Crypto Experts Join Congress

About this episode

The episode discusses the introduction of two new fellows to Congress aimed at enhancing crypto knowledge among lawmakers.

The American Innovation Project (AIP) has welcomed two new fellows, Jacob Smagula and Hugo Swangstu, to bridge crypto knowledge to Capitol Hill. Smagula, a Claremont McKenna College grad, joins Democratic Rep Ritchie Torress team, bringing experience from bitcoin miner MARA and the DeFi Education Fund. Swangstu, a University of Washington alum, joins Rep Shomari Figuress office, having interned for Torres and Rep Adam Smith. Lawmakers are excited about this move, as AIP aims to educate legislators on crypto and AI, shaping U.S. leadership in these rapidly evolving fields. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bc16d2675e0ba5c2

People in this episode

Guests: Jacob Smagula, Hugo Swangstu

Topics covered

• crypto education
• Capitol Hill
• legislative changes
• blockchain
• AI
• innovation

Keywords

• crypto
• Congress
• American Innovation Project
• legislation
• blockchain
• AI
• Jacob Smagula
• Hugo Swangstu

Sponsors

Solipillow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Innovation Project, Claremont McKenna College, MARA, DeFi Education Fund, University of Washington

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