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CFTC Chair Michael Selig On Perps, Prediction Markets & Crypto In The U.S

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Show Notes

This week, CFTC Chair Michael Selig joins the show to discuss the CFTC's recent policy announcement on perps in the U.S. We deep dive into how to regulate crypto in the U.S, prediction markets, 24/7 markets, working with the SEC and more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:20) Working With The SEC

(08:40) Bringing Perps To The U.S

(19:03) peaq Ad

(19:49) How To Regulate DeFi?

(26:08) Becoming The Crypto Capital of The World

(29:10) Prediction Markets

(45:28) 24/7 Capital Markets

(56:39) The Clarity Act

(01:00:14) Final Thoughts

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