Crypto In America 2025 CIA Recap & CLARITY Act Preview with Cody Carbone
Jan 9, 2026
Cody Carbone, an executive at the Digital Chamber and a crypto policy organizer, shares insights on the upcoming CLARITY Act markups on Capitol Hill. He discusses the optimism surrounding crypto regulations, highlighting bipartisan support and the necessity of CFTC resources. Carbone also delves into the importance of stablecoin structures and the Senate's approach to developer protections in DeFi. With a recap of 2025's key moments, he emphasizes a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto compared to last year.
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Regulators Should Prioritize Listening
- Hester Peirce emphasized agencies must listen and be deliberate when regulating crypto to get better results.
- Regulatory engagement improves outcomes and preserves agency resources.
White House Pitched 'Welcome Home' For Crypto
- The White House digital assets report sought clear rules to attract firms back to the U.S. and support IPOs.
- Officials framed the U.S. as the best place for crypto innovation and capital markets.
Crypto Cuts Across Party Lines
- Patrick McHenry argued crypto policy support broke across party lines due to pro-technology, pro-choice values.
- Market structure debates cut across traditional ideological divides.