In this engaging conversation, Sheila Warren from the Crypto Council for Innovation and Justin Slaughter of Paradigm unravel the political implications of Trump's embrace of Bitcoin. They discuss the Democrats' shift toward a pro-crypto agenda as they seek to rally support from a growing crypto voter bloc. The duo explores potential changes at the SEC, pondering Gary Gensler's uncertain future and what it would take for Kamala Harris to position herself as a true crypto ally. They also delve into the proposed National Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and its significance for the future of U.S. crypto policy.

Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, joins Jeremy Allaire to discuss the changing policy environment for digital assets. Topics covered include what's happening in Washington, normalizing digital assets, the collision of AI and crypto, and Bitcoin ETFs.

Panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Industry Strategy Meeting on the use of blockchain for elections, B2B applications of blockchain, and safe identity-related data. Anecdotes about Silicon Valley safaris and old World's Fair tickets. Also explores applications of blockchain technology in various sectors and the challenges of utilizing blockchain in the pharmaceutical space. Discusses potential use cases for blockchain, risks for human rights, adoption in enterprise and government sectors, limitations of blockchain for identity, and policy and governance in emerging technologies.

Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, sheds light on the intersection of cryptocurrency and politics, especially concerning the U.S. elections. She emphasizes the urgency for the U.S. to establish clear regulations to maintain leadership in this space. The discussion also unpacks the complexities of crypto regulations across states and the implications of central bank digital currencies. Warren argues for a collaborative political effort to embrace the rising interest in digital currencies before it shifts toward other technologies.

Sheila Warren, from the Crypto Council for Innovation, and Justin Slaughter, a Paradigm expert, discuss the potential end of Gary Gensler's tenure as SEC Chair amidst the upcoming elections. They explore how Trump's embrace of Bitcoin could shift voter dynamics, the Democrats' surprising pro-crypto shift, and the implications of Kamala Harris's potential policies. The duo also analyzes the implications of the Supreme Court’s Chevron decision on regulatory authority and the urgency for crypto-friendly legislation to capture crypto voters' support.