Crypto regulation in the United States has been caught in a gray area for years. The industry continues to grow, financial institutions are showing more interest, and blockchain technology is finding new uses, but companies still face basic questions about who regulates what and which rules apply. The CLARITY Act is designed to address some of those uncertainties, but its failure would not necessarily mean the end of crypto.
In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, Casey Smith is joined by Robert Swarthout, founder and CEO of Teton Crypto Capital, to discuss what could happen if the CLARITY Act does not pass. They look at why the crypto industry wants clearer rules, how the SEC and CFTC could respond, why regulatory uncertainty may push development overseas, and how blockchain technology could extend far beyond buying and selling individual coins.
*The episode was recorded on August 25th, 2026, before the Senate action discussed in the conversation, so the timeline reflects what is known at the time of recording.*
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Ep 344. What Are the Real Uses for Crypto?
Ep 331. Crypto, Retirement, and Taxes: What’s the Strategy?
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