Crypto In America

Mason Lynaugh, Executive Director of Stand With Crypto, organizes crypto voter mobilization. Alex Gluchowski, CEO of Matter Labs, builds zkSync and tokenized-deposit infrastructure. Taylor Lindman, Chief Counsel at the SEC Crypto Task Force, explains interpretive guidance on securities law. They discuss tokenized deposits for banks, SEC guidance on crypto transactions, and strategies to mobilize crypto voters ahead of key races.

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

A deep dive into Tether’s $775M move and how that funding accelerated wallet, Shorts, cloud and AI builds. A look at creator tipping and near-fee payments through a new crypto wallet. Discussion of free speech vs big tech and battles over global censorship. A forward-looking take on how live streaming, podcasts and crypto payments might reshape media.

Lewis Cohen, Cahill partner and crypto lawyer, breaks down SEC legal risks and disclosure traps. Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, explains regulatory taxonomy and legislative moves like the CLARITY Act. Brandon Millman, Phantom CEO and self-custody builder, outlines Phantom’s CFTC no-action win and access to regulated derivatives. They discuss guidance, tokenized settlement, and what this means for builders and markets.

Brian Nistler, Head of Policy at Uniswap Labs and crypto regulation expert, discusses the CLARITY Act and Title III progress and why developers need legislative protections. He explains Uniswap’s evolving governance, DAO structures and delegation, and how institutions like BlackRock are interacting with decentralized infrastructure. He also covers risks around developer liability and practical trust measures for DAOs.

Keri Curtis Axel, defense attorney for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, offers a concise legal update on the DOJ retrial move and developer protections. Todd Ziegler, CEO of TCS Blockchain, explains token-based freight settlements and a PayPal partnership to speed trucker payments. They discuss CFTC guidance on prediction markets and shifting policy signals in DC.

Zach Abrams, co-founder and CEO of Bridge and former product leader at Brex, Coinbase, and Square, discusses stablecoin infrastructure and his founder journey. He talks about how Bridge quadrupled volume in 2025, the Stripe acquisition, a Visa partnership to expand global card rails, pursuing a bank charter, and policy debates in DC.

Jonathan Jachym, Kraken’s Global Head of Policy, who led Kraken Financial to a Federal Reserve master account. Larry Florio, Ethena Labs Deputy Counsel, who breaks down agency guidance on tokenization. They discuss Kraken’s Fed master account and its limits. They unpack recent OCC/FDIC/Fed guidance, capital treatment for tokenized securities, and what regulators’ moves mean for banking and tokenization.

Will Corkin, Co-founder and COO of SOMA.Finance, a regulated digital asset platform focused on tokenizing traditional capital markets. He discusses SOMA’s multi-year regulatory approvals, non-custodial on-chain AMM model, and how nearly every U.S. capital market can be tokenized. He previews pre-IPO tokenization, retail fractional access, and why these products will drive adoption.

Collin McCune, Andreessen Horowitz policy lead on stablecoin yield and market structure. Amanda Tuminelli, DeFi Education Fund legal chief focused on developer protections and clarifying money‑transmission law. Shane Molidor, Forgd founder with market‑maker data expertise. They discuss Jane Street insider trading claims, a House bill for software developer certainty, and fresh moves on the Clarity Act.