As this newsletter's readers may know, Congress has been debating market structure legislation for several months, but the scope of crypto policy discussions extends far beyond this single issue, encompassing topics such as taxes, decentralized finance regulations, the upcoming midterm elections, and more. CoinDesk's Consensus Miami conference will delve into each of these topics in depth. The significance of policy changes in the digital asset space has grown substantially, with last year seeing the U.S.
President signing the first major crypto-specific legislation and regulators shifting their enforcement approach. The crypto industry has made notable strides, with the price of bitcoin reaching over $120,000 and legislative progress, although this year has seen stagnation in crypto prices and time running out for Congress to pass market structure legislation. Despite this, regulators are proposing rules for stablecoin companies, lawmakers are considering reforms to U.S.
crypto tax policy, and the industry has solidified its presence. The industry continues to seek tax reform, a de minimis exemption for crypto transactions, and a market structure bill that will not overly burden the industry, all while looking ahead to the November elections.
Consensus Miami will bring together leading lawmakers, regulators, and industry experts to discuss these topics, including Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ashley Moody, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, and White House point man on crypto Patrick Witt. The conference will feature a Policy & Regulation Summit, exploring key policy and regulatory issues, and sessions focused on the 2026 midterm elections and the crypto industry's engagement with the election.
The event will conclude with a debate on prediction markets, a topic likely to be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.