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The gender gap in 2024 isn’t just a talking point—it’s a campaign-defining factor. Jim Messina underscores how Harris’ advantage with women and Trump’s with men is shaping both campaigns’ strategies. With 15 days to go, the election will serve as a referendum on the issues most important to these two groups. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/etQe5tKH

?? September Recap: Conferences, Crypto Adoption, and Major Headlines Greenbrier’s latest Crypto Beltway newsletter is here, wrapping up the big moments from September. With conference season mostly behind us, we reflect on this year’s events circuit, key industry developments, and policy ideas that are shaping the future of crypto. SIGN UP ?? https://lnkd.in/g9b_BBs5 Highlights from this month's edition:? ?? PayPal Expands Crypto Services: U.S. merchants can now buy, hold, and sell crypto directly from their business accounts.? ?? Guggenheim's $20M Tokenization: Guggenheim issues tokenized commercial paper on Ethereum, adding to the exploding trend of real-world asset tokenization.? ?? Louisiana Accepts Bitcoin Payments: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries starts accepting payments in Bitcoin and USDC. Plus, key developments in policy & regulation:? ??? Kamala Harris’s Crypto Promise: VP Kamala Harris pledges to support innovation and crypto investment as part of her economic agenda. ??? Crypto Legislation Coming Soon: Lawmakers signal that long-awaited crypto regulations may arrive by year’s end, which would bring much-needed clarity to the industry. Plus, we dive into some big ideas—including a hot take on Silvergate’s collapse—and a look at the data breakdown of mentions from this year’s biggest crypto conferences!

We launched our blockchain practice nearly three years ago, and today, we’re thrilled to share how far we’ve come and where we’re headed next. With crypto firmly on the radar of regulators and political campaigns—especially in the lead-up to one of the most important elections in U.S. history—crypto policy expertise has never been more critical. Our enhanced global policy and communications practice across TMG, Greenbrier, a TMG Company, and Global Counsel is at the forefront of shaping the future of blockchain technology and committed to ensuring our clients are ready to take on any opportunity or challenge—anywhere in the world, at any scale. Let’s work together to harness this momentum! LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/eM8gsS4x

?? Event recap: Against the backdrop of a new UK government and the upcoming November US presidential election, GC hosted our summer reception in London on July 10th. The reception included a panel featuring GC's leadership team: Peter Mandelson, President of GC, Jim Messina, CEO of The Messina Group and GC Board Member, and?Rebecca Park Managing Director. Together, they shared reflections on the convergence of change elections in the UK and EU and how businesses should be tracking developments in the US presidential campaigns. The Global Counsel and The Messina Group global partnership provides clients with world-class integrated consultancy services, drawing on our political and policy counsel and expertise to navigate challenging commercial environments around the world. Contact us to find out more.

?? Crypto Making Waves in June: Fundraising, Political Donations, and ETFs Greenbrier's latest Crypto Beltway Newsletter is here, diving into the hottest topics in the crypto world this month! From major fundraising rounds to significant political donations and new ETF filings, this edition is packed with insights. Get the full newsletter here ?? https://lnkd.in/g9b_BBs5 Highlights from this month's edition: ?? Paradigm's Massive Fundraise: Crypto-focused venture firm Paradigm raises $850M for a third crypto fund. ?? Winklevoss Twins Donate in Bitcoin: The Winklevoss twins donate $1 million in bitcoin each to the Presidential race. ?? Solana ETF Filing: 3iQ files for a Solana exchange-traded product on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Plus, key developments in policy & regulation: ??? Bitcoin and Blockchain Roundtable: U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna to host a significant meeting between policymakers and blockchain innovation leaders in July. ?? Cross-Border Sandbox Proposal: SEC’s Hester Peirce proposes a "cross-border sandbox" for crypto firms in collaboration with the U.K. ? SEC Ends Ethereum 2.0 Investigation: The SEC concludes its investigation into “Ethereum 2.0,” removing a major uncertainty for the crypto community. And don't miss our data breakdown on ETF mentions and sentiment trends over the past 12 months for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as we approach the November elections! #Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Solana #Blockchain #Web3 #CryptoRegulation #CryptoNews

??:?"There's no hiding the fact that Biden's 81, there's no hiding the fact that Trump's basically the same age," Jim Messina tells BBC News. "It's not a contest of age, it's a contest of policy and character." READ MORE:?https://lnkd.in/eyNEmT2r

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?? Exciting news from our partners at Global Counsel. Congratulations to the team on opening the Berlin office and expanding services across Europe.

??: Jim Messina?spoke with Mark Miller during the?Qatar Economic Forum,?Powered by?Bloomberg, on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, advising clients around the world on the common theme of innovation vs. regulation, and our recent investment and partnership with?Global Counsel.

Today, I'm speaking at the Milken Institute's Global Conference in Los Angeles. Tune in at 2:30 PT / 5:30 ET for what's sure to be a lively discussion on the 2024 US election w/ Gerard Baker, Kellyanne Conway, Van Jones, Chris Liddell, & Paul Ryan. Watch live: https://lnkd.in/gWZnhf5x #MIGlobal