Congressman Ro Khanna: How to Get More Democrats into Web3 - Ep.321

Published: Feb. 18, 2022, 8:30 a.m.

b'Congressman Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, discusses crypto and decentralization, his new book, Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us, and how to regulate the crypto industry. Show highlights:\\n what Silicon Valley had to do with Congressman Khanna\\u2019s journey down the crypto rabbit hole\\n why Congressman Khanna is so passionate about decentralization\\n why Congressman Khanna thinks crypto could bring tech jobs across the country and world (rather than staying in hubs like Silicon Valley)\\n why Congressman Khanna thinks a new regulatory regime is necessary for crypto assets, like stablecoins\\n what Congressman Khanna would like vocal crypto opponents like Congressman Brad Sherman or Senator Elizabeth Warren to know about the crypto space\\n Congressman Khanna explains the difference between determining if an asset is a security and regulating an asset\\n what Congressman Khanna is doing to bring predictability to crypto regulation\\n how regulators could incentivize Bitcoin miners to use less energy\\n what Congressman Khanna thinks about know-your-customer/anti-money-laundering mechanisms in the DeFi world\\n how Congressman Khanna believes crypto taxes should be treated\\n what actions Congressman Khanna recommends for bringing more Democrats to the crypto side\\n whether Congressman Khanna thinks crypto is a bipartisan issue\\xa0\\n \\xa0\\n Become a Premium Bulletin Subscriber! Become a premium subscriber to my Bulletin newsletter, and you\\u2019ll get access to:\\n a premium-only Discord group\\n premium-only interviews\\n the opportunity to ask questions\\n the chance to weigh in on guests for Unchained\\n and\\xa0 whatever other future offerings we add to the mix\\n Join today for $4.99/mo or $49.99/year!\\xa0\\n \\xa0\\n Get a Signed Book Plate!\\n Many of you have asked me how you can get a signed copy of the book. Here\\u2019s how:\\n Pre-order the book, which you can do at bit.ly/cryptopians.\\n Make a social media post about the book that includes the pre-order link, bit.ly/cryptoptians, or to the book on any bookseller of your choice.\\n Send a copy of your receipt to hello@unchainedpodcast.com with the subject line, \\u201csigned book plate.\\u201d\\n In the email, include a pdf of your receipt + a screenshot of or a link to your social media post + the address to which you\\u2019d like me to send the book plate + the name of who you\\u2019d like me to dedicate the book plate to.\\n If you show a pre-order receipt that shows you bought more than one format of the book, such as an audiobook and a hardcover, you can get two signed book plates.\\n \\xa0\\n Finally, if you sign up for the Bulletin premium subscription plus do all the above to get a signed book plate, you\\u2019ll also receive a POAP.\\n \\n Thank you to our sponsors!\\n Crypto.com: https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unconfirmedcardearnfeb2021\\xa0\\n Brave: http://brave.com/Unchained\\xa0\\n Coinchange: https://coinchange.io\\n \\xa0\\n Ro Khanna\\n Website: https://khanna.house.gov/\\n\\n Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepRoKhanna\\xa0\\n \\xa0\\n Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us\\n \\n https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09842C2RG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0\\xa0\\n \\xa0\\n Miscellaneous\\n Questions for Congressman Khanna from Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurashin/status/1491587026344366088\\n\\n Congressman Brad Sherman thinks crypto hurts people of color: https://decrypt.co/92776/crypto-race-and-democrats-brad-sherman\\xa0\\n President\\u2019s Working Group report on stablecoins: https://www.scribd.com/document/536522482/PWG-Stablecoin-Report\\n\\n Congressman Khanna\\u2019s attempt to fix the infrastructure bill: https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases/khanna-mchenry-lead-bipartisan-legislative-fix-new-digital-asset-reporting\\n\\n \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'