Jonathan Schmalfeld

Jonathan Schmalfeld, Policy Director at the Digital Chamber, dives into the latest shifts in U.S. crypto law and policy. He unpacks the bipartisan Senate Agriculture Committee's draft, highlighting the missing sections on DeFi and AML. Schmalfeld also discusses the IRS's new guidance on staking for ETFs, and Uniswap's recent fee switch vote. The conversation touches on the implications of a mistrial in the MEV exploit case and the Dept. of Justice's controversial filing against Tornado Cash, while unveiling initiatives like the Digital State Network to support crypto advocacy.

Jonathan Schmalfeld, Policy Director at The Digital Chamber and author of Off the Blockchain, breaks down March’s top crypto regulatory moves. He discusses stablecoin capital haircuts and OCC GENIUS Act debates. He covers developer liability bills, the Uniswap dismissal, Kalshi’s insider-trading fight, and growing institutional custody and banking moves in crypto.

Join Jonathan Schmalfeld, Policy Director at The Digital Chamber and crypto regulation expert, as he dives into the latest U.S. crypto developments. He discusses the SEC's tokenization moves and the CFTC's acceptance of crypto collateral. The conversation explores intriguing topics like ongoing crypto tax proposals, DeFi governance conflicts, and the implications of quantum computing on Bitcoin's future. Schmalfeld emphasizes the strategic importance of viewing crypto as essential financial infrastructure, not just a niche market.