George Leonardo from Cap Hill Crypto joined The Signal this week to discuss the evolving landscape of crypto regulation, which was marked by last week’s approval of the Ethereum ETF and significant policy movements within Congress.

Topics Discussed:

The repeal of the SEC’s SAB121 rule
The passage of FIT21 in the House of Representatives and what it means moving forward
The passage of the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act in the House, and the potential political influences driving these changes
The approval of the ETH ETF

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:13 Historic Week in Crypto Policy

01:48 Meet George Leonardo from Cap Hill Crypto

03:25 Understanding SAB121 and Its Implications

06:02 Congressional Review Act and Crypto Regulation

07:17 Democratic Engagement in Crypto Policy

12:18 The Financial Innovation and Technology Act (FIT 21)

18:38 Decentralization and Digital Commodities

22:36 Impact of Congressional Movements on Crypto Lawsuits

24:54 Banning Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

27:50 Ethereum ETF Approval: A Game Changer

31:03 Political Influences on SEC Decisions

36:28 Implications of Ethereum's Unique Economics

38:59 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: Key Differences

42:40 Future Outlook for Ethereum and Crypto Market

50:20 Technological Revolutions and Crypto's Turning Point

53:15 Conclusion and Future Content

Show Links:

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