We are live at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium with Kristin Smith, the President of the Solana Policy Institute. In this conversation, we discuss Kristin's move from Blockchain Association To SPI, navigating crypto policy in DC, working with SEC Chair Paul Atkins, De-banking, and updates on the Market Structure bill

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Kristin Smith To Crypto In America

0:30 - What Does Crypto In America mean to Kristin

1:25 - Why Did Kristin Move From Blockchain Association To Solana 

2:30 - Going Through The Dark Times In Crypto Policy

6:10 - Current State Of Crypto In DC - Regulatory Enviornment

8:45 - Working Towards Market Structure

13:40 - Policy Members Who Are Not On Board With Crypto, Justifying Crypto Policy

18:45 - The Anti-Crypto Voter, Working On Legislation In The Fall

21:40 - Jay Clayton thoughts - Kristin Is Upset About Roman Storm Case

24:15 - Working With SEC Chair Paul Atkins - Navigating Challenges With Policy Makers

30:55 - Ending De-banking - Has Krstin Ever Been De-banked?

34:30 - Complications Of Market Structure - Getting The Bill Passed

34:20 - What's Next For The Solana Policy Institue?

40:00 - Thanks Kristin For Joining! Like & Subscribe

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