As this newsletter's readers are aware, the US Congress has been debating market structure legislation for the past few months. However, the scope of crypto policy discussions extends far beyond this single issue, encompassing topics such as taxes, decentralized finance regulations, the upcoming midterm election, and state-level approaches to the sector.
CoinDesk's Consensus Miami conference, scheduled for next month, will delve into each of these issues in detail. The event will feature discussions with prominent lawmakers, regulators, and industry experts, including Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ashley Moody, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, and White House crypto point man Patrick Witt. The conference will also include a Policy & Regulation Summit, focusing on key policy and regulatory issues, such as the compliance of decentralized finance with anti-money laundering rules, tax implications in the 1099-DA era, and the Clarity Act.
Additionally, the event will explore the crypto industry's engagement with the 2026 midterm election and feature a debate on prediction markets, a topic likely to be considered by the US Supreme Court.