The future of crypto legislation is on hold as lawmakers clash over a central bank digital currency ban (1:04). Meanwhile, Wall Street is preparing its stablecoin play (2:48), and JPMorgan puts pressure on fintechs by charging for data access (4:43). Plus, a Chinese activist launches a meme coin for political resistance (6:26).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode:
Inside Congress Live: Crypto Standoff Drags On. Jasper Goodman, Politico.
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/16/congress/crypto-standoff-drags-on-00458662
Crypto Bills in Limbo After House Vote Stalls. What’s Next. Elsa Ohlen and Janet H. Cho, Barron’s (subscription required).
https://www.barrons.com/articles/bitcoin-price-crypto-bill-trump-3c7743b2
Some Big US Banks Plan to Launch Stablecoins, Expecting Crypto-Friendly Regulations. Nupur Anand, Reuters.
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-america-expects-launch-stablecoins-145752773.html
JPMorgan's Dimon and Citigroup's Fraser Consider Stablecoins in Wall Street Crypto Pivot. David Hollerith, Yahoo! Finance.
JPMorgan’s Plan to Charge for Data Could ‘Cripple’ Crypto and Fintech Startups, Execs Warn. Luisa Beltran, Fortune.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jpmorgan-plan-charge-data-could-195633869.html
Innovative Chinese Dissident Uses Cryptocurrency to Fund His Activism. Baili Liu, Radio Free Asia.
https://www.rfa.org/english/china/2025/07/16/teacher-li-cryptocurrency-activism/
The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti
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