Brian Quintenz

Brian Quintenz, head of policy for a16z crypto, and Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures, dive into the contentious relationship between the U.S. government and the crypto industry. They discuss Operation Choke Point 2.0 and its implications for banking access for crypto startups. The duo analyzes whether current regulatory actions from agencies like the SEC and CFTC threaten crypto's future, consider the impact of bank failures, and explore the long-term effects of these pressures on innovation in the sector.