224 - Power, Policy & the Future of Markets with David Menz

224 - Power, Policy & the Future of Markets with David Menz

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March 31, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the power dynamics in crypto legislation and advocacy, featuring David Menz and insights on the future of markets.

This week’s episode is all about power — who has it, who’s fighting for it, and how it’s reshaping the future of crypto. We 👉🏼 We start in the US, where one of the most important pieces of crypto legislation — the CLARITY Act — is now at risk of falling apart. Not because the industry disagrees on the big picture, but because of one very specific battleground: stablecoin yield. And at the centre of it all, Coinbase is once again pushing back — raising big questions about influence, incentives, and who really gets to shape the rules of this industry. 👉🏼 Then we head closer to home, with a special guest, David Menz of Stand with Crypto joining us to unpack what crypto advocacy actually looks like in Australia. With millions of potential crypto voters and regulation still stuck in limbo, the question becomes: what does “winning” even look like here? 👉🏼 And finally, we zoom out to the biggest signal of all — because while policymakers debate the rules, the New York Stock Exchange is already building the future. A 24/7, blockchain-based trading platform for stocks, powered by stablecoins and instant settlement. Not a concept — actual infrastructure. Policy fights, political…

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Organizations: Coinbase, Stand with Crypto, New York Stock Exchange, CLARITY Act

Places: US, Australia

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