What You Should Know About Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

Debates around blockchain and distributed ledger-enabled tools, such as cryptocurrencies and smart contracts, have picked up as policymakers study the issues and craft public policy. President Biden’s recent executive order on digital assets, along with Republican calls for legislation on cryptocurrencies, have focused attention on how public policy should be structured for this fast-growing area. Partisan fault lines are not yet set, nor are they obvious. This means the scope for potential bipartisan agreement on a policy framework is potentially wide.

On March 30th, the Bipartisan Policy Center will explore blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and other distributed ledger-enabled tools to help people better understand the relevant terms and issues in a clear and easy to understand manner.

Featured Participants

Panel Discussion with:

Trent Reasons
Partner, EY-Parthenon

Kristin Smith
Executive Director, Blockchain Association

Chris Brummer
Agnes N. Williams Research Professor; Faculty Director, Institute of International Economic Law; Professor of Law, Georgetown University

Amy Kim
Policy Lead, Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies, PayPal

Moderated by:

John Soroushian
Associate Director for Business and Technology Team, BPC

Additional Participants to be announced.