Former CFTC Commissioner Gives Us The Latest On Crypto Legislation in DC

Summer Mersinger is the CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC Commissioner. In this episode, we discuss her transition from government to the Blockchain Association, the status of crypto bills in the Senate, the state of the CFTC & SEC, legislation for DeFi, and the positive momentum in the crypto space.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Summer Mersinger To Crypto In Americ

0:30 - What Crypto In America Means To Summer

2:42 - Transition from CFTC to Blockchain Association

6:50 - Bipartisanship Policy in Crypto Regulation

9:04 - Current State of the CFTC

14:10 - Comparing CFTC and SEC in Crypto Regulation

20:40 - Senate & Banking Committee Working Together 

22:45 - Finding Bipartisanship For Passing Bills

27:34 - Blockchain Association's Role in Regulatory Implementation

29:24 - Privacy and Protection in DeFi

38:19 - Federal Reserve's Evolving Stance on Crypto

42:05 - The Momentum Shift In Crypto Industry, Positive Experience At SALT in Wyoming

47:24 - Is There More Collaboration With Crypto Advocacy Groups?

51:30 - Summer Would Like To Change The Narrative Around Bitcoin Mining

53:00 - Thanks Summer For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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