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The Paradigm Policy Lab is where we house most of our work in the legal and policy space and our platform for engaging external collaborators. Check our launch post for more information, or contact us directly via email.
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Paradigm Policy Council
Our sounding board for strategic policy planningCrypto-Legal Frontier Symposium
An annual gathering of the smartest minds in crypto-lawCrypto Policy Forum
A deep dive into the current state of crypto policyResearch & Writing
Looking Back / Looking Forward
A personal reflection on working at the intersection of crypto and policy
August 27, 2024
July 2024 Democratic Public Opinion Poll
Democratic voters are increasingly gravitating towards crypto. That’s the primary takeaway of our new poll of registered Democrats, the complement to our poll of Republicans from June. These results dovetail with recent reports that Democratic candidates for office and Members of Congress are becoming pro-crypto, indicating that political figures are following the lead of their voters.
August 12, 2024
June 2024 Republican Public Opinion Poll
In June, Paradigm conducted a first-of-its kind poll of Republican voters to better understand how they think about crypto. The results were clear: Republicans embrace financial freedom and want the current Administration’s crypto approach to end.
July 10, 2024
Policy Lab RH-001: Settling the Unsettled
Paradigm Policy Lab-funded research argues that public blockchains can be used to settle financial transactions, stressing the importance of developing proactive and multi-faceted solutions to settlement vulnerabilities before a “black swan” scenario occurs.
June 13, 2024
The Edges of Finance
Some parts of crypto seem alien when compared to traditional finance. They make more sense when you view them in the context of a broader shift away from banks toward digital financial services provided by a range of people and companies. Innovation in finance is moving from the core to the edges.
May 23, 2024
Actions
Paradigm Files Comment on the CFTC’s Overbroad Proposed Rule on Political Event Contracts and Prediction Markets
Paradigm files comment letter in response to the CFTC's proposed rule on prediction markets and election contracts.
July 25, 2024
Paradigm Files Amicus Brief Supporting CFAT and Lejilex’s Lawsuit Against the SEC
Paradigm has submitted an amicus brief supporting Lejilex and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas's lawsuit against the SEC.
July 10, 2024
Paradigm Files Comment Letter on ESMA’s Market Abuse Consultation
Paradigm has filed a second comment letter regarding MiCA.
June 25, 2024
Paradigm Files Amicus Brief Supporting Challenge Against the SEC’s Dealer Rule, Which Could Have Sweeping Implications for DeFi
Paradigm filed an amicus brief supporting the Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas motion for summary judgment in their challenge to the SEC’s new Dealer Rule, which could have sweeping implications for DeFi and all of crypto.
May 24, 2024
Paradigm Files Comment Letter on ESMA’s Financial Instruments Consultation
Paradigm has filed a comment letter in response to a consultation as part of the EU’s landmark crypto law, known as MiCA.
April 29, 2024