Senator Bill Hagerty says the only answer some in Congress have is a central bank digital currency, and that’s “absolutely not consistent with freedom and liberty.” In this in-studio interview, he explains how uncertainty let former SEC chair Gary Gensler attack the industry, why a light government touch helps innovation thrive, and what Congress can realistically get done before the new session in January.

Chapters:00:00 Senator Bill Hagerty on What’s Next for the Clarity Act01:38 Democrats, Ethics Provisions and the Stablecoin Rewards Debate03:04 How the SEC and CFTC Are Regulating Crypto Without Congress04:43 How the GENIUS Act Will Change Payments and Settlement07:08 Stablecoins, Treasury Demand and U.S. Dollar Dominance08:31 The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and 200,000 Bitcoin10:54 Why Americans Are Still Skeptical of Crypto13:18 Bitcoin Mining, TVA and Tennessee’s Energy Buildout17:14 Bitcoin Businesses in Nashville and Why CBDCs Threaten Freedom18:36 What Congress Can Pass Before the New Session in January

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