Podcast: Will Regulation Kill Crypto? | Jay Clayton

Jay Clayton joins Jason and Santiago to discuss regulatory threats to crypto and the implications of Biden’s executive order

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On today’s episode of “Empire,” Jason Yanowitz and Santiago Roel Santos are joined by former SEC Chair Jay Clayton in a discussion about the merits of crypto and how regulation threatens its freedom.

Providing a special perspective as a former head of the epitome of traditional finances, Jay has a deep understanding of securities law, regulation and the evolving crypto market.

They discuss the interplay of crypto and regulation and the implications of Biden’s executive order. Can crypto and existing regulatory goals co-exist? Listen and find out.

Plus, hear more on:

  • Decentralized market operations
  • The likelihood of a Bitcoin ETF
  • and so much more!

Check out what they had to say in the video below.👇

About the show

“Empire” is a twice-a-week show. On Thursdays, Jason interviews crypto industry movers and shakers to talk about their struggles, bold moves and tough decisions. Friday’s weekly roundup episodes feature co-host Santiago Roel Santos and cover the top news from the past week.

For any NPR or Guy Raz fans out there, you can think of “Empire” as a “How I Built This” for the bitcoin and crypto industry.

Subscribe to “Empire” today on Apple or Spotify. Watch episodes on YouTube.


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