Rebecca Rettig

Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal Officer at Jito Labs and a keen expert in crypto regulation, dives into a monumental week for the crypto world. The Clarity Act and Genius Act received bipartisan support, redefining digital asset classifications and offering a clearer path for stablecoins. The discussion probes whether this legislative shift signifies true progress for the industry or if it's merely an adaptation to the evolving landscape. The group also analyzes the market's reaction to Bitcoin breaking the $120K barrier and Ethereum's unusual silence amid these significant developments.

Rebecca Rettig, the Chief Operating and Legal Officer at Jito Labs, dives into why the Jito Foundation is moving back to the U.S., shedding light on significant Senate negotiations surrounding the 2026 Market Structure bill. She discusses the need for regulatory clarity to foster innovation in crypto, the challenges of offshore operations, and the pressing issues in DeFi regulation. Rettig also touches on the importance of tax clarity for staking and airdrops and shares insights on stablecoin yield discussions, revealing why now is a pivotal moment for crypto in America.