ROLLUP: Trump Crypto Reserve | SBF Prison Interview | Ethereum Leadership Shuffle

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Mar 7, 2025

Haseeb Qureshi, a regular voice in the crypto world, joins to discuss Trump's controversial crypto reserve announcement, and how it momentarily shook the market. He reflects on Sam Bankman-Fried's prison interview, showcasing the clash between personal and political. The conversation pivots to Ethereum’s leadership changes and the performance of new speed upgrades from Base. Also on the agenda is the unpredictable impact of Trump's tariffs on the economy and crypto, alongside the transformative role of AI in reshaping blockchain innovation.

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SBF Prison Life

Sam Bankman-Fried, in a prison interview, reflects on the rapid advancements in AI and crypto happening outside.
He contrasts this with the monotony of prison life, where the economy runs on muffins.

INSIGHT

Trump Crypto Reserve

Trump's crypto reserve announcement, including altcoins, sparked a market rally, but questions about its feasibility led to a reversal.
Congressional approval is needed to purchase altcoins, making the reserve's implementation uncertain.

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Lobbying and Crypto Reserves

Lobbying to include crypto assets in a national reserve becomes high-leverage for price manipulation.
This corrupts crypto's ethos and gives the government undue influence over on-chain governance.

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