As subscribers to this newsletter are aware, Congress has been debating market structure legislation for several months, but cryptocurrency policy discussions encompass a wide range of issues, including taxes, decentralized finance regulations, the upcoming midterm election, and more. CoinDesk's Consensus Miami conference will delve into each of these topics in detail. The significance of policy changes in the digital asset space has grown, with regulators shifting their approach to enforcement actions and the US President signing the first major cryptocurrency-specific legislation last year. Despite the current stagnation in crypto prices, the industry has solidified its presence, with regulators proposing rules for stablecoin companies and lawmakers considering reforms to US crypto tax policy.
The Consensus Miami conference will feature discussions with 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 event will also include a Policy & Regulation Summit, focusing on key policy and regulatory issues, such as decentralized finance compliance with anti-money laundering rules, taxes, and the Clarity Act.
Sessions will also explore 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 addressed by the US Supreme Court.