Crypto In America

Caroline Pham, MoonPay CLO & former acting CFTC chair, on SEC-CFTC harmonization and Project Crypto. Charlie Gasparino, veteran financial journalist, on Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination and market implications. Miles Jennings, a16z policy head, on tokenization, decentralization, and Clarity Act strategy. They discuss regulatory alignment, tokenized markets, and the political path for crypto legislation.

Charlie Lee, creator of Litecoin and director of the Litecoin Foundation, shares his journey from hobbyist fork to a resilient network. He discusses Litecoin ETFs and the LiteStrategy DAT, why he sold his LTC and donates proceeds, growing institutional adoption, and why adoption and price will be central crypto stories in 2026.

Summer Mersinger, former CFTC commissioner and CEO of the Blockchain Association, brings policy and Capitol Hill perspective. Gabe Ott (Gabe Dinari), CEO of tokenization platform Denari, speaks on markets and tokenized equities. They discuss recent Senate committee moves, legislative friction and public negotiation. They also cover tokenization infrastructure, NYSE on-chain stocks, settlement choices and global access for tokenized U.S. equities.

Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize, shares insights from the forefront of tokenization, highlighting its expansion into traditional finance. He discusses the NYSE's innovative move towards tokenized equities and the implications of the Clarity Act. Carlos also delves into Securitize's upcoming public listing and the growing demand for real-world assets (RWAs) in investment circles. He emphasizes the need for regulatory clarity in tokenized securities, marking a significant shift in market dynamics and institutional interest.

Kara Calvert, Head of U.S. policy at Coinbase, discusses the company's controversial withdrawal from a key crypto market structure bill, emphasizing the problematic provisions that led to the decision. Jonathan Jachym, Global head of policy at Kraken, highlights the importance of U.S. regulatory clarity and warns against losing innovators to more favorable global regimes. Lewis Cohen of Cahill offers insights on tokenized assets and advocates for right-sized disclosures to ease burdens on projects, stressing the need for collaborative regulatory frameworks.

In this engaging discussion, Cynthia Lummis, a United States Senator from Wyoming and a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency policy, shares insightful updates on the current state of market structure negotiations. She highlights key amendments and addresses the banking industry's resistance to stablecoin interest products. Lummis also delves into the ethical implications of presidential involvement in crypto and passionately defends developer protections and self-custody rights. Her personal anecdotes further illuminate the evolving landscape of digital assets.

Austin Campbell, co-founder of Zero Knowledge Group and NYU Stern adjunct professor, shares his insights on the complexities of the GENIUS Act and the challenges of U.S. crypto regulation. He discusses why he believes the bill might not pass and highlights the debate over stablecoin yields versus traditional banks. Austin also explores the promise of ZK proofs for privacy, the global competitive landscape for stablecoins, and the necessity for traditional finance to adapt or be left behind in the evolving crypto landscape.

In an exclusive chat, Patrick Witt, Director of the White House Crypto Council, shares insights on shaping U.S. crypto policy. He discusses the upcoming pivotal Senate vote on market structure legislation and emphasizes the importance of achieving bipartisan support. Witt expresses optimism about a compromise bill that balances national security with innovation. He also touches on 2026 goals, agency rulemaking readiness, and the need for tax clarity to boost the crypto industry in America. His vision is clear: make the U.S. the global crypto hub.

Cody Carbone, an executive at the Digital Chamber and a crypto policy organizer, shares insights on the upcoming CLARITY Act markups on Capitol Hill. He discusses the optimism surrounding crypto regulations, highlighting bipartisan support and the necessity of CFTC resources. Carbone also delves into the importance of stablecoin structures and the Senate's approach to developer protections in DeFi. With a recap of 2025's key moments, he emphasizes a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto compared to last year.

Amir Haleem is the founder & CEO of Helium. In this conversation, we discuss Helium’s progress in mobile infrastructure, Amir’s journey into crypto from esports & gaming, Helium’s partnerships with airports and and AT&T, switching to Solana for their L1, thoughts on market structure, dealing with SEC attacks from the previous administration, the state of regulation with the FCC & CFTC, and why Amir is optimistic about the state of crypto.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/pSk9zI8PVysPlease 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 Amir Haleem to Crypto In America0:30 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To Amir1:15 - Career In esports before Crypto6:10 - The Struggles Of Being An Entrepreneur In America 9:20 - Going from decentralized software to infrastructure 14:45 - Building early decentralized networks - solving centralized network problems18:30 - Helium’s Real World Use Case22:15 - Why Using Helium At Home Is Not Recommended 24:20 - How Tokens Function In Helium 25:55 - Migrating To Solana From Their Own L131:30 - Helium Token Was Targeted By SEC37:45 - How SEC Has Changed Under Current Administration 41:30 - Concerns For Regulation & Market Structure? 45:25 - Does Helium Fit Into FCC or CFTC Regulation? 49:40 - Tokenization of Telecom 54:10 - 5 Year Outlook For Helium - Launching In Mexico Soon55:50 - Why Amir Is Watching The Merging Of Equities & Blockchain 58:05 - Thanks Amir For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america