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A New Era For Crypto In 2025 | Miller Whitehouse-Levine

Apr 22, 2025
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Miller Whitehouse-Levine
Miller Whitehouse-Levine, CEO of the Solana Policy Institute and former CEO of the DeFi Education Fund, discusses the critical landscape of crypto policy in Washington. He shares insights on the formation of the Solana Policy Institute and its mission to foster innovation. The conversation dives into the implications of Trump’s presidency for crypto, emphasizing the need for clear regulations around stablecoins. Miller also highlights strategies to avoid regulatory capture and advocates for policies that can sustain the evolving cryptocurrency ecosystem.
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INSIGHT

Congress Drives Crypto Policy

  • Congress leads crypto policy with focus on stablecoins and market structure regulations.
  • Bipartisan efforts aim to clarify regulation for custodial stablecoin issuers and define crypto tokens as securities or commodities.
INSIGHT

Crypto Policy Priorities Fragment

  • The unified fight against Gary Gensler-era crypto policies has fractured as threats fade.
  • Different crypto ecosystems now pursue distinct priorities reflecting diverse projects and opportunities.
ADVICE

Avoid Regulatory Capture Risks

  • Avoid regulations that create high barriers favoring only the largest players.
  • Support frameworks that enable broad participation and legal clarity without excessive costs.
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