Inside Washington’s Crypto Pivot: Senator Kyrsten Sinema in conversation with Global Digital Finance’s Elise Soucie Watts

Inside Washington’s Crypto Pivot: Senator Kyrsten Sinema in conversation with Global Digital Finance’s Elise Soucie Watts

Author: Hogan Lovells October 15, 2025 Duration: 18:54
In this special edition of The Influencers, recorded live at Hogan Lovells’ Digital Assets and Blockchain Summit, Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director at Global Digital Finance, speaks with Senator Kyrsten Sinema about the dramatic shift in U.S. digital-asset policy under the new administration. Together they explore the transition from regulation-by-enforcement to a coordinated legislative and rulemaking framework anchored by the Genius and Clarity Acts—and what it means for market structure, bipartisan politics, and global alignment. For in-house counsel, this episode offers a rare insider’s view of how Washington is shaping the future of crypto, fintech, and financial-market regulation.

The Influencers: Digital Transformation, presented by Hogan Lovells, moves beyond the surface-level tech talk to explore the complex human and legal decisions shaping our digital future. Each episode features candid discussions with a diverse range of voices-from corporate strategists and researchers to policymakers-who are directly navigating this shift. The conversations delve into the practical realities of integrating technologies like artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and big data into a world with evolving rules. Rather than offering simple predictions, the podcast examines the tension between rapid innovation and necessary governance, asking how we can foster progress while upholding ethical and social responsibilities. You’ll hear the nuanced stories behind major developments, gaining a clearer understanding of the legal frameworks and strategic thinking that define modern business. This is a podcast for anyone curious about the real-world implications of digital change, providing context and analysis that connects technological capability to its broader impact on society and commerce.
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