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The CLARITY Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate leaving one of crypto’s biggest regulatory questions unresolved.So what happens now for DeFi, crypto companies, developers, and users in the United States?Orest Gavryliak, Chief Legal Officer at 1inch, joins the conversation to break down what happened to the legislation, why the Senate procedural vote mattered, and what options may still remain if Congress cannot move comprehensive crypto market-structure legislation forward.A major focus of the discussion is DeFi.How should regulators treat non-custodial protocols and software developers that don’t operate like traditional financial intermediaries? What protections should developers receive? And how much regulatory clarity can agencies such as the SEC and CFTC provide without Congress passing new legislation?Orest also discusses:What happened to the CLARITY Act in the SenateWhether the legislation could still returnWhy DeFi and non-custodial infrastructure are difficult to regulateThe developer protections 1inch wants to seeToken classification and regulatory exemptionsWhat the SEC and CFTC could potentially address without CongressHow the U.S. compares with the UK, UAE, and EUWhat clearer rules could mean for everyday crypto usersThe conversation also explores the political factors surrounding the bill’s setback and why agency-level regulation may not provide the same long-term certainty as legislation passed by Congress.With major questions around DeFi regulation still unresolved, where does the industry go from here?🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcatcher to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance.Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews► OrangeRock on X: https://x.com/orangerockxyz► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Is the global financial system more vulnerable today than it was before the 2008 financial crisis?Economist and Zang International founder Lynette Zang joins Alex Richardson to examine the growing risks she sees across debt, leverage, derivatives, inflation, and the declining purchasing power of money.Zang explains why she views 2008 as a major turning point in the monetary system and why she believes today’s level of financial leverage could make the conditions surrounding the last major crisis look small by comparison.The conversation also moves beyond traditional markets into Bitcoin, stablecoins, digital money, the future of the U.S. dollar, gold, silver, and financial self-sovereignty.They discuss:Why Zang believes financial leverage is greater today than in 2008Inflation, declining purchasing power, and hyperinflation risksBitcoin’s potential role in a changing monetary systemStablecoins and the shift toward digital moneyThe future of the U.S. dollar and the global reserve currency systemWhy Zang continues to view gold and silver as sound moneyLessons from Black Monday and the 2008 financial crisisSelf-sovereignty, food security, and community preparednessCould the next financial crisis look very different from 2008?🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance.Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Bitcoin mining is no longer just about mining machines and hash rate. It is increasingly becoming a story about energy, infrastructure, AI, and compute.Gwyn Lauber, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Canaan, joins David Sencil to explore how the Bitcoin mining industry is evolving — and why miners may be sitting on infrastructure that becomes increasingly valuable far beyond Bitcoin itself.They discuss Canaan’s mining hardware business, retail and institutional interest, consumer mining products, efficiency, Texas power markets, ERCOT, regulation, and community relations.Gwyn also explains why institutions are increasingly evaluating Bitcoin miners through a broader lens: HPC, AI data centers, energy infrastructure, and long-term compute demand.As miners secure access to power, land, grid connections, and data center infrastructure, could their biggest opportunity eventually extend far beyond Bitcoin?Listen to the full conversation for Canaan’s perspective on the future of Bitcoin mining, AI infrastructure, energy markets, and the growing race for compute.🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance.Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Crypto security isn’t just about protecting wallets from hackers. Increasingly, the person holding the crypto can become the target.In this episode, David Sencil sits down with Dr. Marilyne Ordekian Panossian, incoming Assistant Professor at Durham University Law School and researcher in cryptocurrency cybercrime and regulation, to examine the growing threat of “wrench attacks” — physical attacks used to force crypto holders to surrender funds, private keys, passwords, or other credentials.Drawing from research into real-world cases, Marilyne explains how attackers identify potential victims, why peer-to-peer transactions can introduce additional risks, and how leaked KYC or personal data may expose crypto users to physical threats.The conversation also explores how organized crime networks are becoming involved, why technical knowledge alone may not keep users safe, and why holding large amounts of crypto on mobile wallets can create additional risk.Topics include: What defines a crypto wrench attack How attackers identify crypto holders KYC leaks and personal data exposure Why some regions are seeing more attacks The rise of organized crime networks Why many wrench attacks go unreported Why digital security alone isn’t enough How exchanges and service providers can reduce risk Practical safety precautions for crypto users The risks of publicly displaying crypto wealth Exchange responsibility following data breaches Marilyne also shares practical ways crypto holders can reduce their exposure, including limiting public information, spreading funds across different wallet types, strengthening personal data security, and avoiding keeping large amounts readily accessible.🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance.Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Why do politicians keep making stock trades that catch the market’s attention and should everyday investors be following them?Jackson Woods, co-founder of Altoneer, joins Alex Richardson to unpack how congressional stock trading actually works, how public disclosures are tracked, and why those trades continue to raise questions around transparency and potential conflicts of interest.They explore notable trades involving Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress, the 45-day disclosure window, committee assignments, late filing penalties, and the challenges investors face when trying to follow political trades after they become public.The conversation also dives into prediction markets, concerns around access to non-public information, proposals to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks, and whether stronger disclosure rules could change the system.Jackson also explains how Trade with Congress monitors political trading activity and what investors should consider before treating congressional trades as an investment signal.🎧 Listen to the full conversation for a deeper look at the intersection of politics, markets, investing, and transparency.Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️► OrangeRock: https://orangerock.com/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews► X (Bitcoin.com): https://x.com/Bitcoincom► X (Bitcoin.com News): https://x.com/bitcoinnews► Telegram: https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com► Discord: https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/