Patrick Murck brings together three veteran crypto legal and policy experts to examine the industry's most significant crises and their lasting impact on regulation. From Mt. Gox to Libra to FTX, the conversation explores the key ways that these events have shaped the regulatory landscape and influenced policymaker perspectives on digital assets.

In this episode, our Sheila Warren, Greg Xethalis, and Marco Santori join Patrick Murck to discuss the intersection of personnel decisions, legislative priorities, and existing regulatory frameworks will converge to shape the future of digital asset regulation during the first 100 days under the new administration. 

Patrick Murck brings back Chris Brummer, Georgetown Law Professor and CEO of Bluprynt and Lee Schneider, General Counsel at Ava Labs to unpack Paul Atkins' nomination as SEC Chair. The conversation explores Atkins' background and demeanor and examines what his "return to normalcy" leadership could mean for digital asset regulation. The trio dives deep into the intricate web of relationships between Congress, the courts, and regulatory agencies that will shape future policy. 

Join your host Patrick Murck, Founder and CEO of Surus, as he brings together three influential voices in crypto law and policy: Chris Brummer (Georgetown Law Professor and Founder & CEO of Bluprynt), Marco Santori (Chief Legal Officer at Kraken), and Lee Schneider (General Counsel at Ava Labs). In this candid conversation, these industry veterans debate what comes next for digital asset regulation, explore the tensions between innovation and investor protection, and tackle the question of whether Congress can finally deliver comprehensive crypto legislation. From potential SEC enforcement actions to the future of DeFi regulation, this episode offers an insider's view of the challenges and opportunities ahead as crypto enters a new regulatory era.