Policy Series: Crypto Terrorism, FinCEN vs Mixers, and IRS Tax Updates | Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky
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10/30/23 • 58 min
In the latest episode of the Empire Policy Series, Santi hosts Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky to delve into recent allegations of Hamas leveraging cryptocurrency for terrorism funding, FinCEN's upcoming rules concerning crypto mixers, and the IRS's evolving crypto tax regulations. The trio also dissect the the forthcoming 3-6 months of crypto regulation and discuss recent bipartisan legislative triumphs in the stablecoin domain. To close out both Rebecca and Jake highlight the need for industry-wide collaboration to ensure regulations both foster innovation and effectively mitigate inherent risks.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:31) Is Crypto Financing Terrorism?
(11:37) Policy Maker Responses to Crypto Terrorism
(18:34) Chainalysis Ad
(19:38) Mixer Rule by Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
(31:49) Defining the Mixer Use Case
(45:22) Tax Provision for Crypto
(51:59) Regulatory Outlook
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Resources
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DeFi Education Fund
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https://theblockchainassociation.org/
https://twitter.com/BlockchainAssn
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
In the latest episode of the Empire Policy Series, Santi hosts Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky to delve into recent allegations of Hamas leveraging cryptocurrency for terrorism funding, FinCEN's upcoming rules concerning crypto mixers, and the IRS's evolving crypto tax regulations. The trio also dissect the the forthcoming 3-6 months of crypto regulation and discuss recent bipartisan legislative triumphs in the stablecoin domain. To close out both Rebecca and Jake highlight the need for industry-wide collaboration to ensure regulations both foster innovation and effectively mitigate inherent risks.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:31) Is Crypto Financing Terrorism?
(11:37) Policy Maker Responses to Crypto Terrorism
(18:34) Chainalysis Ad
(19:38) Mixer Rule by Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
(31:49) Defining the Mixer Use Case
(45:22) Tax Provision for Crypto
(51:59) Regulatory Outlook
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Follow Rebecca: https://twitter.com/RebeccaRettig1
Follow Jake: https://twitter.com/jchervinsky
Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz
Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel
Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod
Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j
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This episode is brought to you by Chainalysis.
Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases.
For more information, visit www.Chainalysis.com/empire.
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Resources
Submit a comment on regulation
DeFi Education Fund
https://www.defieducationfund.org/
The Blockchain Association
https://theblockchainassociation.org/
https://twitter.com/BlockchainAssn
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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(47:15) Unique Use Cases Outside of RWAs
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(28:11) Toku Ad
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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