Coin Stories Perianne Boring: The Future of Bitcoin Regulation, Tax Policy, and the U.S. Dollar
Jan 6, 2025
Perianne Boring, Founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, brings her expertise in blockchain advocacy to the table. She discusses the evolving political support for Bitcoin and how a pro-Bitcoin Congress is shifting the regulatory landscape. Expectations for new SEC leadership highlight the hope for clearer regulations. Boring emphasizes Bitcoin’s potential as a strategic reserve for the U.S. government and the necessity of favorable tax policies for user privacy. The conversation also touches on grassroots efforts to reframe Bitcoin's moral narrative in finance.
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Pro-Crypto Political Shift
- The "anti-crypto army" has been defeated in the U.S., but some resistance remains.
- A pro-crypto Congress with over 290 members signifies a major shift in the political landscape.
Expected SEC Clarity
- With the expected appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, regulatory clarity for crypto is anticipated.
- Atkins believes the SEC has the authority to define when a digital asset is a security or commodity.
Fed’s Resistance to Bitcoin Reserve
- Perianne Boring encountered strong resistance from the Federal Reserve when discussing a Bitcoin strategic reserve.
- They called it the "dumbest idea they've ever heard" and almost ejected her from the meeting.