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Sep 23, 2025
Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, passionately advocates for pro-Bitcoin laws while endorsing Ian Calderon, a former California Assembly leader running for governor with Bitcoin as a key platform. Calderon shares his vision for a state Bitcoin reserve aimed at funding disaster relief. Ron dives into regulatory challenges in Washington and the need for bipartisan support to secure the crypto industry's future. The conversation emphasizes the strategic importance of Bitcoin advocacy at both state and national levels.
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Regulatory Coordination Trumps Prescriptive Rules
- The SEC and CFTC need coordinated surveillance, not more prescriptive rules, to handle cross-market manipulation.
- Dave Weisberger warns interoperability failures create blind spots during market stress events.
Fastest Regulatory Pace In History
- The SEC is moving at unprecedented speed to address crypto market changes.
- Andrew says this historic regulatory pace reflects the pressure from crypto-driven innovation across finance.
Bitcoin Mirrors Global Growth Signals
- Bitcoin's price often tracks global growth expectations differently than equities.
- Andre suggests Bitcoin may lag then catch up as earnings and ISM signals improve demand.