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Weekly Roundup 10/18/24 (Hagerty’s Stablecoin Bill, WLF Launches, GOAT Coin) (EP.568)

Oct 18, 2024
This week features Nic’s amusing mishaps in the Netherlands and a look at the complex landscape of stablecoin regulations. The team dives into Italy's drastic capital gains tax hike on Bitcoin, drawing historical parallels. They also examine how cryptocurrency staking might be taxed like agricultural income. Market dynamics are scrutinized with discussions on Polymarket's odd betting odds and the underwhelming World Liberty Financial Token Sale. Plus, the ongoing Mount Gox case raises questions for Bitcoin holders amid evolving stablecoin developments.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Late-Night Musings at the Theta Conference
01:47 • 16min
3
Exploring Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency Staking
17:43 • 2min
4
Legal Proceedings and New Crypto Partnerships
19:48 • 2min
5
Italy's Capital Gains Tax and Reflections on World War II
21:52 • 1min
6
AI and Market Sentiments in Crypto
23:20 • 7min
7
Cryptocurrency Developments: Mount Gox Delays and International Stablecoin Progress
30:13 • 2min