As this newsletter's readers are aware, the US Congress has been debating market structure legislation for months, but crypto policy encompasses many more issues, including taxes, decentralized finance regulations, the midterm elections, and state approaches. CoinDesk's Consensus Miami conference will delve into these topics in depth.
The past year has seen significant policy changes, with the US President signing the first major crypto-specific legislation and regulators altering their enforcement approach. The crypto industry has made notable progress, despite current market stagnation and looming deadlines for Congress to pass legislation. The industry continues to seek tax reform, a de minimis exemption for crypto transactions, and a market structure bill that does not overly burden the industry, all while looking ahead to the November elections. The Consensus Miami conference will bring together lawmakers, regulators, and industry experts to discuss these issues, including Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ashley Moody, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, and White House crypto point man Patrick Witt.
The event will feature a Policy & Regulation Summit, exploring key policy and regulatory issues, such as decentralized finance compliance with anti-money laundering rules, tax implications, and state approaches to the sector. The conference will also include sessions on the 2026 midterm election and a debate on prediction markets, featuring experts like SEC Crypto Task Force chief Taylor Lindman and former IRS officials Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee.