Zachary Kelman (Kelman Law) on the lingering effects of Choke Point (EP.179)

Published: Feb. 15, 2021, 11 a.m.

Repeat guest Zach Kelman joins the show to break down the contemporary effects of Operation Choke Point from his perspective as a lawyer having worked in compliance and regulatory for large financial institutions. In this episode:\xa0

  • The (pre)history of Choke Point \u2013 and how it wasn't a bolt from the blue\xa0
  • How Choke Point was mechanically enforced against the banks\xa0
  • Why industry-wide politicization of financial services is a poor policy to pursue\xa0
  • How Choke Point lasted far beyond its original mandate
  • Have banks been permanently politicized as a result of OCP?\xa0
  • How Choke Point's effects are being felt in the crypto industry
  • What to expect on an ongoing basis

Prior episodes in the Choke Point 2.0 series\xa0