Benzinga cordially invites Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to attend Benzinga's next event, The Future of Crypto summit, on December 7-8, 2022, at NYC's Pier Sixty. No RSVP is required. Just show up, and we'll cover your stay, too!
We know you're busy and haven't been able to respond to our invitations. That's okay! We believe in the legacy you're building and that your presence will be an asset to our events. This one will feature:
- "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary
- SkyBridge's Anthony Scaramucci
- CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero
- eToro US CEO Lule Demmissie;
- The co-founder of Yuga Labs
- and leaders from the projects such as State Street, Vanguard, Circle, and Laguna Labs.
Founded in 2009 by CEO Jason Raznick, Detroit-based Benzinga is one of the largest content providers to global brokerages and media houses, including Yahoo, MarketWatch, and Insider.
Large, in-person, thought-leadership, deal-making, networking, and educational events create opportunities for investors and project leaders to add to their skillset and foster new relationships and partners.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator Gillibrand served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009 and as U.S. Senator from N.Y., starting in 2010. Gillibrand ran for the Democratic Party nomination for the 2020 U.S. Presidential race but withdrew in August 2019.
She is also a leading U.S. Advocate for Clear Regulation of Digital Assets.
In 2012, Gillibrand authored part of the STOCK Act, which extended limitations on insider trading by members of Congress. In 2014, Time Magazine named Gillibrand to its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In June, Gillibrand introduced legislation for a clear U.S. regulatory framework for digital assets. Gillibrand stated:
"Digital assets, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies have experienced tremendous growth in the past few years and offer substantial potential benefits if harnessed correctly. It is critical that the United States plays a leading role in developing policy to regulate new financial products while also encouraging innovation and protecting consumers," said Senator Gillibrand.
Gillibrand announced that the bill would likely be deferred until 2023. However, parts of the bill may make it into legislation this year, including a proposal that most digital assets be classified as commodities and managed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the key regulator.
Gillibrand told Bloomberg that lawmakers are starting to appreciate the need to put consumer protections in place:
"They've seen that this is something important to do. Consumers are not being protected today, there's no oversight or accountability, and there are no rules of the road. So there's more urgency now and more of a sense that this is something we need to do," Gillibrand added.
Because of her dedication to working with the government and private sector to create a clear regulatory structure that protects users and further legitimizes a new digital asset class in the U.S., it would be an honor to have Gillibrand attend the December Benzinga crypto events.
Benzinga will give a platform and voice to some of the most extraordinary individuals in the space at this December's Future of Crypto and Fintech Awards events. Tickets are still available.
