Emmer Pushes Back on CFTC Funding: 'Give Regulators Less Authority'

Summary

The episode discusses the uncertain path of the CLARITY Act in the Senate, featuring an interview with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer who defends the bill as bipartisan and essential for U.S. crypto leadership. Co-hosts also debate the durability of executive orders and SEC guidance, and highlight Senator Angela Alsobrooks as Person of the Week for her bipartisan work.

• Uncertainty around CLARITY's passage in the Senate is discussed.
• House Majority Whip Tom Emmer argues crypto is a nonpartisan issue.
• Emmer defends the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act against law enforcement concerns.
• The White House executive order on digital assets is noted as non-binding.
• The hosts warn that business strategies based on executive orders are fragile.
• Senator Angela Alsobrooks is recognized for bipartisan work on CLARITY.
• The need for durable regulation versus guidance is a key theme.