Yves Bennaïm: Bitcoin in Switzerland

Crypto Voices: Episode 165

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Today Alec, Keto, and Matthew are joined by guest Yves Bennaïm to discuss all things Bitcoin. Yves Bennaïm has focused since 2011 on the societal and political implications of Bitcoin and its Blockchain technology. In 2017, he founded 2B4CH, a not-for-profit think tank dedicated to helping industries and governments comprehend the social and financial impacts of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and cryptoassets. He currently serves as the chair of this organization.

Since 2017, Yves has been a regular contributor to the Swiss business magazine Bilan with his column "Bitcoin and its Blockchain." Additionally, he writes the "Swindles in the World of Cryptoassets" column for the Swiss daily newspaper Le Temps. He chairs CEN and ISO technical committees, representing Switzerland.

With a passion for spreading impactful ideas, he launched and curated TEDxGeneva in 2009 and 2010. His expertise and contributions to the field have been recognized in various media, including an interview-focused portrait by Le Temps newspaper.

Learn more about Yves here: https://yves.bennaim.com/

Contents

00:00:37 Intro to guest Yves Bennaïm

00:01:35 Yves's Bitcoin Initiative

00:11:08 Getting the Vote Moving in Switzerland

00:17:41 Bitcoin Initiative Interest

00:23:30 Bitcoin's Acceptance in Switzerland

00:35:15 What is Needed for the Vote

00:35:58 Show Sponsor - Trezor

00:36:48 Voting Continued

00:43:25 Yves on Swiss Banking Secrecy

00:51:35 Samourai Wallet in the News

01:01:28 Satoshi's Quote and What it Means Today

01:09:07 Closing Thoughts

Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris

Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/

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