In this episode of The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor interviews former congressman Wiley Nickel, discussing his journey as a crypto advocate in Congress. They cover the importance of bipartisan efforts in shaping legislation around blockchain and cryptocurrency, the need for equitable consumer protectionand financial inclusion, the significance of stablecoin legislation, and more. Also, Ritzy P. and Cleve discuss the critical role of bipartisanship in advancing crypto policy and Financial Literacy Month.
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Wiley Nickel was the US representative of the 13th District of North Carolina during the 118th Congress, serving a 50/50, toss up district in Raleigh and surrounding metro area. Wiley served on the Financial Services Committee and the Digital Assets subcommittee, and has been a champion for expanding the group for pro crypto Democrats. He led the way to secure support for 71 House Democrats on FIT21 and was a Democrat lead on the Congressional Review Act to overturn SAB121.
We discuss:
- The importance of bipartisanship in crypto policy.
- The future of stablecoin and crypto legislation.
- Why consumer protection must evolve to include financial inclusion.
- Why public engagement is essential for legislative change.
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