Bitcoin is Winning in DC | Grant McCarty

Grant McCarty is the Co-President of the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

In this episode, we discuss the state of Bitcoin policy in Washington DC, how the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve went from a fringe idea to a real legislative proposal, and why the next 18 months could define Bitcoin’s regulatory future in the United States.

We also get into the stablecoin and market structure bills currently moving through Congress, how internal dysfunction could derail progress, and why executive orders aren't enough. Finally, we talk about codifying Bitcoin into law and the quiet support from lawmakers across the aisle.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - Bitcoin Policy Institute
00:06:51 - Bitcoin Perception in DC
00:11:44 - Republican vs. Democrat Dynamics
00:14:07 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
00:19:23 - The Genius Act
00:30:51 - Market Structure Bill Explanation
00:34:39 - Crypto Industry’s Political Influence
00:38:27 - SBR’s Political Risks
00:42:47 - The Bitcoin Act
00:53:28 - BPI’s Role
00:55:52 - Human Rights and Bitcoin Advocacy
00:59:17 - Elizabeth Warren’s Anti-Crypto Army
01:06:26 - PubKey DC

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