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Future of Blockchain: Legislation, Consumer Protection & Innovation with Congressman Darren Soto
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In this episode of The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor interviews Congressman Darren Soto of Florida. Congressman Soto discusses his inspiration for becoming a crypto champion in Congress, his legislative achievements including the National Defense Authorization Act amendments, his vision for a smart regulatory framework, and more!
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Darren Soto was elected to Congress in 2016, representing Florida's Ninth District, becoming the first Floridian of Puerto Rican descent in Congress. An accomplished lawyer and legislator, he previously served in the Florida House and Senate for nearly a decade, focusing on job creation, environmental protection, healthcare, and education. In Congress, on the Energy and Commerce and Agriculture Committees, he advocates for healthcare access, climate action, technology, and consumer protection.
We discuss:
- The current state of crypto policy and what's working (and what's not).
- Bipartisan efforts in advancing blockchain and cryptocurrency legislation.
- Consumer protection and risk mitigation in the crypto world.
- Financial inclusion and the potential for crypto to empower small businesses.
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Chapters
1. Future of Blockchain: Legislation, Consumer Protection & Innovation with Congressman Darren Soto (00:00:00)
2. Championing Blockchain in Congress (00:02:33)
3. Blockchain and the National Defense Authorization Act (00:05:13)
4. Bipartisan Efforts in Crypto Policy (00:08:03)
5. The Securities Clarity Act Explained (00:10:24)
6. Deploying American Blockchains Act and Commerce Dept. (00:12:54)
7. Consumer Protection and Risk Mitigation (00:16:39)
8. Fun Fact and Call to Action (00:25:57)
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