The Get Down: Beyond Bitcoin
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The Get Down: Beyond Bitcoin
Future of Blockchain: Legislation, Consumer Protection & Innovation with Congressman Darren Soto
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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