GC @Sei_Labs // host @CryptoAmerica_ // co-founder @DCDAOxyz // Digital Finance @BrettonWoodsCom // fmr fintech & health vc
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“Yea my path into VC was pretty non-traditional” - Jeremy, 2 yrs McKinsey, 2yrs Uber Ops, dad plays golf with Larry Ellison
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My first Angel investment got acquired for 3x this week six months after wire, and I’m trying to figure out if I’m amazing at this or have no idea what I’m doing and should thank the market
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The SEC & CFTC just issued a joint staff statement on crypto spot markets.
For the first time, both agencies confirm: registered exchanges can facilitate trading of spot crypto asset products — including those with margin, leverage, or financing.
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Honored to share that I will be serving as co-chair of @BlockchainAssn’s Layer 1s Working Group on behalf of @Sei_Labs alongside @nilminirubin of @hedera. Looking forward to working with my BA member colleagues to foster innovation, build consensus, and advance our goals.
1/ Blockchain Association is excited to announce the co-chairs for our newly launched working groups.
theblockchainassociation.org…
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They hired a degen vc lawyer
So excited to join @PartyRound as Head of Legal 🎉🎉
I’ve spent last ~ 4 yrs funding co’s, and been diving deep on what structure for founders & funders looks like with orgs like @lex_DAO
Also going to keep investing via @redclaycapital. LFG. 🎉
Dropping a tell all on @PartyRound on Monday, what would you wanna know?
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Thank you @BlockchainAssn for a great day on the Hill and thank you @BoHines for your time. Looking forward to making the US the crypto capital of the world
1/ Our DeFi, self-custody, & tax working groups are on the ground in DC for a day of meetings on the importance of overturning the DeFi-killing broker rule.
A markup on @RepMikeCarey's CRA is taking place in the House Ways and Means Committee now.
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The future of the crypto industry goes through Washington.
As a project building in America and advocating for founders in the ecosystem, @Sei_Labs is well positioned to contribute to the conversation and keep you in the loop on what’s happening in the capital of crypto.
I’m excited to announce the launch of @CryptoAmerica_, a show I’ll host alongside @JacqMelinek and @EleanorTerrett.
Crypto in America is a weekly podcast that will bring on the people at the center of this conversation—policymakers, regulators, founders, and experts who are shaping the rules of the road.
First episode coming soon, subscribe at the link in comment
America, crypto's moment has arrived.
Say hello to Crypto in America, an original podcast powered by @seinetwork featuring the industry leaders, policy makers, and experts that are defining the future of crypto in America.
Each week, join seasoned crypto journalists @jacqmelinek and @EleanorTerrett along with Sei Labs General Counsel and policy wonk @thatgerald, as they host timely conversations from some of the most influential people in American blockchain law, policy and other topics.
Sei believes the future of crypto in America is bright. It’s our mission to make these conversations and content a valuable public good for the whole industry.
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Watching the Summit down the street with @BlockchainAssn. To be fair that was a nice trophy 🏆
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The SEC just put out guidance on liquid staking, and there's a lot to dig into here.
Some think this means LSTs are simply not securities, but there's more nuance than that.
For the first time, the agency is saying: build staking right - users stay in control, algorithmic rewards, no moonshot promises - and you're not in the securities business.
I'll try to unpack this below:
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The broker dealer rule was a backwards approach to the future of tech. @Sei_Labs was honored to support the @BlockchainAssn as a signatory on this letter
1/ It’s time for Congress to repeal the DeFi-killing broker rule, passed in the final days of the Biden administration – here’s what we’re doing about it and why this rule is so harmful.
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Congratulations to @iampaulgrewal and the rest of the Coinbase legal team. CB is one of the only players in the industry who could adequately fight this fight, unlike many of the less well-resourced projects forced to settle with Gary's SEC over the past 4 years and close their doors or move on. Now they're finally being vindicated.
This dismissal is an enormous leap in the right direction and return to sensible regulation for the SEC. Thank you @HesterPeirce for returning sanity to the agency.
Great news!
After years of litigation, millions of your taxpayer dollars spent, and irreparable harm done to the country, we reached an agreement with SEC staff to dismiss their litigation against Coinbase. Once approved by the Commission (which we're told to expect next week) this would be a full dismissal, with $0 in fines paid and zero changes to our business.
This is hugely vindicating, especially because many people questioned my decision to engage in litigation with the SEC on this matter in 2023. People told me the courts would give a lot of leeway to the government. They said public market investors wouldn't like it. They said it would take years and cost us tens of millions of dollars in legal fees (which it did). They said the agency would use mafia tactics like trying to pressure other companies not to work with us while the lawsuit was underway (which they did).
But I knew a few truths that helped make it an easy decision to fight them in court:
1. The SEC was wrong on the law.
They were exceeding the authority given to them by congress by asking us to delist a number of assets that were not securities. We had taken a conservative approach to ensure we weren't listing any securities, and the SEC itself had allowed us to go public in 2021 after reviewing our listing standards in depth. We tried to “come in and register” but it turned out it was a fake offer, as every crypto company discovered. Regulators are supposed to enforce the law, but they can't make up new laws on the spot if they don't like the current ones, or weaponize a lack of clarity in the law.
2. Caving to their demands could have killed the crypto industry in America.
The SEC made it clear to us that the only way to avoid litigation was to delist the many assets they falsely claimed were securities. It was a bullying tactic, pure and simple, driven by Gensler's own political agenda. And if we had caved, it would have dramatically limited the scope of which crypto assets were allowed in the US, and pushed the industry further offshore, into the shadows. Never forget how close a few activists in government came to unlawfully killing an entire industry in America! It could have easily gone the other way. Thank goodness the founding fathers created the judicial branch, as a check and balance on executive power.
3. It was the right thing to do for our customers and the industry.
At the end of the day, it didn't matter what our chance of success was. I had to stand up for our customers’ and our industry’s rights. I also knew it would serve as a deterrent for future bad actors around the world we may have to engage with, for them to know that we won't be bullied or pressured. We are comfortable engaging in litigation across multiple fronts, indefinitely, while continuing to build. This is business as usual. As Bain in The Dark Knight says, "you merely adopted the dark; I was born in it".
Growing up I had a naive view that regulators exist to hold companies accountable. What I realized in this ordeal is sometimes, companies must hold regulators accountable who are painting outside the bounds of the law, to preserve freedom. Accountability can actually happen both ways. At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom, and I initially thought we could achieve this solely through our crypto products. But I'm increasingly realizing that we can move the needle on economic freedom in the courts and through our policy efforts as well, when we see bad actors in government around the world. We plan to do more of this.
I have to give credit here to the Trump administration, for winning the election, and for the departure of the activist head of the SEC, Gary Gensler, who orchestrated this unlawful action along with Elizabeth Warren, and a handful of their lackeys in congress. I feel confident we would have won this case in the courts either way, given our facts were so strong, but it certainly helped accelerate the process and drive accountability. I called out the sketchy behavior of the SEC back in 2021, and I believe this comment turned out to be prescient.
I want to give a shout out to all the other crypto companies who fought back with their own lawsuits (we certainly were not the only ones).
I want to give a shout out to all the crypto startups who couldn't afford the legal fees, and went bankrupt due to the administration's abusive tactics. Your company may have died, but crypto lives on. Don't stop building.
I want to give a shout out to both Democrat and Republican members of congress, who are working hard to ensure America leads on crypto. I know that Gary Gensler and Elizabeth Warren do not represent the entire Democratic party.
And I want to give a shout out to all the crypto holders in the US who elected pro-crypto candidates, on both sides of the aisle, to make sure your rights were preserved. It turns out the crypto voter is real, and showed up in the millions.
Finally, I expect we'll continue working productively with the SEC on any number of items over the years, just as we do with every agency around the world where we operate. I look forward to the SEC being reformed under Paul Atkins, Mark Uyeda, Hester Peirce, and DOGE, and new more sensible personnel coming into leadership roles. I commend the new leadership that is already in place for working to right this wrong - it's a great step in the right direction, and took courage. Now let's get some crypto legislation passed in the US to finally clarify the rules, and really kick off this next phase of building.
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That escalated quickly
Crypto is coming home to the U.S., the capitol of capital.
Thank you for the invitation to the inaugural Crypto Ball hosted by @DavidSacks from our friends at @standwithcrypto.
If you’re in town, connect with @thatgerald from Sei Labs or @JackLipstone from the Sei Foundation.
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I failed the first time between my JD/MBA and LLM. Just didn’t think it would be that hard. Was wrong. Had a really hard time telling people that I hadn’t passed, and spent the next 4 years in business where it didn’t matter. Found out I passed July Bar today. Thanks for sharing.
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Excited for this one! Lucky to be hosting Crypto in America powered by @SeiNetwork with @EleanorTerrett and @jacqmelinek
🚨NEW: @SECGov Commissioner and Head of the Crypto Task Force @HesterPeirce joined @CryptoAmerica_ for our very first episode coming out tomorrow here on X, Spotify, YouTube and Apple.
We hope you’ll tune in!
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Thank you @GOPMajorityWhip for the work you’re doing to push digital assets forward in the crypto capital of the world. Looking forward to the next time. Thank you @CooleyLLP @matt_homer for the invitation
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The US has traditionally lagged behind other countries in payments/money transfer. RoW was using RFID chips years before us. Mobile native economies (Nigeria, India, China) have incredibly efficient payment infrastructure.
Ppl in the US still go to Western Union in grocery stores
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“I don’t want to be remembered because I want this part of the SEC’s history to be forgotten” @HesterPeirce and @xethalis setting the bar high @FordhamCrypto
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In 2-3 years we’re going to be talking about @partyround mafia. It’s happening right in front of us.
@joshqharris building @PixieChess
@DylanAbruscato and @tjcages building @cryptothegame_
@netspencer cloning people at @with_delphi
@jordihays going full creator
Gonna be fun to watch
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Proud that @Sei_FND and @Sei_Labs are able to support the initiative for CLARITY alongside @TheDRC_ and so many other industry leaders
The industry has made it clear: effective blockchain policy must incentivize decentralization.
DRC and 50 other leading stakeholders in the crypto industry just delivered a joint letter to @SpeakerJohnson, @RepJeffries, @LeaderJohnThune, and @SenSchumer in support of the CLARITY Act’s robust, control-based decentralization test for digital assets. This is the largest coalition of organizations in agreement on a particular test for decentralization.
The CLARITY Act establishes a much-needed standard for evaluating when a digital asset has met a threshold to justify its transition from security to commodity — an essential step for effective market structure legislation.
We look forward to engaging further to ensure that blockchain legislation supports decentralization, responsible innovation, and consumer protection to further establish U.S. leadership in blockchain technology.
Want to add your voice? DM us to join the coalition in support of decentralization.
Thank you to our co-signers: @1kxnetwork, @AleoHQ, @alongsidefi, @a16z, @aragon_fdn, @aztecnetwork, @bcap, Bright Point Law, Brookwood PC, @buidlbox, @ProgressChamber, @Consensys, Cowrie, @crypto_council, @daylightenergy, @Delphi_Ventures, @DLxLawPLLC, @dragonfly_xyz, @ElectricCapital, @EspressoSys, @Etherealize_io, @farcaster_xyz, @gensynai, @HallidayHQ, @HaunVentures, @injective, @interchain_io, @axelar, @LayerZero_Core, @LeXpunK_Army, @LidoFinance, @the_matter_labs, @merit_systems, @MetaLeX_Labs, @Mysten_Labs, @NEARFoundation, @OPLabsPBC, @Optimism, @proximityfi, @apublicstate, @Sei_FND, @Sei_Labs, @SkyMavisHQ, @storyprotocol, @syndicateio, @tallyxyz, @graphprotocol, @deptvc, Varia Law, and @xmtp_
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If you’ve been in DC you know how insane this week has been (and it’s not over yet!), thank you to everyone working hard on the Hill and elsewhere.
This is an enormous milestone for the industry and the bipartisan support is incredible to see. Onward!
🚨NEW: The CLARITY Act just passed the House in a vote of 294-134 with 78 Democrats voting in favor — more than double the ~35 expected, and more than the 71 who voted to pass FIT21 last year.
This is a really big win for crypto.
Now, onto GENIUS.
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Coincidentally, yesterday marks one year since I joined the team @Sei_Labs. I could have never imagined how much we'd be able to accomplish in such a short time.
I also couldn't imagine that the tone would shift so significantly and I'd be this bullish on building in the US. I'm very proud to announce the launch and my participation on the Board of the Sei Development Foundation, which will focus on working with builders, building in the capital of crypto, NYC, and spreading the gospel of decentralization.
@BoHines said it best on @CryptoAmerica_, Welcome Home
Introducing the Sei Development Foundation, a U.S. nonprofit organization headquartered in Manhattan, the financial capital of the world 🇺🇲
Established by Sei Foundation, the Sei Development Foundation will provide the infrastructure required for institutional adoption and for builders to accelerate crypto’s future in the US and beyond.
The Sei Development Foundation @Sei_FND aims to provide critical resources and support for builders while engaging with US policymakers to foster a pro-innovation environment.
This initiative represents a significant step toward establishing the United States as a global leader in blockchain technology.
By supporting the next wave of entrepreneurs, the Sei Development Foundation is committed to advancing a truly decentralized future for all Americans.
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Don’t think @MacConwell needs any amplifying but I’ve invested in ~9 funds and prob done DD on ~60-70, currently designing an Emerging Manager program as part of our Fund-of-Funds allocation, happy to answer questions & give feedback from this side of the table too
Hi, if you are an emerging manager or someone looking to raise a fund, please use this thread to ask me anything about RareBreed, fundraising, negotiations, fund dynamics, anything. Just trying to be helpful. I'll also tag other investors in to try and help answer questions
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The future of Crypto in America is predictable rules for innovation in the deepest capital markets in the world.
Thanks for a great discussion at the NYC Crypto Gala @whizwang @KhurramDara @mjrob_
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Congratulations on the announcement today @wyoapollo and @wyostable!
Excited for more breaking updates out here at @SALTConference
Digital rails like the @SeiNetwork are vital to novel use cases like sovereign issuance and payments
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Friendly PSA
These are exciting times but if you have material non-public information on a party’s dealings with the SEC (say, for example, an ETF) for the love of god do not tweet it.
Seeing some “funding secured at $420” vibes out here
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Excited to present on the Regeneratooor Main Stage at @EthereumDenver with @TuongvyLe12 of @Anchorage, @JStolkin of @multicoin, @cgrieco1 of @raincards and @LazPieper from @fund_defi this afternoon on What to Expect in the New Era of Crypto Regulation
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Thank you @BoHines, incredibly exciting to see the Administration follow through on the path laid out in January.
Without regulatory clarity, markets wouldn’t move faster on Sei.
Thank you to @BoHines for joining us to unpack today’s White House report on digital assets this morning!
Look out for our exclusive @CryptoAmerica_ episode with Bo, dropping soon!
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Thank you @BoHines for sitting down with my incredible co-Hosts @EleanorTerrett and @jacqmelinek at @blockworksDAS!
Not pictured: me in NYC traffic. Sometimes you get the uber, and sometimes the uber gets you.
🚨NEW: A bonus mini episode of Crypto In America we recorded this week at @blockworksDAS featuring the Executive Director of the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets @BoHines.
You can also listen now on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
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When you and your @CryptoAmerica_ cohost sit on opposite sides of the room for the @BankingGOP hearing on Digital Assets and forget to coordinate.
Thank you for your continued leadership @SenLummis @SenatorHagerty @SenMcCormickPA @berniemoreno @AlsobrooksForMD
Here at the @BankingGOP Digital Asset Subcommittee hearing on market structure led by @SenLummis.
Witnesses include:
📌@RVanGrack of @coinbase
📌 @xethalis of @multicoin
📌 @FinanceHammer of @Wharton
📌 @CFTCbehnam, former CFTC chair
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Huge boost today from Congress for access to private markets.
ICYMI, in addition to avoiding debt ceiling Armageddon the House just passed bipartisan measures to expand access to private markets via the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act. This is a big deal for startups and investors.
Under the bill, the SEC will develop a test for financial sophistication and FINRA will be responsible for administering the test (for free).
You might think this is similar to the Series 65 expansion, but it’s way better. Series 65 is expensive and many people didn’t know that even if you pass the 65, you still technically had to be attached to a RIA to be considered accredited. The bill still has to pass the Senate but it’s great to see these efforts despite the current regulatory environment.
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Congrats @ryanmcney @mariolattuga and everyone else at @joinrepublic
As a (way back) Venture Partner and collaborator, love to see this team recognized
COMPANY OF THE YEAR. 🥳
Shout out you to @STOmarket, @tokenwig , and @KyleSonlin for the incredible honor.
So proud of our team at @joinrepublic and look forward to an even bigger 2024.
The future is bright!
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This is the 1996 Communication Decency Act (Section 230) moment for gen AI and e/acc
The carve out allowed big tech to exist in the US and shaped the next 3 decades
Not sure the regulatory environment is as hospitable this time around, also a very different SCOTUS
1/ The gen AI model is f'd if companies like OpenAI need to pay copyright holders for their content. That would cover every news media, social media, music, book, etc publisher.
Maybe a big advantage for Meta/X, who own their own content.
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@CBinsights just reported $79B in global CVC funding for the first six months of 2021.
Trad VCs, what is the main goal you’d have in working with a CVC or recommending as a source of cap for a portfolio company?
36%
Industry-specific expert
21%
Lazy money (no brd seat)
21%
Dumb money (no questions)
21%
Introductions to business
14 votes • Final results
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Walking into the office in a @PartyRound hoodie after the team (@joshqharris) guesses you’re 35
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Thank you for your time @CynthiaMLummis!
Can’t beat the warm Wyoming welcome for @CryptoAmerica_ at the @SALTConference
Fun to sit down with @SenLummis in her home state of Wyoming…even if I did miss the boots memo. 🥲
Bonus episode out on @CryptoAmerica_ Friday!
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Very exciting to see @circle bring USDC to @SeiNetwork.
Native assets need the highest grade infrastructure.
Native @USDC and CCTP V2 are coming to @SeiNetwork, bringing the world’s largest regulated stablecoin and frictionless crosschain transfers to Sei’s high performance Layer-1 blockchain.
What native USDC brings:
✅ Regulated, fully reserved and redeemable 1:1 for US dollars
✅ Institutional on/off-ramps via Circle Mint
✅ Trusted digital dollars for DeFi, gaming, payments, and more
What CCTP V2 unlocks:
✅ Frictionless USDC transfers between Sei and other supported blockchains
✅ Infrastructure for crosschain apps with fast, efficient liquidity routing
Learn what this means for the ecosystem: circle.com/blog/native-usdc-…
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We had a great, timely conversation with @ddisparte about stablecoin legislation, the @circle IPO, and other topics on this week's episode of @CryptoAmerica_. @jerallaire you're next!
🚨NEW: Episode 4 of @CryptoAmerica_ with @circle Chief Strategy Officer @ddisparte!
We discuss the importance of stablecoin legislation, policy developments in the U.S. and abroad, building an “America-first” framework, and more. 🇺🇸
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Episode 2 is live! Thanks for sitting down with us at @blockworksDAS @KyleSamani
For this week's episode, we interviewed @KyleSamani, managing partner at @multicoin
We discuss crypto policy, his thoughts on stablecoin legislation, how he’s advising portfolio companies with American founders, future regulatory hurdles and more.
Links below 🔗
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M&A in digital health is about to get crazy.
$21B invested (so far) in 2021, tons of capital, and platform aggregation plays for companies that built a sticky product in one vertical and have to grow into their valuations.
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Sei loves AI
Sei is now integrated with @elizaOS enabling autonomous agents to operate on the fastest blockchain.
Cutting edge but full of love. Who said romance is dead?? ⚔️
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Thank you to the 52k who tuned in live!
Great conversations on all the progress we’ve made and the work still to be done with @_jikim of @crypto_council, @niccary of @blockchain, and had to shut down the show with @512mace of @standwithcrypto
🚨TUNE IN: We’ll be joining @standwithcrypto’s Crypto Day of Action Livestream at 4PM EST with @_jikim (@crypto_council) and @niccary (@blockchain)!
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Jay Z, Nas, Snoop all have their own funds. Hope there’s a list out there somewhere. If you have 10 min search “Calvin Broadus” on PitchBook today
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Optimistic for the future of the industry if we can keep momentum up after the repeal of the misguided IRS broker rule.
There was broad bipartisan support for the repeal but I hope to see others on the Hill like @RepMikeCarey continue a common sense approach to regulation.
"We have allies who understand the technology and the issues," @Sei_Labs GC Gerald Gallagher @thatgerald told The Defiant in an interview, following the repeal of the controversial DeFi broker rule last week.
Read more: thedefiant.io/news/regulatio…
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When we started talking to @DanSpuller and the @BlockchainAssn team about what we wanted to build with @DCDAOxyz and EthDC months ago, they immediately understood and jumped in with both feet.
I’m incredibly grateful to all our community partners and sponsors and so excited for this to come together. See you there!
Everyone get ready for the inaugural ETHDC.xyz, next week's anchor #crypto event in DC. Shoutout to @DCDAOxyz @ShaileeA @thatgerald & all #ETHDC organizers who have worked incredibly hard on this endeavor.
The @BlockchainAssn is proud to be a community partner alongside @StandWithCrypto. We hit capacity for our rooftop cocktail reception, but if you're in town, DM me.
We're excited to link up w/ many BA Members & Friends, @BillHughesDC @RobbieHeeger @sarinasid @xethalis @millercwl @cduffus @HorizenLabs @Tyler_Roessel @N0th1n3 @WeAreTellor @andrerserrano @LindsayPoss @Nneuman @StellarOrg & many more #ETH #DeFi
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Last night was what I imagine it would be like if you had a family reunion, but your dads team just won the Super Bowl, your nephew was the QB and three of your uncles won the lottery
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Cold shower after a long sauna
Brushing your teeth after a red eye flight
Taking off ski boots in front of the fire in the lodge
Jim Cramer downgrading one of your longtime holds to a “sell” rating
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Just spent the afternoon getting to know everyone on @PartyRound team and if you ever need to know what it feels like to be the least interesting person in the room, I got you
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This is part of the “Crypto-Crypto Sprint” project and follows the PWG Report’s call to make the U.S. the best place to build in blockchain.
The goal: provide regulatory clarity and keep innovation onshore.
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I'm joining @fund_defi in signing this letter to the White House about protecting the builders of our financial future. Voice your support as well. section1960.defieducationfun…
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I first met commissioner @HesterPeirce at a dinner hosted by @libertyntech back in 2022 and have been inspired by her clarity on digital assets and the future ever since.
Incredibly bullish on this task force and her continued leadership.
🇺🇸 BREAKING: The SEC has launched a new crypto task force, led by Commissioner Peirce, aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry.
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Relentlessly cold email the top 5 on the midas list your essays on why their portfolio is doomed. Alt route: arrange candles in a circle, stand in middle, and say ‘Peter Thiel’ out loud three times at the NYSE opening bell
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Over the past few years in DC, I got really tired of explaining “non-financial use cases.” Do they matter? Of course! But our industry doesn’t have to stray from its roots to justify its existence.
We finally embrace the best current use for the chain: rapid, immutable movement of assets from anyone to anyone. Liquidity is a universal right.
Very exciting announcements from @RobinhoodApp and @joinrepublic in recent days.
Markets move faster on Sei.
Congratulations to @RobinhoodApp, @krakenfx, and @Gemini for fully embracing tokenization with the launch of stock tokens.
"Our latest offerings lay the groundwork for crypto to become the backbone of the global financial system," said Robinhood CEO and @CryptoAmerica_ guest @vladtenev.
This collective adoption of tokenized assets signals a new chapter for capital markets, one where real-time settlement, programmable compliance, and 24/5 liquidity become standard.
The acceleration of institutional adoption requires infrastructure that delivers performance and reliability at scale. Sei is built for this.
Capital markets are undergoing fundamental transformation. Sei is the infrastructure needed for products on the leading edge of the future of finance, like stock tokens.
Markets Move Faster on Sei.
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Counterpoint - there are way too many VCs tweeting basic business concepts like they’re revelations.
Other point - there are probably too many VCs
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Unpopular opinion but FTX collapse has absolutely nothing to do with crypto. Lehman wasn’t crypto. Theranos wasn’t crypto. Enron wasn’t crypto. This isn’t Terra/Luna breaking. This is a vc-backed centralized startup with an unchecked founder.
This is good ole fashion fraud.
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Have determined that ~45% of in house work in fintech is putting “not our problem” into more formal legal language, and then identifying whose problem it is
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Bottom Line:
The turf wars are ending.
The SEC & CFTC are rowing in the same direction.
The U.S. just validated the importance of building high-performance crypto trading infrastructure.
That’s exactly why Sei exists.
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Thank you for having me @thinkingcrypto! Always happy to chop it up on the future of the @SeiNetwork
Sei's MasterPlan to Put Scientific Data on the Blockchain! 23andMe Acquisition!?
WATCH ▶️ piped.video/5JqImRJGRr8
Gerald Gallagher, General Counsel for Sei Labs and board member of the SEI Development foundation, joined me to discuss Sei's mission to put scientific data on the blockchain.
Topics:
- What makes the Sei Blockchain unique
- Scalability for Web3 adoption
- DeSci - Decentralized Science
- Scientific and Healthcare on the Blockchain
- 23andMe bankruptcy and potential acquisition
- US Crypto Outlook
#interview #podcast #sei #23andme #healthcare #science @SeiNetwork @Sei_FND @thatgerald
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Thank you for joining us @PatrickMcHenry! Great to hear perspectives on the past administration and current state of affairs from one of the key architects of FIT21.
We hope to see you again soon in NYC!
🚨WATCH: Former U.S. Representative @PatrickMcHenry joins @CryptoAmerica_ to discuss his insider perspective on the current state of U.S. crypto policy and where we’re headed, his interactions with former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, and more. ⬇️
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The @BrianQuintenz-sized hole in the a16z policy team seems to have lasted for about three days. @PatrickMcHenry has been an incredible ally for the industry and I’m excited to see him continue his leadership in this new chapter.
Excited to share that I’m joining @a16z as a Senior Advisor! Technology is the future of economic growth, and I’m eager to help innovators navigate the policy landscape so they can build.
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America should be at the forefront of innovation globally. For that to happen we need capital, dynamic policy, and a 10x talent market.
The @Sei_FND brings all those elements together advocating for a brighter future.
The Sei Development Foundation made a bold bet on the US as its operational headquarters.
The unique blend of pragmatism, risk-taking, and openness that defines American innovation ecosystems also defines the Mission.
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Looking forward to this!
🌟 We’re pleased to have Gerald Gallagher, Counsel at Sei Labs, as one of the esteemed judges for the Ga^3in Web3 Pitch Competition at Art Basel Miami on December 6th! 🌟
💼 About Gerald:
Gerald has spent the past eight years deeply embedded in the venture capital ecosystem, excelling as a startup operator, LP, and investor. In the early stages of his career, he worked with global strategic funds, focusing on heavily regulated sectors such as fintech and healthcare. He played a key role in establishing Emerging Manager LP programs and managing direct investments.
In 2021, Gerald fully transitioned to Web3, joining Sei Labs as Counsel. He continues to invest in and advise projects operating at the intersection of regulation and innovation.
Gerald holds an MBA, JD, and LLM from Duke Law (Class of 2018), where he honed his legal and business acumen, which he now applies to his work in Web3.
🌐 Why Connect with Gerald?
With his wealth of experience in both traditional finance and Web3, Gerald offers invaluable insight into navigating complex regulatory landscapes and driving innovation. His strategic guidance can be a game changer for entrepreneurs aiming to scale their projects in the Web3 space.
🎤 Don’t miss the opportunity to pitch your startup to Gerald and other top-tier investors!
🔗 Register here: lu.ma/xibd5mry
#Web3 #VentureCapital #Fintech #Blockchain #SeiLabs #PitchCompetition #ArtBaselMiami #BlockchainInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #Regulation #Innovation
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Code = speech and should be protected under the first amendment.
Great to sit down with the one and only @rstormsf and talk about his journey from privacy-focused ethereum dev to DOJ target.
🚨WATCH our exclusive interview with @rstormsf out on all platforms NOW!
One of crypto’s most consequential criminal trials begins July 14 and Roman Storm will be in the hot seat. The outcome could set a standard for how the U.S. treats open-source software developers and decentralized protocols.
Storm joined Crypto in America for his first podcast interview since being indicted by the DOJ. We reached out to the DOJ for comment. They declined.
TIMESTAMPS:
01:33 - Roman's Background and Journey to the US
08:10 - Creating Tornado Cash
16:27 - Understanding Tornado Cash's Decentralization
25:43 - Government Allegations and Roman's Defense
33:47 - Privacy vs. Anonymity in Crypto
35:45 - Legal Challenges and Status Of Co-Founders
38:08 - First Amendment and Code as Free Speech
45:49 - Roman's Arrest and Current Bail Experience
55:08 - Roman's Fundraising and Legal Battle
57:15 - What's The Future of Open Source Development?
01:02:57 - Roman Gives Final Thoughts
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Thank you to everyone that pulled up to Battle for Basel today 🙏🏽
Hope everyone enjoyed the stream too & @notsoeasymoney team with the W repping degods.
I hit this clutch shot to take a game into OT too.
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Key takeaways from the statement 👇
Spot products permitted: DCMs (futures markets), FBOTs (foreign boards), and SEC NSEs (national securities exchanges) can list crypto spot products.
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More specifically,
Public data: SEC & CFTC want spot exchanges to publish trade data for transparency.
Fair & orderly markets: Emphasis on efficient execution and competition among venues.
Innovation w/ protections: Regulators explicitly invite new technology in markets, so long as investor protections are in place.
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Why bullish for the Sei protocol?
The U.S. is now signaling regulatory permission for spot crypto products on registered venues.
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Let’s build! Excited to finally formally join @lex_DAO after months of discord lurking.
opensea.io/assets/matic/0x93… via @opensea
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Is there a single project in web3 that’s doing business under its actual entity name?
If I get one more agreement for “Azkaban Ltd, a BVI registered company”, d/b/a Meme Friends Pepe Moon I’m gonna lose it
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The Louisiana Purchase, which gave the United States of America about half of the continent for $11.25m, was done in a document called the Treaty of Cession. It’s 7 pages long.
How tf did we get to 30 page MSAs for software integrations nobody is ever even going to use
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Sei’s architecture (supporting CLOB, high throughput, MEV minimization) directly aligns with the SEC/CFTC focus on transparency and fair execution.
This makes Sei the natural home for institutions looking to trade in a compliant, efficient environment.
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Clearing & custody: Clearinghouses can partner with custodians to manage customer accounts.
Market surveillance: Exchanges can share reference pricing venues to improve oversight.
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Really excited for this one.
@vladtenev explained how instant settlement would have impacted the #Gamestop saga and @RobinhoodApp’s laser focus on liquid markets, everywhere, twenty four seven.
🚨NEW: Robinhood was built on the idea that anyone should be able to access U.S. markets.
In tomorrow’s episode, @vladtenev explains why U.S. equity markets remain a powerful engine for wealth and how that belief shapes Robinhood’s role in crypto and public finance.
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Proposal to get the web3 community comfortable with the K short hand for contract so I don’t have to keep typing contract and also don’t have to explain what K means
Cc @lex_DAO
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Great day on the Hill today with @tmccarthyv94 explaining the importance of this legislation to lawmakers.
As an industry this should be priority number one. It’s not perfect, but it would be a quantum leap in clarity.
In the next two weeks, the House of Representatives will vote on the most important piece of crypto legislation to date: FIT21. We’ve long called for regulatory clarity that protects consumers and innovation and the FIT21 Act will do just that.
Americans have embraced digital assets, but the current regulatory approach too often limits innovation and privacy without actually addressing the solutions needed to protect consumers or tackle illicit activity.
FIT21 will help stamp out scams, ensure oversight of crypto exchanges, and protect American consumers by implementing strict rules on crypto trading. FIT21 has bipartisan support because it tackles these issues.
I encourage everyone who believes in the power of blockchain technology to support this legislation. The best thing to do is get in touch with your local representative and tell them to support FIT21.
@standwithcrypto offers helpful resources to find and contact your local representative here: standwithcrypto.org/action/e…
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medium.com/@amysun/from-pm-t… gonna leave this here…common pathway, but if you can’t be incredibly specialized (engineer, CEO/COO exit), a mile wide (ex IB/MBB, evaluate problems), or have a hell of a network (school, FAANG, social), you might not wanna be a VC for the long haul
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Leading The Future: Shaping Policy for American Crypto Dominance ft.
Mike Robertson, Legislative Director for Warren Davidson
Khurram Dara, Prospective Candidate for New York Attorney General
Gerald Gallagher, General Counsel @SeiNetwork & Cohost @CryptoAmerica_
Liz Yang, Founder @cryptonycpod
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Thank you @iampaulgrewal for taking the time. @coinbase has shown such high conviction for the industry and the future of finance, and the Summit this year seemed like a culmination of literally a decade of effort.
- @DeribitOfficial acquisition, perps coming to US as soon as @BrianQuintenz can get comfortable in the Chair.
- @Shopify integration, GENIUS Act passes, stables fueling US commerce
- fought the fight nobody else could against a wasteful and mismanaged SEC, CLARITY and rulemaking coming
- @standwithcrypto ready for 2026
Exciting times ahead.
🚨NEW: Ahead of the GENIUS Act vote, we caught up with @iampaulgrewal at @coinbase’s State of Crypto Summit to see why there’s so much buzz around stablecoins:
“I think the thing about stablecoins that makes them so exciting and important, frankly, is they solve a real problem in the current financial system, which is, it costs you damn much to move value from point A to point B, and that's true for large institutions as it is for the regular retail customer consumer.”
00:12 - Crypto in America: Freedom and Opportunity
00:48 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
02:53 - Coinbase's Legal Battles
07:24 - The Future of Crypto Legislation and Regulation
14:49 - Stablecoins: The Next Big Thing in Crypto
16:32 - Looking Ahead: Legislative Hopes and Challenges
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I’m not there yet but there will be signs.
You’re gonna be like “why are all these dog rescues funded by USDC on Sei” and there will be no clear answer
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Might spin up a legal DD product for smaller/emerging managers & first time funds writing checks too small to go to outside counsel, too big to have it go sideways
An EM brought it up yesterday & I like it
Thoughts @MacConwell @neildevani @yoheinakajima @iankar_ @seanwdoolan ?
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