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Ep 40: US Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD)

Regulation
Security
US Congress

About this episode

Rep. Dusty Johnson sits down with us to discuss why FIT21 isn’t just another bill, but a potential game-changer for digital asset regulation. From tackling SEC overreach to exploring blockchain’s use in preventing FEMA fraud, Johnson shares an unfiltered perspective on what's really at stake in the world of crypto and US policy.

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Guests

Rep. Dusty Johnson

Rep. Dusty Johnson

Representative from South Dakota's at-large district

Scott Mason

Scott Mason

Senior Policy Advisor at Holland & Knight LLP.

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