Tech Intersect #196: The Intersection of Blockchain, Policy, and Advocacy in Congress with Dave Grimaldi

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Blockchain has unfortunately not yet been defined by its numerous important and consequential ‘pros’ but rather spotlighted in the news by the few debilitating high-profile cons (pun intended). This puts us in the challenging position to reverse the perspective of skeptics in Congress to advocate for innovation-friendly policies and regulations that will advance this technology in a positive direction. Today’s guest Dave Grimaldi joins us to paint the picture of the challenges and opportunities in the industry through the lens of our policy-makers. This week, episode 196 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the intersection of Blockchain, policy, and advocacy in Congress.

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Dave Grimaldi is a distinguished advocate and strategist whose career spans significant roles in Congress, the FCC, and leading disruptive technology companies through the labyrinth of government regulations and policymaking. He is currently the Executive Vice President and Head of Government Relations at Blockchain Association. Dave is at the forefront of advocating for pro-innovation policy and regulatory framework for the crypto economy.

Topics Dave and I go over in this episode include:

• Navigating the regulatory space in the Blockchain ecosystem is challenging due to the complexity of the technology and skepticism of regulators and policymakers.
• ETFs provide an on-ramp for investors to gain exposure to cryptographically secured assets in a regulated market.
• The future of crypto regulation is uncertain, with ongoing litigation and the need for clearer definitions and guidelines from Congress.
• Use cases are crucial for demonstrating the benefits of Blockchain technology and gaining support from policymakers.

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Chapters

1. The Intersection of Blockchain, Policy, and Advocacy in Congress (00:00:00)

2. The challenges of navigating regulatory space for crypto policy and law, including agency rulemaking and enforcement authority. (00:07:34)

3. Clear regulations in the crypto space is crucial to provide certainty for companies and consumers. (00:12:29)

4. Dave sees positive developments in the ETF market with increased exposure and flexibility for investors. (00:18:31)

5. The potential impact of the upcoming election on crypto regulations. (00:24:19)

6. Use cases are key to building consensus, understanding, and support in the crypto industry. (00:31:03)