Weekly Roundup 11/17/23 (FDIC scandal breaks, Vivek’s crypto policy, SBF parents in focus) (EP.475)

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: 

• Tail risks with the Bitcoin ETF
• Are SBF’s parents off the hook?
• The FDIC is embroiled in scandal
• Should Marty Gruenberg step down?
• Tokenized bank deposits versus stablecoins
• What’s wrong with the third party doctrine
• SAB121 under pressure

Content mentioned in this episode:

• Fidelity Digital Assets, Understanding Proof of Work
• The WSJ, Strip Clubs, Lewd Photos and a Boozy Hotel: The Toxic Atmosphere at Bank Regulator FDIC
• Whip Emmer Letter to Treasury regarding Hamas crypto financing

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