Chris Dixon
@cdixon
Programming, philosophy, history, internet, startups, crypto. Author of Read Write Own. Managing Partner @a16zcrypto.
Stablecoins: Payments Without Intermediaries The internet made information free and global. So why is it still so hard — and expensive — to move money? The early internet promised a future where anyone could publish, build, or transact without permission. Protocols like email…
With the GENIUS Act celebration done, builders already want to know what's next. The answer is CLARITY – crypto market structure legislation – which also got overwhelming bipartisan support in the House last week. Here's everything you need to get caught up on CLARITY:
Clear rules for stablecoins and the road ahead At the White House today, the first piece of U.S. crypto legislation will be signed into law: the GENIUS Act. It provides clear rules for stablecoins. This is a historic moment — not just for crypto, but for the world at large.…
The House just made history by passing major legislation on stablecoins (GENIUS Act) and market structure (CLARITY Act) in an overwhelmingly bipartisan way. This is a huge moment for crypto and for all Americans. We’re very close to having comprehensive, proactive rules in place…
CLARITY’s control-based maturity framework is the best regulatory approach to decentralization that’s ever been proposed. It’s an approach that can both foster innovation and protect consumers. Proud to join the 50+ industry stakeholders aligning behind it.
The industry has made it clear: effective blockchain policy must incentivize decentralization. DRC and 50 other leading stakeholders in the crypto industry just delivered a joint letter to @SpeakerJohnson, @RepJeffries, @LeaderJohnThune, and @SenSchumer in support of the CLARITY…
Big thanks to @SenatorTimScott, @SenLummis, @BoHines, and @DavidSacks for your leadership. Getting comprehensive crypto market structure legislation passed has been sorely needed for years. We’re incredibly supportive of this effort to make it happen by Sept 30. American…
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Sen. Tim Scott sets the Digital Asset Market Structure timeline, Sen. Lummis agrees and details progress toward deadline: "I want to set a timeline of seeing the Market Structure completed by the end of September."
Today the Senate took the historic step by passing the GENIUS Act with broad bipartisan support. This stablecoin bill protects consumers and gives entrepreneurs the guardrails they need to drive innovation and economic growth in crypto and beyond. Now we need comprehensive…
Wait — the bank froze your life savings? Debanking exposed... Imagine waking up one day to find your bank account frozen. No warning. No explanation. No recourse. This is not a thought experiment. It’s a real situation. And it’s happened not just to crypto companies and…
Yesterday was big. Market structure legislation got passed out of both the House Ag and Financial Services committees with bipartisan support. This bill does 3 things: 1- protects consumers 2- gives long-term incentives for both builders & investors 3- makes sure crypto stays…
Today the U.S. Senate heard firsthand why @BrianQuintenz is the right person to lead the CFTC. Brian brings a depth of experience to the role and he will work to serve the American people and advance innovation. Brian is the right choice. I look forward to his full…
Stablecoins now present what I believe is the first credible opportunity to onboard a billion people into crypto. If you haven’t checked in on the latest stablecoin data recently, you might be surprised. Stablecoins have done $33 trillion in transaction volume in the last 12…
The end of crypto's foundation era is here. New policy (CLARITY Act), emerging structures (DUNA), and smarter tooling (BORGs) enable better systems — better incentives, accountability, and decentralization. My new post on why it’s time to move on from foundation structures👇
Today, a bipartisan group of leaders in the House took an important step in introducing crypto market structure legislation: the CLARITY Act. This follows the recent progress on sound stablecoin legislation and is crucial for ensuring US leadership in blockchain technologies.…