The Scoop

The Scoop is The Block’s interview podcast series, featuring archived conversations with the leaders, founders, and investors who helped shape the crypto, Web3, and digital asset industries. Covering topics from breaking news to billion-dollar fundraises, these episodes capture the voices and stories that defined key moments in the market. Though no longer in production, the full archive remains available for listeners who want to revisit the insights and perspectives that influenced the industry.

‘A good day for DeFi’ - Cody Carbone on DC's rapid crypto policy shift

March 14, 2025, 6:11AM EDT · 31:07

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The Scoop’s host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by The Digital Chamber President Cody Carbone.

In this episode, Chaparro and Carbone discussed the current U.S. policy landscape for the crypto industry under the new Trump administration. With growing bipartisan support and regulatory clarity, the conversation highlights how crypto is becoming a mainstream political issue with significant economic and electoral implications.

OUTLINE
00:00 Intro
01:12 Sponsor break
03:05 The tone has shifted
05:37 IRS DeFi rule nullified
09:25 Stablecoin legislation
12:35 Fine-tuning crypto policy
15:31 Crypto’s growing political influence
18:01 How Trump changed the crypto debate
24:14 The next six months
28:56 Conclusion

GUEST LINKS
Cody Carbone – https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycarbone/
Cody Carbone on X – https://x.com/CodyCarboneDC

The Digital Chamber – https://digitalchamber.org/
The Digital Chamber on X – https://x.com/DigitalChamber