The cryptocurrency industry has been abuzz with policy discussions, from market structure legislation to taxes and decentralized finance regulations. CoinDesk's Consensus Miami conference will delve into these issues in depth.

The past few months have seen significant developments, including Congress debating market structure legislation and regulators proposing rules for stablecoin companies. Despite stagnant crypto prices, the industry remains optimistic, with potential reforms to U.S.

crypto tax policy on the horizon. The Consensus Miami conference 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 Policy & Regulation Summit will explore key policy and regulatory issues, such as decentralized finance compliance with anti-money laundering rules and the impact of the Clarity Act. Sessions will also 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 decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.