#155 - Anchorage Digital's Kevin Wysocki on the Future of U.S. Crypto Policy

04/09/2025 27 min

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Sponsor: This episode of the Law of Code podcast is brought to you by Day One Law, a boutique corporate law firm for founders and funds in crypto. Learn more at ⁠dayonelaw.com⁠.The regulatory winds in Washington have shifted dramatically, and Anchorage Digital has been in the middle of it all. Kevin Wysocki, Head of Policy at Anchorage Digital, joins the podcast to discuss:01:07 – White House crypto report & GENIUS signing02:20 – Anchorage as the first federally chartered digital asset bank03:20 – Stablecoins, de-banking05:08 – Institutional demand post-GENIUS07:03 – Partnering to on-shore stablecoin issuance10:36 – Market structure legislation: custody, vertical integration & yield14:06 – Timeline for Senate and House bills15:58 – Bipartisan engagement on Capitol Hill18:33 – Policy sticking points & compromises ahead20:18 – Market maturity tests & Anchorage’s stance21:48 – Cross-border custody & protecting self-custody23:25 – Taxes, tokenization & national security on the horizon26:22 – Bankruptcy remoteness & why custody mattersKevin is a Capitol Hill veteran, having worked for the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Andy Barr, and Rep. Tom Emmer, before moving into government affairs at Meta and now leading policy efforts for the first federally chartered digital asset bank.Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or investment advice.

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