Grant McCarty

Grant McCarty, Co-President of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, dives into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin policy in Washington, DC. He discusses how the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve moved from concept to legislative proposal. The conversation highlights challenges in Congress regarding stablecoins, market structure bills, and the urgency for clear cryptocurrency regulations. Grant points out bipartisan support for Bitcoin and the need for deeper legislative protections over executive actions. He also emphasizes community-building efforts like PubKey DC that foster meaningful policy dialogue.

Grant McCarty, Co-president of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, discusses his journey in shaping Bitcoin policy and the institute's rise as a key player in the U.S. political discourse on cryptocurrency. He shares insights on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and how to create budget-neutral strategies for Bitcoin acquisition. The innovative concept of BitBonds is explored, revealing Bitcoin's potential role in U.S. debt markets. McCarty also addresses the complexities of cryptocurrency regulation and the evolving political landscape, highlighting opportunities and challenges.

Grant McCarty, Co-president of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, joins to discuss transforming Bitcoin into a strategic asset for America. He shares insights on the challenges of crypto legislation, the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and the impact of politics on Bitcoin's future. The conversation also touches on innovative financial instruments like BitBonds, which link U.S. debt markets to Bitcoin, and explores stablecoins' implications on economic relations. McCarty emphasizes the need for evolution in Bitcoin policy amid the changing political landscape.