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PolicyCastCrypto is merging with mainstream finance. Regulators aren’t readyTimothy Massad is currently a Senior Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown Law School and a consultant on financial regulatory and fintech issues. Massad served as Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission from 2014-2017. Under his leadership, the agency implemented the Dodd Frank reforms of the over-the-counter swaps market and harmonized many aspects of cross-border regulation, including reaching a landmark agreement with the European Union on clearinghouse oversight. The agency also declared virtual currencies to be commodities, introduced...2025-04-1755 min
In The LoopDecember 4th 2023This week on In the Loop Massachusetts decides on supplemental budget help, the economy is evening out, DeSantis and Governor Newsom have a debate, George Santos is ejected from the House, and more2023-12-0507 min
In The LoopNovember 26th 2023This week on In the Loop Massachusetts considers a four-day work week, Rosalyn Carter passes away, Trump remains on the ballot in Colorado, and more2023-12-0406 min
In The LoopNovember 13th 2023This week on In the Loop the Governor announces a new housing plan, Republicans elect a new speaker of the house, President Biden signs an executive order for AI technology, Russia works around US-ordered oil sanctions, and more2023-11-1506 min
In The LoopNovember 6th 2023Governor Healy announces a new housing plan, Republicans elect a new speaker of the house, President Biden signs an executive order for AI technology, Russia works around US-ordered oil sanctions and more 2023-11-0705 min
In The LoopApr. 26th, 2023Fox News settles the defamation suit against them, Tucker Carlson leaves the network, fighting breaks out in Sudan, President Biden announces his re-election campaign, and more.2023-04-2806 min
In The LoopApr. 12th, 2023The Tennessee State House expels two Democratic members, the Manhattan DA filed a lawsuit against Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, Senator Tim Scott announces an exploratory committee for President, Chicago is selected to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.2023-04-1407 min
In The LoopApr. 5th, 2023Former President Trump gets indicted and arraigned, Asa Hutchinson announces his candidacy for President, Finland joins NATO, Brandon Johnson is elected Mayor of Chicago.2023-04-0508 min
In The LoopMar. 29th, 2023Senator Warren announces her re-election campaign, a federal Judge orders Mike Pence to testify, Israel and India face democratic instability, a Nashville school shooting takes the lives of six, and more.2023-03-2912 min
In The LoopMar. 22nd, 2023Former President Trump faces a potential criminal indictment, Xi Jinping starts an unprecedented third term as President, the ICC issues an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, and more.2023-03-2207 min
In The LoopMar. 8th, 2023Democrats and Republicans begin early stages of unveiling their budget plans, Former President Trump takes the lead in several Republican primary polls, a State Senator from Florida introduces legislation to ban the Democratic Party, and more.2023-03-0910 min
In The LoopMar. 1st, 2023Julie Su is nominated Secretary of Labor, former President Jimmy Carter opts for hospice care, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election, and Marianne Williamson announces her campaign for President. 2023-03-0207 min
In The LoopFeb. 15th, 2023Nikki Haley announces her 2024 campaign, the Republican party struggles to pass a legislative agenda, Senator Feinstein of California announces her retirement, and more.2023-02-1608 min
In The LoopFeb. 8th, 2023Biden delivers his State of the Union, Massachusetts State Legislature finally settles two contested races, the U.S. reaches its debt limit, classified documents are found in President Biden’s home, 2024 elections see early action, and more. 2023-02-0809 min
In The LoopDec. 5th, 2022Congress works to avoid a government shutdown while Kevin McCarthy scrambles to secure the Speakership, President Biden signs legislation to avoid a rail strike, the Georgia Runoff is set to take place tomorrow, and Trump calls for the “termination” of the Constitution. 2022-12-0516 min
In The LoopNov. 28th, 2022The White House extends the pause on student loan payments, a government shutdown looms over Congress, protests break out around the world, and the World Cup in Qatar draws controversy.2022-11-2809 min
In The LoopNov. 22nd, 2022The Republican Party officially wins control of the House of Representatives and Pelosi announces her future plans in Congress. Former President Trump announces a 2024 Presidential bid as the Department of Justice names a special counsel.2022-11-2208 min
In The LoopNov. 15th, 2022The latest on the MA Ballot Initiatives and what we know about the 2022 Midterms results. Plus, the ongoing rift in both parties over Congressional Leadership elections.2022-11-1508 min