This episode provides some background for the upcoming discussion with our August guest. It outlines the regulatory landscape and oversight strategies for digital assets and financial technology within the United States. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) details its efforts to integrate innovations like stablecoins and blockchain while emphasizing that these assets are not covered by federal share insurance. Concurrently, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) describes its monitoring of member firms engaged in cryptocurrency activities to ensure compliance with existing securities laws. Both organizations highlight the importance of consumer protection, specifically addressing the risks of financial fraud and the need for rigorous institutional supervision. Furthermore, the documents reference the GENIUS Act, which establishes a formal federal framework for the issuance of payment stablecoins. Together, these sources illustrate a coordinated federal approach to managing the intersection of traditional finance and emerging technologies.

Resources

American Bar Association. (2025, August 14). Structural themes in global digital asset regulation. Business Law Today. https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/resources/business-law-today/2025-august/structural-themes-global-digital-asset-regulation/

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. (2024, July 23). Crypto assets. https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/key-topics/crypto-assets

National Credit Union Administration. (2026, June 10). Financial technology and digital assets. https://ncua.gov/regulation-supervision/regulatory-compliance-resources/financial-technology-and-digital-assets

Securities and Exchange Commission. (2025, December 16). SIFMA digital assets framework and recommendations [Written Submission]. https://www.sec.gov/files/cft-written-sifma-digital-assets-12-16-2025.pdf

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. (2026, May 11). SIFMA research brief: Digital assets reshape financial system. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sifma_sifma-digital-assets-research-brief-activity-7459558814233608193-QRDI

Episode Note

This episode draws on the sources listed above and incorporates AI-assisted research synthesis. All content has been reviewed and curated by the host. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment or financial advice.