Crypto In America

John Wu is the President of Ava Labs, In this conversation, we discuss regulatory changes in the U.S, the importance of onshoring crypto innovation, updates on market structure in DC, real world adoption, why Avalance has many L1s, Tokenization, the growing trend of enterprises embracing blockchain technology. John details Ava Labs' projects such as partnerships with the Cleveland Cavaliers, FIFA World Cup, Wyoming Stablecoin, the California DMV, and land registries in NJ.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DKPBf709vaQPlease note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome John Wu To Crypto In America0:33 - What Does ‘Crypto in America’ Mean To John?1:20 - Regulatory Changes In The Last Year2:19 - Market Structure Developments in DC - What Is John Excited About?3:55 - Is Enterprise Now Comfortable With Ava? - Real-World Applications6:21 - Is Crypto Still Cool? Does It Need To Be?8:55 - Working With FIFA & The World Cup10:56 - Stateside Growth vs. Global Expansion13:08 - Products That Ava Labs Is Working On in The US17:03 - Avalanche Has Several Chains - Flexible Architecture For Enterprise21:00 - Do Enterprises Want To Build L1s?23:00 - How Many Avalanche L1s Does John Want To See?23:50 - What Do Institutions Want To Do With Tokenization 29:24 - Tokenizing Traditional Assets, Digital Asset Treasuries,  Asset Wrappers31:00 - Challenges in Marketing & Mainstream Knowledge of Ava35:25 - Stablecoins and Liquidity Volume For All Ecosystems38:30 - TradFi and DeFi Convergence?41:07 - Acquisitions in the Crypto Space44:20 - John Wu's Journey into Crypto47:33 - Future of Private Market Access53:08 - What John Is Paying Attention 55:00 - Thanks John For Joining! Like & Subscriber#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Ben Jones, co-founder of Optimism, dives into Ethereum layer‑2 scaling and the critical role of infrastructure in user adoption. He discusses the concept of a superchain and warns against overemphasizing tech jargon that alienates users. Lee Schneider, General Counsel at Ava Labs, shares insights on token classification and market structure legislation, advocating for clarity to differentiate protocol tokens from securities. Both guests highlight the need for regulatory alignment to foster a robust U.S. crypto market while addressing current volatility.

Brad Garlinghouse is the CEO of Ripple. We’re live in New York speaking to Brad at Ripple Swell 2025. In this conversation, we discuss the current crypto ecosystem, previous regulatory battles for Ripple and how he views current DC legislation, the importance of the U.S. being the leader in crypto, Ripple's strategy & acquisitions, bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto, the application for a National Bank charter, and how XRP still plays a major role in Ripple’s future.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z5HP7xNbANcPlease note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Brian To Crypto In America 0:14 - Ripple's Tumultuous Year and Legal Battles0:43 - What ‘Crypto in America’ Means To Brad1:46 - Comparing the ‘Dot-Com’ Boom to Crypto4:00 - Did Crypto Already Have It’s Bust?6:10 - Ripple’s Previous Legal Battles, Thoughts On Regulatory Clarity and Market Impact10:23 - Long Term Vision For Ripple12:16-  Ripple Prime, Institutional Trading14:57 Public Market Exposure and Institutional Access17:26 - XRP's Role23:41 - US Regulatory Landscape and Future Prospects29:30 - Thanks Brad For Joining Us, Like & Subscribe!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

This week features Teddy Fusaro, President of Bitwise, discussing the record-breaking launch of the Solana staking ETF and its design. Gregg Bell from the Hedera Foundation shares insights about the significant role of ETFs in institutional framework and Hedera's regulatory evolution. Joe Sticco, co-founder of Cryptex, unveils the Crypto 40 Index, a decentralized benchmark for tracking 40 digital assets, and highlights its innovative governance model. The conversation dives into the future of crypto assets and the exciting developments in the ETF landscape.

Kevin Kennedy, the Executive Vice President of North American Markets at Nasdaq, dives into the future of blockchain and digital assets. He discusses Nasdaq's long-term investment in tokenization and its impact on market efficiency. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of regulatory dialogue and transparency in adapting to digital assets. He also highlights the need for extended trading hours to enhance liquidity and the evolving nature of crypto ETP listings. His insights illuminate how Nasdaq aims to balance innovation with investor protection amid a competitive landscape.

Mo Shaikh, a tech entrepreneur and former Aptos Labs co-founder, joins Adam Minehardt, Chainlink Labs' Head of Public Policy, to dissect a monumental week in Washington for crypto. They delve into President Trump's controversial pardon of Binance's founder and its aftermath. The discussion spans the Federal Reserve’s interest in crypto payment rails and emerging legislation, highlighting the shift in regulatory dynamics. Mo shares insights from founding Aptos and his venture capital focus, while Adam reveals the intricacies of the legislative landscape around crypto.

In this engaging talk, Christopher Waller, Federal Reserve Governor and payments oversight lead, shares insights from the Fed's Payments Innovation Conference. He discusses his potential candidacy for Fed Chair and explains the 'Skinny Master Account' proposal designed to streamline access for firms. Waller emphasizes the balance between protecting the banking system and promoting stablecoins, while also addressing the future of credit card rewards vs. stablecoin yields. Lastly, he views Bitcoin as a digital gold, highlighting a cultural shift towards cooperation between traditional finance and cryptocurrency.

In this episode, the team breaks down another news-heavy week of TradFi piling into crypto. BlackRock is overhauling its BSTBL money market product to support stablecoin issuer reserve needs. The OCC has conditionally approved the first crypto-friendly bank to become a full-service national bank, and the U.S.’s fifth-largest bank is launching its own digital assets unit focused on stablecoin issuance, custody, and tokenization.We also speak with Amanda Tuminelli, Executive Director and Chief Legal Officer of the DeFi Education Fund, for a temperature check one week after the Democrats’ DeFi market structure proposal. Plus, we talk to the CEO of Daylight, a DePIN company working to modernize energy distribution across the U.S., fresh off a $75 million fundraise.

Edward Woodford is the Founder & CEO of zerohash and Stephen Sikes is the COO of Public. In this interview, we get insights into the massive crypto partnership between zerohash and Public to expand crypto trading. Stephen & Edward discuss why they made the deal, the focus on retail, and what changes costumers can expect to see. We also discuss the state of crypto in America, the record breaking market drop last week, the  $104M raise from Morgan Stanley, the latest on DC regulation & bringing stablecoins to traditional finance.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch & Subscribe On YouTube: https://youtu.be/mWWpEEwBEroPlease note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Edward & Stephen To Crypto In America!0:54 - What Crypto in America Means To Edward & Stephen4:17 -  Public's Decision to Expand Crypto Offerings with zerohash8:33 - Institutional Adoption and Customer Demand9:45 - Public's Focus on Retail Investors13:03 - Morgan Stanley $100M Investment - Institutional Fears In Crypto 16:55 - Market Reaction To Public/Zerohash Partnership - What Do Costumers Want?21:24 - zerohash's Journey and Vision28:45 - Regulatory Landscape 29:47 - Why The US Is A Prime Location for Crypto Development33:12 - Tokenized Deposits vs. Stablecoins37:01 - The Role of Stablecoins in Mainstream Finance44:20 - Collatoral & Volume In Stablecoins 53:01 The Vision for zerohash53:50 - Edward Is Paying Attention Open Banking Right Now - Open Banking Explained55:40 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

In today's episode, Eleanor and Jacquelyn discuss why DeFi drove a wedge between Senate Republicans and Democrats working on market structure this week, and why this setback could push crypto’s “rules of the road” into 2026 — and why that matters. Jacquelyn and Gerald break it all down on policy with Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone, while Eleanor and Gerald speak with the founder of the Texas Blockchain Council and President of the North American Blockchain Summit in Dallas.