Crypto In America

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Miles Jennings, Head of Policy & General Counsel for a16z cryptoThey discuss the changing landscape for American founders, how his advice for a16z crypto portfolio companies has evolved, the need for safe harbors, his thoughts on former colleague Brian Quintenz joining the CFTC and more.Please 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.Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crypto_in_america?si=9X1rS48UQhBVER_0 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/EleanorTerrettThis show is powered by Sei.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Miles Jennings To Crypto In America! 00:43 - Crypto in America: Safeguarding Liberties and Promoting Entrepreneurship01:50 - Miles Jennings' Expanded Role and Day-to-Day Responsibilities02:59 - Regulatory Clarity and Optimism in the Crypto Space04:35 - Challenges and Opportunities in American Crypto Innovation06:13 - Defining Decentralization and Token Security Status09:38 - The Role of Control in Token Regulation17:06 - Token Classification and Taxonomy20:31 - Safe Harbors and Regulatory Uncertainty22:19 - Understanding Safe Harbor23:50 - Regulatory Uncertainty and Class Action Lawsuits24:27 - Decentralized Governance and Legal Structures26:39 - Challenges and Solutions for American Founders29:22 - VCs and Regulatory Climate32:19 - Empowering Entrepreneurs in the US33:40 - Government Interaction and Policy Goals40:25 - CFTC's Role in Crypto Regulation43:29 Conclusion and Future Outlook#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink.They discuss global regulatory differences, market structure and DeFi legislation, institutional adoption and his thoughts on President Trump’s tariffs. \This show is powered by Sei.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.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:00:00 -  Introduction to Sergey Nazarov and Chainlink00:27 - The Future of Crypto in America00:59 - Evolution of the Financial System03:47 - Blockchain's Role in Financial Transformation04:51 - Policy Discussions and Market Structure Legislation07:16 - Proof of Reserves and Regulatory Conversations12:54 - Global Regulatory Landscape28:06 - Institutional Adoption and Compliance35:22 - Impact of Tariffs and Globalization40:22 - Final Thoughts and Market Structure#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts spoke with Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip. They discuss the recent passage of the Stablecoin Act and his Anti-CBDC bill, the bipartisan push for crypto innovation, and why Emmer believes the future of digital assets must be built in the U.S.Links: Follow Tom: https://x.com/GOPMajorityWhipFollow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_ Follow our hosts: Jacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinek Gerald: https://x.com/thatgerald Eleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett Please 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.

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Dante Disparte, the chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle. They discuss the importance of stablecoin legislation and The Genius Act, policy developments in the US and globally, building an “America-first” framework and more. Note: This episode was recorded prior to Circle's IPO filing on April 1.Special thanks to Sei for making this podcast possible. Learn more about the most performant EVM L1 at sei.io.Links: Follow Dante:https://x.com/ddisparteFollow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_ Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hosts Jacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinek Gerald: https://x.com/thatgerald Eleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial or legal advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.

This week‘s guest is Kyle Samani, managing partner at Multicoin Capital.We discuss his involvement in crypto policy, thoughts on potential legislation, how he’s advising US founders and portfolio companies, future regulatory hurdles and more.Special thanks to Sei for making this podcast possible. Learn more about the most performant EVM L1 at sei.io.Links: Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamaniFollow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_ Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hosts: Jacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinek Gerald: https://x.com/thatgerald Eleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial or legal advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.

This week we have a special bonus episode featuring Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets filmed during Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York City.Hosts Eleanor and Jacquelyn discuss with Hines the Trump Administration’s plans to make America the crypto capital of the world, including details about the strategic Bitcoin reserve, passing comprehensive digital asset legislation and creating a stockpile of digital assets besides Bitcoin. We also discussed Hines’ journey from Congressional candidate to his current role leading crypto policy initiatives in the White House. Special thanks to Sei for making this podcast possible. Learn more about the most performant EVM L1 at sei.io.Links:Follow Bo: https://x.com/BoHinesFollow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettPlease note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial or legal advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Hester Peirce, Commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Head of the agency’s Crypto Task Force.They discuss the Crypto Task Force, the White House Crypto Summit, the SEC’s stance on memecoins, her take on staking, past enforcements and future outlooks. Special thanks to Sei for making this podcast possible. Learn more about the most performant EVM L1 at sei.io.Links: Follow Hester: https://x.com/HesterPeirce Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hosts Jacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinek Gerald: https://x.com/thatgerald Eleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial or legal advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.

Welcome to the official Crypto In America Podcast!

John D'Agostino is the Head of Institutional at Coinbase. In this conversation, we discuss Coinbase’s role at the center of institutional interest, bringing liquidity to the market, the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, How John’s past life in oil markets compare to crypto, the uptick in de-banking in the US, regulatory updates, and how Coinbase is building their super appThis episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v7SMCK93vk8Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 D'Agostino To Crypto In America! 00:29 What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To John01:33 - Coinbase At The Center Of Institutional - Recent Trends04:03 - Liquidity - Depth & Breath06:58 - What Is Crypto Missing For A Robust Market? 10:43 - Impact Of Bitcoin ETFs14:22 - How October 10th Scared Market Makers 16:00 - The Role Of Leverage & Perpetual Futures 20:42 - Bitcoin as Digital Gold25:04 - John's Past Life In Oil Markets - Path To Crypto 28:43 - Crypto & Commodities Volatility Comparison29:08 - The State of De-Banking in the US31:02 - Survey Insights on Banking Discrimination35:17 - Regulator Relationships41:40 - Coinbase's Super App - Acquisitions Of Echo, Launch of Monad4:30 - A True Public Utility Token Raise49:41 - Everyone Wants Custody Staking & Lending 51:50 - Why John Is Watching The Czech National Bank's Bitcoin Experiment55:30 - Thanks John For Joining! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

John D'Agostino is the Head of Institutional at Coinbase. In this conversation, we discuss Coinbase’s role at the center of institutional interest, bringing liquidity to the market, the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, How John’s past life in oil markets compare to crypto, the uptick in de-banking in the US, regulatory updates, and how Coinbase is building their super appThis episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB?si=813495451b9f4e4e Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please 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.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/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 D'Agostino To Crypto In America! 00:29 What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To John01:33 - Coinbase At The Center Of Institutional - Recent Trends04:03 - Liquidity - Depth & Breath06:58 - What Is Crypto Missing For A Robust Market? 10:43 - Impact Of Bitcoin ETFs14:22 - How October 10th Scared Market Makers 16:00 - The Role Of Leverage & Perpetual Futures 20:42 - Bitcoin as Digital Gold25:04 - John's Past Life In Oil Markets - Path To Crypto 28:43 - Crypto & Commodities Volatility Comparison29:08 - The State of De-Banking in the US31:02 - Survey Insights on Banking Discrimination35:17 - Regulator Relationships41:40 - Coinbase's Super App - Acquisitions Of Echo, Launch of Monad4:30 - A True Public Utility Token Raise49:41 - Everyone Wants Custody Staking & Lending 51:50 - Why John Is Watching The Czech National Bank's Bitcoin Experiment55:30 - Thanks John For Joining! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america