In this episode, Austin Campbell joins the show to discuss stablecoin regulation under the Trump administration, the impact of Trump's executive orders on the crypto ecosystem, and the case against a strategic bitcoin reserve. We also delve into the potential for a more cooperative regulatory environment, global adoption of stablecoins, and much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Stablecoin Regulation Updates Post-Election

03:27 Congressional Bills and Bipartisan Efforts

06:29 Executive Orders and David Sacks’ Role

14:42 SEC vs. CFTC: Regulatory Shifts

19:24 Global Adoption and Future of Stablecoins

26:20 Debate on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

35:52 Bitcoin's Role and Future Projections

40:58 Closing Thoughts

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