Crypto In America

Michael S. Selig, Chairman of the CFTC, a derivatives and commodities overseer coordinating crypto market structure. Paul S. Atkins, former SEC Commissioner and current SEC Chair, focused on modernizing securities law and Project Crypto. They discuss harmonizing SEC and CFTC rules, practical coordination steps like substituted compliance and MOUs, tokenized securities and innovation exemptions, and strategies to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world.

Caroline Pham, MoonPay CLO & former acting CFTC chair, on SEC-CFTC harmonization and Project Crypto. Charlie Gasparino, veteran financial journalist, on Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination and market implications. Miles Jennings, a16z policy head, on tokenization, decentralization, and Clarity Act strategy. They discuss regulatory alignment, tokenized markets, and the political path for crypto legislation.

Charlie Lee, creator of Litecoin and director of the Litecoin Foundation, shares his journey from hobbyist fork to a resilient network. He discusses Litecoin ETFs and the LiteStrategy DAT, why he sold his LTC and donates proceeds, growing institutional adoption, and why adoption and price will be central crypto stories in 2026.

Summer Mersinger, former CFTC commissioner and CEO of the Blockchain Association, brings policy and Capitol Hill perspective. Gabe Ott (Gabe Dinari), CEO of tokenization platform Denari, speaks on markets and tokenized equities. They discuss recent Senate committee moves, legislative friction and public negotiation. They also cover tokenization infrastructure, NYSE on-chain stocks, settlement choices and global access for tokenized U.S. equities.

Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize, shares insights from the forefront of tokenization, highlighting its expansion into traditional finance. He discusses the NYSE's innovative move towards tokenized equities and the implications of the Clarity Act. Carlos also delves into Securitize's upcoming public listing and the growing demand for real-world assets (RWAs) in investment circles. He emphasizes the need for regulatory clarity in tokenized securities, marking a significant shift in market dynamics and institutional interest.

Kara Calvert, Head of U.S. policy at Coinbase, discusses the company's controversial withdrawal from a key crypto market structure bill, emphasizing the problematic provisions that led to the decision. Jonathan Jachym, Global head of policy at Kraken, highlights the importance of U.S. regulatory clarity and warns against losing innovators to more favorable global regimes. Lewis Cohen of Cahill offers insights on tokenized assets and advocates for right-sized disclosures to ease burdens on projects, stressing the need for collaborative regulatory frameworks.

In this engaging discussion, Cynthia Lummis, a United States Senator from Wyoming and a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency policy, shares insightful updates on the current state of market structure negotiations. She highlights key amendments and addresses the banking industry's resistance to stablecoin interest products. Lummis also delves into the ethical implications of presidential involvement in crypto and passionately defends developer protections and self-custody rights. Her personal anecdotes further illuminate the evolving landscape of digital assets.

Austin Campbell, co-founder of Zero Knowledge Group and NYU Stern adjunct professor, shares his insights on the complexities of the GENIUS Act and the challenges of U.S. crypto regulation. He discusses why he believes the bill might not pass and highlights the debate over stablecoin yields versus traditional banks. Austin also explores the promise of ZK proofs for privacy, the global competitive landscape for stablecoins, and the necessity for traditional finance to adapt or be left behind in the evolving crypto landscape.

In an exclusive chat, Patrick Witt, Director of the White House Crypto Council, shares insights on shaping U.S. crypto policy. He discusses the upcoming pivotal Senate vote on market structure legislation and emphasizes the importance of achieving bipartisan support. Witt expresses optimism about a compromise bill that balances national security with innovation. He also touches on 2026 goals, agency rulemaking readiness, and the need for tax clarity to boost the crypto industry in America. His vision is clear: make the U.S. the global crypto hub.

Cody Carbone, an executive at the Digital Chamber and a crypto policy organizer, shares insights on the upcoming CLARITY Act markups on Capitol Hill. He discusses the optimism surrounding crypto regulations, highlighting bipartisan support and the necessity of CFTC resources. Carbone also delves into the importance of stablecoin structures and the Senate's approach to developer protections in DeFi. With a recap of 2025's key moments, he emphasizes a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto compared to last year.