Crypto In America

A dramatic market sell-off saw Bitcoin fall more than 50% from its all-time highs by Friday morning, as forced liquidations and selling by large institutional investors continued to push the market lower. As crypto OGs white-knuckle it through the pain, we speak with former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo about his amicus brief on behalf of Crypto.com, defending the CFTC’s jurisdiction over prediction markets.Plus, Laura Dunn, who’s running to represent New York’s 12th District in Congress, joins us to discuss her pro-crypto campaign. We round out the episode with Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to discuss stablecoin yield and the ongoing tensions between banks and crypto after Monday’s White House meeting.

Robert Lesher is the Co-Founder &CEO of Superstate. In this conversation, we discuss Superstate’s $82M raise, the future of tokenization on Wall Street, tokenized deposits, deciding what gets tokenized, the most overhyped use case of tokenization, DeFi, Stablecoins, DATs and when capital markets will embrace tokenization. This 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 Robert Leshner To Crypto In America0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Robert3:45 - $82M Raise To Bring Wall Street On Chain7:30 - What Is Not Being Told About Crypto & Wall St In The Media - Every Bank Is Interested In Tokenization 10:30 - Worried About DTC/Tokenization?16:00 - Token Holders as Share Holders 18:30 - Deciding What Gets Tokenized22:55 - Most Overhyped Tokenization Use24:00 - Surprised There Hasn’t Been More Adoption 30:10 - Tokenized Deposits 31:50 - Stablecoins Are A Bigger Market Than Tokenized Deposits 35:00 - Previous Struggles Of Working Within US Regulations41:00 - Lending & DeFi In Tokenization47:40 - TradFi in Crypto49:40 - DATs51:25 - Robert Is Watching When Capital Markets Embrace Tokenization#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Eleanor spoke to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins on Project Crypto and how they are working to fulfill Trump's mandate to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GNtA8ytsaloPlease 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 - Intro 0:01 - Regulatory Processes2:54 - Project Crypto6:26 - Modernizing US Securities Laws8:52 - Tokenized Securities and Innovation Exemption10:48 - Future of Capital Markets On-Chain18:16 - Congress and Market Structure Legislation22:59 - Futureproofing25:31 - Final Thoughts#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

After another busy week in crypto policy, Gerald and Eleanor break down the Senate Ag Committee’s party-line passage of its portion of the Clarity Act and what’s next as attention shifts to the Senate Banking Committee, joined by a16z’s Miles Jennings.Then, following months of speculation, President Trump names Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair. Veteran financial journalist Charlie Gasparino weighs in on what Warsh’s leadership could mean for markets and digital assets.We wrap with MoonPay CLO and CAO Caroline Pham, former CFTC Chair, on SEC-CFTC harmonization efforts and whether Project Crypto can become a true joint agency initiative.After another busy week in crypto policy, Gerald and Eleanor break down the Senate Ag Committee’s party-line passage of its portion of the Clarity Act and what’s next as attention shifts to the Senate Banking Committee, joined by a16z’s Miles Jennings.Then, following months of speculation, President Trump names Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair. Veteran financial journalist Charlie Gasparino weighs in on what Warsh’s leadership could mean for markets and digital assets.We wrap with MoonPay CLO and CAO Caroline Pham, former CFTC Chair, on SEC-CFTC harmonization efforts and whether Project Crypto can become a true joint agency initiative.

Charlie Lee is the creator of Litecoin and currently serves as Director of the Litecoin Foundation. In this conversation, we discuss the creation of Litecoin in 2011 and how the industry has evolved since, the prospects for Litecoin ETFs, the reasoning behind his decision to sell all of his LTC, the Lite Strategy DAT and its outlook this year, growing institutional interest, and why price and adoption may be the most important crypto stories of 2026.This 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 Charlie Lee To Crypto In America!0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Charlie? 1:30 - Starting Litecoin3:00 - Changes In Industry Since Mt. Gox From A Crypto OG4:30 - Starting In Google 5:45 - Sovereign Individual/Bitcoin - Does The Bitcoin Ethos Survive In Modern Age Of Crypto? 8:00 - Bitcoin No Longer A Risk-off Asset? 9:00 - Joining Coinbase In 2013 - Looking Back at Last Decade10:15 - Litecoin ETF12:50 - Building Through Different Phases Of Cypto (ICOs, Decentraliziation, etc)15:50 - How To Make America The Best Place For Litecoin17:45 - LItecoin Post-Genius Act22:50 - Prediction Markets & Crypto26:15 - Energy Concerns For Proof Of Stake 27:50 - Charlie Selling His Litecoin, What’s His Role Today30:20 - Is Litecoin Holding Up It’s Original Ethos?31:30 - Lite Strategy Digital Asset Treasury 34:30 - Institutional Interests In DATS vs. ETFs37:30 - Tax Regulation For Crypto 39:30 -  Price & Adoption Are The Most Important 41:30 - Charlie Is Paying Attention To Financial Privacy44:00 - Thanks Charlie For Joining! Like & Subscribe #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

The dust is settling after the Senate Banking Committee pulled a crucial vote on a key piece of crypto legislation last week. This week, we take the pulse of industry leaders to see where things stand, what went wrong, and when — if ever — the bill could move forward.First up, we’re joined by Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to get her take on the Senate Agriculture Committee — the other committee writing crypto rules — as it releases new legislative text ahead of its own vote next week.We’ll also hear from a16z general counsel Miles Jennings on the firm’s view of the process, and why founder Chris Dixon publicly backed pushing the Clarity Act through Senate Banking even as Coinbase pulled its support.Finally, we wrap with Gabe Dinari, CEO of tokenization platform Dinari, on what all of this means for markets and real-world asset adoption.

Carlos Domingo is the co-founder and CEO of Securitize. In this conversation, we talk about how tokenization has taken over crypto and is now pushing into traditional finance, as the NYSE announces a new on-chain venue for trading tokenized equities. We also dig into the Clarity Act, Carlos’s take on Coinbase pulling support for the market structure bill, Securitize’s plan to go public with Cantor Equity Partners at a $1.25 billion valuation, and what’s next for RWAs and DeFi.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/lxcw-NxxVRsPlease 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 Carlos Domingo To Crypto In America0:30 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Carlos0:50 - Operating One Of The Largest Tokenization Company In The US2:00 - Why Choose A Tokenized Venture Fund?5:00 - Why Institutions Like BlackRock Are Interested In Blockchain 6:30 - Tokenization Takeover In The Industry8:30 - Yield11:15 Key Takeaways From St. Moritz14:30 - NYSE Announces Tokenization - Why This Is Positive19:50 - State Of The Clarity Act In DC22:50 - Thanks To Gemini For Sponsoring The Show!24:00 - Disclosures Impacting Investors 26:15 - Coinbase Controversy Over Market Structure Bill 28:30 - SEC More Important That Clarity Act?30:00 - Biggest Change In The Last 18 Months32:40 - What Needs To Change In Tokenization Markets?35:30 - What’s Driving Institutional Interest Today?36:35 - Securitize Plans To Go Public At $1.25B Valuation40:50 - Will More Crypto Companies Go Public?42:50 - Partnering with Cantor45:25 - Will We Tokenize The World?47:20 - Tokenized Funds 49:25 - RWA More Than $30B By End Of 2026?51:20- Carlos Is Watching RWAs & DeFi Integrating - Industry Consolidation53:00 - Thanks Carlos For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

On this week’s episode of Crypto In America Live, the team speaks with key industry stakeholders after the Senate Banking Committee pulled a highly anticipated vote on its landmark crypto market structure bill following Coinbase’s withdrawal of support. Kara Calvert, Coinbase’s head of policy, joins the show to explain why the exchange made the controversial move and whether it believes the bill can still be salvaged. We also talk to Jonathan Jachym, Kraken’s policy lead, on why the second-largest U.S. exchange wanted the markup to move forward.

Eleanor is live in Washington DC with Wyoming Senator, Cynthia Lummis, to discuss the latest updates on the Crypto Market Structure Vote.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/JfwGd6p4hfgPlease 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 - Live From DC With Senator Lummis0:20 - Current State of Market Structure Negotiations2:16 - Key Amendments and Issues3:59 - Stablecoin and DeFi Discussions4:58 - Ethics and Presidential Involvement9:25 - Banking Industry's Role in Digital Assets11:21 - Developer Protections and Self Custody13:03 - Senator's Personal Experience with Self Custody15:58 - Final Thoughts#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Austin Campbell is the co-founder of Zero Knowledge Group and an adjunct professor at NYU Stern. As the market structure vote nears, he shares a contrarian take on why he believes the bill is unlikely to pass.A leading voice on stablecoins, Austin unpacks what the implementation of the GENIUS Act could mean for institutions, weighs in on the the banks-versus-crypto stablecoin yield debate, how U.S. regulation stacks up globally, and what the U.S. must do to remain the crypto capital even if the legislation falls short. He also dives into ZK proofs, why institutions are still hesitant to adopt them, and the risk-mitigation lessons he’s bringing to crypto from his background in traditional finance.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z7yjItDb3SUPlease 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 Austin Cambell To Crypto In America0:45 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Austin?2:00 - What Does Market Structure Actually Solve?6:45 - Will ‘GENIUS’ Implementation Be Successful? 9:45 - Thoughts On Banks Relitigating GENIUS 16:00 - China Allowing Yield On Digital Yuan - Will That Influence US regulation? 16:45 - Stablecoin Policy In US vs. Globally 20:45 - Tokenization Evolution 23:20 - Zero Knowledge - most promising applications for ZK proof26:00 - Where We Stand With Institutions Currently29:00 - Institution Compliance vs. Privacy Tools32:50 - Verifying Trust - The Importance Of US Stablecoins To Deter Bad Actors35:00 - Will ZK Proofs Solve Privacy For Institutions?37:00 - What Makes Good US Regulation?42:00 - What Is Still Holding Institutions Back? 46:45 - Expanding The Dollar Globally (Crypto Euro Dollar) 52:00 - Risk Management Lessons From Trad-Fi57:30 - Thoughts On Risks In Market Structure Bill1:00:00 - Getting Rid Of Blockchain Specific Regs1:01:30 - Why Market Structure Won’t Pass1:04:15 - Non Financial Implementations Of Blockchains 1:06:00 - Thanks Austin For Coming On The Show!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

In this episode, we sat down for an exclusive interview in the nation’s capital with Patrick Witt, the Director of the White House Crypto Council. We discuss the high-stakes vote on market structure legislation in the Senate Banking Committee later this week, whether we will see bipartisan support, the complexities of getting the bill to the finish line, what a successful vote will look like to Patrick, and the administration’s crypto goals & expectations for 2026.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oRIjlHN-wGQPlease 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 Patrick Witt To Crypto In America0:30 - What 'Crypto In America' Means To Patrick 1:30 - Taking Over For Bo Hines3:00 - Fed Chair Powell Subpoenaed4:00 - Working With Government Agencies - Harder or Easier Than Expected?6:00 - Advocating For Final Provisions In Market Structure Bill - Patrick Is Optimistic 8:00 - The Goal Of Achieving A Strong Bipartisan Vote9:00 - What’s At Stake With The Digital Asset Market Structure Legislation11:10 - National Security Provisions In The Bill13:00 - Ensuring That Crypto Developers Will Return To The U.S.15:00 - Stablecoin Yield16:55 - Ethics Rules In The Bill - Deal With Democrats In Reach?19:00 - Democrat Support From The Banking Committee? 21:00 - Near Term Impact On Builders, Exchanges & Institutions22:30 - Tax Clarity24:30 - The Clarity Act In Name Only 26:15 - Expectations For 2026 - Patrick's Focus To Get Bill Passed 29:00 - Finalizing Bill Before Midterms 30:15 - Sticking Points In Senate AG’s Text33:00 - Blind Spots In Congressional Education35:00 - What Does Success Look Like In 2026?35:45 - The Latest On Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 40:30 - Future of the CFTC42:00 - Thanks Patrick For Joining!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Our first week back in the new year, we’re looking back at the top ten moments of 2025 with some of our standout guests. From our kickoff episode with SEC Commissioner and head of the Crypto Task Force Hester Peirce, to our finale with former CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham -- and countless highlights in between -- we’ll revisit the conversations that shaped the story of crypto in 2025. We’ll close out the hour with Digital Chamber’s Cody Carbone, who will set the stage for next week’s big crypto week on Capitol Hill, as two Senate committees are set to hold markups on a landmark crypto bill.

Amir Haleem is the founder & CEO of Helium. In this conversation, we discuss Helium’s progress in mobile infrastructure, Amir’s journey into crypto from esports & gaming, Helium’s partnerships with airports and and AT&T, switching to Solana for their L1, thoughts on market structure, dealing with SEC attacks from the previous administration, the state of regulation with the FCC & CFTC, and why Amir is optimistic about the state of crypto.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/pSk9zI8PVysPlease 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 Amir Haleem to Crypto In America0:30 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To Amir1:15 - Career In esports before Crypto6:10 - The Struggles Of Being An Entrepreneur In America 9:20 - Going from decentralized software to infrastructure 14:45 - Building early decentralized networks - solving centralized network problems18:30 - Helium’s Real World Use Case22:15 - Why Using Helium At Home Is Not Recommended 24:20 - How Tokens Function In Helium 25:55 - Migrating To Solana From Their Own L131:30 - Helium Token Was Targeted By SEC37:45 - How SEC Has Changed Under Current Administration 41:30 - Concerns For Regulation & Market Structure? 45:25 - Does Helium Fit Into FCC or CFTC Regulation? 49:40 - Tokenization of Telecom 54:10 - 5 Year Outlook For Helium - Launching In Mexico Soon55:50 - Why Amir Is Watching The Merging Of Equities & Blockchain 58:05 - Thanks Amir For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Gregory Xethalis is a Partner and General Counsel at Multicoin Capital. In this conversation, we discuss Greg’s journey into crypto through the Winklevoss brothers, the American nature of crypto, evolving U.S. regulatory landscape, the importance of politicians needing to understanding crypto to inform policy making, why the Genius Act was so important, tax policies for digital assets, the future of ETFs, the growth of Digital Asset Treasuries, and why Greg is still so optimisitc about the future of crypto.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/kT52OR8teaIPlease 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 Gregory Xethalis To Crypto In America!0:45 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To Greg2:30 - Geg’s Introduction Into Crypto Through The Winklevoss06:07 - Leaving Traditional Finance For Crypto10:50 - Navigating Policy While Advising Portfolio Companies15:42 - Legal and Regulatory Advice For The Next 5 Years In Crypto 20:50 - Bullish Progress This Past Year & Planning For Changes in The Future27:14 - Tax Clarity For Digital Asset, The Latest On Tax Policy31:12 - Tax Guidance for Mining and Staking in the US32:50 - Energy Benefits of Bitcoin Mining33:47 - IRS Guidance and Tax Legislation35:27 - De Minimis Exemption For Crypto Transactions42:00 - Conflicts of Interest in Crypto Regulation With Policy Makers 46:11 - Stablecoin Market Fit & Importance Genius Act49:21 - Future of Crypto ETFs53:40 - Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs)56:45 -Market Is Down, But Crypto Sentiment Is Still High59:30 - Thanks Greg For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

Caroline Pham is the former Acting CFTC Chair, and is currently the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at MoonPay. In this conversation, we discuss all the work that Caroline has done to create regulation for crypto. We get into her law background, joining the CFTC, struggles during previous administrations, her reflections on her time on the CFTC, thoughts on Brian Quintet’s CFTC withdrawal, & the biggest challenges for Mike Selig, updates on market structure, and what to expect at her brand new role at MoonPay, why 2026 is the year for institutional adoption.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/noxG7sE60eQPlease 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 Caroline Pham!0:39 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To Caroline01:15 - Journey Through Law School & Intro Into Crypto04:23 - Getting An Internship at the CFTC12:15 - Comparing Commodities & Crypto14:20 - When Did Caroline Realize Crypto’s Potential18:05 - Making the CFTC Great Again21:45 - Is CFTC Prepared For Retail Oversight? 23:50 - Challenges Ahead For The CFTC30:00 - Thoughts On Gary Gensler 33:48 - Why The Past Few Years Were So Frustrating 37:55 - Regulatory Sandboxes39:02 - Changing Rules For Crypto Ownership For Regulators 42:32 - Comparing Digital Assets to Derivatives43:40 - How Markets Will Operate Better With Regulatory Frameworks46:40 - Leaving CFTC, Joining MoonPay52:46 - Brian Quintenz CFTC withdrawal55:00 - Mike Selig Swon In At CFTC - His Biggest Challenges 57:00 - Thoughts On Prediction Markets1:02:00 - Market Structure Update For 20261:05:00 - Why 2026 The Year Of Institution Adoption 1:07:00 - Thanks Caroline For Joining!#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

It was a packed week for crypto policy in Congress’s final legislative session of the year. Instead of a market structure markup in the Senate, Banking Chairman Tim Scott held a consequential meeting with players from the crypto and banking industries. Cody Carbone, CEO of the Digital Chamber, joins us to break it down.Regulators were busy too: a changing of the guard at the CFTC, key guidance from the Fed, and a SEC privacy roundtable, where StarkWare GC Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos shared her insights.Plus, Jito Labs announced its return to the U.S., and we’ll hear from Jito Foundation President Brian Smith about what it means for the industry.

Anthony Noto is the CEO of SoFi. In this conversation, we discuss SoFi becoming the first nationally chartered crypto bank, exclusive news about SoFi's plan to launch a native stablecoin, lowering the cost of borrowing, the future of crypto banking, thoughts on market structure in 2026, why Anthony is keeping an eye on blockchain and AI emerging together, and the success of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sl5xbtAZatkPlease 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:0:45 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Anthony1:10 - Anthony’s Career - What Led To Crypto2:30 - SoFi Dropping Crypto To Secure Bank Charter in 20234:30 - Becoming The First National Bank To Offer Crypto Trading7:45 - SoFi’s Focus Going Forward - Lowering Cost Of Borrowing, SoFI USD10:45 - Why SoFi Built On Ethereum, Creating The Safest Stablecoin12:50 - Why Was It Important For SoFi To Have A Native Token16:00 - Risks With Lesser Charters18:30 - Filling The Void Of Previous Crypto Banks19:45 - Bank Issue Stablecoins Will Be The Future Of The Dollar?21:00 - Tokenized Deposits 22:14 - Why Trusted Companies Should Be Public27:30 - Why Competition For SoFi Is Good To Grow Crypto29:00 - SoFi Crypto Lending - Offering Lower Rates31:30 - State Of The Markets/Fed Rates For Lending35:00 - Biggest Objective For Digital Assets In 2026 - SoFi Pay37:15 - Market Structure Regulation Needs In 202640:15 - SoFi Stadium Enormous Success44:30 - SoFi USD Super Bowl Ad Coming??46:15 - The Combo Of Blockchain & AI Emerging At The Same Time47:00 - Anthony Supports Open Banking50:30 - Thanks Anthony For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

It was a big week for crypto policy in DC, as lawmakers and regulators descended on the Blockchain Association’s annual policy summit to discuss the latest developments in the crypto regulatory landscape. From progress on market structure to outlooks on the midterm elections and updates from key government agencies, we’ll get the highlights from BA CEO Summer Mersinger. Privacy hawk J.W. Verret joins us after speaking on a panel about the Big Banks’ “war on crypto” and what their involvement in market structure negotiations and the open banking debate could mean for the industry’s future. Plus, Telcoin CEO Paul Neuner stops by to break down his firm’s novel crypto bank charter and give his take on the deeper integration of crypto into the U.S. banking system.

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

Chris Perkins is the President & Managing Partner at CoinFund. In this conversation, we discuss the latest on regulation in the United States, why institutions are still very interested in crypto, when/if market structure will ever get passed, the roll of CFTC & SEC in 2026, the emergence of DATs, spot trading, the concept of privateering, and the stablecoin market.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VCF62egSOZAPlease 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 Chris To Crypto In America!0:48 - What Does ‘Crypto In America’ Mean To Chris2:20 - Chokepoint & Why We Needed Regulation In the US05:28 - Crypto Infrastructure For Trading 08:30 - Institutions Are Still Moving Forward Despite Market Pull Back11:15 - ADL Explained12:15 - How Regulation Can Impact Centralized Exchanges15:00 - Market Structure Will Never Get Done??18:00 - Path Forward For CFTC & SEC22:00 - Future & Derivatives Exchanges Doing Spot Trading25:14 - Digital Asset Treasury Companies28:40 - Do We Want Crypto Seperated From Securities? 30:49 - The Concept of Privateering37:30 - CEO Council 42:55 - The Role of Privacy 44:17 - Chris’ Military Strategies Applied to Crypto48:00 -Tether Credit Downgrade, Thoughts On Stablecoins52:30 - Chris Is Obsessed With Futures, The State Of Alt Coins54:00 - Thanks Chris For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america