J.W. Verret

J.W. Verrett, an Associate Professor of Law at George Mason University and a critic of banking influence on crypto regulation, dives into the implications of the GENIUS Act. He discusses his rebuttal to banks' attempts to regulate stablecoins and clarifies why definitions of 'interest' and 'yield' matter. Verrett expresses concerns about the dangers of broad rules affecting DeFi and challenges banks' authority over newly created assets. Plus, he sheds light on the significance of privacy tech like Zcash and what the future might hold for stablecoin legislation.

J.W. Verret, associate professor at George Mason University, shares his journey from being a never-Trumper to potentially voting for Donald Trump in 2024. Topics include DEI in the military, anti-cryptocurrency sentiment on the left, inflation, the crisis at the border, and Trump's threat to our institutions.

J.W. Verret, an Associate Professor of Law specializing in securities and banking law, teams up with Jason Schwartz, a tax partner and co-head of the Digital Assets and Blockchain Practice at Fried Frank. They dive into Friend.tech, discussing whether the platform's 'keys' could be classified as securities. The conversation delves into tax implications for users, from gains to airdrops, and challenges surrounding privacy on the app. They also explore how Friend.tech differs from previous attempts at decentralized social media and ponder its future impact.