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Head of @Coinbase Institute | Founder of PGP* for Crypto

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I have been in a new role at @coinbase for a little over a month now with a top priority of making significant contributions to the crypto policy community. Today, I am thrilled to unveil one of the initiatives I have been working on to accomplish that goal: The inaugural DC
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I am thrilled to announce that I have joined @coinbase as the Head of Coinbase Institute! This new role is an incredible opportunity to build upon my work at @ElectricCoinCo (ECC), particularly in the realm of cryptocurrency policy. I will continue to organize and host the PGP*
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I’m thrilled to announce that @paulbrigner has joined @coinbase today as Head of the Coinbase Institute. 🧵
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Today is Global Encryption Day — an annual day of action, when civil society organizations, businesses, technologists, and millions of Internet users across the world come together to promote, protect and defend strong encryption. Everyone can take action, but this is a unique
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Hanging out with @bubby_io , @ampera_xyz , @AmperaCommunity , @Big_Al_225 , @LeviTheGiant , @SpiritualHotBox at the #Consensus Ampera booth. Come get your @zashi_app t-shirt and a chance to win a ‘94 Mustang!
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This is a must watch episode, just as @cdixon 's new book is a must read! The part that struck me most was @pmarca 's comments about "The Ring of Power." Financial surveillance is too powerful of a tool for governments and others to have; it will be used and abused! This is why
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How will web3, AI, and crypto take the internet to the next level? @cdixon of @a16zcrypto joins @pmarca and @bhorowitz to discuss, as well as answer your questions!
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About to get the Stand for Privacy party started! #Zcash #Consensus2024
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Exciting news! The next PGP* for Crypto ( @pgpforcrypto ) Congressional Briefing will recognize and celebrate Global Encryption Day on Oct 17, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm ET at the Congressional Auditorium, Capitol Visitor Center. Join us for opening remarks by Congressman Tom Emmer
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Problem solved -- take a look at Zcash! #Zcash
@ACLU
ACLU
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We and @fightfortheftr agree: The financial privacy of everyday people must come first. Read our full letter to the Federal Reserve.
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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The energy, excitement, and passion at @ElectricCoinCo for the future of Zcash and financial freedom for everyone was palpable at our recent Zeboot event. I am thrilled to be taking on additional responsibilities as VP of Strategic Alliances during this pivotal time. For
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Electric Coin Co.
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There is a ton of feedback and information to synthesize from Zeboot, and we’ll have more clarity in the coming days, but a few very specific priorities emerged. Here's a summary: #zcash $ZEC
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🚨 Yesterday, I hosted the PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto ( @pgpforcrypto ) meeting in Washington, DC, amidst the House's historic vote on the #FIT21 legislation. Here’s a recap of the crucial discussions from leading voices in the crypto policy community: Ron Hammond
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Michelle Ann Gitlitz @cryptogitz , explores digital currencies' impact on the payments industry in her new book, Reimagining Payments. She offers strategic advice on adopting cryptocurrencies and analyzes the Stable Coins Act.
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It is going to be a HUGE week in DC with the #FIT21 vote in the House of Representatives, but that's not all... be sure to tune into the PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto @pgpforcrypto meeting on Wednesday with featured speakers including Jake Chervinsky ( @jchervinsky ) and
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The lineup of speakers at the PGP* for Crypto ( @pgpforcrypto ) meeting this week at the new @USC Capital Campus in Washington, DC, was just incredible! I am thrilled to share all of the videos with you here 👇👇👇 Thanks to all of our speakers, including: @FallonLizzy
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Join us tomorrow for "PGP* for Crypto" at a new venue - the USC Capital Campus in Dupont Circle, Washington D.C. This monthly event brings together leading voices in the field to discuss Pretty Good Policy initiatives for cryptocurrency. Watch remotely here on X or attend in
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On Thursday last week, the crypto policy community gathered in Washington DC for the monthly PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto Briefings and Roundtable meeting with a lineup of outstanding speakers. You can watch all of the individual segments in this thread👇to hear the
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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We're live! PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto is starting in just a couple of minutes.
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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🎙️ Exciting times in #crypto ! As the House Financial Services & Agriculture Committees advance the #FIT21 Act, I am thrilled to share a sneak peek of the latest @pgpforcrypto episode. @AntonioMJuliano , CEO of @dYdX , speaks to the heart of #DeFi : "For the first time in history,
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🚨 Now is a critical time to engage in crypto policy! 🚨 Join us for the PGP *(Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto Breakfast and Roundtable this Thursday, where we'll dive into the latest in crypto policy and legislative updates. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from industry
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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#Zcash community and friends, tune-in if you can…
@fightfortheftr
Fight for the Future
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This Thursday, May 26, join us and our friends @amnesty @NighthawkWallet @OpenPriv @ACLU as we discuss privacy implications for web3. You can register at
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Amazing to sit next to a couple of my heroes in crypto, @CaitlinLong_ and @lopp , at #Bitcoin2024 ! Of course, I asked them to speak at a future @pgpforcrypto meeting in DC. 😀
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Join @ElectricCoinCo , @ZcashFoundation , @fightfortheftr and many others asking lawmakers to defend privacy in 2023! Please share this with your representatives in Congress! #Zcash
@fightfortheftr
Fight for the Future
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BREAKING: #OpenSource , #Decentralized Tech Leaders Urge New Congress to Defend Privacy @TorProject @Mobilecoin @ProtonPrivacy @TutanotaTeam @MysteriumNet @Zcash @FilFoundation & 20+ more speak out for privacy & the 1st amendment right to code. Read more:
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I am very proud that @ElectricCoinCo was a founding member of the @BlockchainAssn back in 2018. Congratulations @DanSpuller and to the outstanding team at the Blockchain Association! You are doing important work! #Zcash
@DanSpuller
Dan Spuller
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I've scaled/built/advised several orgs & associations over the years. But our team & the membership ranks we've grown at the @BlockchainAssn is next level. We'll continue to maintain a competitive advantage for BA members by cultivating deep relationships in Washington & Industry
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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The next PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 10am ET, which will include a special celebration of Global Encryption Day. Register to attend remotely at #Zcash @internetsociety @zooko @KristinDC @Ryan_ISOC
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Storage is just the start. #Filecoin at Consensus!
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This is an amazing and inspiring story of innovation that I'm sure you will enjoy watching -- very highly recommended! I experienced the @Ledger Stax at Consensus this week while hanging out with a couple of my good friends and personal heroes at Ledger, Ian Rogers ( @iancr ) and
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Ledger
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Ledger Stax is a next-generation product – and the world's first secure touchscreen. It's a complex industrial puzzle and a milestone for crypto users. Here's the story of how we brought Ledger Stax to life –from its initial genesis with inventor @tfadell to our journey with
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Don't miss PGP* for Crypto on Wednesday morning! Ping me if you would like to join in person or share an update remotely via Zoom. Otherwise, register for the livestream and hear all the crypto policy updates... 👇 @standwithcrypto @ElectricCoinCo @BlockchainAssn @Cedward71
@pgpforcrypto
PGP for Crypto
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PGP* is back this week with an amazing lineup of speakers sharing the latest crypto policy developments from Washington, DC, brought to you by @BlockchainAssn , @coinbase Institute, and @ElectricCoinCo . Register for the livestream at
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I am all about policy, not politics, and I rarely speak about politics; but I am deeply disappointed and disturbed by Trump coming out against Whip Emmer today. Republican politics are toxic, and I don’t feel that I personally have any association with the Republican Party
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This is a monumental day in crypto policy! Don't miss the PGP* for Crypto meeting to hear all the updates LIVE at 10am ET! #FIT21 Thanks to our sponsors @BlockchainAssn , @Coinbase Institute, @ElectricCoinCo , and @USC_VEDA
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Don’t miss the PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto Breakfast and Roundtable meeting tomorrow. There will be an outstanding lineup of speakers, including: @dfgrimaldi , @jerrybrito , @Gary_Weinstein_ , @JacobHample , @nilminirubin and others. RSVP at
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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I was honored to emcee the inaugural @pgpforcrypto Briefing on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Crypto at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center last week. The event was a collaborative effort, co-sponsored by @ElectricCoinCo , @BlockchainAssn , and @priv_alliance . We were privileged
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The PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto meeting, @pgpforcrypto , takes a break in August for the Congressional summer recess, but be sure to watch all of these important updates from our meeting on July 24th. @KMSmithDC of @BlockchainAssn opened the meeting with an update on
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Excited to co-host with @Gary_Weinstein_ as we explore the latest in public policy and global regulation for crypto. Tune in to stay up-to-date on this dynamic industry.
@ElectricCoinCo
Electric Coin Co.
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We are excited to announce the launch of the @pgpforcrypto podcast, hosted by @ElectricCoinCo 's @Gary_Weinstein_ and @paulbrigner ! Be sure to follow @pgpforcrypto for updates on the podcast exploring crypto, public policy, and global regulation.
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Thank you to @BlockchainAssn for co-hosting and to the 15+ presenters today. The next PGP for Crypto Breakfast on 10/19 will include a special celebration of Global Encryption Day! RSVP now: #MakeTheSwitch #Zcash @encryption_day
@BlockchainAssn
Blockchain Association
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Happening now: @BlockchainAssn + @ElectricCoinCo monthly #crypto breakfast, bringing together industry, academics, & think tanks in Washington to discuss the latest in crypto policy. We're proud to partner with @paulbrigner & @ElectricCoinCo to host these monthly gatherings.
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Kicking off a historic day at #Bitcoin2024 with my buddy Connor from @VABlockCouncil @standwithcrypto
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Nilmini Rubin ( @nilminirubin ) , Chief Policy Officer for @hedera , outlines an engagement strategy aiming to broaden congressional awareness and support for the cryptocurrency industry beyond specialized committees. The strategy includes collaborations with the Blockchain
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Thank you, @RuZcash for this comment. I would like to emphasize it even more with regard to @Gary_Weinstein_ . He and I worked hand-in-hand on @pgpforcrypto and other initiatives. He isn't just another teammate. He is one of the hardest working and most talented individuals I
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The next PGP* for Crypto Briefings and Roundtable Discussion will be livestreamed here on March 27 at 10:00 AM! @BlockchainAssn , @Coinbase Institute, @USC_VEDA , @ElectricCoinCo
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@paulbrigner
Paul Brigner 🛡️
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The Zcash community is incredible! Amazing work @massadoptionorg !!! ❤️
@elisehamdon
𝙴𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚎 𝙷𝚊𝚖𝚍𝚘𝚗
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🎉 The My First Zcash workbook is now live in the repo! The flipbook edition is available here:
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I will be at the Podcast Movement ( @PodcastMovement ) conference next week to learn, connect, and prepare to take the @pgpforcrypto podcast to the next level! Ping me if you'll be there and would like to connect. Thank you to @arithisandthat and the team at @DescriptApp for
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Last week, I hosted the PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto ( @pgpforcrypto ) meeting in Washington, DC, at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Special thanks to @GOPMajorityWhip 's Legislative Director @FallonLizzy for opening the meeting, and here’s a recap of the presentations
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@paulbrigner
Paul Brigner 🛡️
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I am looking forward to #Bitcoin2024 ! Are you attending? Let's connect!
@TheBitcoinConf
The Bitcoin Conference
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In just 7 days, the eyes of the world will be on #Bitcoin 🌎
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PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto is LIVE! Join us to hear all the latest on crypto policy from @BlockchainAssn , @pro_jectliberty , @CatoInstitute , and others. Thanks to our sponsors @BlockchainAssn , @Coinbase Institute, @ElectricCoinCo , and @USC_VEDA
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This is going to be great! I am honored to participate and appreciate @FedSoc for hosting and @JWVerret for organizing this timely discussion!
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Honored to share this special @pgpforcrypto episode alongside passionate privacy advocates @kurtopsahl , @JayCStanley , and @RealJakeWiener . A big shoutout to @ZcashFoundation for orchestrating such an amazing #Zcon4 event. Tune in! 🔗
@pgpforcrypto
PGP for Crypto
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🎙️ New Episode Alert! Join @paulbrigner with guests from @FilFoundation , @ACLU , and @EPICprivacy , recorded live at #Zcon4 in Barcelona. Explore #privacy , #decentralization , and hear from special guest @zooko of @ElectricCoinCo . 🔗
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. @FallonLizzy , the legislative director for @GOPMajorityWhip , delivered opening remarks at her first PGP* meeting, discussing her role as a 'crypto staffer' and emphasizing the importance of cryptocurrency in building a peer-to-peer digital economy. Fallon highlights the
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Diving deep into #crypto culture with @pbartstephens of @blockchaincap reinforces why I'm so passionate about this space. It's a realm of protest, transparency, freedom, and redefining relationships. This aligns so closely with my values that I can't help but feel inspired.
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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@roommatemusing @zcash @ZcashFoundation @ElectricCoinCo Here is the video of @ElectricCoinCo ’s #GlobalEncryptionDay celebration from earlier this week featuring @zooko , Phil Zimmermann, and @Ryan_ISOC . I was emcee and shared a few perspectives too. IMHO, it was fantastic! Happy #GlobalEncryptionDay ! #Zcash
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@ElectricCoinCo @BlockchainAssn The next PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto meeting is on 12/14. Registration is open at
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Crypto is nonpartisan, it should stay that way, and substance wins! Spot on, @jchervinsky !
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Jake Chervinsky
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Crypto is nonpartisan. This doesn't mean Rs and Ds are equivalent on crypto policy. Of course they're not. It means you can't know what someone thinks about crypto based solely on the R or D next to their name. It means the toxicity of US politics hasn't taken over yet, as it
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Michael Mosier @m_mosier_ & @RebeccaRettig1 of @0xPolygon Labs discuss their DeFi illicit finance policy paper, emphasizing global regulatory concerns and proposing a framework for combating such issues.
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I am delighted to share a new episode of @pgpforcrypto ! In this episode, I engaged in a conversation on #cryptocurrency policy with @Cedward71 , Head of @CoinbaseInst , and @ThisIsNickCarr , Chief Strategist for @standwithcrypto . During the discussion, the guests shared their
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The PGP* meeting in DC this week featured an amazing lineup of speakers, all working hard to develop Pretty Good Policy for Crypto! We have held PGP* meetings for the last couple of years, but this was the first time we livestreamed and shared the content publicly. Going
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Music to my ears while attending @TheDRC_ ’s Equitable Tech Summit today, hearing others introducing themselves … “I think we met at the PGP* breakfast!” @c_spelliscy and team have done an outstanding job organizing this special gathering! @BlockchainAssn
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@ZFAVClub @pgpforcrypto Wow! Thankfully, this is more like reality today I'm doing my best to keep it that way! Here's the image of a PGP* Crypto Roundtable meeting featuring cypherpunks, academics, government officials, think tank scholars, and non-profit advocates. They are all engaged in a
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The @internetsociety is hosting a twitter space tomorrow to discuss anti-encryption legislation in US Congress. Don't miss it!
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Dave Grimaldi @dfgrimaldi , EVP of @BlockchainAssn , discusses the importance of the crypto industry's continued education of lawmakers, highlighting the need to combat misconceptions and negative associations with blockchain technology.
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Admiring @hitomi_matsui ’s artwork at #Bitcoin2024 . “We Are All Satoshi!”
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. @Rashan Colbert Head of Policy at @dYdX Trading, introduces the DeFi Policy Principles that aim to guide the future regulatory landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi). Colbert explains dYdX's position as a leading decentralized trading protocol and its vision for DeFi policy,
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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. @projectglitch_ just released the second edition of their newsletter Glitch Weekly with a few informative articles on recent developments in the crypto world. Check it out!
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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This is crypto policy leadership! 👏👏👏
@Rashan
Rashan A. Colbert
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Recently, I had the opportunity to speak before a veritable who’s who of the DC crypto policy scene about a set of DeFi Policy Principles we’ve thoughtfully crafted at @dYdX . Here’s a brief overview and a video of the talk if you’re interested in going further.
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. @cmesi also talked about @butterscotch360 . If it is not already on your radar, be sure to follow, subscribe to the newsletter, and listen to the podcast. Nice job, Cleve! @TheBlockFound @pgpforcrypto
@cmesi
Cleve Mesidor
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I enjoyed presenting during the @pgpforcrypto forum convened by @paulbrigner . I discussed various efforts to foster education, increase access, and promote inclusion in Web3 and DeFi. #Decentralization
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Adam Miller ( @0xThriller ), CEO of @MIDAODS , a tech entrepreneur turned legal innovator, shares his journey from working in blockchain and crypto research to specializing in legal solutions for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). MIDAO collaborates with the Marshall
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Connor Spelliscy @c_spelliscy from the Decentralization Research Center @TheDRC_ discusses promoting equitable blockchain use and announces the Equitable Tech Summit, focusing on non-financial applications and AI risks.
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Jake Chervinsky ( @jchervinsky ), former Blockchain Association Chief Policy Officer, now the Chief Legal Officer at @variantfund and a member of the DeFi Education Fund board ( @fund_defi ), shares insights on the status of crypto policy, touching upon his recent career move from
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Brian Nistler from the Uniswap Foundation ( @UniswapFND ) distinguishes the Foundation from Uniswap Labs ( @Uniswap ) and explains its role within the #DeFi ecosystem. He emphasizes the Foundation's commitment to funding grants aimed at advancing DeFi through the Uniswap DAO. Brian
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@pgpforcrypto is starting in 5 minutes! Enjoy!
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Greg Leffel @GregLeffel discusses the @vablockcouncil 's advocacy and legislative efforts, highlighting key bills (SB 339 and SB 439) aimed at fostering blockchain technology in Virginia.
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Gerald Gallagher @thatgerald introduces @DCDAOxyz , a city DAO focusing on community, innovation, and policy, set to bridge local trade associations and educate the community, with upcoming events including ETH DC.
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Nora Sackett @norasack , director at New Mexico's Office of Strategy, Science & Tech, is hosting an forum on Web3 and crypto technology policy and innovation in Albuquerque.
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Couldn’t have done it without you, @JWVerret ! Thanks for everything you do and for your support!
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Gerald Gallagher ( @thatgerald ), a general counsel working with Web3 companies and a board member of the Virginia Blockchain Council ( @VABlockCouncil ), discusses his involvement with DC DAO ( @DCDAOxyz ), a builder community based in DC, focusing on community, policy, and
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Rachel Altman, the External Relations manager at @aier , announces a Congressional Briefing organized by the American Institute for Economic Research on May 1st, aimed at educating Congressional staff on crypto and digital assets regulation. The briefing will cover topics like
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James Healy @healyjamesf discusses the @USC_VEDA VanEck Digital Asset Initiative at USC, highlighting its focus on blockchain education, research, community engagement, and partnerships.
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Mike Orcutt ( @mike_orcutt , a technology journalist and founder of Project Glitch ( @projectglitch_ ), introduces the initiative at PGP* for Crypto. Project Glitch, comprised of four journalists, aims to shed light on the future of the internet through the lens of crypto
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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. @FOUND3RUSA and @CapHillCrypto -- Sorry for missing the big event last night. You are all doing important work. See you soon at the next @pgpforcrypto gathering!
@FOUND3RUSA
𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝟯𝗥
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Great meeting George Leonardos of @CapHillCrypto last night at FOUND3R movement kickoff. 👏 George learned about us from @paulbrigner 's incredible monthly policy and pancakes (!!!!) meetup in DC.
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Greg Leffel ( @GregLeffel ), Founder, and Executive Director of the Virginia Blockchain Council ( @VABlockCouncil ), highlights recent legislative achievements in Virginia's blockchain domain. He mentions the celebration of Bitcoin's halving and upcoming collaborations. Leffel
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
2 years
Paraphrasing @saylor 's remarks on hard money: - think about money as economic energy - currency is fluid through which it moves - [inflation is] just like sucking the oxygen out of your blood; except inflation is sucking the energy out of the currency - 🤯🤯🤯
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Dan Spuller
2 years
The @BlockchainAssn applauds @Heritage for hosting a fantastic panel “ #Bitcoin & the American Experiment” featuring @saylor @SenTedCruz @SenLummis & @CaitlinLong_ . Great seeing many friends, including @Dennis_Porter_ @AlexAllaire2 @paulbrigner @silvergatebank @Eric_Peterson_
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
1 year
Hosting this @pgpforcrypto podcast episode with @pbartstephens of @blockchaincap was a thrill for me. Bart's insights into #crypto culture and policy are priceless. Check it out!
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PGP for Crypto
1 year
Listen to our new PGP* Podcast episode to hear from #crypto OG @pbartstephens , Founder and Managing Partner of @blockchaincap , why “Crypto is an online social movement that is inherently political.” You are going to LOVE this episode, so don’t miss it!
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Nicholas Anthony @EconWithNick , Policy Analyst at the Cato Institute @CatoInstitute 's @CatoCMFA , presents his new book titled 'Digital Currency or Digital Control: Decoding CBDC and the Future of Money' during the PGP Crypto Roundtable in Washington, DC. He discusses the
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
1 year
Bad internet bills are a threat to #crypto ! PLEASE join @fightfortheftr to SAY NO TO BAD INTERNET BILLS moving through Congress! Take action now -
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
5 months
Miles Jennings ( @milesjennings ), General Counsel and Head of Decentralization at @a16zcrypto , offers a comprehensive overview of the recently approved legal entity in Wyoming, the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA), designed to address the challenges faced
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Cleve Mesidor, @cmesi , Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound , speaks on the organization's efforts in fostering inclusion within the crypto space. She highlights the reactivation and initiatives of the Blockchain Foundation, including a new research paper
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
3 months
Landon Zinda ( @Landon ), Policy Counsel at @coincenter , discusses his experience working in Washington D.C. and at Coin Center, a non-profit think tank focused on cryptocurrency issues. He talks about the challenges facing legislation in the Senate, including the prospects for the
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Once again, @projectglitch_ provides a deep, thoughtful, and must-read analysis -- digging into the possibility of a Harris administration taking a more friendly position on crypto. ‼️👀 Did you notice the teaser at the beginning of the Project Glitch newsletter? I am super
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Project Glitch
30 days
Kamala for crypto? How a Harris government could switch the narrative
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
1 year
My colleague and co-host of @pgpforcrypto , @Gary_Weinstein_ , wrote this very informative article on the EU MiCA regulation. Check it out!
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Gary Weinstein 🛡
1 year
📣 Explore my latest @ForbesCrypto take on 🇪🇺EU #crypto MiCA regulation, while the 🇺🇸US faces disarray. But, MiCA Article 68 raises concerns regarding its potential impact on privacy and security. I explore solutions to strike a balance.
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Kristin Smith, @KMSmithDC , CEO of the @BlockchainAssn , discusses the growing influence of the crypto industry in Washington. She highlights the strong community backing, the involvement of key groups, and the political implications. Despite these advancements, she emphasizes the
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Jack Solowey ( @JackSolowey ), FinTech Policy Analyst at the @CatoInstitute , announced an upcoming event on the intersection of DeFi and AML policy. Scheduled for July 10th at Cato, the event will feature an all-star panel, including Angela Angeloska Wilson, @BillHughesDC ,
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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. @DanSpuller of @BlockchainAssn discusses the state of the job market within the cryptocurrency industry, signaling a recovery from the so-called 'crypto winter'. He highlights the correlation between coin market caps and job listings, showing how both are on the rise as of Q1
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
2 years
A chance to hear from a couple of my all-time heroes -- this is going to be special. Check it out!
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The Foundry
2 years
The #TechPolicyGrind is OFFICIALLY on the road! Join #ILPFoundry fellows @JosephCatapano & @Reema_Moussa as they host Internet pioneers @vgcerf and Steve Crocker for a live streamed IN-PERSON discussion on the evolution of the #Internet . Register below!
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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If you are here in Nashville, don’t miss @emers0nian ’s talk tonight about Life After Silk Road 2.0. Register now to secure a spot. I am looking forward to it!
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
2 years
I am eager to see how the SEC decides on @Grayscale 's plan to convert #GTBC to a spot #Bitcon #ETF . It is incredible to have over 11,400 comments with 99.96% in support of the conversion!
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Craig Salm
2 years
I encourage everyone to read this fulsome recap from our CEO @Sonnenshein highlighting all of our efforts to convert #GBTC to a spot #Bitcoin #ETF to date
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
1 year
I really enjoyed this conversation with @RonwHammond . He shared some very timely and important information for anyone interested in #crypto legislation. Check it out!
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PGP for Crypto
1 year
Another new podcast episode! 🎧 We’re joined by @RonwHammond from @BlockchainAssn to discuss #crypto policy, Capitol Hill insights, and fostering innovation in Congress. Crypto legislation is moving! Tune-in to be in the know on what is happening:
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Paul Brigner 🛡️
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Oliver Zerhusen ( @OliverZerhusen ) introduces @_cryptopols , a platform designed to track developments in US crypto politics and inform crypto voters about the legislative process and the crypto sentiment views of their representatives in Congress. The platform includes features
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