Bell Curve Empire Cross-Post: DC Crypto Week Takeaways With Rebecca Rettig & Alexander Grieve
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Jul 22, 2025 Rebecca Rettig is the Chief Legal Officer at Gedo, and Alexander Grieve is the VP of Government Affairs at Paradigm, both experts in crypto regulation. They discuss the recently passed Genius Act, which sets new standards for stablecoins and garners bipartisan support. The duo dives into the implications of the Clarity Act for the regulatory frameworks governing digital assets and the need for clear policies to enhance DeFi. They also highlight the innovative EigenCloud platform, which is poised to revolutionize blockchain programmability. Tune in for key insights on the evolving crypto landscape!
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Crypto Gains Government Recognition
- The government now recognizes crypto as an important part of the American economy going forward.
- This marks a monumental shift from crypto being a pariah to gaining bipartisan legislative support.
Landmark Crypto Legislation Passed
- Three key bills passed in crypto week shaping US crypto landscape: Genius Act, Clarity Act, Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act.
- Each addresses stablecoins, market structure, or bans government-issued digital currency.
Genius Act Bridges Crypto and Banks
- Genius Act allows issuance of dollar-pegged stablecoins under a federal regime.
- It has broad support from crypto firms and banks, signaling an unprecedented bipartisan consensus.