CD137: BITCOIN IN AMERICA WITH GENERAL SKRMETTI

Aug 15, 2024

Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General of Tennessee, discusses the evolving legal landscape around Bitcoin, emphasizing the need for clear regulations that protect innovation while ensuring individual freedoms. Matt Odell, Managing Partner at Ten31, elaborates on Bitcoin's role in global trade and the importance of self-custody in a decentralized financial world. They also tackle the unique challenges faced by Bitcoin businesses amid regulatory scrutiny and explore the dynamic relationship between state and federal authorities in shaping cryptocurrency law.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

The Attorney General's Role in Law and Bitcoin

03:20 • 12min

Bitcoin: Freedom, Regulation, and Self-Custody

15:23 • 19min

The Necessity of Clarity in Law for Innovation

34:10 • 4min

Empowering Community Engagement Against Regulatory Overreach

37:58 • 2min

Jurisdictional Tug-of-War: State vs. Federal in Tech Regulation

40:06 • 11min

Navigating Governance and the Mystery of Satoshi

50:36 • 4min