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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 1min

Compound Finance Governance, Strategic Bitcoin Reserves, & BitClout's Legal Woes- The Chopping Block - Ep. 682

Delve into the proposal for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve and its potential impact on global crypto policies. Discover the recent turbulence in Compound Finance's governance, where low voter turnout sparked debates among activist investors. The discussion also highlights the legal issues facing BitClout's founder and underscores the need for transparent governance in the crypto world. The evolving stance of political figures towards cryptocurrency is examined, revealing a growing bipartisan interest.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 12min

Bits + Bips With Nic Carter: Trump’s Promises, Kamala’s Shift & ETH’s ‘Narrative Problem’ - Ep. 681

Nic Carter, a crypto expert, delves into Trump's ambitious promises to the crypto community and Kamala Harris's shifting policies. He shares his surprising journey to amateur fighting, revealing the thrills and challenges of the ring. The conversation covers the implications of Trump's remarks on Bitcoin and the 'choke point 2.0' initiative, examining its impact on regulation. Nic also discusses Ethereum's narrative dilemma and Solana's rising popularity, shedding light on where investors are putting their money.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 33min

Why Gary Gensler Will Likely Be Out as SEC Chair No Matter Who Wins the Election - Ep. 680

In this engaging conversation, Sheila Warren from the Crypto Council for Innovation and Justin Slaughter of Paradigm unravel the political implications of Trump's embrace of Bitcoin. They discuss the Democrats' shift toward a pro-crypto agenda as they seek to rally support from a growing crypto voter bloc. The duo explores potential changes at the SEC, pondering Gary Gensler's uncertain future and what it would take for Kamala Harris to position herself as a true crypto ally. They also delve into the proposed National Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and its significance for the future of U.S. crypto policy.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 30min

Why Congressman Ro Khanna Is Hopeful the Democratic Party Will Embrace Crypto - Ep. 679

Ro Khanna, a House Representative advocating for a more crypto-friendly Democratic Party, shares his vision for reforming crypto policy in the U.S. He addresses the dissatisfaction of former Democratic crypto supporters and proposes a crypto plank for the party platform. Khanna discusses the implications of the Supreme Court's recent decisions on regulatory approaches and highlights the potential for a significant crypto bill this year. He emphasizes the need for bipartisan support to foster innovation in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 9min

Apps on the TON Blockchain Have Become Extremely Popular. Is It Sustainable? - Ep. 678

Discover the rapid growth of TON blockchain, fueled by games like Hamster Kombat and Catizen. Explore the scalability of TON's architecture and the success of Notcoin. Learn about plans for TON to integrate with apps beyond Telegram and the importance of USDT in the ecosystem. Dive into the upcoming launch of a trustless bridge for Bitcoin to the TON network.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 40min

Congressman French Hill on Crypto and His Top Pick for the Next SEC Chair- Ep. 677

Congressman French Hill discusses crypto regulation, FIT21 bill, SEC chair pick if Trump re-elected, CFTC role, Chevron doctrine impact, Trump's changing views on crypto, Binance executive detention case in Nigeria
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Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 7min

The Chopping Block: Trump's VP Pick, SEC's Future, and Congress' Crypto Legislation - Ep 676

Laura Shin and Kristin Smith from the Blockchain Association discuss the impact of Trump's VP pick JD Vance on the crypto industry, SEC changes post-2024 elections, fundraising by crypto PACs, and White House meetings with crypto executives. They explore political events influencing crypto markets, potential shifts at the SEC, lobbying efforts in Washington DC, and speculations on factors influencing SEC's approval of Ether ETFs.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 4min

Bits + Bips: How to Play the ‘Trump Trade’ in Crypto After the Assassination Attempt - Ep. 675

Guest Jack Platts discusses market reactions to current events affecting crypto markets, potential rate cuts, BTC and ETH ETF predictions, German government running out of BTC, and Mt. Gox distributions. They analyze the impact of the Trump shooting on the election and market dynamics, rate cut possibilities in July or September, and the significance of Ethereum ETF launch. They also cover predictions for Bitcoin's future amidst market developments.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 24min

Iggy Azalea on Memes, OnlyFans, and Her Plans to Make MOTHER a Success - Ep. 674

Iggy Azalea shares the journey of MOTHER token, talks about the attention economy, memes, scammer encounters, strategies to boost token value, beef with Vitalik Buterin, lessons from OnlyFans, and future plans to avoid regulatory actions.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 5min

The Chopping Block: The Role of Media in Crypto, Blockworks Op-Ed, and Apps vs. Infrastructure - Ep. 673

Jason Yanowitz from Blockworks discusses challenges in crypto media, compares it to mainstream journalism, and reflects on the evolving truth dissemination role. Topics include airdrop era end, investing in apps vs infrastructure, crypto media trends, challenges in crypto media, future of media, and media integrity.

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