Crypto's Future of Policy, Politics, and the Fight for a Pro-Crypto Government

Messari’s Ryan Selkis from Bitcoin to crypto policy. Now Available |  Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age In this episode of "Money Reimagined," host  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren interview Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari, about his journey in the crypto industry and his views on crypto policy and politics. They discuss Ryan's early days in Bitcoin, his role in breaking the Mt. Gox story, and his decision to focus on crypto policy. Selkis explains his belief that a pro-crypto US government would benefit the industry and argues that voting for Trump is the way to achieve this. At the same time, Warren emphasizes the importance of bipartisan engagement and working with Congress.  The conversation covers various topics related to politics, policy, and the role of cryptocurrency. Chapters |  00:00 Introduction and Background 01:24 Early Days in Crypto 08:44 Ryan Selkis: A Crypto Personality 09:13 Crypto Policy and Politics 30:46 The Role of Political Pressure in Cryptocurrency Legislation 36:04 Crypto as a Defense Against AI and Protection of Individual Rights 38:31 The Importance of Small Government Principles in Crypto 40:47 The Impact of Social Media Polarization on Politics Links |  Messari  Crypto Council for Innovation  CoinDesk.com - Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.