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MONEY REIMAGINED: Crypto's Future of Policy, Politics, and the Fight for a Pro-Crypto Government

Jun 14, 2024

Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari, discusses his journey in the crypto industry and views on policy and politics. Topics include his early Bitcoin days, breaking the Mt. Gox story, support for a pro-crypto US government, bipartisan engagement, and the role of cryptocurrency in defending individual rights and countering AI threats.

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Ryan Selkis

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Quick takeaways

Crypto policy impacts bipartisan engagement in the US government.

Social media polarization influences cryptocurrency legislation and political discourse.

Crypto industry values small government principles for defense against AI and protection of individual rights.

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Intro

2min

Innovating For A Better Digital Age

9min

Leveraging Personality for Political Advocacy in the Crypto Space

24min

Navigating Politics in the Crypto Industry

6min

Exploration of Social and Political Issues

4min

Navigating Political Polarization and Social Media Challenges

7min

The Significance of Crypto Technology

4min

Messari’s Ryan Selkis from Bitcoin to crypto policy.

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In this episode of "Money Reimagined," host Michael Casey and Sheila Warren

interview Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari, about his journey in the crypto industry and his views on crypto policy and politics. They discuss Ryan's early days in Bitcoin, his role in breaking the Mt. Gox story, and his decision to focus on crypto policy. Selkis explains his belief that a pro-crypto US government would benefit the industry and argues that voting for Trump is the way to achieve this. At the same time, Warren emphasizes the importance of bipartisan engagement and working with Congress.

The conversation covers various topics related to politics, policy, and the role of cryptocurrency.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:24 Early Days in Crypto

08:44 Ryan Selkis: A Crypto Personality

09:13 Crypto Policy and Politics

30:46 The Role of Political Pressure in Cryptocurrency Legislation

36:04 Crypto as a Defense Against AI and Protection of Individual Rights

38:31 The Importance of Small Government Principles in Crypto

40:47 The Impact of Social Media Polarization on Politics

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Messari

Crypto Council for Innovation

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