As this newsletter's readers are aware, the US Congress has been debating market structure legislation for the past few months. However, crypto policy discussions involve a wide range of issues, including taxes, decentralized finance regulations, the upcoming midterm election, and more. CoinDesk's Consensus Miami conference will delve into these topics in depth.
This newsletter explores the intersection of cryptocurrency and government, and readers can sign up for future editions. The conference will feature discussions on significant policy changes in the digital asset space, including the shift in regulators' approach to enforcement actions and the introduction of crypto-specific legislation. Despite the current stagnant crypto prices and time constraints for Congress to pass market structure legislation, the industry remains optimistic, with regulators proposing rules for stablecoin companies and lawmakers considering reforms to US crypto tax policy.
The Consensus Miami conference will bring together leading lawmakers, regulators, and industry experts to discuss these topics, including a meetup to explore the policy landscape and the election. The Policy & Regulation Summit will dedicate an entire day to exploring key policy and regulatory issues, such as decentralized finance compliance with anti-money laundering rules and the implications of the Clarity Act.
The conference will also host sessions focused on the 2026 midterm election and feature experts from the policymaking process, including the SEC Crypto Task Force chief and former IRS officials. The event will conclude with a debate on prediction markets, a topic likely to be addressed by the US Supreme Court.