Crypto's window for regulatory clarity is about to close while Robinhood raises questions about who actually captures the value created onchain.This week, we unpack Clarity’s narrowing path through Congress and what failure could mean for crypto markets and institutional adoption.We also debate Ethereum’s economics, Coinbase’s Base reset, the Ostium hack vs instant settlement, and Stripe’s reported PayPal bid. Enjoy!TIMESTAMPS:FOLLOW THE SHOW› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz› Santiago – https://x.com/santiagoroel › Rob – https://x.com/HadickM › Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks EVENTS› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11thhttps://blockworks.com/eventsDISCLAIMERNothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.