Trumponomics Evolving Money: The Regulation Revolution (Sponsored Content)
Feb 23, 2025
Kara Calvert, Head of U.S. at Coinbase, champions financial innovation and clarity in the crypto realm. She discusses the sluggish regulatory responses that have held back the industry, contrasting it with global standards. Recent political changes offer optimism for stronger regulations that foster growth. Calvert highlights the potential of self-custody for crypto assets and stresses the importance of collaboration between the crypto sector and lawmakers to create a supportive environment for innovation and economic advancement.
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Swift's Lending Program
- Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, offered interest-free loans to people in Ireland.
- This peer-to-peer system thrived but took the British Parliament a century to formalize.
Regulation and Innovation
- Proper regulation can normalize new financial practices, not stifle them.
- Peer-to-peer lending demonstrates how regulation can unlock innovation and opportunity.
SEC's Impact on Crypto
- The SEC's unclear regulation of crypto, treating some as securities and others not, has stifled innovation.
- This regulatory uncertainty has driven startups and investors overseas to more regulated jurisdictions.
