on how federal securities laws apply to crypto, finally providing a semblance of rules of the road the industry has been waiting for.At the same time, the SEC greenlit Nasdaq’s plan to offer tokenized settlement for stock trading, and the CFTC issued a no-action letter to Phantom, allowing it to provide users with access to regulated derivatives markets.Plus, new details on a potential path forward for the CLARITY Act — and have lawmakers finally reached a stablecoin yield deal?We discuss all of this and more with Phantom CEO Brandon Millman, Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith, and Cahill partner Lewis Cohen.

We’re live with Brian Nistler, Head of Policy at Uniswap Labs, at ETHDC. In this conversation, we discuss all updates on CLARITY Act, Title III, & the BRCA, the importance of developer protections through legislation, Uniswap’s evolution, guidance on trusting DAOs, governance risks and delegation, thoughts on the Roman Storm retrial, and how BlackRock partnered with Uniswap.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lK_Xqd0fml4Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Back To The Show Brian1:00 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Brian1:45 - Clarity Act Update3:30 -  Why Developers Should Care About Legislation5:25 - Is Legislation Partisan? 7:00 - Will Clarity Act Pass?8:45 - How Uniswap Has Evolved10:50 - Changing Governance Structure14:00 - DAOs Are Not Dead?16:00 - Advice For Trusting DeFi19:45 - Delegation and Participation23:30 - Roman Storm Retrial 26:00 - Blackrock Working With UniSwap29:00 - Thanks Brian For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Today’s show features guests from across the spectrum. We’ll speak with Keri Curtis Axel, defense lawyer for Tornado Cash developer and co-founder Roman Storm, as the DOJ attempts to retry Storm on counts the jury could not reach a unanimous decision on in his August trial. Axel gives an update on the case from the defense’s perspective and weighs in on what some see as an eyebrow-raising move from the same administration that has promised to make America the crypto capital of the world.We’re also joined by Todd Ziegler, founder of TCS Blockchain, who’s working to help truckers get paid faster after deliveries through a new partnership with PayPal.And friend of the show Cody Carbone, CEO of the Digital Chamber, stops by to give us an update on where policy discussions stand on Capitol Hill around the Clarity Act and what to expect from next week’s DC Blockchain Week.

Zach Abrams is the Co-Founder of Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure platform that was acquired by stripe in early 2025. Prior to starting bridge, he served as chief product officer at Brex, head of consumer at Coinbase and GM at Square. In this conversation, we discuss his thoughts on the stablecoin market, his journey as a founder in crypto, how Bridge quadrupled it’s business in 2025, the Stripe acquisition, partnering with Visa, pursuing a bank charter and the latest thoughts on policy in DC and the yield debates related to the Clarity Act.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Zach To Crypto In America2:00 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Zach?3:00 - Zach’s Thoughts On Stablecoins Today vs. Previous Years6:00 - Moment Zach New That Stablecoins Would Replace Traditional Rails10:00 - The American Founder Journey In Crypto - Building Bridge 15:45  - Bridge Quadrupoled in 2025 - What Caused It?19:30 - Stripe Acquisition24:45 - Thoughts on Agentic Payments 29:00 - Partnership With Visa - Stablecoins Integrating With Global Rails 35:00 - Pursuing A Bank Charter38:00 - Thoughts on Yield Disagreements In Clarity Act46:45 - Underrated Usecases For Stablecoins49:00 - Advice To Founders In This Space52:00 - Zach Is Paying Attention To The Changes In Media, Test Scores54:30 - The Rat Theory55:30 - Thanks Zach For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Crypto exchange Kraken unlocked a major milestone this week: gaining coveted access to the Federal Reserve. The U.S.’s second-largest exchange became the first crypto company in history to be granted a master account, giving it a direct line into the Fed’s payment rails, though not full banking powers.We break down what this moment means for Kraken and the broader crypto industry with the exchange’s Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs Jonathan Jachym.We also dive into the latest regulatory developments, including a new OCC rulemaking proposal and fresh guidance on the capital treatment of tokenized securities, with Ethena Labs Deputy Counsel Larry Florio.

Will Corkin is the Co-Founder & COO of SOMA.Finance. In this conversation, we discuss his decade-plus history in crypto, from STOs to DEFI and Co-Founding MANTRA. We also get into Will’s thoughts on MANTRA’s $5B crash, starting SOMA, getting licensed for tokenized securities, what makes Soma different from the competition, an inside look at the license approval process, and why Pre-IPO shares will be the next big product to drive adoption.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/jft8qTi71nkPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Will Corkin To Crypto In America!0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Will2:00 - Why Build A US Company In Hong Kong?6:00 - Navigating Crypto In 2010s 9:00 - Starting STOs10:50 - Getting into DeFi early12:00 - Co-Founding MANTRA15:00 - Lessons From Working At A Crypto Exchange To Starting Soma18:50 - Reacting To MANTRA’s $5B Crash21:50 - Soma’s License To Operate A Non-Custodial Platform For Tokenized Securities27:30 - What Makes Soma Different? (US Retail Access, Asset Ownership)33:45 - How Long It Took To Get Approval 36:45 - Lessons Learned From Approval Process 38:30 - The State Of Tokenization42:30 - New Products From Tokenization 45:00 - Pre-IPO shares & Decentralized Exchange will Drive Adoption 50:45 - Customers Want Pre-IPO Shares53:00 - Thanks Will For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Following two weeks of travel, the team is back together to break down the biggest crypto policy and market stories of the week — including insider trading allegations against Jane Street, a new pro–software developer bill introduced in the House that has the DeFi community buzzing, and the latest on the Clarity Act as February wraps and attention shifts to a Senate push to get it to the floor in March. Guests include Shane Molidor, CEO and Founder of Forgd; Amanda Tuminelli, Executive Director and Chief Legal Officer of DeFi Education Fund; and Collin McCune, Head of Government Affairs at Andreessen Horowitz.

Hester Peirce is the SEC Commissioner. We spoke to Hester live at ETH Denver to get the latest on the biggest accomplishments from the past year, what the defining moment of 2026 will be, transparency under the current admin, tokenization, balancing traditional financial vs. crypto, how AI will affect crypto, and the conversations around financial privacy.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Do80PcUx9VQPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Hester Perice To Crypto In America!1:00 - Biggest Change & Accomplishments This Year 3:40 - Defining Moment For 20265:30 - Transparency Under Hester - What She’s Learned Talking To Developers 7:45 - Tokenization - Timeline For Capital Markets To Go Onchain 11:00 - AI & Crypto 13:45 - Tradition Institutions Arguing Against Crypto15:45 - Financial Privacy 18:30 - Balancing TradFi vs. Start Up Compliance#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Patrick is the Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets. We spoke to Patrick at ETH Denver to get the latest on Market Structure. Patrick discuses when the bill will pass, banks vs. crypto arguments, why developers should care about legislation, ethics concerns, if there will be enough Democrats to pass the bill, concerns with further delaying the bill, thoughts on David Sacks as Crypto Czar and who may replace him next This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/2DHcedfFrvU Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Patrick Witt To Crypto In America!0:30 - Latest Update On Market Structure 4:30 - Locked Phones During Meeting 5:30 - Banks vs. Crypto Industry - Will They Find Common Ground? 7:50 - Agreement Timeline - Will It Take Until March or Aprill? 9:30 - Thoughts on Reconciliation Process 12:00 - Patrick’s Message To Developers & Why They Should Care About DC Legislation 14:10 - Ethics Concerns - Will There Be Enough Democrat Votes?16:40 - Brain Drain Concerns From Delays18:00 - Thoughts On David Sacks’ Time In DC As Crypto Czar#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Mo Shaikh is the CoFounder & General Partner at MFV. We spoke with Mo in Hong Kong about the latest developments in the crypto market and investment space. We discuss why there’s still plenty of signal in the noise, what the west gets wrong about crypto, how deglobalization is affecting investments, how the industry has changed post-GENIUS Act, missed opportunities in America under previous administrations, if VC is leaving crypto, and if we’re in for an extended crypto winter.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/OJNXjQX2dJUPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Mo Shaikh  To Crypto In America!0:30 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To Mo1:00 - Why There’s Still Plenty of Signal In Crypto3:00 - What Is The West Missing In Crypto?4:30 - Deglobilization In America 7:15 - How GENIUS & Policy Has Changed Investments 9:00 - Market Downturn - Are We In A Crypto Winter? 12:30 - Building Aptos & Libra During Market Downturns & Previous Administrations15:00 - Missed Opportunities In The US17:30 - Which Direction Is Crypto Going? Web3 or Financial? 10:45 - Is VC Leaving Crypto? 25:00 - WhyHong Kong Is Still A Crypto Hub & Wants To Pass The US27:00 - Mo Is Paying Attention To The Geopolitical Environment27:30 - Thanks Mo For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Bo Hines is the CEO of Tether US and former Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets. In this conversation, we discuss the latest on Tether’s push into American markets with its “soft launch” of USAT, Bo’s thoughts on Clarity Act delays, where Tether stands on the yield debate, why he’s bullish on stablecoins expanding US global dominance, and why most securities will be tokenized.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/7MIi7Cr39UsPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Back Bo Hines To Crypto In America0:30 - Update on Tether, Gold Holdings1:45 - Launching USAT Stablecoin with Anchorage2:40 - Soft Launch of USAT4:30 - Similarities Of Working With David Sacks To Working With Tether 6:30 - Understanding Market Structure Delays - Will It Pass?12:00 - Where Does Tether Stand On Yield Debate? 14:00 - How Stablecoins Impact Global Economy - US Dominance Through Stablecoins17:00 - Banks Fighting Back Against Yield 20:15 - Is USAT Competing Against USDC?21:33 - Senate Banking 24:00 - Career Advice From Bo 27:00 - Most Securities Will Be Tokenized#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Today's special episode brings you inside Crypto In America's coverage of Consensus Hong Kong, where Eleanor and Jacquelyn sat down with Sharplink co-CEO Joseph Chalom and co-founder and CEO of Maple Finance Sidney Powell to dicuss the state of crypto in the region, why Hong Kong is looking to compete on the global stage with stablecoins and thoughts on U.S. policy hot topics like the stablecoin yield debate and when the Clarity Act might pass. Joseph explains why the future of DATs is making idle capital productive, while Sidney describes why the private credit market is ripe for tokenization.

A dramatic market sell-off saw Bitcoin fall more than 50% from its all-time highs by Friday morning, as forced liquidations and selling by large institutional investors continued to push the market lower. As crypto OGs white-knuckle it through the pain, we speak with former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo about his amicus brief on behalf of Crypto.com, defending the CFTC’s jurisdiction over prediction markets.Plus, Laura Dunn, who’s running to represent New York’s 12th District in Congress, joins us to discuss her pro-crypto campaign. We round out the episode with Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to discuss stablecoin yield and the ongoing tensions between banks and crypto after Monday’s White House meeting.

Robert Lesher is the Co-Founder &CEO of Superstate. In this conversation, we discuss Superstate’s $82M raise, the future of tokenization on Wall Street, tokenized deposits, deciding what gets tokenized, the most overhyped use case of tokenization, DeFi, Stablecoins, DATs and when capital markets will embrace tokenization. This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Robert Leshner To Crypto In America0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Robert3:45 - $82M Raise To Bring Wall Street On Chain7:30 - What Is Not Being Told About Crypto & Wall St In The Media - Every Bank Is Interested In Tokenization 10:30 - Worried About DTC/Tokenization?16:00 - Token Holders as Share Holders 18:30 - Deciding What Gets Tokenized22:55 - Most Overhyped Tokenization Use24:00 - Surprised There Hasn’t Been More Adoption 30:10 - Tokenized Deposits 31:50 - Stablecoins Are A Bigger Market Than Tokenized Deposits 35:00 - Previous Struggles Of Working Within US Regulations41:00 - Lending & DeFi In Tokenization47:40 - TradFi in Crypto49:40 - DATs51:25 - Robert Is Watching When Capital Markets Embrace Tokenization#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Eleanor spoke to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins on Project Crypto and how they are working to fulfill Trump's mandate to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GNtA8ytsaloPlease 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 - Intro 0:01 - Regulatory Processes2:54 - Project Crypto6:26 - Modernizing US Securities Laws8:52 - Tokenized Securities and Innovation Exemption10:48 - Future of Capital Markets On-Chain18:16 - Congress and Market Structure Legislation22:59 - Futureproofing25:31 - Final Thoughts#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

After another busy week in crypto policy, Gerald and Eleanor break down the Senate Ag Committee’s party-line passage of its portion of the Clarity Act and what’s next as attention shifts to the Senate Banking Committee, joined by a16z’s Miles Jennings.Then, following months of speculation, President Trump names Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair. Veteran financial journalist Charlie Gasparino weighs in on what Warsh’s leadership could mean for markets and digital assets.We wrap with MoonPay CLO and CAO Caroline Pham, former CFTC Chair, on SEC-CFTC harmonization efforts and whether Project Crypto can become a true joint agency initiative.After another busy week in crypto policy, Gerald and Eleanor break down the Senate Ag Committee’s party-line passage of its portion of the Clarity Act and what’s next as attention shifts to the Senate Banking Committee, joined by a16z’s Miles Jennings.Then, following months of speculation, President Trump names Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair. Veteran financial journalist Charlie Gasparino weighs in on what Warsh’s leadership could mean for markets and digital assets.We wrap with MoonPay CLO and CAO Caroline Pham, former CFTC Chair, on SEC-CFTC harmonization efforts and whether Project Crypto can become a true joint agency initiative.

Charlie Lee is the creator of Litecoin and currently serves as Director of the Litecoin Foundation. In this conversation, we discuss the creation of Litecoin in 2011 and how the industry has evolved since, the prospects for Litecoin ETFs, the reasoning behind his decision to sell all of his LTC, the Lite Strategy DAT and its outlook this year, growing institutional interest, and why price and adoption may be the most important crypto stories of 2026.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 Charlie Lee To Crypto In America!0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Charlie? 1:30 - Starting Litecoin3:00 - Changes In Industry Since Mt. Gox From A Crypto OG4:30 - Starting In Google 5:45 - Sovereign Individual/Bitcoin - Does The Bitcoin Ethos Survive In Modern Age Of Crypto? 8:00 - Bitcoin No Longer A Risk-off Asset? 9:00 - Joining Coinbase In 2013 - Looking Back at Last Decade10:15 - Litecoin ETF12:50 - Building Through Different Phases Of Cypto (ICOs, Decentraliziation, etc)15:50 - How To Make America The Best Place For Litecoin17:45 - LItecoin Post-Genius Act22:50 - Prediction Markets & Crypto26:15 - Energy Concerns For Proof Of Stake 27:50 - Charlie Selling His Litecoin, What’s His Role Today30:20 - Is Litecoin Holding Up It’s Original Ethos?31:30 - Lite Strategy Digital Asset Treasury 34:30 - Institutional Interests In DATS vs. ETFs37:30 - Tax Regulation For Crypto 39:30 -  Price & Adoption Are The Most Important 41:30 - Charlie Is Paying Attention To Financial Privacy44:00 - Thanks Charlie For Joining! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

The dust is settling after the Senate Banking Committee pulled a crucial vote on a key piece of crypto legislation last week. This week, we take the pulse of industry leaders to see where things stand, what went wrong, and when — if ever — the bill could move forward.First up, we’re joined by Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to get her take on the Senate Agriculture Committee — the other committee writing crypto rules — as it releases new legislative text ahead of its own vote next week.We’ll also hear from a16z general counsel Miles Jennings on the firm’s view of the process, and why founder Chris Dixon publicly backed pushing the Clarity Act through Senate Banking even as Coinbase pulled its support.Finally, we wrap with Gabe Dinari, CEO of tokenization platform Dinari, on what all of this means for markets and real-world asset adoption.