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This episode of The Scoop was recorded with US Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Falcon X Global's Head of Revenue and Business Austin Reid live at the SALT Conference in Jackson Hole.
Senator Scott and Reid discuss the growing political interest in crypto and digital assets in the United States, and the need for better education that clearly conveys the value proposition of this new form of technology.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Crypto's Political
03:05 Trump's Crypto Shift
04:23 US Regulatory Landscape
08:06 Crypto's 'Branding'
16:23 Bipartisan Crypto Support
18:23 Harris' Crypto Policy
19:48 SEC Leadership Change

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Show Notes

This episode of The Scoop was recorded with US Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Falcon X Global's Head of Revenue and Business Austin Reid live at the SALT Conference in Jackson Hole.

Senator Scott and Reid discuss the growing political interest in crypto and digital assets in the United States, and the need for better education that clearly conveys the value proposition of this new form of technology.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Crypto's Political

03:05 Trump's Crypto Shift

04:23 US Regulatory Landscape

08:06 Crypto's 'Branding'

16:23 Bipartisan Crypto Support

18:23 Harris' Crypto Policy

19:48 SEC Leadership Change


This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Polkadot

Polkadot is the blockspace ecosystem for boundless innovation. To discover more, head to polkadot.network

The Block Community

The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity

The Block Newsletters

The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters

What is The Scoop?

Welcome to The Scoop, The Block's flagship podcast covering finance and technology industries through unmatched interviews with top thought leaders, cultural icons and industry veterans. The Block’s Frank Chaparro hosts new guests every week, diving into breaking news and topics ranging from NFTs, to the impact of DeFi on Wall Street, to Bitcoin's role in the economy and beyond.