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Why America Is Quickly Becoming The Crypto Capital Of The World | Jan van Eck Aug 06, 2025

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In this episode, we're joined by Jan van Eck, the CEO of VanEck. We discuss launching the Bitcoin ETF, the success of crypto ETFs, and regulatory challenges. We also get into the impact of thee GENIUS Act, institutional investment in crypto, macroeconomic trends, active versus passive management in ETFs, and the what to expect next in the investment landscape.

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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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Jan van Eck To Crypto In America!

0:33 - What Crypto in America Means To Jan

02:03 - Gold and Bitcoin ETFs, Regulatory Landscap

04:41 - VanEck's Investment Strategy

13:01 - Institutional Interest Post-FTX Collapse

15:51 - The Impact of the GENIUS Act on Financial Systems

23:58 - VanEck's Stablecoin Strategy

28:56 - European Crypto Market and Regulations

30:59 - Asian Crypto Market Insights

32:36 - Active vs Passive Crypto ETFs

34:21 - Public Market Exposure to Crypto Assets

41:48- Venture Capital in Crypto

44:50 - Are There Any Regulatory Concerns?

46:24 - Future of Crypto Adoption and Stablecoins

50:00 - Thanks Jan For Joining! Like & Subscibe!

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White House Exclusive Interview: Bo Hines Breaks Down the Administration’s Crypto Report Jul 30, 2025

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We are live in Washington DC to discuss the White House's Crypto Report with Bo Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. Crypto Council. We discuss stablecoins, the Genius Act, market structure, and the federal government’s stance against a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Beau expresses optimism about future regulatory clarity and the potential for the U.S. to lead in digital asset innovation and gives us the latest on the Bitcoin and the strategic reserve.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Bo Back To The Show!

0:31 - Overview of the White House Crypto Report

03:44 - Modernizing Bank Regulations

05:01 - Interagency Cooperation and CFTC Developments

07:01 - Stablecoins and National Security

12:12 - Tornado Cash, Future of Decentralized Finance

19:30 - State-Level Regulations and Tax Code Updates

22:04- Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Update - How Much Bitcoin Does The US Have?

27:40 - Trump Understands Crypto

28:30 - Thanks Bo For Having Us At The White House!

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$4B Crypto VC on 'Crypto Week' Bills, Why DeFi Will Take Off, The Best City To Build, & Stablecoins Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode, we're joined by Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Parter at Dragonfly, which has invested in over 150 crypto projects. We discuss Haseeb's rollercoaster of being a crypto investor in America, the impulse that drove him into crypto, and his firm belief in its inevitability. He explains why BlackRock's entry changed crypto forever and the role of stablecoins in both the US and Asia.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Haseeb to Crypto In America!

00:59 - What Crypto in America Means to Haseeb

02:35 - Journey into Crypto: From Bitcoin to Ethereum

03:40 - The Evolution of Crypto and Stablecoins

13:16 - Crypto's Cultural Shift to New York

18:57 - The Role of BlackRock In Saving Crypto

29:03 - Challenges in US Crypto Policy

30:19 - Where to Build The Crypto Hub?

33:00 - Stablecoins

38:40 - Stablecoins in the US

50:46 - IPOs, Mergers & Acquisitions

53:59 - Why Haseeb Is Watching Elon & The America Party

55:00 - Thanks Haseeb For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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BREAKING: 3 Crypto Bills PASSED in Unprecedented Vote | Rep. Bryan Steil On Successful Crypto Week Jul 18, 2025

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Rep Bryan Steil joins us to discuss the highly successful 'Crypto Week' in Washington DC. The House has passed The CLARITY Act, The GENIUS Act, & the Anti-CBDC Act. The GENIUS Act is on it's way to President Trump's desk to be signed into law on Friday. Bryan gives us the inside scoop on getting these bills passed, and why these bills are so important for the crypto industry

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0:00 - Welcome Rep. Bryan Steil To Crypto In America!

0:40 - Historic Legislative Wins For Crypto!

01:31 - Transformative Impact of New Legislation

04:54 - Behind-the-Scenes Insight Into The Regulatory Challenges

09:22 - Achieving Bipartisan Support

12:43 - Future Legislation

19:42 - The Importance of Regulatory Clarity

28:37 - Broader Implications for Innovation in America

32:50 - What Does Crypto In America Mean To Bryan?

35:00 - Thanks Rep. Bryan Stein For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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Inside The Crypto Regulatory Battle w/ Jesse Walden & Jake Chervinsky of Variant Jul 16, 2025

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In this episode, we're joined by Jesse Walden & Jake Chervinsky. Jesse is the Founder and Managing Ppartner at Variant and Jake is the firm's Chief Legal Officer. Variant is best known for its early stage investments across the crypto space. Since 2020, Varient has invested in major projects like Uniswap, Phantom, World, Blackbird, and more. Jesse & Jake discuss the evolution of crypto regulations over the past few years and the potential opportunities under a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Jesse Walden & Jake Chervinsky To Crypto In America!

0:50 - What Does Crypto In America Mean To Jesse & Jake?

02:55 - Pro-Crypto Regulatory Climate

05:53 - Tokens vs Equity

11:20 - Decentralization and Token Holder Rights

18:39 - Future of ICOs and Regulatory Safe Harbors

27:51 - On-Chain Securities and Market Evolution

34:14 - Decentralized Governance and Safe Harbor Regulation

41:29 - Top Policy Priorities for US Crypto Leadership

42:30 - Protections for Non-Custodial Software Developers

45:29 - Challenges and Legislation for DeFi

50:06 - Prediction Markets

55:41 - Crypto Exposure in Public Markets

1:04:45 - Future Outlook In Crypto

1:07:00 - Thanks Jesse & Jake For Joining Us! Like & Subscribe

#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america

'It's Incredibly Corrupt' - Caitlin Long On Custodia's Battle With The Federal Reserve Jul 09, 2025

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In this episode, we're joined by Caitlin Long, Founder & CEO of Custodia Bank. We discuss the hurdles her bank faces in obtaining a Federal Reserve Master Account, her views on the changing regulatory landscape, the role of stablecoins, corruption at the Fed, and her ongoing legal battles while building a Bitcoin & crypto friendly bank.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Caitlin Long To Crypto In America!

0:59 - Why Caitlin Left Wall Street For Crypto

01:54 - Why Create A Bitcoin Bank In Wyoming?

02:48 - Fed Master Account Controversy

04:26 - Understanding Narrow Banking and Stablecoins

08:51 - Custodia Bank Explained

15:28 - Impact of Stablecoins on Traditional Banking

19:26 - The Future of Banking and Crypto Regulations

30:22 - Economic Pressure on Jerome Powell

36:20 - Fed Master Account License Hypocrisy

47:25 - State-Issued Stablecoins

50:25 - Custodia's Legal Battle and Future Prospects

54:57 - Why Caitlin Thinks The System Is Corrupt

57:00 - Thanks Caitlin For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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EXCLUSIVE: Roman Storm Breaks Silence on Tornado Cash & DOJ Court Case Jul 02, 2025

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In this exclusive interview, we speak with Roman Storm, Co-founder of Tornado Cash. Roman discusses his upcoming federal trial where he faces charges of conspiracy to launder money, evading sanctions, and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. These crimes could lead to over 40 years in prison. We get all the details on Tornado Cash, events that led up to his arrest, legal and financial challenges, and his message to President Trump.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Roman Storm To Crypto In America

01:33 - Roman's Background and Journey to the US

08:10 - Creating Tornado Cash

16:27 - Understanding Tornado Cash's Decentralization

25:43 - Government Allegations and Roman's Defense

33:47 - Privacy vs. Anonymity in Crypto

35:45 - Legal Challenges and Status Of Co-Founders

38:08 - First Amendment and Code as Free Speech

45:49 - Roman's Arrest and Current House Arrest Experience

55:08 - Roman's Fundraising and Legal Battle

57:15 - What's The Future of Open Source Development

01:02:57 - Roman Gives His Final Thoughts

1:05:00 - Thanks Roman For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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Crypto Policy OG Rebecca Rettig on Navigating DC, Regulators, & Thriving as a Trusted Legal Advisor Jun 25, 2025

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Rebecca Rettig is the Chief Legal Officer at Jito Labs with over a decade of experience in both crypto and traditional law. In this episode, Rebecca discusses her journey into the crypto space, the concept of decentralization, and the current legislative environment, including key developments like the GENIUS Act. She also touches upon the potential of stablecoins, the role of the SEC and CFTC, and the burgeoning field of DeFi derivatives.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Rebecca Rettig To Crypto in America!

0:30 - What Does Crypto In America Mean To Rebecca?

02:01- Rebecca's Journey into Crypto Law

07:51 - Defining Decentralization

12:02 - Current Legislation and Market Structure

21:38 - Disintermediation and Legal Challenges

32:51 - Crypto's Influence in DC

41:36 - SEC Guidance on Staking

44:31 - Future of Layer One Blockchains

50:08 - Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits

54:17 - DeFi Derivatives and Future Regulations

55:00 - Thanks Rebecca For Joining! Like & Subscribe

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How Anchorage Is Securing Crypto For BlackRock & Cantor Fitzgerald | Nathan McCauley Jun 18, 2025

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For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Nathan McCauley, the co-founder and CEO of Anchorage Digital.

Anchorage became the first crypto company to receive a national bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in January 2021, and is now a partner for institutional clients such as BlackRock and Cantor Fitzgerald, offering services like custody, staking, settlement, and governance for digital assets.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome Nathan McCauley To Crypto In America!

00:23 - What Does Crypto In America Mean To Nathan?

02:18 - Nathan's Small Town Roots

04:30 - OCC Regulation

07:01 - Understanding Custodial Regulations

16:49 - Securing Keys

19:30 - Avalanche - Thanks For Sponsoring The Show!

21:00 - Custody Of Less Liquid Assets

21:15 - Token Generation In The U.S.

26:15 - Gemini - Thanks For Sponsoring The Show!

26:41 - Navigating the New Regulatory Environment

31:58 - Ending Operation Chokepoint and Removing Banking Hurdles

35:02 - Why All Banks Need A Digital Asset Strategy

39:11- Stablecoins in Traditional Finance

42:51 - State License vs. Federal Regulation in Crypto

46:00 - Next Regulatory Steps For Anchorage?

50:19 - The Role of Custodians in Preventing Collapses Like FTX

53:42 - Government Adoption of Crypto Assets

55:00 - Thanks Nathan For Joining Us! Like & Subscribe

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Paul Grewal | We're In An Unprecedented Moment Of Opportunity in Crypto Jun 17, 2025

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We’re live at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit in New York City with Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal! In this episode, we discuss the current state and future of crypto regulation in the US. Paul reflects on the past challenges with the SEC, the importance of trust and regulatory clarity, and the significance of legislation for the long-term stability of the crypto industry.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Live from Coinbase State of Crypto Summit w/ Paul Grewal!

0:12 - Crypto in America: Freedom and Opportunity

0:48 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities