Patrick McHenry

 

Patrick McHenry serves as a U.S. Congressman and and fintech expert. He is an important person in the regulation of crypto and blockchain policy. As Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, he has supported pro-crypto legislation, demanding transparent regulatory frameworks to blockchain innovations.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Patrick Timothy McHenry
Birth	22-10-1975, Gastonia, North Carolina, United States
Nationality	American
Education	North Carolina State University
Marital status	Married to Giulia Cangiano
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

He has worked with multiple blockchain experts to formulate crypto regulations. McHenry backs developing regulations for digital assets, advocating for stablecoins, and promoting the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi). 

 

Patrick McHenry - Career Timeline and Events

 

• 2005 – Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
• 2013 – Advocated for fintech and emerging financial technologies.
• 2017 – Introduced bills to modernize digital asset regulations.
• 2021 – Led discussions on stablecoin and crypto regulations.
• 2022 – Championed the Digital Asset Market Structure bill.
• 2023 – Became Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
• 2024 – Pushed for clear blockchain regulations in the U.S.

 

With a significant focus on financial technology, he continues to shape the legal framework of blockchain and digital currencies in the U.S.

 

Awards & Recognitions of Patrick McHenry

 

Year	Institution	Description
2017	Forbes	Blockchain Policy Advocate of the Year
2020	American Banker	Fintech Legislator of the Year
2021	CoinDesk	Top 10 Crypto Influencers in Government
2023	Blockchain Association	Digital Finance Policy Leader
2024	Consensus Summit	U.S. Crypto Innovation Advocate

 

Useful Links to Connect With Patrick McHenry

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry
LinkedIn profile	linkedin.com/in/patrickmchenry
Website - House Financial Services	financialservices.house.gov
Crypto Bills	crypto.gov (Legislation Updates)