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Podcast: The Penta Podcast Channel
Episode: When crypto meets policy: How the sector is evolving in 2025
Description: This week's episode of What's at Stake explores the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency as the industry gears up for a transformative 2025 amid strong support from both the Trump administration and Capitol Hill. Ron Hammond, senior director of government relations and institutional engagement at the Blockchain Association, joins Penta hosts Ylan Mui and Bryan DeAngelis to discuss the vibeshift in Washington and the industry's policy priorities.
Their conversation covered:
Policymakers' evolving perceptions of cryptocurrency
Challenges and opportunities for stablecoin legislation
Crypto interest from institutional investors
Building consensus across the crypto universe