Jason Brett

Arlington, East Coast United States

Bitcoin and Blockchain Policy Since 2016 @FlexaHQ @SIMBAChain Advisor @btcpolicy | Former FDIC Capital Markets Regulator during the Global Financial Crisis

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Tether in the Clear? Yes, Under This New Republican-Led Senate Stablecoin Bill

5 days ago | unchainedcrypto.com | Jason Brett

For almost a decade, Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the world, has dodged allegations of incomplete reserves and rumors because it operated in the shadows outside of regulation. And now Senate Republicans (and maybe Democrats) appear to be poised to remove that stigma by pulling Tether into U.S. jurisdiction. On Thursday, the Senate failed to push through a vote to try and begin formal debate on a newly revised version of the stablecoin bill.
Tether in the Clear? Yes, Under This New Republican-Led Senate Stablecoin Bill

5 days ago | unchainedcrypto.com | Jason Brett

Correction and updates, Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:07pm ET: This article has been updated to state that a definition in the current form of the bill will not apply to DeFi. Unchained originally inaccurately reported that the bill would hurt DeFi. Unchained regrets the error. Additionally, this article has been updated to say that exclusions were added to the definition of a digital asset service provider, and a three-year compliance grace period was added for exchanges and custodians.
Senate Fails to Advance Stablecoin Bill as Partisan Divide Widens

6 days ago | unchainedcrypto.com | Jason Brett

The U.S. Senate came close to passing long-awaited stablecoin legislation this week — but ultimately, politics prevailed over policy. The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), was blocked on the floor in a 48–49 cloture vote.
Stablecoin Bill Stalls, Liquidations Come as Bitcoin Hits $103K, Coinbase Profit Slumps, Mashinsky Jailed, Ripple Settles

1 week ago | unchainedcrypto.beehiiv.com | Jason Brett |Steven Ehrlich |Juan Aranovich

Hi! In today’s edition: ❌ Stablecoin bill stalls 🚀 Liquidations follow Bitcoin surge 📉 Coinbase profit collapses ⚖️ Celsius’s Mashinsky jailed 🤝 Ripple and SEC settle 🇪🇺 CRO ETF launches despite drama By Jason Brett, Tikta and Steven Ehrlich The U.S. Senate came close to passing long-awaited stablecoin legislation this week — but ultimately, politics prevailed over policy.
A House Hearing on Crypto? More Like a Big, Partisan Fight

1 week ago | unchainedcrypto.com | Jason Brett

The movement of crypto legislation through Congress suffered a setback on Tuesday. At the beginning of what was supposed to be a scheduled joint House hearing on the most significant bill to the crypto industry, on a digital asset market structure, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) dramatically objected, derailing the session.
Crypto Experts Predict Blockchain Trends Fueled By New U.S. Rules

1 week ago | forbes.com | Jason Brett

On April 25, 2025, the Cornell Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Center in New York City spotlighted a growing convergence between academic rigor, institutional credibility, and a maturing blockchain industry. What emerged was not just a conversation about scaling technology—but about scaling trust, regulation, and the next wave of entrepreneurs. Abhishek Bhattacharya, the President of Blockchain at Cornell Tech, helped coordinate the event on the main stage.
Ava Labs And Student Projects Shine At Cornell Crypto Conference

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jason Brett

On April 25, 2025, the Cornell Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Center in New York City spotlighted a growing convergence between academic rigor, institutional credibility, and a maturing blockchain industry. What emerged was not just a conversation about scaling technology—but about scaling trust, regulation, and the next wave of entrepreneurs.
Ava Labs, Student Projects Shine At Cornell Crypto Conference

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jason Brett

On April 25, 2025, the Cornell Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Center in New York City spotlighted a growing convergence between academic rigor, institutional credibility, and a maturing blockchain industry. What emerged was not just a conversation about scaling technology—but about scaling trust, regulation, and the next wave of entrepreneurs.
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2 weeks ago | forbesjapan.com | Jason Brett

米連邦議会上院は米国時間4月9日、米証券取引委員会（SEC）委員長に、暗号資産の推進派として知られる元SEC委員のポール・アトキンスを起用する人事を承認した。これを受け、SECの新たな委員長に就任したアトキンスは、デジタル資産の規制に関する対応で、厳しい追及を受けた前任者のゲーリー・ゲンスラーに代わって、トランプ政権が目指す暗号資産業界の振興に向けて、主要な役割を担うことが期待されている。またアトキンスが率いるSECは、暗号資産業界の擁護派として知られ、「クリプト・ママ」と呼ばれるヘスター・ピアース委員の権限を拡大する見通しで、デジタル資産に対してより体系的かつイノベーションに優しいアプローチへと動き始めている。 SECがミームコインとステーブルコインに関するスタッフ声明を公開...
Crypto Changes At SEC Face New Political Pressures Over Trump Ties

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Jason Brett

The winds are shifting at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it comes to crypto regulation. Under the new leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins — and with Commissioner Hester Peirce likely to take on an expanded role — the agency has begun moving toward a more structured, innovation-friendly approach to digital assets. SEC Provides Meme Coin and Stablecoin ClarityTwo important regulatory developments have energized the crypto industry in recent months.