The Investor's Podcast (We Study Billionaires) - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC038: Bitcoin Legislature, Regulation, & Legal w/ Joe Carlasare and Jason Brett (Bitcoin Podcast)
Aug 11, 2021
Joe Carlasare, an expert in Bitcoin legislation, and Jason Brett, a digital asset lobbyist, delve into the intricacies of the U.S. infrastructure bill and its unexpected ties to digital assets. They discuss the problematic language of the bill, the variety of proposed amendments, and the evolving views of lawmakers on cryptocurrency. The conversation touches on regulatory bodies like the SEC and CFTC, and explores how these regulations could bullishly or bearishly impact Bitcoin's future. Their insights are both eye-opening and essential for anyone interested in crypto legislation.
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Crypto Industry Unites
- The crypto industry unified in its response to the infrastructure bill, demonstrating its growing influence.
- This collective action, including grassroots campaigns, has significantly impacted the bill's trajectory.
Bullish Signal for Bitcoin
- The government's willingness to engage with the crypto community's concerns is a bullish sign.
- This suggests increasing acceptance and a reduced likelihood of an outright ban on Bitcoin.
Grassroots Advocacy
- The crypto community's efforts resulted in 5,000 calls to senators' offices.
- This high volume of calls highlights the significant impact of grassroots advocacy.