Unchained: Big Ideas From The Worlds Of Blockchain And Cryptocurrency

In this episode, Laura Shin speaks with former CFTC chairman Chris Giancarlo and former CFTC chief innovation officer Daniel Gorfine on the pressing need for the U.S. to safeguard the dollar. They explain why they believe the future of regulation is the government operating nodes on blockchains rather than regulating intermediaries, why even private USD stablecoins will want a USD central bank digital currency, and how China might export the technology behind the digital yuan—and its surveillance capabilities—to other countries. They also touch on how the upcoming U.S. elections could influence crypto policy, why stablecoins are more than just trading instruments, and what the U.S. must do to maintain its financial leadership. Show highlights: How governments should embrace blockchain technology to become better at its job, according to Chris How the financial system needs to change for the younger generations Whether the U.S. is losing ground in terms of innovation Why Daniel thinks stablecoins are much