Closing Keynote: Governor Terry McAuliffe Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe joins Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith for a fireside chat on why bipartisan leadership in crypto policy is essential to keeping America at the forefront of financial innovation and expanding economic opportunity.
Crypto Tax Policy Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | This session brings together the crypto tax experts to map where the law is heading, what you need to know about compliance right now, and how the next year of tax rulings, both from courts and Capitol Hill, will directly reshape your business model.- Alison Mangiero, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of U.S. Policy, Crypto Council for Innovation- Jason Somensatto, Director of Policy, Coin Center- Catherine Leffert, Reporter, Punchbowl News
Wall Street Onchain: Digital Assets at Scale Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | This session maps the real-world pathway from policy framework to institutional deployment, with panelists from wealth management, infrastructure, and active institutional capital exploring what it takes to operationalize digital asset adoption at scale.- Jim Ferraioli, Head of Crypto Research, Charles Schwab- Germán Soto Sanchez, Chief Product Officer and Co-President of Digital Assets, Broadridge- Katherine Molnar, Chief Investment Officer, Fairfax County Police Officers Retirement System- Jeff Park, Partner, ParaFi Capital- Owen Lau, Clear Street LLC
The Latest from the House Financial Services Committee Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | On stage at Solana Summit: Rep. Bryan Steil, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, joins SPI's Head of Government Relations Colin McLaren for the latest from the House Financial Services Committee, his view on Clarity, and lessons learned on bipartisanship from the GENIUS Act.
Fireside Chat: Rep Tom Emmer Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | Kristin Smith, President, Solana Policy Institute, sits down with Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06), the House Majority Whip and co-chair of the Congressional Crypto Caucus. He is an original cosponsor of the House Clarity Act, and he has championed two bipartisan bills whose provisions helped shape it — the Securities Clarity Act and the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act.
Fireside Chat: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | Commissioner Peirce discusses the policy pathways that will define capital markets infrastructure for the next decade.Hester Peirce, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange CommissionModerated by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, CEO, Solana Policy Institute
The Final Mile: Sen. Cynthia Lummis on the Legislative Path To Crypto Clarity Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | Fireside chat between Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Miller Whitehouse-Levine, CEO, Solana Policy Institute.
Inside the White House’s Crypto Strategy Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | Patrick Witt, who’s leading the White House’s crypto policy efforts, sits down with Crypto in America for the latest on the Administration’s efforts to advance crypto policy.- Patrick Witt, Executive Director, President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets- Eleanor Terrett, Crypto in America- Jacquelyn Melinek, Founder & CEO, StrataMedia
The Institutional Lens: Fireside with Blue Macellari, T Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | Deep dive with Blue Macellari, Head of Digital Asset Strategy, T. Rowe Price. Moderated by Rachel Horn, Chief Marketing Officer, Solana Policy Institute.
The Institutional Trading Stack on Solana Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-17 | Institutional traders and asset managers increasingly need onchain execution alternatives that offer both institutional-grade tooling and self-custody. This panel examines how Solana’s ecosystem is assembling that infrastructure: from non-custodial wallet-and-exchange platforms, to routing optimization, to deep liquidity venues, to the MEV infrastructure that makes fast execution reliable.- Ethan Chan, CEO, Allium- Chris Montagano, Chief Legal Officer & Head of Corporate Development, Orca- Mark Wetjen, President, Backpack US- Georgia Quinn, General Counsel, Forward Industries
Crypto Outlook: Regulatory Clarity and Market Momentum Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-16 | Two industry leaders with frontline visibility into where crypto adoption is accelerating, map the opportunities reshaping digital assets this fall and over the next twelve months. They’ll discuss the latest on Clarity, how regulatory clarity unlocks deployment, and emerging use cases that reshape what’s possible.
Keynote: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-16 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins outlines the SEC's comprehensive "Project Crypto" regulatory agenda — including proposed rules for crypto asset issuance, transfer agent modernization, and custody frameworks — designed to provide legal certainty for crypto entrepreneurs while protecting investors.
Building Resilience: Security Coordination and Better Policy Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-16 | Crypto’s long-term viability depends on excellent cybersecurity for builders and users alike. This panel examines how security researchers, incident response teams, and protocol developers are consolidating fragmented expertise into shared frameworks and operational standards, then bringing that knowledge into policymaking conversations. When policymakers understand how the industry coordinates around security—what tools already exist, where gaps remain, and what resilience actually looks like—better policy follows.
Inside the CFTC’s Crypto Innovation Task Force Solana Policy Institute 2026-09-16 | Mike Passalacqua, leading the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee, sits down to discuss what’s happening at the agency, where the regulatory momentum is heading, and what builders and institutional investors should expect as crypto markets mature.
Solana Summit Chicago: Why Solana is Built for Modern Finance Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-24 | Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith makes the case that Solana is real financial infrastructure — pointing to $2.7 trillion in 2025 on-chain volume, record stablecoin activity, and major institutions like Mastercard, J.P. Morgan, and BlackRock building on the network.
Solana Summit Chicago: The Crypto Vote: 2026 and Beyond Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | The Crypto Vote: 2026 and BeyondThe 2026 midterms are on the horizon and crypto remains a key issue in U.S. elections. Pollsters, reporters, and political analysts explore the crypto voter bloc, its growing influence on campaigns, and what it means for races ahead. Featuring: Jessica Taylor, Editor, U.S. Senate and Governors, The Cook Political ReportRebecca Shaw, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Avoq StrategiesZach Koutsky, Partner, MercuryChristian Narvaez, President, Stand with Crypto Alliance NY
Solana Summit Chicago: Institutions and Digital Assets Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | Digital assets have moved from the periphery of institutional finance to the epicenter. This panel brings together leaders from across traditional and decentralized finance to examine how institutions are integrating digital assets across portfolios, balance sheets, and compliance frameworks. Featuring:John Svolos, Partner, SkybridgeLarry Wade, Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Relations for Crypto, PaypalSara Krople, Partner, Partner, CroweZack Guzman, Founder, Trustless Media & Host, Coinage
Solana Summit Chicago: Wall Street Goes Onchain Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | Tokenized assets are projected to grow from under a trillion dollars today to many trillions within the decade, and the institutions building that future are no longer crypto startups. From staking-enabled Solana ETFs to tokenized collateral in regulated clearinghouses, this conversation covers what institutions are building now, what regulation must unlock next, and what it will take for always-on markets to become the default. Featuring:Helen Fermor, Chief Operating Officer, ICE Clear U.S.Paul Lang, Head of Investments, Fidelity Digital Asset ManagementNick Ducoff, Institutional Growth Lead, Solana Foundation
Building Onchain Infrastructure on Solana Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | Chicago built the modern derivatives market. Now a new generation of developers is rebuilding core exchange functions — order books, matching engines, clearing, and settlement — on public blockchains. A parallel shift is happening at the user edge: hardware teams are embedding secure-element key storage, on-device transaction signing, and native dApp access directly into consumer devices. This session brings together DeFi builders to discuss how onchain systems handle the functions commodity and derivatives professionals think about daily, how device-level custody reshapes execution and operational risk at the edge, and where the gaps and opportunities remain. Featuring: Emmett Hollyer, GM, Solana LabsBartosz Lipinski, CEO, CubeHue Rhodes, Co-CEO, Ari NetworksBenjamin Meeder, Co-Founder & CTO, CoinflowJenn Rosenthal, Chief Communications Officer, DeFi Education Fund
Solana Summit Chicago: The CLARITY Act, Tokenized Securities, and More Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | The CLARITY Act passed the House with bipartisan support — now the Senate has to act. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL) and Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), two of the bill's House champions, join us in Chicago to discuss the path forward on digital asset market structure, tokenized securities, and what's at stake for investors and innovators. Featuring:Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL)Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI)Declan Harty, Capital Markets Reporter, Politico
Solana Summit Chicago: Crypto in America Interview with Rep. Dusty Johnson Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) has been one of Congress's leading voices on crypto legislation. He joins us in Chicago for a live taping of Crypto in America — on where the work in Washington stands and what comes next for digital assets in America.Featuring: Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD)Eleanor Terrett, Crypto in AmericaGerald Gallagher, Crypto in America
Solana Summit Chicago: Crypto Outlook for Small Businesses and Startups Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI), in conversation with Colin McLaren, Head of Government Relations, Solana Foundation
Solana Summit Chicago: Cryptos Path Into Regulated Markets Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | Solana Summit Chicago: Washington x Wall Street closing keynote with Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity, FX, and Alternative Products, CME. In conversation with Nick Ducoff, Institutional Growth Lead, Solana Foundation.
Solana Summit Chicago: Digital Commodities and the Regulatory Landscape Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | This fireside chat unpacks the CFTC’s evolving role in digital assets – from the treatment of digital commodities to the regulation of event contracts and on-chain derivatives – and what it means for firms already operating in regulated markets.Michael Passalacqua, Senior Advisor to Commissioner Mike Selig, CFTCMiller Whitehouse-Levine, Founder and CEO, Solana Policy Institute
Solana Summit Chicago: Compliance, Clarity, and What the New Rules Actually Demand Solana Policy Institute 2026-06-23 | The regulatory picture for digital assets is shifting fast – new rules, new guidance, and new legislation. This session cuts through the noise: where the SEC and CFTC jurisdictional lines are actually landing, what the Clarity Act would mean for firms with existing regulatory obligations, and how institutional players are building compliance frameworks that can absorb continued uncertainty without stalling growth.Craig Salm, CLO, GrayscaleJeff Steiner, Partner, Gibson DunnTiffany Smith, Partner, WilmerHaleDan Gerhardstein, Head of Policy, JumpPatrick Wilson, General Counsel, Solana Policy Institute
Solana Summit: The Crypto Vote – 2026 and Beyond Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | The 2026 midterms are on the horizon and crypto remains a key issue in U.S. elections. Pollsters, reporters, and political analysts explore the crypto voter bloc, its growing influence on campaigns, and what it means for races ahead.Panelists: Alex Chizhik, Chief Commercial Officer, Harris XJessica Taylor, Editor, U.S. Senate and Governors, The Cook Political ReportKeith Castaldo, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, AvoqColin McLaren, Head of Government Relations, Solana Policy Institute
Solana Summit: DC Decoded – What’s Happening in Washington Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | Top voices from the SEC, Capitol Hill, and the policy world unpack what's actually moving in Washington – from the Crypto Task Force's agenda to pending legislation and the policy debates that will shape the industry's future.Panelists: Landon Zinda, Counsel to the Chairman and Senior Advisor for the Crypto Task Force at the Securities and Exchange CommissionChris Land, General Counsel, U.S. Senator Cynthia M. LummisAmanda Tuminelli, Executive Director and Chief Legal Officer, DeFi Education FundModerated by Jacquelyn Melinek, Founder and CEO of Token Relations and Host of the Talking Tokens and Crypto in America podcasts
Solana Summit: Capitol Hill on Crypto – A Conversation with Rep. William Timmons Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | Rep. William Timmons (R-SC) will discuss the landmark legislative achievements shaping the future of digital assets, and what they mean for Wall Street.
Solana Summit: Builders Block Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | Leaders from across the Solana ecosystem discuss the DeFi tools and services they're building on the network – and the legal, infrastructure, and protocol considerations shaping what comes next.Panelists: Rebecca Rettig, COO and CLO, Jito LabsTom Warner, Head of Blockchain Business Development, DoubleZeroJarry Xiao, CoFounder, Ellipsis LabsModerated by Ramzy Ali, Head of DeFi, Solana Foundation
Solana Summit: The L1 Scorecard – What Wall Street Is Actually Watching Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | Evaluating the L1 landscape, examining network activity, developer momentum, and institutional use cases across leading blockchains, with particular attention to how macro conditions and regulatory clarity are shaping allocation decisions.Panelist: Jeff Park, Advisor, BitwiseZach Pandl, Head of Research, Grayscale InvestmentsSydney Rice, Head of On-chain & Research, TalosModerated by James Seyffart, Senior Research Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
Solana Summit: The Institutions are Here – What’s Next Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | Institutional capital has arrived. This panel examines the product innovation, client demand, and distribution questions that define what comes next.Panelists:Matt Horne, Head of the Digital Asset Strategist team, Fidelity Asset ManagementGreg Xethalis, Partner and General Counsel, MulticoinRyan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets, Treasury and Trade Solutions, CitiTeddy Fusaro, President, BitwiseModerated by Nick Ducoff, Institutional Growth Lead, Solana Foundation
Solana Summit: Albanys Crypto Playbook Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | A look at the state-level policy and legislative landscape for crypto, from emerging regulatory frameworks to the local initiatives driving adoption forward.Featuring Lisa Francoeur, Secretary of Education, New York State Advisory Committee on Cryptocurrency and Digital Finance & Co-Inventor, DeFi All Odds
Solana Summit: Crypto in America Interview with Lily Liu Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-16 | Lily Liu, President, Solana FoundationWith Eleanor Terrett, Jacquelyn Melinek, and Gerald Gallagher, hosts, Crypto in America
Solana Summit: The Next Phase of DeFi Adoption Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-15 | DeFi is moving beyond early adopters. Industry leaders explore what's driving the next wave – from institutional demand and network growth to why DeFi rails are poised to become the backbone of digital asset adoption.Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner, SkyBridgeMarco Santori, CEO, SolmateDan Tapiero, Managing Partner, CEO & CIO, 50TModerated by Ben Weiss, Crypto Reporter, Fortune
Solana Summit: Why Solana is Built for Modern Finance Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-15 | Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith explains why Solana is the infrastructure layer poised to replace the 1970s-era financial plumbing—DTC, ACH, SWIFT—with instant, near-zero-cost, globally accessible settlement for capital markets, payments, and AI-driven finance.
Solana Summit: The View from the West Wing Solana Policy Institute 2026-04-15 | Fireside chat with Patrick Witt on the state of crypto policy at Solana Summit: Washington x Wall Street, April 13, 2026, in New York City.
The Business Briefing - 2.27.26 Solana Policy Institute 2026-02-27 | Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith joins Sirius XM's Business Briefing with Janet Alvarez to talk about the latest in crypto policy.
The Business Briefing - 2.13.26 Solana Policy Institute 2026-02-17 | Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith joins Sirius XM's Business Briefing with Janet Alvarez to talk about the latest in crypto policy.
The Business Briefing - 1.30.26 Solana Policy Institute 2026-02-02 | Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith joins Sirius XM's Business Briefing with Janet Alvarez to talk about the latest in crypto policy.
Solana Policy Institute: Why Crypto Needs Clear Policy Solana Policy Institute 2026-01-28 | The global financial system is slow, expensive, and dependent on intermediaries that extract trillions of dollars in fees every year. This video explores how Solana is transforming global finance by enabling instant, low-cost, peer-to-peer payments with no gatekeepers.Solana Policy Institute is working with lawmakers and regulators in Washington, D.C., to create durable rules that allow builders, investors, and institutions to innovate confidently.
US Crypto Regulations Reboot - Korea Blockchain Week 2025 Solana Policy Institute 2025-10-07 | This panel explores the ambitious restructuring of America’s financial market frameworks. With the passage of the bipartisan GENIUS Act—one of the few major bills to pass Congress this year—the U.S. has taken a decisive step toward clarity. While challenges remain at both federal and state levels, momentum is finally shifting toward a more coherent system that protects users while allowing innovation to flourish.
Updates from Crypto Week in Washington - Bloomberg Tech July 17, 2025 Solana Policy Institute 2025-10-03 | ...
Miller Whitehouse-Levine on Crypto in America Solana Policy Institute 2025-10-03 | Solana Policy Institute Miller Whitehouse-Levine highlights SPI’s push for “durable wins” in crypto policy—securing lasting legislative and regulatory clarity on market structure, taxes, and the SEC agenda.
IPSOS x DeFi Education Foundation Findings on the State of Crypto in the US Solana Policy Institute 2025-10-03 | DeFi Education Foundation & Ipsos released a new national study on how Americans feel about the state of U.S. financial services & the potential for emerging tech, like crypto and DeFi.
Solana Policy Institute President Kristin Smith on crypto acts passing the House Solana Policy Institute 2025-10-03 | The House of Representatives passing three landmark crypto bills todaySolana Policy Institute's Kristin Smith breaks down what's at stake for the industry, what it means for stablecoins, and more
