CoinGeek Live 2020: US Rep. Darren Soto talks balancing innovation and regulation for blockchain growth [Video]

Congressman Darren Soto took the virtual stage at CoinGeek Live 2020 on October 1, and gave keynote speech, “Balancing Innovation & Regulation for Growth of Blockchain Technology.” Soto was elected to be a representative of Florida’s 9th Congressional District in 2016, and is the co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, a group that is looking to catalyze blockchain innovation and development as well as assist other congressmen and women in making that a reality.

During his presentation, Soto answered a number of questions that gave the audience a better understanding of the balance lawmakers are trying to hit when it comes to optimizing innovation around blockchain and digital currency while guaranteeing that there is ample legislation and consumer/investor protections in place.

“There’s a lot of confusion out there and that’s what …