The Powers That Be: Daily Tom Emmer’s Crypto Gospel
Sep 20, 2025
Tom Emmer, U.S. Representative from Minnesota and House Republican Whip, dives deep into cryptocurrency regulation and the Clarity Act’s challenges. He shares his decade-long support for decentralization and navigates the complexities of the current political landscape. Emmer addresses the ongoing drama with Jimmy Kimmel and commends FCC chair Brendan Carr, while cautioning against political naiveté among leaders like Chuck Schumer. His insights blend politics and crypto in a lively and thought-provoking discussion.
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Early Bipartisan Crypto Origin Story
- Tom Emmer described joining the early Blockchain Caucus around 2015 and meeting unlikely bipartisan allies.
- He credited crypto's appeal to overcoming partisan divides and empowering individuals.
Clarity Is The Regulatory Foundation
- Emmer argues the Clarity Act builds on years of legislative work and provides predictable rules for digital assets.
- He says clarity is necessary domestically even if Genius Act advances stablecoin policy.
Prefer House Text, But Accept Senate Fixes
- Emmer highlights the House's control-based decentralization test and urges the Senate to use it as the base text.
- He praises Senate improvements like software developer protections and state-level money-transmission fixes.
