For episode 653 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Erik Balsbaugh, Executive Director of Open Frontier and Board Member Austin Campbell.

Open Frontier is on a mission to promote responsible financial innovation while ensuring strong regulatory guardrails, countering Wall Street and big tech, and stopping bad actors. Finance is evolving, and progressive voices need a seat at the table.

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⏳ Timestamps:

(0:00 ) Sumsub

(0:44 ) Introduction

(1:02 ) Who are Erik Balsbaugh & Austin Campbell?

(12:53 ) Misinformation of Crypto

(19:58 ) Genius Act & impact on crypto

(26:44 ) Sumsub

(27:26 ) U.S. lags in Financial Technology

(32:38 ) Importance of State legislature around Crypto

(40:01 ) Open Frontier roadmap 2026

(42:58 ) Crypto education & events

(44:57 ) Open Frontier website & socials

🎙 Open Frontier Links:

🔗 Website: https://openfrontier.us/ 

🔗 X: https://x.com/Open_Frontier 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-balsbaugh/ 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseaustincampbell/ 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-frontier/ 

📢 Disclaimer:

None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.