Stephen Pollock

Stephen Pollock from the Bitcoin Policy Institute joins to discuss the transformative implications of the Genius Act on stablecoins and Bitcoin's future. He highlights Bitcoin's resilience against geopolitical tensions and the growing bipartisan support for cryptocurrency regulation. Pollock explores the challenges of Bitcoin custody amid rising cyber threats and outlines the economic significance of Bitcoin in shaping U.S. policy. The conversation concludes with a sneak peek of the upcoming Bitcoin Policy Summit, emphasizing the need for community engagement in the evolving landscape.

Stephen Pollock, Senior VP of Development at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, dives into the importance of educating Washington D.C. about Bitcoin to prevent harmful regulations. He discusses the strategic value of Bitcoin for the U.S. and highlights key political allies like Senator Cynthia Lummis, countering skeptics like Elizabeth Warren. Pollock stresses the role of lobbying in advocating for informed Bitcoin policies and the need for financial independence through self-custody solutions. The conversation also emphasizes storytelling as a powerful tool in promoting Bitcoin's liberating potential.

Joining the conversation are Boyd Cohen, a Bitcoin strategist and author, Stephen Pollock, a senior VP at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, and Joe Burnett, Director of Market Research at Unchained. They dissect Elon Musk's alarming warning about the U.S. national debt and its implications for Bitcoin's role in finance. The trio discusses Bitcoin’s potential as a reserve currency, evolving U.S. political acknowledgment of cryptocurrency, and hopeful signs for regulatory clarity and investment in the future of Bitcoin.