On The Brink with Castle Island Weekly Roundup 03/21/25 (Trump addresses DAS, Kraken buys NinjaTrader, FIRM act advances) (EP.604)
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Mar 21, 2025 This week explores Trump's speech at the DAS conference, addressing cryptocurrency regulations and capital gains tax. The discussion dives into Kraken's acquisition of NinjaTrader and innovative crypto projects like tokenized gold. Historical challenges faced by IOTA and the DAO's fork bring nostalgia, while the advancement of the FIRM Act raises concerns about banking regulations. The dialogue also touches on economic strategies, inflation skepticism, and the political landscape's effect on decision-making and investment.
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Trump at Das
- Donald Trump's Das appearance was considered perfunctory.
- He'd already addressed key crypto issues during his campaign, leaving little new to announce.
Capital Gains Tax Rumor
- The rumor about abolishing capital gains tax for crypto is false.
- No credible sources in Washington support this claim.
Telegram Impersonators
- Telegram, with a billion monthly actives, has a major impersonator problem.
- Scammers impersonate investors and target founders with malware attacks.