Miami Crypto Policy Meetup: What to Watch

Event Overview
Consensus 2026 kicks off on Tuesday in Miami, drawing lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders to dissect the evolving landscape of crypto rules. The schedule spans daily sessions covering tax reform, stablecoin regulation, tokenization, and more—highlighting how the U.S. government plans to balance regulatory oversight with innovation.

Tuesday: Taxation & Legislative Process

• Congressman Steven Horsford
  Introduces the Parity Act, a bill designed to streamline crypto taxation.
• Former Congressional Staffers
  Walk attendees through drafting bills and public participation in the legislative process.
• Legal Expert Brian Klein
  Discusses recent trials involving Tornado Cash.
• CFTC Chairman Mike Selig
  Participates in a fireside chat with a journalist.

Wednesday: Legislative Momentum & International Collaboration

• Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
  Shares her crypto legislation initiatives.
• Bermuda Premier & Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer
  Explore Bermuda’s digital asset strategy in a collaborative discussion.
• Industry Panels
• Blockchain Association, Solana Policy Institute, and Jito Labs discuss policy perspectives.
• American Bitcoin executives provide internal sector insights.
• White House Executive Director
  Hosts a fireside conversation with industry leaders.

Thursday: Eight‑Hour Policy Summit

• Key Topics
• Decentralized finance regulation
• IRS approaches to digital assets
• Fintech compliance strategies
• Crypto‑bank relationships
• Political Engagement
  Panels on midterm strategies, potential 2027 legislative paths, and stablecoin roles in future regulations.
• Tokenization & State Regulation
  Discussions on tokenization rules, state‑level regulatory differences, and the legal status of prediction markets.

Goal

The summit seeks to illuminate U.S. policy direction while fostering dialogue between lawmakers and the crypto community, ensuring that regulation keeps pace with innovation.