This episode is sponsored by Near. Legislative steps we're taught in civics class are only a small part of what it takes for a bill to become a law. The process of strategy negotiations and long-term thinking for future industries is complex. In addition to balancing huge agendas, lawmakers and their teams have to navigate a complex regulatory environment, all while paying attention to polling data. According to a recent study by the Crypto Council for Innovation, those who own crypto will vote for candidates who support crypto. "Money Reimagined" hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Alex Sternhell, founder of Sternhell Group, and Brett Quick, head of government affairs for North America at the Crypto Council, to discuss the importance of crypto in this legislative season and the upcoming midterm elections.  See also:   A Quarter of Americans Say Inflation, Economy Woes Sparking Interest in Crypto, Poll Finds A Majority of US Voters Want More Crypto Regulation, Poll Shows - This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.” - NEAR is a simple, revolutionary Web3 platform for decentralized apps, created by developers for developers. More than 700 projects are now building on NEAR’s fast, secure and infinitely scalable protocol, from DeFi apps to play-and-earn games, NFT marketplaces and more. Start your developer journey now by visiting NEAR at near.org.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.