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Peter Van Valkenburgh’s speech at the 2026 Coin Center Annual Dinner
Publication: Coin Center
Author: Neeraj Agrawal
Source published: 15/10/2026, 17:14:25 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 22:48:41 UTC
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Briefings
In a 2026 speech, Peter Van Valkenburgh announced his wife Nettie Mae Van Valkenburgh's birth on September 10th, marking the family's third child after a year of parental leave. He criticized Congress for failing to pass the broker provision and the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, which would have protected developers from prosecution. Van Valkenburgh highlighted that Treasury withdrew two proposed rules, but noted the SEC and CFTC continue advancing regulations. He emphasized that only Congress and the Courts can make law, contrasting this with the government's promise of no prosecution, which he argues creates legal uncertainty. The speech concludes by questioning whether the crypto industry's contribution is merely monetizing power or building independent systems.
Key points
- Peter Van Valkenburgh announced his wife Nettie Mae Van Valkenburgh's birth on September 10th, 2026, making it the family's third child following a year of parental leave.
- Van Valkenburgh criticized Congress for failing to pass the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act and the broker provision, which would have protected developers from prosecution.
Context and limitations
The speech covers Van Valkenburgh's personal family news and critiques of specific legislative and regulatory actions. It does not provide details on the specific outcomes of the withdrawn Treasury rules, the current status of the SEC and CFTC regulations, or the specific legal challenges in the Fifth Circuit case against Michael Lewellen.
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