Fire Blocks - The Cryptocurrency Industry's Next Big Thing

Matt and Nic return for a huge week of news and a big CIV announcement. In this episode:

• Matt scans the Coinbase QR code ad
• The post-Superbowl backlash against crypto ads
• Is there any hope for music NFTs
• Castle Island announces a third fund
• Binance buys a stake in Forbes
• Is Circle a bet on interest rates?
• Our thoughts on BlockFi's settlement with the SEC
• Does the SEC's BlockFi settlement create a regulatory moat for larger lenders?
• What happens to DeFi in the wake of the BlockFi settlement?
• Canada weaponizes all financial services against truckers and donors
• Miners are once again active in Inner Mongolia – with a catch
• The etymology of tantalizing

Content mentioned in this episode:

• Bloomberg, Castle Island announces Third Fund
• CIV on Medium, Announcing Castle Island Ventures III
• Hester Peirce, Statement on Settlement with BlockFi Lending LLC

Sponsor notes:

• Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Learn more at fireblocks.com