Monthly Networking & Briefings
for Crypto Policy Leaders
PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto
Over breakfast networking sessions in Washington, D.C., we convene policymakers, privacy technologists, and advocates to advance Pretty Good Policy for Crypto.
Regular Convenings
Monthly briefings spotlight privacy-preserving technologies, regulatory shifts, and collaborative strategies for responsible innovation.
In Washington, D.C.
Hosted at the USC Capital Campus near Dupont Circle, with rotating speakers from industry, academia, civil society, and government.
Policy. Privacy. Progress.
Pretty Good Policy for Crypto fosters practical collaboration that respects privacy, security, and innovation.
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Upcoming PGP* Gatherings
Reserve your seat for the next breakfast briefing and stay current on our Washington, D.C. series.
Our Mission
PGP* for Crypto cultivates an informed policy community by convening trusted voices across the digital asset ecosystem. Each gathering surfaces emerging risks, governance lessons, and privacy-forward breakthroughs that are shaping cryptocurrency regulation worldwide.
The series brings together policy experts to work through key issues in digital-asset regulation and innovation. We emphasize privacy-preserving technologies and how they challenge existing anti-money-laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) frameworks, highlighting how they can be incompatible with legacy approaches when deployed without nuance. Our dialogue pairs technical briefings with practical policy recommendations to build Pretty Good Policy for the cryptocurrency industry.
What We Explore
Every month in Washington, D.C., we convene industry builders, government voices, and policy experts to stress-test the future of crypto regulation.
Policy Roundtables
Working sessions where regulators, innovators, and civil-society leaders unpack the toughest digital-asset questions and share practical lessons from the field.
Privacy Tech in Focus
Deep dives into zero-knowledge proofs, encrypted finance, and emerging identity tools—and how they strain today’s AML and KYC expectations.
Policy Roadmaps
Harnessing the community’s wisdom to craft Pretty Good Policy—recommendations that make compliance workable while building an inclusive, privacy-first financial system.
Featured Segments
Watch Recent Briefings
Catch up on the most-watched conversations from PGP* for Crypto meetings.
Protecting Privacy and Security
Josh Swihart, CEO
Electric Coin Co.
Crypto Token Taxonomy
Miles Jennings
Head of Policy & General Counsel
a16z Crypto
Advancing Crypto Policy
Jason Somensatto, Policy Director
Coin Center
Meeting Summaries
Review highlights from recent briefings and roundtables.
What Decentralization Dan Do for AI
Featuring Art Abal and Jay Stanley
Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet Updates
Featuring Amanda Tuminell and Peter Van Valkenburg
Crypto Security & SEAL's Mission
Featuring Samczsun, founder of the Security Alliance (SEAL)
Confidential Stablecoins
Featuring Leslie Chavkin, Andrew Omietanski, and Sina Kian
Venue
USC Capital Campus
1771 N Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Building on USC’s existing strengths as one of the nation’s leading universities for ideas, research, and innovation, the new campus in Washington, D.C., significantly expands opportunities for experts, thought-leaders, faculty, students, and alumni to serve the public good.
The mission of USC’s Capital Campus is to accelerate influence and impact, promote and develop strong leaders, and forge critical partnerships to address the nation’s most pressing issues and opportunities.
USC has led the charge in the development of Southern California for more than 150 years. In Washington, D.C., its longstanding commitment to quality and excellence expands an important role in the development of the nation and the world.
Notice for Government Officials and Employees
PGP for Crypto is the organizing sponsor of this event and is committed to the highest level of ethical standards when interacting with government officials and employees. Kindly note that this is a widely attended event where we will be offering breakfast. To the extent that your local laws/internal policies limit your ability to accept the benefits provided at this event, and you wish to receive the per-person amount for the benefits provided, reimburse the full cost of the benefit, or decline attendance, please contact us using the form below. By accepting the benefits provided at this event, it is our understanding that you are indicating that you are not prohibited by the applicable rules from doing so.
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The Origin of “PGP*”
The “PGP” reference is in homage to Pretty Good Privacy encryption and is carried over from Electric Coin Co.’s longstanding Pretty Good Pancakes breakfasts held in conjunction with industry events. As the first freely distributed, high quality public-key cryptography system, PGP (an acronym for Pretty Good Privacy) was a widely used tool among cypherpunks for privacy protection and has had a major influence on the development of cryptocurrencies. PGP is still used today, especially in the cyber threat intelligence community.