On The Brink with Castle Island Rodrigo Seira (Cooley) and Ron Hammond (Blockchain Association) on Digital Asset Policy in 2025 (EP.583)
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Dec 16, 2024 Rodrigo Seira, Special Counsel at Cooley, and Ron Hammond, Director of Government Relations at The Blockchain Association, dive deep into the evolving landscape of digital asset policy. They discuss the potential impact of the 2024 elections on the crypto vote and key regulatory actions expected in 2025. The duo tackles issues like the future of stablecoin legislation, SEC regulations, and the need for a unified industry front to navigate upcoming legal and banking challenges. Their insights shed light on the crucial intersection of politics and cryptocurrency.
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Crypto's DC Game
- The crypto industry must play "the DC game" by actively participating in campaign donations and lobbying.
- This is crucial for influencing policy and achieving favorable outcomes, as money significantly impacts political decisions in Washington.
Back Fair Shake
- Support organizations like Fair Shake that strategically invest in political campaigns.
- This collective action demonstrated the industry's political power and helped shift the regulatory landscape.
Crypto's Maturation
- In 2017-2018, the crypto industry avoided traditional DC lobbying, claiming to be "different."
- However, they've matured and now recognize the need to engage, with Fair Shake epitomizing this shift.