Weekly Roundup 07/18/24 (JD Vance VP nom, ETH ETF green light, Larry Fink evolves) (EP.546)

Jul 18, 2024

Nate Silver discusses JD Vance as Trump's VP nominee and the approval of Ethereum ETFs. They debate if crypto users should be single issue voters and explore Vance's proposed crypto platform. The episode covers topics from seed oils to stablecoins, Germany's Bitcoin sales, and Craig Wright's saga. They speculate on Jamie Dimon for Treasury Secretary and analyze the dynamics of Senate voting and whistleblower rewards.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Biden's Nomination Chances, Nate Silver's Move to Polymarket, Political Betting Market, Ethereum ETF Approval, Vance's Pro-Crypto Stance

02:07 • 16min

Analysis of the VP nominee, Silicon Valley support for Trump, and JD Vance's dietary choices

17:55 • 3min

Influence of Avoiding Seed Oils and State Street's Stable Coin Exploration

21:09 • 2min

Discussion on Blockchain Initiatives, SEC Exceptions, and Digital Asset Custody Services

22:56 • 2min

Bitcoin News Update

25:24 • 7min

Cryptocurrency, Treasury Secretary Perks, and Whistleblower Rewards

32:52 • 16min