Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
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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Robots will soon outnumber humans onchain. peaqOS turns them into a new trusted liquid asset class, with yield tied to real-world workloads. It gives robots all they need to do business on any chain — and lets humans earn from automation. Explore the Machine Economy: https://peaq.xyz
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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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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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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Follow Michael: https://x.com/MichaelSelig
Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM
Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod
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Robots will soon outnumber humans onchain. peaqOS turns them into a new trusted liquid asset class, with yield tied to real-world workloads. It gives robots all they need to do business on any chain — and lets humans earn from automation. Explore the Machine Economy: https://peaq.xyz
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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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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
