Consensus 2026 in Miami begins this Tuesday. We’ve lined up an impressive roster of policy discussions — a few of which were highlighted in recent editions of this newsletter. Here’s your full guide to the sessions worth attending. Still undecided but find yourself in Miami? There’s still time to register. Can’t attend in person? Reach out to me about securing a virtual pass.
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The big picture
Consensus 2026 Miami is underway. Don’t miss it.
Why this matters
What I value most about Consensus is connecting with people eager to explain the policy and regulatory developments they’re tracking. That’s exactly why we’re bringing many of them to the stage. We want every session to be just as engaging as it is educational — if not even more. Come prepared to take notes.
A closer look
Here’s the complete lineup of policy sessions happening this week.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
- 10:00 a.m. ET: We’re launching the Policy Summit with eight hours of substantive conversation on critical topics, beginning with the challenge of regulating decentralized finance — particularly in light of the persistent wave of security breaches.
- 10:30 a.m. ET: Former IRS officials Raj Mukherjee and Seth Wilks will break down the 1099-DA and explore how the IRS’s framework for digital assets may shift going forward. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 10:55 a.m. ET: PayPal’s Head of Crypto Compliance Larry Wade and Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Ji Hun Kim will share their perspectives on how fintech companies are navigating the digital asset regulatory landscape. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 11:40 a.m. ET: Senator Ashley Moody and Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone will examine the crypto industry’s dynamic with Washington, D.C.
- 11:40 a.m. ET: Leaders from federally regulated banks will discuss the growing trend of crypto firms pursuing banking licenses, and the implications for both the banking and crypto sectors. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 12:50 p.m. ET: World Liberty Financial co-founders Donald Trump, Jr. and Zach Witkoff will step onto the stage.
- 12:55 p.m. ET: Breadcrumbs analyst James Delmore will detail how much funding crypto companies have committed to the 2026 election cycle and how that money could be deployed. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 1:00 p.m. ET: Stand With Crypto’s Mason Lynaugh, Fellowship PAC’s Jesse Spiro, and Sternhell Group’s Alex Sternhell will explore how the crypto sector is engaging with the midterm elections. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 1:30 p.m. ET: DeFi Education Fund’s Gavin Zavatone and Blockchain Association’s Lindsay Fraser will outline potential scenarios for crypto legislation and regulatory rulemaking in 2027, depending on how November’s elections play out. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 1:55 p.m. ET: SEC Crypto Task Force Chief Counsel Taylor Lindman will share insights into his responsibilities and the work currently underway at the agency. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 2:00 p.m. ET: Tether’s Bo Hines and Bridge’s Lindsey Einhaus will discuss the shifting landscape of stablecoin regulation.
- 2:10 p.m. ET: Former CFTC Acting Chair and current Moonpay CLO Caroline Pham, Aleo’s Head of Policy Yaya Fanusie, and Binance Global Policy Lead Steven McWhirter will unpack recent regulatory proposals on stablecoin rules and what those proposals could ultimately become. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 2:40 p.m. ET: Coinbase Vice President Kara Calvert will delve into the White House negotiations that could shape a stablecoin yield provision within the Clarity Act. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 2:55 p.m. ET: And in the spirit of the Clarity Act — is it really moving forward? Those closely monitoring the situation will offer their assessments. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 3:30 p.m. ET: Tokenization is on everyone’s minds, including how the regulatory framework for that segment of financial services might evolve. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 4:00 p.m. ET: We’ve covered federal regulatory efforts extensively, but the U.S. also comprises 50 states each with distinct jurisdictions and strategies. Representatives collaborating with state and local governments will share their perspectives on these varied approaches. This session is part of the Policy Summit.
- 4:30 p.m. ET: To wrap up the Policy Summit — prediction markets. Are these contracts federally regulated swaps, or are they gambling products masquerading as financial derivatives? These questions are before courts nationwide and will almost certainly make their way to the U.S. Supreme Court. A standout panel of legal experts will preview what those arguments could look like as we close out the summit.
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Until next week!
