Crypto In America

The clock is ticking on the Clarity Act.In this episode, recorded at the Solana Policy Institute's Washington and Wall Street event in Chicago, SPI founder and CEO Miller Whitehouse-Levine explains why he believes August 7 is the Senate's last real opportunity to pass crypto market structure legislation this Congress and why he's grown frustrated with calls for more time after 18 months of negotiations.Miller breaks down the final hurdles standing in the bill's way, including the battle over the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), why he believes the provision is essential to protecting software developers from criminal liability, and how ongoing negotiations with law enforcement groups could shape the bill's path forward.We also discuss the growing political influence of the crypto industry, why durable legislation matters more than temporary regulatory relief, the rise of developer-focused advocacy in Washington, and what could happen to innovation in the United States if Congress fails to act before the window closes.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the Solana Policy Institute Event01:40 Regulatory Landscape for Crypto and Perpetual Futures03:11 The Importance of Durable Wins in Crypto Regulation05:26 Politics and Its Impact on Crypto Regulation06:32 Supreme Court and Independent Commissions07:56 Clarity Act: Current Status and Expectations10:23 The Role of Law Enforcement in Crypto Regulation12:07 Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) Overview15:57 Potential Changes to BRCA Language17:51 Ethics in Crypto Regulation20:44 Political Engagement and the Developers Pack23:06 The Future of Software Development and Regulation25:44 Navigating Uncertainty in the Crypto Space28:04 Impact of Leadership Changes on Crypto Cases30:12 Future Priorities for the Solana Policy InstituteSubscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is sponsored by Sei. Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett

Rep. Dusty Johnson says the window for passing crypto market structure legislation is rapidly closing. In this episode, the House Agriculture Committee’s Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair explains why the Senate needs to move quickly on the Clarity Act, where he believes lawmakers should land on DeFi regulation, how Congress is thinking about CFTC funding, and what happens if the Senate sends the House a bill it can’t support.Johnson also explains why he compares today’s crypto industry to the early days of the internet and argues that the Clarity Act could do for digital assets what the Telecommunications Act of 1996 did for broadband. He also breaks down why the House Agriculture Committee was able to advance the original bill with overwhelming bipartisan support and the hurdles that still stand between the legislation and the President’s desk.In this episode, TIMESTAMPS:00:40 Congressman Dusty Johnson’s Perspective on Crypto In America 02:17 Agriculture Committee’s Shared Jurisdiction Over Crypto04:04 Expanding Broadband and Blockchain's Power05:34 Parallels Between Telecom Act of 1996 and Clarity Act06:54 Policy Initiatives and Why Passing Clarity is Urgent13:25 DeFi Regulation and Senate vs. House Approaches21:42 Spot Authority and CFTC Oversight25:47 Path to Bipartisan Support and Legislative Timeline28:53 Evolution of Anti-CBDC Legislation30:43 Johnson’s Message to IndustrySubscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y3bQRjEQtdlNx1fxmS8hB Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-in-america/id1799000155 Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is sponsored by Sei. Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrett