Crypto In 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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Senator Cynthia Lummis To Crypto In America!

00:27 - What Crypto In America Means To Senator Lummis

01:50 - Cynthia's Journey into Digital Assets

04:45 - Wyoming's Stablecoin & why more states will follow

08:38 - 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!

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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. states

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Anthony Apollo To Crypto In America! 

0:35 - What  Crypto in America Means To Anthony

01:18 - Big Announcement! Wyoming's First State-Issued Stablecoin

3:30 - Wyoming As A Frontier State In Crypto 

05:19 - Addressing Concerns and Misconceptions

07:45 - Why Is The Coin Not Public Today?

09:43 - Embracing Self Custody

11:30 - Operating Outside The GENIUS Act - Will Yield Be Offered?

16:10 - Will States Replicate? Interoperability Issues

16:40 - 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 Compliance

24:13 - Engagement with Local Banks and Credit Unions

26:01 - Tokenizing Real World Assets

27:38 - Future Outlook For Crypto In The US

32:25 - Public Launch & What's Next For The Commision

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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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

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 Tether

4:24 - Tether's Global Reach and Role in Emerging Markets

9:05 - Tether's Plans for the US Market

15:36 - The Future of Stablecoins and Banking

23:07 - Tether's Upcoming U.S .Product

26:02 - The Importance of USDT for the US Economy

30:24 - Global Dominance of the US Dollar

32:38 - Tether's Expansion in Africa & Bringing Financial Stability 

34:44 - Bitfinex Hack Reaction

39:20 - Tether's Commitment to Upholding Regulations

43:41 - Partnerships with Howard Lutnick & Cantor Fitzgerald

48:50 - Paolo's First Visit To DC & Why It's Important To Stick Together As An Industry

50:00 - Thanks Paolo For Joining! Like & Subscribe!

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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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Jan van Eck To Crypto In America! 

0:33 - What Crypto in America Means To Jan

02:03 - Gold and Bitcoin ETFs, Regulatory Landscap

04:41 - VanEck's Investment Strategy

13:01 - Institutional Interest Post-FTX Collapse

15:51 - The Impact of the GENIUS Act on Financial Systems

23:58 - VanEck's Stablecoin Strategy

28:56 - European Crypto Market and Regulations

30:59 - Asian Crypto Market Insights

32:36 - Active vs Passive Crypto ETFs

34:21 - Public Market Exposure to Crypto Assets

41:48-  Venture Capital in Crypto

44:50 - Are There Any Regulatory Concerns?

46:24 - Future of Crypto Adoption and Stablecoins

50:00 - Thanks Jan For Joining! Like & Subscibe!

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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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Bo Back To The Show!

0:31 - Overview of the White House Crypto Report

03:44 - Modernizing Bank Regulations

05:01 - Interagency Cooperation and CFTC Developments

07:01 - Stablecoins and National Security

12:12 - Tornado Cash, Future of Decentralized Finance

19:30 - State-Level Regulations and Tax Code Updates

22:04-  Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Update - How Much Bitcoin Does The US Have? 

27:40 - Trump Understands Crypto

28:30 - Thanks Bo For Having Us At The White House!

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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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Haseeb to Crypto In America!

00:59 - What Crypto in America Means to Haseeb

02:35 - Journey into Crypto: From Bitcoin to Ethereum

03:40 - The Evolution of Crypto and Stablecoins

13:16 - Crypto's Cultural Shift to New York

18:57 - The Role of BlackRock In Saving Crypto

29:03 - Challenges in US Crypto Policy

30:19 - Where to Build The Crypto Hub?

33:00 - Stablecoins

38:40 - Stablecoins in the US

50:46 - IPOs, Mergers & Acquisitions 

53:59 - Why Haseeb Is Watching Elon & The America Party

55:00 - Thanks Haseeb For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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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 industry

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Rep. Bryan Steil To Crypto In America!

0:40 - Historic Legislative Wins For Crypto!

01:31 - Transformative Impact of New Legislation

04:54 - Behind-the-Scenes Insight Into The Regulatory Challenges

09:22 - Achieving Bipartisan Support

12:43 - Future Legislation

19:42 - The Importance of Regulatory Clarity 

28:37 - Broader Implications for Innovation in America

32:50 - What Does Crypto In America Mean To Bryan?

35:00 - Thanks Rep. Bryan Stein For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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In this episode, we're joined by Jesse Walden & Jake Chervinsky. Jesse is the Founder and Managing Ppartner at Variant and  Jake is the firm's Chief Legal Officer. Variant is best known for its early stage investments across the crypto space. Since 2020, Varient has invested in major projects like Uniswap, Phantom, World, Blackbird, and more. Jesse & Jake discuss the evolution of crypto regulations over the past few years and the potential opportunities under a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Jesse Walden & Jake Chervinsky To Crypto In America!

0:50 - What Does Crypto In America Mean To Jesse & Jake?

02:55 - Pro-Crypto Regulatory Climate

05:53 - Tokens vs Equity

11:20 - Decentralization and Token Holder Rights

18:39 - Future of ICOs and Regulatory Safe Harbors

27:51 - On-Chain Securities and Market Evolution

34:14 - Decentralized Governance and Safe Harbor Regulation

41:29 - Top Policy Priorities for US Crypto Leadership

42:30 - Protections for Non-Custodial Software Developers

45:29 - Challenges and Legislation for DeFi

50:06  - Prediction Markets

55:41 - Crypto Exposure in Public Markets

1:04:45 - Future Outlook In Crypto

1:07:00 - Thanks Jesse & Jake For Joining Us! Like & Subscribe

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In this episode, we're joined by Caitlin Long, Founder & CEO of Custodia Bank. We discuss the hurdles her bank faces in obtaining a Federal Reserve Master Account, her views on the changing regulatory landscape, the role of stablecoins, corruption at the Fed, and her ongoing legal battles while building a Bitcoin & crypto friendly bank.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Caitlin Long To Crypto In America!

0:59 - Why Caitlin Left Wall Street For Crypto

01:54 - Why Create A Bitcoin Bank In Wyoming? 

02:48 - Fed Master Account Controversy

04:26 - Understanding Narrow Banking and Stablecoins

08:51 - Custodia Bank Explained

15:28 - Impact of Stablecoins on Traditional Banking

19:26 - The Future of Banking and Crypto Regulations

30:22 - Economic Pressure on Jerome Powell

36:20 - Fed Master Account License Hypocrisy

47:25 - State-Issued Stablecoins

50:25 - Custodia's Legal Battle and Future Prospects

54:57 - Why Caitlin Thinks The System Is Corrupt 

57:00 - Thanks Caitlin For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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In this exclusive interview, we speak with Roman Storm, Co-founder of Tornado Cash. Roman discusses his upcoming federal trial where he faces charges of conspiracy to launder money, evading sanctions, and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. These crimes could lead to over 40 years in prison. We get all the details on Tornado Cash, events that led up to his arrest, legal and financial challenges, and his message to President Trump.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Roman Storm To Crypto In America

01:33 - Roman's Background and Journey to the US

08:10 - Creating Tornado Cash

16:27 - Understanding Tornado Cash's Decentralization

25:43 - Government Allegations and Roman's Defense

33:47 - Privacy vs. Anonymity in Crypto

35:45 - Legal Challenges and Status Of Co-Founders

38:08 - First Amendment and Code as Free Speech

45:49 - Roman's Arrest and Current House Arrest Experience

55:08 - Roman's  Fundraising and Legal Battle

57:15 - What's The Future of Open Source Development

01:02:57 - Roman Gives His Final Thoughts

1:05:00 - Thanks Roman For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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