Reflections on 500th episode and the State of Podcasts

Matt and Nic are back with a celebratory 500th episode. In this episode: 

• ETFs are off to a rocky launch with the GBTC premium trade closing
• Bitwise launches real time transparency for their ETF holdings
• Fraud in the metals market versus Bitcoin
• The boys confront some fake news
• Is there light at the end of the tunnel for GBTC redemptions?
• Nic’s spat with Bloomberg
• The US is selling $130m of BTC seized from the Silk Road
• TFL declares bankruptcy
• The boys learn about a face amount certificate
• We answer your listener questions 

Content mentioned:

• Bloomberg, Crypto fans lured by 20% stablecoin yiekds

Sponsor notes:

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