As this newsletter's readers are aware, the US Congress has been debating market structure legislation for several months. However, discussions around crypto policy encompass a broader range of issues, including taxation, decentralized finance regulations, the upcoming midterm election, and state-level approaches to the sector.
CoinDesk's Consensus Miami conference will delve into these topics in depth. The event will feature leading lawmakers, regulators, and industry experts, including Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ashley Moody, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, and White House point man on crypto Patrick Witt.
The conference will also host a Policy & Regulation Summit, exploring key issues such as decentralized finance compliance with anti-money laundering rules, tax implications in the 1099-DA era, and the Clarity Act. A series of sessions will focus on the 2026 midterm election, including the crypto industry's engagement and expected outcomes. The summit will conclude with a debate on prediction markets, discussing whether they constitute gambling or a novel financial instrument, and who should regulate them.