Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton says the crypto industry is 'pushing US market infrastructure forward'
This episode of The Scoop was recorded with former chairperson of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton.
Chaparro and Clayton discuss how the crypto industry has evolved since Clayton's tenure as head of the SEC.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Crypto's Evolution
03:42 Crypto Securities & Crypto Commodities
07:02 Token Fundraising
09:57 US Crypto Exchanges
11:12 2022 Crypto Credit Crisis
12:47 The Future of Finance
15:05 Short Selling
16:08 Closing Thoughts
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Will Regulation Kill Crypto? | Jay Clayton
On today's episode of Empire, Jay Clayton, former-SEC Chairman, joins Santiago and Jason in a discussion about the merits of crypto and how regulation threatens its freedom. Giving a special perspective as a former head of the epitome of traditional finances, Jay Clayton talks about his journey in embracing crypto, how enforcement could affect it, and what he sees for its future in the markets.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:52) Stabalizing Markets
(05:25) Decentralized Market Operations
(12:55) Embracing Crypto
(14:32) The Tradeoffs
(18:44) The Real Opportunity
(27:14) Paraswap Ad
(28:02) Bitcoin ETF
(31:44) Enforcement
(35:44) Biden's Executive Order
(39:52) Stablecoins
(43:32) Final Thoughts
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.