As this newsletter's readers are aware, the US Congress has been debating market structure legislation for months, but crypto policy discussions encompass a wide range of issues, including taxes, decentralized finance regulations, the upcoming midterm election, and more. CoinDesk's Consensus Miami conference will delve into each of these topics in depth.
The event will feature discussions on the current state of crypto policy, including the treatment of stablecoin yield, and the potential impact of the midterm election on the industry. Regulators have begun proposing rules for stablecoin companies, and lawmakers are considering reforms to US crypto tax policy.
The conference will bring together leading lawmakers, regulators, and industry experts to explore key policy and regulatory issues, including the potential for decentralized finance to comply with anti-money laundering rules, and the implications of the Clarity Act. The Policy & Regulation Summit will feature a series of sessions focused on the 2026 midterm election, including the crypto industry's engagement with the election and what to expect next year. The summit will conclude with a debate on prediction markets, exploring whether they are a form of gambling or a novel financial instrument, and who should regulate them.