As this newsletter's readers may be aware, Congress has been debating market structure legislation for the past few months, but crypto policy discussions cover many more issues, including taxes, decentralized finance regulations, the midterm election, and state-level approaches. CoinDesk's upcoming Consensus Miami conference will delve into each of these topics in depth.
The significance of policy changes around digital assets has grown, with last year seeing the US President signing the first major crypto-specific legislation and regulators altering their enforcement approach. The crypto industry has established itself, despite current challenges, and is seeking tax reform and a market structure bill that won't overly burden the industry. The Consensus Miami conference will feature leading lawmakers, regulators, and industry experts discussing key policy and regulatory issues, including decentralized finance, taxes, and the midterm election. The event will include a dedicated Policy & Regulation Summit, exploring topics such as anti-money laundering rules, tax compliance, and state-level approaches.
A series of sessions will focus on the 2026 midterm election and its implications for the crypto industry. The conference will conclude with a debate on prediction markets, a topic likely to be considered by the US Supreme Court.