As subscribers to this newsletter are aware, the US Congress has been debating legislation on market structure over the past few months. However, discussions on crypto policy encompass a wide range of issues, including taxation, decentralized finance regulations, the upcoming midterm elections, and more. The Consensus Miami conference, scheduled for next month, will delve into each of these topics in detail. The conference will feature prominent lawmakers, such as Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ashley Moody, regulators like CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, and the White House's point person on crypto, Patrick Witt.
Additionally, there will be a meetup for those interested in discussing the election and the policy landscape. The Policy & Regulation Summit will be a key part of the conference, with a dedicated day and stage for exploring critical policy and regulatory issues. These will include topics such as compliance with anti-money laundering rules for decentralized finance, tax implications in the new 1099-DA era, and the Clarity Act.
The summit will also feature sessions focused on the 2026 midterm elections, including the crypto industry's engagement with the election and expectations for the new Congress. The event will conclude with a debate on prediction markets, a topic likely to be considered by the US Supreme Court, and will explore whether these markets constitute gambling or a novel financial instrument, and who should regulate them.