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Why the Clarity Act Could Decide America’s Financial Future w/ John Deaton

The Senate is voting today, but not on what most people think. John Deaton joins Grace Remington and Sean Hagan to break down why the Clarity Act cloture vote is really a vote on whether to even debate the bill, and why 53 Republican senators aren’t enough to get there. He explains the math behind needing eight to ten Democrats, where Josh Hawley and Rand Paul stand, and what happens to American digital asset companies if Congress stalls again. Deaton also makes the case that the U.S. is still regulating blockchain with 1930s statutes.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

This post Why the Clarity Act Could Decide America’s Financial Future w/ John Deaton first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Patrick Green.

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Strike CEO Jack Mallers: Inflation Outlook, Bond Stress and BTC vs Gold

US debt-to-GDP has pushed past 120%, and Jack Mallers thinks the debate over whether the Fed hikes or cuts is beside the point, both roads lead to inflation. The Strike founder and CEO joins Bitcoin Magazine to explain why he told investors to study Japan, where outright yield curve control and central planning intervention are now required to hold the currency together. He argues the US is heading to the same place and that Bitcoin, as the asset most sensitive to fiat liquidity, is the fastest horse in that environment. Mallers also breaks down Strike’s shift into Bitcoin-backed lending and what it means to build a full Bitcoin financial stack under one roof.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

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Will the Clarity Act Pass the Senate? | Connor Brown, Bitcoin Policy Institute

The Clarity Act reaches a make-or-break moment as the Senate holds a cloture vote that requires 60 votes from a chamber Republicans hold 53 seats in. Connor Brown, Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute and a former Senate staffer, breaks down why 7 to 9 Democrats have to cross the aisle and what happens to digital asset regulation if they don’t. He walks through Senator Cynthia Lummis’ updated draft, the roughly 120 concessions inside it, and the ethics provision compromise that got about 80% of the way there. Brown also explains why BPI has expanded its remit into open source AI and what that means for Bitcoin security.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

This post Will the Clarity Act Pass the Senate? | Connor Brown, Bitcoin Policy Institute first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Patrick Green.