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April 23, 2025 44 mins

For this week’s Crypto in America episode, our hosts interviewed Miles Jennings, Head of Policy & General Counsel for a16z crypto


They discuss the changing landscape for American founders, how his advice for a16z crypto portfolio companies has evolved, the need for safe harbors, his thoughts on former colleague Brian Quintenz joining the CFTC and more.


Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.


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TIMESTAMPS:


0:00 - Welcome Miles Jennings To Crypto In America! 

00:43 - Crypto in America: Safeguarding Liberties and Promoting Entrepreneurship

01:50 - Miles Jennings' Expanded Role and Day-to-Day Responsibilities

02:59 - Regulatory Clarity and Optimism in the Crypto Space

04:35 - Challenges and Opportunities in American Crypto Innovation

06:13 - Defining Decentralization and Token Security Status

09:38 - The Role of Control in Token Regulation

17:06 - Token Classification and Taxonomy

20:31 - Safe Harbors and Regulatory Uncertainty

22:19 - Understanding Safe Harbor

23:50 - Regulatory Uncertainty and Class Action Lawsuits

24:27 - Decentralized Governance and Legal Structures

26:39 - Challenges and Solutions for American Founders

29:22 - VCs and Regulatory Climate

32:19 - Empowering Entrepreneurs in the US

33:40 - Government Interaction and Policy Goals

40:25 - CFTC's Role in Crypto Regulation

43:29 Conclusion and Future Outlook


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