EP. 85 | The Road to CLARITY: Talking Crypto Legislation with Congressman Bryan Steil

On the eve of the most important legislative discussion in US crypto history, Congressman Bryan Steil, Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, joins Ari Redbord, TRM's Global Head of Policy, to discuss the most significant legislative efforts impacting the future of digital assets in the United States.With a market structure bill — the CLARITY Act — moving through the House and the imminent passage of stablecoin legislation in the Senate, Congressman Steil shares insights into the journey that led to this pivotal moment. He unpacks the challenges of regulatory uncertainty, the critical importance of dollar dominance through stablecoins, and the transformative potential of Web3 technology.Congressman Steil emphasizes how new legislation aims to unlock investment and innovation by providing a clear regulatory framework — essential for entrepreneurs and established financial institutions alike. He also addresses how public blockchains can support financial integrity by enabling enhanced tracking and transparency, setting crypto apart from legacy systems like gold or cash.Throughout the conversation, Congressman Steil highlights the bipartisan collaboration necessary to get this right, the importance of protecting innovation on US soil, and why getting the regulatory framework right is key to ensuring America’s leadership in the next era of technology. Whether you’re a policymaker, crypto innovator, compliance professional or industry observer, this episode offers a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the future of digital assets and the broader US economy.