Gregory Xethalis is a Partner and General Counsel at Multicoin Capital. In this conversation, we discuss Greg’s journey into crypto through the Winklevoss brothers, the American nature of crypto, evolving U.S. regulatory landscape, the importance of politicians needing to understanding crypto to inform policy making, why the Genius Act was so important, tax policies for digital assets, the future of ETFs, the growth of Digital Asset Treasuries, and why Greg is still so optimisitc about the future of crypto.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Welcome Gregory Xethalis To Crypto In America!
0:45 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To Greg
2:30 - Geg’s Introduction Into Crypto Through The Winklevoss
06:07 - Leaving Traditional Finance For Crypto
10:50 - Navigating Policy While Advising Portfolio Companies
15:42 - Legal and Regulatory Advice For The Next 5 Years In Crypto
20:50 - Bullish Progress This Past Year & Planning For Changes in The Future
27:14 - Tax Clarity For Digital Asset, The Latest On Tax Policy
31:12 - Tax Guidance for Mining and Staking in the US
32:50 - Energy Benefits of Bitcoin Mining
33:47 - IRS Guidance and Tax Legislation
35:27 - De Minimis Exemption For Crypto Transactions
42:00 - Conflicts of Interest in Crypto Regulation With Policy Makers
46:11 - Stablecoin Market Fit & Importance Genius Act
49:21 - Future of Crypto ETFs
53:40 - Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs)
56:45 -Market Is Down, But Crypto Sentiment Is Still High
59:30 - Thanks Greg For Joining! Like & Subscribe
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