Fostering Innovation: The Future of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain in America
In this speech, PATRICK MCHENRY discusses his work on creating a regulatory framework that balances innovation with investor protection in the rapidly evolving world of digital currencies and blockchain technology. Drawing from his leadership on the House Financial Services Committee and the "Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act," McHenry explores how the U.S. can remain a global leader in the digital asset space while addressing challenges like fraud, market manipulation, and financial stability. This speech offers insights into the intersection of policy, technology, and economic growth.
Navigating Economic Policy: Leadership in Financial Services and Beyond
Former U.S. Congressman (R-NC) PATRICK MCHENRY reflects on his experience shaping economic and financial policies, including his time as Acting Speaker of the House during a critical period in U.S. governance. He shares insights into the challenges of legislative negotiations, the importance of pragmatic leadership, and his vision for reducing government intervention in the economy. McHenry also highlights his work on financial regulations and technology, emphasizing the need for policies that foster economic growth while addressing the demands of a dynamic global economy.
Entrepreneurial Governance: Lessons in Mastering Leadership
Former U.S. Congressman (R-NC) PATRICK MCHENRY’s journey from a young entrepreneur to a leading voice in Congress offers lessons in leadership, adaptability, and dedication to service that resonates across all audiences.
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House Member Patrick McHenry (R-NC) is in demand to speak on the future of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has illustrated its ability to fundamentally disrupt the global financial system and continues to be highly valued by investors. Few are better positioned to talk about its future than former House Member (R-NC) PATRICK MCHENRY. Over the two decades McHenry served in Congress, nobody matched his persistence on crypto legislation. His esteemed legacy of fintech regulation spans the invention of the technology to his ascent as the senior member of the House Financial Services Committee who introduced the landmark Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act to create a balanced regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. His perspective on these technologies has been highly sought after by the Bitcoin Policy Summit, the Federal Reserve, the Blockchain Association’s Policy Summit, Digital Asset Innovation Council, and more.
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Patrick McHenry served ten terms in the US House of Representatives as the Congressman for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. Throughout his time in Congress, McHenry was a member of the House Financial Services Committee, including serving as its lead Republican member and Chairman from 2018-2024. During his time leading the committee, McHenry drove a robust legislative agenda focused on cryptocurrency, capital formation, artificial intelligence, fintech, data privacy, and corporate governance issues, among other topics.
In addition to guiding the House Financial Services Committee, McHenry led the House of Representatives in October 2023, serving as the first ever Speaker Pro Tempore following the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. During that time McHenry led the institution and worked to preserve the powers of the Speakership while also helping drive House Republicans towards consensus on a new Speaker—a process that took nearly a month.
McHenry also served as one of House Republicans’ lead negotiators in the spring of 2023 as they worked with the Biden Administration to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act—a legislative package that achieved historic spending cuts and an increase in the debt ceiling, avoiding a catastrophic default.
McHenry is a native of Gastonia, NC and a graduate of Belmont Abbey College. He resides in Washington, DC with his wife and their three children.
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