Policy Series: Why The US Is Falling Behind | Rebecca Rettig, Jake Chervinsky

Today we are joined by Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky to discuss the state of crypto regulation. Rebecca and Jake explain how the US is falling behind, the EU's MiCA regulation, the SEC's attack on Coinbase, Gary's false sense of control and the hottest crypto bills in DC. Regulation and policy are becoming must-know topics for crypto participants, and this is your go-to source for everything you need to know. This is the first episode in an ongoing regulatory and policy series with Jake and Rebecca!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:40) The State of Crypto Regulation
(02:36) Europe's MiCA Legislation
(11:10) “Chainalysis Ad”
(12:14) Coinbase’s Offshore Expansion
(14:11) The UK’s Approach and What’s Next for the EU
(19:07) Gary Gensler’s April Testimony
(22:45) Coinbase’s Fight with the SEC
(30:08) Warren Marshall Bill
(35:21) The US Policy Outlook
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This episode is brought to you by Chainalysis.

Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.Chainalysis.com/empire.
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Resources:
Coinbase's response to the SEC’s Wells notice
https://www.coinbase.com/blog/coinbase-responds-to-the-secs-wells-notice

The Blockchain Association
https://theblockchainassociation.org/
https://twitter.com/BlockchainAssn

Polygon
https://polygon.technology/
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Today we are joined by Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky to discuss the state of crypto regulation. Rebecca and Jake explain how the US is falling behind, the EU's MiCA regulation, the SEC's attack on Coinbase, Gary's false sense of control and the hottest crypto bills in DC. Regulation and policy are becoming must-know topics for crypto participants, and this is your go-to source for everything you need to know. This is the first episode in an ongoing regulatory and policy series with Jake and Rebecca!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:40) The State of Crypto Regulation

(02:36) Europe's MiCA Legislation

(11:10) “Chainalysis Ad”

(12:14) Coinbase’s Offshore Expansion

(14:11) The UK’s Approach and What’s Next for the EU

(19:07) Gary Gensler’s April Testimony

(22:45) Coinbase’s Fight with the SEC

(30:08) Warren Marshall Bill

(35:21) The US Policy Outlook

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Follow Rebecca: https://twitter.com/RebeccaRettig1

Follow Jake: https://twitter.com/jchervinsky

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

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This episode is brought to you by Chainalysis.

Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases. For more information, visit www.Chainalysis.com/empire.

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Resources:

Coinbase's response to the SEC’s Wells notice

https://www.coinbase.com/blog/coinbase-responds-to-the-secs-wells-notice

The Blockchain Association

https://theblockchainassociation.org/

https://twitter.com/BlockchainAssn

Polygon

https://polygon.technology/

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.