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ROLLUP: Memecoin Mania | Tornado Cash Win! | Pro-Crypto Trump Cabinet | Justin Sun & WLFI

Nov 29, 2024

Memecoin mania takes center stage with shocking livestream incidents and record trading volumes. Political shifts emerge as Trump nominates a pro-crypto Treasury Secretary, raising questions about policy. A major court victory for Tornado Cash emphasizes the fight for crypto privacy, declaring smart contracts unsanctionable. The podcast delves into the evolving landscape of meme coins, the influence of AI in crypto, and the legal challenges facing decentralized finance. Exciting developments and community dynamics highlight the rapidly changing world of cryptocurrency.

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Quick takeaways

Memecoin mania has escalated, resulting in unsafe livestreaming activities and the suspension of Pump.Fun's services due to excessive disruptions.

A court ruling deemed that immutable smart contracts cannot be sanctioned, marking a significant victory for privacy and decentralization in the crypto space.

The emergence of AI agents on platforms like Farcaster signifies a transformative shift towards programmable interactions within the decentralized crypto ecosystem.

Deep dives

Thankfulness for Community and Consistency

The hosts express their gratitude towards their listeners and the overall crypto community, especially the Bankless citizens who support the podcast. They highlight the importance of this loyalty, noting that they have never missed a weekly roll-up in four years, showcasing both their commitment and appreciation for their audience. This continuity fosters a strong bond as listeners often share their experiences of never missing an episode. The hosts reflect on the growth of the podcast and the shared journey with their listeners throughout the ups and downs of the crypto market.

Intro

2min

Reflections on Commitment and Community in Crypto

2min

Navigating Meme Coin Mania and Political Shifts in Crypto

3min

Bitcoin's Rally and Market Dynamics

13min

Retail Investors and the Meme Coin Dilemma

10min

Navigating the Meme Coin Landscape

17min

The Rise of AI Agents in Cryptocurrency Influencing

2min

Trends in Meme Coins and Legal Battles in Crypto

9min

Legal Impacts on Decentralized Finance

5min

10.

Navigating Legal Challenges in Cryptocurrency Regulation

3min

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Crypto Policy Under New Leadership

7min

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Celebrating Wins and Reflecting on Market Signals

2min

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Navigating the Meme Coin Market and the Psychology of Selling

4min

Memecoin mania spiraled out of control this week, with shocking livestream rug pulls and Pump.fun disabling its livestream feature due to disturbing behavior. Meanwhile, Base and Farcaster hit record TPS and inflows as memecoin trading heats up.

In Washington, Trump nominated pro-crypto Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. What does this mean for crypto policy? Plus, a surprising investor joins Trump’s World Liberty Financial raise—we’ll reveal who.

And a major court victory for crypto privacy: judges ruled OFAC overstepped in the Tornado Cash case, declaring immutable smart contracts unsanctionable. Does this mean Tornado Cash is back?

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0:00 Intro

7:12 Markets https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/1859978611606102494 https://x.com/JacobKinge/status/1859979524487909769 https://x.com/saylor/status/1861033309934862601 https://www.theblock.co/post/328025/microstrategy-4-per-cent-of-bitcoin-bernstein-price-target-600-usd https://x.com/Galois_Capital/status/1861299857975046261 https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518 https://imgur.com/pUSaAQ2 https://l2beat.com/scaling/tvl https://x.com/HHorsley/status/1860397442547790105

26:00 Pump.fun suspends livestream feature https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-11-26/pump-fun-s-streams-show-the-dark-side-of-memecoin-trading https://x.com/crypto_bitlord7/status/1860989408092258441 https://x.com/_kaitoai/status/1860969504798302691 https://x.com/pumpdotfun/status/1861138234580869128 https://x.com/ChainLinkGod/status/1861091091585409400 https://x.com/moo9000/status/1860980423716659462