Crypto In America

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Yat Siu | How The US Can Catch Up To Asia On Crypto Jun 11, 2025

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In this episode, we're joined by Yat Siu, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands.

Animoca operates across a number of pillars from operating web3 businesses to advising regulated stablecoin projects to having an investment portfolio of over 570 companies – one of the largest in the crypto space.

While Yat isn’t solely American focused, he has a strong understanding of the US markets, founders operating in the space and a vision into it all. We discuss the policy differences across the global crypto market and evolving investment strategy for gaming, stablecoins and more. We also dive into USDT vs USDC, adoption of stablecoins and what will open the floodgates for the industry.

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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:

00:00 - Welcome Yat Siu To Crypto In America

00:52 - What Crypto in America Means To Yat

04:23 - The State of Web3 Innovation in the US

09:25 - Corporate Strategy and Investment in Web3

27:36 - The Role of Network Effects and Tokenization

34:53 - Gaming's Impact on Crypto - Future Of Tokenization

37:04 - Macro Sentiment and Gaming Tokens

40:18 - Stablecoins: Tether vs. USDC

44:29 - Global Stablecoin Regulations

50:02 - Crypto Regulation in Different Regions

59:34 - Consumer Protection in Crypto

01:07:00 - Thanks Yat For Joining Us! Like & Subscribe

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Anthony Scaramucci | Bitcoin, Trump, Politics, His Biggest Mistakes & Crypto's Future Jun 04, 2025

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In this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge and founder and chairman of SALT.

We discuss the Trump administration’s approach toward crypto, Anthony’s lessons learned from his time in TradFi and crypto, as well as how he got into bitcoin and the timeline for adoption.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome Anthony Scaramucci To Crypto In America!

00:30 C- What Does Crypto In America Mean To Anthony?

03:05 - Political Landscape and Crypto Regulation

05:02 - Anthony's Journey into Crypto

08:33 - SkyBridge and Bitcoin Investments

19:55 - Navigating Failures and Successes

23:37 - Political Involvement and Fundraising

27:29 - The Costly Mistake and Media Fallout

28:00 - Trump's Twitter Feud and Loyalty

29:19 - Anthony Doesn't Like Meme Coins

32:55 - Blockchain's Potential and Financial Evolution

34:51 - Trump's Impact on Crypto

38:11 - Presidential Pardons and FTX Scandal

51:06 - Decentralization and Financial Stability

54:10 - Legislation and Future of Crypto

55:14 - Final Thoughts and DC Watch

56:00 - Thanks Anthony For Joining! Like & Subscribe!

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Emin Gün Sirer on Ava Labs Adoption, Regulation, Institutional Adoption & Blockchain Competition May 28, 2025

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For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Emin Gün Sirer, founder and CEO of Ava Labs live onstage at the Avalanche Summit – in London.

We discuss the evolution of blockchain technology, the state of the crypto industry in America, and the challenges companies face in a shifting regulatory landscape. Emin reflects on his journey from academia to founding Ava Labs, the importance of creating digital financial rails, and dealing with regulatory challenges. He also shares insights into how Ava Labs is bringing real-world assets on-chain, the role of institutional adoption, and the competitive landscape with other blockchain platforms.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome Emin Gün Sire To Crypto In America

00:24 - What Crypto in America Means To Emin

01:22 - Challenges and Regulatory Hurdles

02:44 - Personal Experiences with Banking Issues

05:34 - The Evolution of Blockchain Technology

07:41 - Building in the American Market

10:57 - Avalanche's Recent Successes

11:44 - Interacting with Lawmakers

20:33 - Technological Innovations and Future Plans

28:48 - Global Regulatory Landscape

30:12 - Thanks Emin For Joining Us!

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#11 - Ari Redbord On Building Better Crypto Policy & Removing Bad Actors May 21, 2025

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On this episode, we are live from Consensus with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs! Ari shares insights on the state of crypto in America, the importance of regulation, compliance, and security within the crypto ecosystem. They also discuss TRM Labs' efforts to combat illicit activities, regulatory clarity, and the future of stablecoin legislation.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome Ari Redbord to Crypto In America

00:46 - What Crypto in America Means To Ari

02:50 - Crypto's Regulatory Environment

05:22 - TRM Labs' Role in Security - Challenges in Crypto Compliance

11:30 - Regulatory Frameworks and Future Directions

21:33 - The Role of Regulators and Legislation

24:25 - Defining Bad Actors in Crypto - Laundering & Scams

28:53 - Challenges in Tracing and Recovering Funds

35:38 - Global Efforts Against Crypto Scams

38:28 - Treasury's Role in Crypto Legislation

42:05 - Future of Stablecoins and Compliance

43:30 - Happy Birthday Gerald!

43:50 - Thank's Ari For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe

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#10 - Patrick McHenry | Former U.S. Representative on The Future Of Crypto & AI May 14, 2025

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For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Patrick McHenry, Former United States Representative, Ex-Chairman of U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and now Vice Chairman of the Ondo Finance advisory board.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Patrick McHenry To Crypto In America!

0:45 - What Crypto In America Means To Patrick

02:40 - The Potential of Crypto and Blockchain

04:26 - Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities

06:44 - Government's Role and Resistance

11:48 - The Importance of Regulatory Clarity

15:33 - Crafting Effective Crypto Policy

19:16 - The Path Forward for Crypto Legislation

26:40 - Challenges in Legislation and Market Structure

28:18 - Decentralization and Control Framework

32:12 - Bipartisan Efforts and Political Dynamics

42:08 - Tokenization and Capital Markets

47:32 - What Gary Gensler Actually Thought About Crypto

51:07 - Why AI Is The Space To Watch Right Now

53:30 - Thanks Patrick For Joining Us! Like & Subscribe

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#9 - Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Talks Crypto, Regulation and Transforming Finance May 07, 2025

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For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Vlad Tenev, Chief Executive Officer of Robinhood.

They discuss Robinhood’s strong Q1 earnings, liquidity and markets, policy impacts, how Vlad looks at M&A, IPOs, competition and building with tokenization in mind.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Vlad Tenev To Crypto In America!

01:00 - Robinhood's Earnings and Crypto Surge

02:30 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges

03:27 - Innovations and AI in Trading

05:54 - Global Expansion and Bitstamp Acquisition

07:32 - Robinhood's Super App Vision

11:25 - Banking and Regulatory Strategies

21:35 - Tokenization and Future of Trading

29:07 - Reflections on Crypto Regulations

32:16 - Mergers and Acquisitions in FinTech

32:42 - Robinhood's Corporate Development Strategy

33:43 - Crypto Technology and Upcoming Events

34:12 - Potential Acquisition of Circle by Ripple

36:41 - Tokenization and the Future of IPOs

38:27 - Regulatory Changes and Market Structure

41:46 - Global Impact of Stablecoins

43:50 - Tokenization's Potential for Entrepreneurs

45:54 - Advice for Crypto Companies Going Public

50:32 - Robinhood's Unique Position in Crypto and Traditional Finance

53:33 - Prediction Markets and New Ventures

56:06 - AI's Role in Financial Markets

01:00:24 - Thanks Vlad For Joining! Like & Subscribe!

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#8 -A New Era for Digital Assets: Crypto Legislation w/ Rep. French Hill Apr 30, 2025

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For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Republican Congressman from Arkansas, French Hill, who’s also the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.

They discuss how Congressman Hill compares his time in traditional finance to DeFi, the importance of congressional action on digital assets, how the crypto industry can engage with Congress and more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome Rep. French Hill To Crypto In America

00:34 - Crypto in America: Future of Payments and Financial Services

01:01 - Chairman Hill's Journey into Crypto

04:18 - Traditional Finance vs. Decentralized Finance

07:34 - Regulatory Clarity and Legislative Efforts

13:44 - Congressional Education and Political Engagement

24:36 - Stablecoin Legislation and Market Structure

37:03 - Market Volatility and Digital Assets

41:03 - Congressman Hill's Legacy and Conclusion

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#7 - From Policy to Practice: a16z's Miles Jennings on American Crypto Innovation Apr 23, 2025

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For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Miles Jennings, Head of Policy & General Counsel for a16z crypto

They discuss the changing landscape for American founders, how his advice for a16z crypto portfolio companies has evolved, the need for safe harbors, his thoughts on former colleague Brian Quintenz joining the CFTC and more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Miles Jennings To Crypto In America!

00:43 - Crypto in America: Safeguarding Liberties and Promoting Entrepreneurship

01:50 - Miles Jennings' Expanded Role and Day-to-Day Responsibilities

02:59 - Regulatory Clarity and Optimism in the Crypto Space

04:35 - Challenges and Opportunities in American Crypto Innovation

06:13 - Defining Decentralization and Token Security Status

09:38 - The Role of Control in Token Regulation

17:06 - Token Classification and Taxonomy

20:31 - Safe Harbors and Regulatory Uncertainty

22:19 - Understanding Safe Harbor

23:50 - Regulatory Uncertainty and Class Action Lawsuits

24:27 - Decentralized Governance and Legal Structures

26:39 - Challenges and Solutions for American Founders

29:22 - VCs and Regulatory Climate

32:19 - Empowering Entrepreneurs in the US

33:40 - Government Interaction and Policy Goals

40:25 - CFTC's Role in Crypto Regulation

43:29 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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#6 - Sergey Nazarov | How Crypto Has Already Won Apr 16, 2025

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For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink.

They discuss global regulatory differences, market structure and DeFi legislation, institutional adoption and his thoughts on President Trump’s tariffs. \

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction to Sergey Nazarov and Chainlink

00:27 - The Future of Crypto in America

00:59 - Evolution of the Financial System

03:47 - Blockchain's Role in Financial Transformation

04:51 - Policy Discussions and Market Structure Legislation

07:16 - Proof of Reserves and Regulatory Conversations

12:54 - Global Regulatory Landscape

28:06 - Institutional Adoption and Compliance

35:22 - Impact of Tariffs and Globalization

40:22 - Final Thoughts and Market Structure

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#5 - Tom Emmer Apr 09, 2025

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For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts spoke with Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip. They discuss the recent passage of the Stablecoin Act and his Anti-CBDC bill, the bipartisan push for crypto innovation, and why Emmer believes the future of digital assets must be built in the U.S.

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