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Congressman French Hill on Crypto and His Top Pick for the Next SEC Chair- Ep. 677

Jul 19, 2024
Congressman French Hill, a key figure in crypto legislation and vice chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, dives into the current state of crypto regulation. He passionately discusses the FIT21 bill and who he believes should succeed Gary Gensler as SEC chair. Hill also emphasizes the CFTC's pivotal role and how the Chevron doctrine's potential overturning could impact the crypto landscape. Additionally, he shares insights on Trump's evolving crypto stance and provides an update on the detained Binance executive in Nigeria.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating regulatory frameworks like FIT21 supports blockchain innovation.
  • Trump's evolving support for crypto reflects a shift towards pro-innovation policies.

Deep dives

Congressman French Hill's Interest in Crypto and Legislative Progress

Congressman French Hill shares his interest in cryptocurrency, stemming from his background in financial services and technology. As vice chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, he highlights the importance of creating regulatory frameworks like Fit 21 to support blockchain and tokenized payments. Hill discusses bipartisan efforts in passing legislation and the potential impact on the crypto industry.

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