Crypto Goes Mainstream: What Investors Should Know

Institutional adoption, greater regulatory clarity, and a growing awareness of blockchain technology’s potential are powering a shift in acceptance of digital assets. What’s next?
July 17, 2025Michael Townsend

After you listen

As cryptocurrency makes its way into the investing mainstream, investors have lots of questions. In today's episode, Nate Peterson, director of derivatives analysis at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, joins host Mike Townsend for a timely discussion that covers cryptocurrency basics, how this technology could evolve, and how Washington is taking notice by moving forward on the first-ever crypto legislation. Nate explains cryptocurrency, stablecoins, the blockchain, and the opportunities for crypto to become a mainstream form of payment. Nate and Mike then discuss the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in Washington, where Congress is considering multiple bills to create a regulatory framework that will provide clarity for the industry and increase confidence for investors. Finally, Nate shares his thoughts on how investors can get more educated on this rapidly evolving technology.

Mike also shares his thoughts on the "One Big Beautiful Bill" now that it is the law of the land and provides updates on the next fiscal fights looming in Congress.

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