Crypto In America #7 - From Policy to Practice: a16z's Miles Jennings on American Crypto Innovation
For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Miles Jennings, Head of Policy & General Counsel for a16z crypto
They discuss the changing landscape for American founders, how his advice for a16z crypto portfolio companies has evolved, the need for safe harbors, his thoughts on former colleague Brian Quintenz joining the CFTC and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Welcome Miles Jennings To Crypto In America!
00:43 - Crypto in America: Safeguarding Liberties and Promoting Entrepreneurship
01:50 - Miles Jennings' Expanded Role and Day-to-Day Responsibilities
02:59 - Regulatory Clarity and Optimism in the Crypto Space
04:35 - Challenges and Opportunities in American Crypto Innovation
06:13 - Defining Decentralization and Token Security Status
09:38 - The Role of Control in Token Regulation
17:06 - Token Classification and Taxonomy
20:31 - Safe Harbors and Regulatory Uncertainty
22:19 - Understanding Safe Harbor
23:50 - Regulatory Uncertainty and Class Action Lawsuits
24:27 - Decentralized Governance and Legal Structures
26:39 - Challenges and Solutions for American Founders
29:22 - VCs and Regulatory Climate
32:19 - Empowering Entrepreneurs in the US
33:40 - Government Interaction and Policy Goals
40:25 - CFTC's Role in Crypto Regulation
43:29 Conclusion and Future Outlook
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