Crypto In America

We are live at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium with Kristin Smith, the President of the Solana Policy Institute. In this conversation, we discuss Kristin's move from Blockchain Association To SPI, navigating crypto policy in DC, working with SEC Chair Paul Atkins, De-banking, and updates on the Market Structure billThis episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/N5ebhA2voi8Please 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.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 Kristin Smith To Crypto In America0:30 - What Does Crypto In America mean to Kristin1:25 - Why Did Kristin Move From Blockchain Association To Solana 2:30 - Going Through The Dark Times In Crypto Policy6:10 - Current State Of Crypto In DC - Regulatory Enviornment8:45 - Working Towards Market Structure13:40 - Policy Members Who Are Not On Board With Crypto, Justifying Crypto Policy18:45 - The Anti-Crypto Voter, Working On Legislation In The Fall21:40 - Jay Clayton thoughts - Kristin Is Upset About Roman Storm Case24:15 - Working With SEC Chair Paul Atkins - Navigating Challenges With Policy Makers30:55 - Ending De-banking - Has Krstin Ever Been De-banked?34:30 - Complications Of Market Structure - Getting The Bill Passed34:20 - What's Next For The Solana Policy Institue?40:00 - Thanks Kristin For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Asher Genoot is the CEO of Hut8 and board member of American Bitcoin. In this episode, we discuss de-banking, U.S. regulations, the shift in government attitudes toward crypto, partnering with the Trump family, building American Bitcoin, & Bitcoin Treasury company risks.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/Subscribe To YouTube: https://youtu.be/QsGkaW6P_6wPlease 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.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 Asher Genoot To Crypto In America - Live From Wyoming!0:44 – What Crypto In America Means To Asher1:36 –  De-banking Challenges3:27 – The journey from startup to large-scale Bitcoin mining5:10 - Overcoming stigma and misconceptions about Bitcoin mining10:00 - Change In Govt. Attitude Towards The Industry - Working With The Trump Family13:10  – operational roles of Eric and Donald Trump Jr. in American Bitcoin16:20 - Going Public20:30 – Structuring American Bitcoin for efficiency and shareholder value25:15 – Relationship between American Bitcoin and Hut831:11 – Treasury strategies, competitive advantages, and building a trusted brand32:50 - Apologies For The Technical Difficulties - Thanks Asher For Joining Us!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Summer Mersinger is the CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC Commissioner. In this episode, we discuss her transition from government to the Blockchain Association, the status of crypto bills in the Senate, the state of the CFTC & SEC, legislation for DeFi, and the positive momentum in the crypto space.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/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.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 Summer Mersinger To Crypto In Americ0:30 - What Crypto In America Means To Summer2:42 - Transition from CFTC to Blockchain Association6:50 - Bipartisanship Policy in Crypto Regulation9:04 - Current State of the CFTC14:10 - Comparing CFTC and SEC in Crypto Regulation20:40 - Senate & Banking Committee Working Together 22:45 - Finding Bipartisanship For Passing Bills27:34 - Blockchain Association's Role in Regulatory Implementation29:24 - Privacy and Protection in DeFi38:19 - Federal Reserve's Evolving Stance on Crypto42:05 - The Momentum Shift In Crypto Industry, Positive Experience At SALT in Wyoming47:24 - Is There More Collaboration With Crypto Advocacy Groups?51:30 - Summer Would Like To Change The Narrative Around Bitcoin Mining53:00 - Thanks Summer For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

We're live from Jackson Hole at the  Wyoming Blockchain Symposium! Today we're speaking with U.S. Senator, Cynthia Lummis. We chat about her journey into crypto, the new Wyoming stablecoin, how much Bitcoin the U.S. has, if the U.S. will be buying more Bitcoin soon, and when she expects the crypto market structure legislation to be singed into law.Watch & Subscribe On YouTube: https://youtu.be/53E_ZTKqvIkPlease 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.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 Senator Cynthia Lummis To Crypto In America!00:27 - What Crypto In America Means To Senator Lummis01:50 - Cynthia's Journey into Digital Assets04:45 - Wyoming's Stablecoin & why more states will follow08:38 - The latest on Bitcoin - Will The U.S. Buy Bitcoin? How much does the U.S. have?11:11 - Crypto Market Structure Legislation Completed By Christmas?13:06 - Thank You Senator Lummi For Joining! Like & Subscribe!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

We're live from Jackson Hole at the  Wyoming Blockchain Symposium! Today we're speaking with Anthony Apollo, the Executive Director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission. We discuss the groundbreaking news out of Wyoming today as they announce the first stablecoin issued by a US state FRNT. The Visa-supported FRNT stablecoin will launch on 7 blockchains. Anthony gives us insight into the years of work that went into Frontier Stable Token stablecoin, when the stablecoin will launch to the public, embracing Wyoming as a frontier state, future use cases for the coin, and the future of crypto in U.S. statesThis episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/KAGPBn9WPhoPlease 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.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 Anthony Apollo To Crypto In America! 0:35 - What  Crypto in America Means To Anthony01:18 - Big Announcement! Wyoming's First State-Issued Stablecoin3:30 - Wyoming As A Frontier State In Crypto 05:19 - Addressing Concerns and Misconceptions07:45 - Why Is The Coin Not Public Today?09:43 - Embracing Self Custody11:30 - Operating Outside The GENIUS Act - Will Yield Be Offered?16:10 - Will States Replicate? Interoperability Issues16:40 - Who Is This Stablecoin For? 18:55 - Will Multiple Chains Be Supported?21:45 - Was There A Bias When Choosing The Supported Chains?22:52 - AML/KYC and Financial Compliance24:13 - Engagement with Local Banks and Credit Unions26:01 - Tokenizing Real World Assets27:38 - Future Outlook For Crypto In The US32:25 - Public Launch & What's Next For The Commision#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Paolo Ardoino is the CEO of Tether and CTO of Bitfinex. In this conversation, we discuss the enactment of the GENIUS Act, Tether's proactive global strategies in countries like Africa, the regulatory landscape changes for crypto in the U.S, responding to the Bitfinex hack, the role of stablecoins in international finance, and future plans for launching a U.S. domestic stablecoin.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/mJYrygY3JuQPlease 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.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 Paolo Ardoino To Crypto In America!0:42 - What Does Crypto in America Mean To Paolo?2:33 - The GENIUS Act and Its Impact on Tether4:24 - Tether's Global Reach and Role in Emerging Markets9:05 - Tether's Plans for the US Market15:36 - The Future of Stablecoins and Banking23:07 - Tether's Upcoming U.S .Product26:02 - The Importance of USDT for the US Economy30:24 - Global Dominance of the US Dollar32:38 - Tether's Expansion in Africa & Bringing Financial Stability 34:44 - Bitfinex Hack Reaction39:20 - Tether's Commitment to Upholding Regulations43:41 - Partnerships with Howard Lutnick & Cantor Fitzgerald48:50 - Paolo's First Visit To DC & Why It's Important To Stick Together As An Industry50:00 - Thanks Paolo For Joining! Like & Subscribe!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

In this episode, we're joined by Jan van Eck, the CEO of VanEck. We discuss launching the Bitcoin ETF, the success of crypto ETFs, and regulatory challenges. We also get into the impact of thee GENIUS Act, institutional investment in crypto, macroeconomic trends, active versus passive management in ETFs, and the what to expect next in the investment landscape.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/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.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 Jan van Eck To Crypto In America! 0:33 - What Crypto in America Means To Jan02:03 - Gold and Bitcoin ETFs, Regulatory Landscap04:41 - VanEck's Investment Strategy13:01 - Institutional Interest Post-FTX Collapse15:51 - The Impact of the GENIUS Act on Financial Systems23:58 - VanEck's Stablecoin Strategy28:56 - European Crypto Market and Regulations30:59 - Asian Crypto Market Insights32:36 - Active vs Passive Crypto ETFs34:21 - Public Market Exposure to Crypto Assets41:48-  Venture Capital in Crypto44:50 - Are There Any Regulatory Concerns?46:24 - Future of Crypto Adoption and Stablecoins50:00 - Thanks Jan For Joining! Like & Subscibe!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

We are live in Washington DC to discuss the White House's Crypto Report with Bo Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. Crypto Council. We discuss stablecoins, the Genius Act, market structure, and the federal government’s stance against a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Beau expresses optimism about future regulatory clarity and the potential for the U.S. to lead in digital asset innovation and gives us the latest on the Bitcoin and the strategic reserve.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/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.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 Bo Back To The Show!0:31 - Overview of the White House Crypto Report03:44 - Modernizing Bank Regulations05:01 - Interagency Cooperation and CFTC Developments07:01 - Stablecoins and National Security12:12 - Tornado Cash, Future of Decentralized Finance19:30 - State-Level Regulations and Tax Code Updates22:04-  Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Update - How Much Bitcoin Does The US Have? 27:40 - Trump Understands Crypto28:30 - Thanks Bo For Having Us At The White House!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

In this episode, we're joined by Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Parter at Dragonfly, which has invested in over 150 crypto projects. We discuss Haseeb's rollercoaster of being a crypto investor in America, the impulse that drove him into crypto, and his firm belief in its inevitability. He explains why  BlackRock's entry changed crypto forever and the role of stablecoins in both the US and Asia.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/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.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 Haseeb to Crypto In America!00:59 - What Crypto in America Means to Haseeb02:35 - Journey into Crypto: From Bitcoin to Ethereum03:40 - The Evolution of Crypto and Stablecoins13:16 - Crypto's Cultural Shift to New York18:57 - The Role of BlackRock In Saving Crypto29:03 - Challenges in US Crypto Policy30:19 - Where to Build The Crypto Hub?33:00 - Stablecoins38:40 - Stablecoins in the US50:46 - IPOs, Mergers & Acquisitions 53:59 - Why Haseeb Is Watching Elon & The America Party55:00 - Thanks Haseeb For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Rep Bryan Steil joins us to discuss the highly successful 'Crypto Week' in Washington DC. The House has passed The CLARITY Act, The GENIUS Act, & the Anti-CBDC Act. The GENIUS Act is on it's way to President Trump's desk to be signed into law on Friday. Bryan gives us the inside scoop on getting these bills passed, and why these bills are so important for the crypto industryWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qr6PPqFJFc0Please 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.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 Rep. Bryan Steil To Crypto In America!0:40 - Historic Legislative Wins For Crypto!01:31 - Transformative Impact of New Legislation04:54 - Behind-the-Scenes Insight Into The Regulatory Challenges09:22 - Achieving Bipartisan Support12:43 - Future Legislation19:42 - The Importance of Regulatory Clarity 28:37 - Broader Implications for Innovation in America32:50 - What Does Crypto In America Mean To Bryan?35:00 - Thanks Rep. Bryan Stein For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america