Eleanor Terrett is an American-British journalist and host who specializes in cryptocurrency, blockchain policy, and financial regulation. She is the Co-Founder and Host of the podcast and newsletter Crypto in America, which focuses on the intersection of digital assets and U.S. policy. Previously, she was a journalist and producer at Fox Business Network for nearly a decade, where her work increasingly centered on the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies. ^[6]

Education

Eleanor Terrett pursued higher education focused on communications, business journalism, and blockchain technology. She attended James Madison University from 2011 to 2016, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication. To further her expertise in financial reporting, she participated in The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in October 2019. As her professional focus shifted toward digital assets, she completed the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in early 2022. ^[3]​

Career

Early Career and Fox Business Network

Terrett began her career with a Public Relations internship at Axiom Communications from 2014 to 2015 before moving into broadcast media as a Production Assistant at Al Jazeera America, where she worked from 2014 to 2016. In 2017, she joined Fox Business Network, marking the start of a tenure that lasted nearly nine years. She began as a Production Assistant for the morning show FBN:am before being promoted to NYSE Producer and Field Producer, roles she held from 2018 to 2021. From 2021 to 2025, she served as a Journalist and Producer for senior correspondent Charlie Gasparino, covering financial markets and cryptocurrency developments. During this time, Terrett's reporting on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple Labs became a pivotal point in her career, solidifying her specialization in digital asset policy and regulation. On March 12, 2025, she announced her departure from Fox Business Network. ^{[1] [5]}

Crypto in America

In March 2025, Terrett co-founded Crypto in America, a podcast and Substack publication, alongside Jacquelyn Melinek and Gerald Gallagher. As a host, Terrett focuses the platform on discussions with key figures shaping cryptocurrency policy in the United States, including lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders. The project's stated mission is to provide in-depth analysis of the intersection between cryptocurrency, American policy, and the digital asset industry. The podcast is presented in partnership with Sei Network. ^[6]​

Interviews

NABS Fireside

In December 2025 at the North American Blockchain Summit, Terrett moderated a fireside chat with former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo. The discussion reviewed Giancarlo’s background as a securities lawyer and entrepreneur in financial market infrastructure, including his analysis of credit default swap data during the 2008 financial crisis, which informed his views on systemic risk. He described his tenure at the CFTC, where he supported engagement with emerging digital asset markets and oversaw the launch of Bitcoin futures in 2017. The conversation addressed recent legislative proposals related to stablecoins and broader market structure, partisan divisions over digital asset and decentralized finance regulation, and comparisons between the current regulatory environment and the early development of the internet. Giancarlo emphasized the importance of coordination between the CFTC and SEC, bipartisan leadership, and balanced regulation that supports innovation while providing market oversight. ^[10]

BTC Fireside

In November 2025, Terrett moderated a fireside chat with Travis Voyles of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at BTC in DC, focusing on the regulatory environment for Bitcoin and digital infrastructure during a period of federal government shutdown. Voyles outlined the EPA’s continued operations and described his background in state and federal government, emphasizing a preference for state-level decision-making and limited federal intervention where possible. The discussion examined the EPA’s relevance to Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, particularly in relation to energy management, permitting, and emissions standards, including proposed legislation such as the Clean Cloud Act. Voyles highlighted the potential for coordinated regulatory frameworks to support infrastructure development while addressing environmental concerns, and he emphasized collaboration with industry participants to encourage responsible energy practices and improve regulatory processes. ^[9]

Fox Business & Bitcoin

In a May 2025 interview on the Bitcoin Treasuries podcast with Tim Kotzman, Terrett discussed her background in broadcast journalism, including nearly a decade at Fox Business, where she progressed from production assistant to producer covering cryptocurrency and financial regulation. She described how her reporting on the SEC’s case against Ripple deepened her focus on digital asset policy, and noted that she later expanded her knowledge of blockchain through academic study at Oxford. The conversation examined the regulatory environment surrounding crypto, including enforcement actions affecting companies such as Coinbase and Kraken, and the broader impact of SEC leadership on the industry. Terrett also addressed shifts in media consumption toward podcasts and digital platforms, the evolving legislative landscape for Bitcoin and digital assets in Washington, and the growing intersection between government policy and the crypto sector. ^[4]  

New Crypto Bill

In a July 2023 interview on The Wolf of All Streets podcast, Terrett discussed the introduction of the proposed “Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act,” legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. She outlined how the bill would divide oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission based on asset classification, and described provisions such as a temporary safe harbor for companies seeking registration and expanded access for unaccredited investors under defined limits. Terrett noted the bill’s breadth and complexity, including its approach to determining whether a digital asset qualifies as a security or commodity through a decentralization assessment, while also raising questions about enforcement, self-custody, and market impact. The discussion further addressed ongoing tensions between regulators and industry participants, the proposal for an advisory committee to facilitate collaboration, and broader efforts to modernize U.S. financial infrastructure alongside developments in digital assets. ^[7]