Blockchain in the Beltway, crypto at the Capitol: A technology juggernaut and its policy implications

Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether are an established part of a newly dynamic monetary and financial environment. In many ways, cryptocurrencies and “DeFi” — decentralized financial services — fit into established regulatory regimes. But just as often, their distinct characteristics and foundation in the blockchain data structure make them category busters that policymakers will have to grapple with.

Join AEI’s Jim Harper for a discussion of the technology, its permutations, and the myriad policy implications they have. The event features remarks from former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo and a panel of experts including Jerry Brito of Coin Center and Miller Whitehouse-Levine of the DeFi Education Fund.

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Agenda

10:30 AM
Opening remarks:
J. Christopher Giancarlo, Senior Counsel, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

10:45 AM
Panel discussion

Panelists:
Jerry Brito, Executive Director, Coin Center
J. Christopher Giancarlo, Senior Counsel, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Miller Whitehouse-Levine, Policy Director, DeFi Education Fund

Moderator:
Jim Harper, Nonresident Senior Fellow, AEI

11:45 AM
Q&A

12:00 PM
Adjournment

Contact Information

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