Episode Summary

In this episode of The Industry, Zachary Plotkin and Sanjeev Menon sit down with Carole House, Technology and National Security Executive, for a conversation on digital assets, crypto regulation, cybersecurity, and the future of financial technology.

Carole shares her journey from the military into government service and reflects on her experience working at FinCEN and the CFTC during pivotal moments in the evolution of digital assets and financial regulation. Drawing from her extensive background in national security, cybersecurity, and public policy, she offers valuable insight into the political and legislative landscape surrounding crypto, the role of regulation and enforcement, and the challenges policymakers face as innovation continues to accelerate.

The conversation also explores consumer protection in crypto, the future of digital asset legislation, emerging concerns around quantum technology, and how professionals can navigate career growth within the rapidly evolving fintech and regulatory landscape.