Miles Jennings, the General Counsel and Head of Policy at a16z crypto, and Michael Reed, a Government Affairs Partner at a16z, dive into the landmark GENIUS Act, which sets clear regulations for U.S. stablecoins. They discuss the intense bipartisan efforts that led to its passage and the implications for the crypto market. Tension over Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) also surfaces, alongside insights on the transformative CLARITY Act. Together, they analyze the evolving landscape of stablecoins and the political dynamics shaping crypto legislation.
