Simpson: US regulatory climate is now favorable for token networks
Arianna Simpson · Crypto Experts Explain Stablecoins & the Future Financial System w/ Ali Yahya & Arianna Simpson · Jul 9, 2025 · at 32:34
Arianna Simpson, General Partner at a16z Crypto, addresses the shift in US regulatory environment for launching blockchain networks.
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“So the thing that's a misconception, perhaps, is that the situation is, is very different now. You know, we have a much friendlier administration in place. We have a very different situation in terms of the leadership of these agencies now. And so I actually think it's a great time for folks to be building token networks.”
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