Crypto In America

On this episode, we are live from Consensus with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs! Ari shares insights on the state of crypto in America, the importance of regulation, compliance, and security within the crypto ecosystem. They also discuss TRM Labs' efforts to combat illicit activities, regulatory clarity, and the future of stablecoin legislation. This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avalanchesummitlondon.com/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:00:00 - Welcome Ari Redbord to Crypto In America00:46 - What Crypto in America Means To Ari02:50 - Crypto's Regulatory Environment05:22 - TRM Labs' Role in Security -  Challenges in Crypto Compliance11:30 - Regulatory Frameworks and Future Directions21:33 - The Role of Regulators and Legislation24:25 -  Defining Bad Actors in Crypto - Laundering & Scams28:53 - Challenges in Tracing and Recovering Funds35:38 - Global Efforts Against Crypto Scams38:28 - Treasury's Role in Crypto Legislation42:05 -  Future of Stablecoins and Compliance43:30 - Happy Birthday Gerald! 43:50 - Thank's Ari For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Patrick McHenry, Former United States Representative, Ex-Chairman of U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and now Vice Chairman of the Ondo Finance advisory board.This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avalanchesummitlondon.com/Subscribe to the podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@crypto_in_america?si=7N6lJriJknptuE4PPlease 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 Patrick McHenry To Crypto In America! 0:45 -  What Crypto In America Means To Patrick02:40 - The Potential of Crypto and Blockchain04:26 - Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities06:44 - Government's Role and Resistance11:48 - The Importance of Regulatory Clarity15:33 - Crafting Effective Crypto Policy19:16 - The Path Forward for Crypto Legislation26:40 - Challenges in Legislation and Market Structure28:18 - Decentralization and Control Framework32:12 - Bipartisan Efforts and Political Dynamics42:08 - Tokenization and Capital Markets47:32 - What Gary Gensler Actually Thought About Crypto51:07 - Why AI Is The Space To Watch Right Now53:30 - Thanks Patrick For Joining Us! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Vlad Tenev, Chief Executive Officer of Robinhood.They discuss Robinhood’s strong Q1 earnings, liquidity and markets, policy impacts, how Vlad looks at M&A, IPOs, competition and building with tokenization in mind.This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avalanchesummitlondon.com/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 Vlad Tenev To Crypto In America!01:00 - Robinhood's Earnings and Crypto Surge02:30 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges03:27 - Innovations and AI in Trading05:54 - Global Expansion and Bitstamp Acquisition07:32 - Robinhood's Super App Vision11:25 - Banking and Regulatory Strategies21:35 - Tokenization and Future of Trading29:07 - Reflections on Crypto Regulations32:16 - Mergers and Acquisitions in FinTech32:42 - Robinhood's Corporate Development Strategy33:43 - Crypto Technology and Upcoming Events34:12 - Potential Acquisition of Circle by Ripple36:41 - Tokenization and the Future of IPOs38:27 - Regulatory Changes and Market Structure41:46 - Global Impact of Stablecoins43:50 - Tokenization's Potential for Entrepreneurs45:54 - Advice for Crypto Companies Going Public50:32 - Robinhood's Unique Position in Crypto and Traditional Finance53:33 - Prediction Markets and New Ventures56:06 - AI's Role in Financial Markets01:00:24 - Thanks Vlad For Joining! Like & Subscribe! #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Republican Congressman from Arkansas, French Hill, who’s also the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. They discuss how Congressman Hill compares his time in traditional finance to DeFi, the importance of congressional action on digital assets, how the crypto industry can engage with Congress and more.Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crypto_in_america?si=9X1rS48UQhBVER_0 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: 00:00 - Welcome Rep. French Hill To Crypto In America00:34 - Crypto in America: Future of Payments and Financial Services01:01 - Chairman Hill's Journey into Crypto04:18 - Traditional Finance vs. Decentralized Finance07:34 - Regulatory Clarity and Legislative Efforts13:44 - Congressional Education and Political Engagement24:36 - Stablecoin Legislation and Market Structure37:03 - Market Volatility and Digital Assets41:03 - Congressman Hill's Legacy and Conclusion#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Miles Jennings, Head of Policy & General Counsel for a16z cryptoThey discuss the changing landscape for American founders, how his advice for a16z crypto portfolio companies has evolved, the need for safe harbors, his thoughts on former colleague Brian Quintenz joining the CFTC and more.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.Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crypto_in_america?si=9X1rS48UQhBVER_0 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/EleanorTerrettThis show is powered by Sei.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Miles Jennings To Crypto In America! 00:43 - Crypto in America: Safeguarding Liberties and Promoting Entrepreneurship01:50 - Miles Jennings' Expanded Role and Day-to-Day Responsibilities02:59 - Regulatory Clarity and Optimism in the Crypto Space04:35 - Challenges and Opportunities in American Crypto Innovation06:13 - Defining Decentralization and Token Security Status09:38 - The Role of Control in Token Regulation17:06 - Token Classification and Taxonomy20:31 - Safe Harbors and Regulatory Uncertainty22:19 - Understanding Safe Harbor23:50 - Regulatory Uncertainty and Class Action Lawsuits24:27 - Decentralized Governance and Legal Structures26:39 - Challenges and Solutions for American Founders29:22 - VCs and Regulatory Climate32:19 - Empowering Entrepreneurs in the US33:40 - Government Interaction and Policy Goals40:25 - CFTC's Role in Crypto Regulation43:29 Conclusion and Future Outlook#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink.They discuss global regulatory differences, market structure and DeFi legislation, institutional adoption and his thoughts on President Trump’s tariffs. \This show is powered by Sei.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.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:00:00 -  Introduction to Sergey Nazarov and Chainlink00:27 - The Future of Crypto in America00:59 - Evolution of the Financial System03:47 - Blockchain's Role in Financial Transformation04:51 - Policy Discussions and Market Structure Legislation07:16 - Proof of Reserves and Regulatory Conversations12:54 - Global Regulatory Landscape28:06 - Institutional Adoption and Compliance35:22 - Impact of Tariffs and Globalization40:22 - Final Thoughts and Market Structure#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts spoke with Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip. They discuss the recent passage of the Stablecoin Act and his Anti-CBDC bill, the bipartisan push for crypto innovation, and why Emmer believes the future of digital assets must be built in the U.S.Links: Follow Tom: https://x.com/GOPMajorityWhipFollow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_ Follow our hosts: Jacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinek Gerald: https://x.com/thatgerald Eleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett 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.

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Dante Disparte, the chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle. They discuss the importance of stablecoin legislation and The Genius Act, policy developments in the US and globally, building an “America-first” framework and more. Note: This episode was recorded prior to Circle's IPO filing on April 1.Special thanks to Sei for making this podcast possible. Learn more about the most performant EVM L1 at sei.io.Links: Follow Dante:https://x.com/ddisparteFollow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_ Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hosts Jacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinek Gerald: https://x.com/thatgerald Eleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial or legal advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.

This week‘s guest is Kyle Samani, managing partner at Multicoin Capital.We discuss his involvement in crypto policy, thoughts on potential legislation, how he’s advising US founders and portfolio companies, future regulatory hurdles and more.Special thanks to Sei for making this podcast possible. Learn more about the most performant EVM L1 at sei.io.Links: Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamaniFollow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_ Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hosts: Jacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinek Gerald: https://x.com/thatgerald Eleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial or legal advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.

This week we have a special bonus episode featuring Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets filmed during Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York City.Hosts Eleanor and Jacquelyn discuss with Hines the Trump Administration’s plans to make America the crypto capital of the world, including details about the strategic Bitcoin reserve, passing comprehensive digital asset legislation and creating a stockpile of digital assets besides Bitcoin. We also discussed Hines’ journey from Congressional candidate to his current role leading crypto policy initiatives in the White House. Special thanks to Sei for making this podcast possible. Learn more about the most performant EVM L1 at sei.io.Links:Follow Bo: https://x.com/BoHinesFollow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettPlease note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial or legal advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.