Intro

In this episode, we discuss the U.S. Treasury’s stablecoin report, San Francisco’s tech resurgence, Ethereum’s strategic repositioning, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. We also cover Ripple’s acquisition strategy, transparency challenges in crypto, Unto Labs, and Vitalik’s proposal to replace the EVM with RISC-V.

Thanks for tuning in!

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Resources

US Treasury Presentation Regarding Stablecoins: https://x.com/qthomp/status/1917619129676357692

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:18) Is San Francisco Back?

(5:40) US Treasury's Stablecoin Presentation

(15:46) Ads (Arkham & Ledger)

(16:24) Institutional Adoption of Crypto

(26:33) Ads (Arkham & Ledger)

(27:42) Are Stablecoins & RWAs Bullish For the L1 Tokens?

(39:06) Citrea Ad

(39:36) Crypto's Transparency Issues

(44:33) Ripple Considered an Acquisition of Circle

(46:57) Calls For OpenAI to Buy Snapchat

(49:01) Thoughts on Unto Labs & Vitalik's RISC-V Proposal

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.