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BTC106: FTX Failure, GBTC, Genesis DCG & more w/ Dylan LeClair (Bitcoin Podcast)

Nov 30, 2022

Join Dylan LeClair, a contributor to Bitcoin Magazine and a crypto market expert, as he dives into the fallout from the FTX collapse. He discusses the distinction between 'real' Bitcoin and 'paper' Bitcoin, revealing the underlying issues within the crypto ecosystem. Topics include the financial troubles of firms like Genesis, the implications of the GBTC discount, and the state of Tether. Dylan also shares insights on Bitcoin mining's shift towards transaction fees and the skepticism surrounding altcoins, all while navigating the turbulent landscape of cryptocurrency.

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Dylan LeClair

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

FTX Fallout and Bitcoin Integrity

14min

Navigating Financial Paradigms: Capitalization and Crypto Security

7min

Crypto Turmoil and Institutional Fallout

16min

The Future of Bitcoin Mining

7min

Cryptocurrency Motivations and Market Dynamics

26min

Concluding Insights and Opportunities for Aspiring Writers

2min

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

01:14 - Paper Bitcoin and what's causing the massive sell-off.
08:52 - How Silicon Valley VC fed the "Crypto" scam.
09:51 - How much more impairment is left in the market?
14:00 - What is happening with Genesis and DCG?
26:56 - What is happening with the GBTC discount?
31:27 - What is happening with Silvergate Bank?
38:56 - ETH and OFAC Compliance.
52:56 - What is happening with Tether?

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Dylan's article: The Conclusion of the Long-term Debt Cycle and the Rise of Bitcoin.
Related Episode: Bitcoin Derivatives & On-Chain Data w/ Will Clemente & Dylan LeClair - BTC053.

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