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In the second episode of Blockchain Policy Matters, Bitcoin Association Founding President Jimmy Nguyen is joined by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce for a conversation centred around digital assets.

In their discussion, Peirce and Nguyen break down the current regulatory landscape for digital assets – including the recent rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), talk through safe harbour provisions and regulatory sandboxes, as well as chat about Pierce’s philosophy and priorities when approaching digital asset regulation.

In the first episode of Blockchain Policy Matters, U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC 10) joins Bitcoin Association Founding President Jimmy Nguyen for a candid discussion on the present political landscape for digital currencies, McHenry’s personal policy agenda for the upcoming congressional session, as well as how blockchain technology can be used as a positive tool for financial inclusion.