Crypto In America Crypto's Big Week In DC with Mo Shaikh and Adam Minehardt
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Oct 24, 2025 Mo Shaikh, a tech entrepreneur and former Aptos Labs co-founder, joins Adam Minehardt, Chainlink Labs' Head of Public Policy, to dissect a monumental week in Washington for crypto. They delve into President Trump's controversial pardon of Binance's founder and its aftermath. The discussion spans the Federal Reserve’s interest in crypto payment rails and emerging legislation, highlighting the shift in regulatory dynamics. Mo shares insights from founding Aptos and his venture capital focus, while Adam reveals the intricacies of the legislative landscape around crypto.
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CZ Pardon Shifts Optics, Not Legal Burdens
- President Trump's pardon of Binance founder CZ changed industry optics but does not remove Binance's legal obligations.
- Gerald emphasized CZ can now more freely engage with the U.S. despite ongoing law enforcement supervision.
Open Banking Determines Data Control
- Open banking rules will shape who controls consumer financial data and matter deeply to crypto firms.
- Gerald framed the debate as banks versus fintechs, with crypto aligning to gain similar API access to rails.
Stablecoins Rival Traditional Payment Rails
- Stablecoins processed massive volumes, rivaling traditional payment rails and showing rapid adoption.
- Panelists noted demand from both SMBs and remittance use cases will shape future flows.