Crypto's Political Power, Governance, U.S. Buying BTC, and More!
This week on Unchained: Don't miss the interviews with Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter on crypto as a political issue & George Selgin on the BTC proposals. Plus, episodes of TCB and Bits + Bips.
Why Gary Gensler Will Likely Be Out as SEC Chair No Matter Who Wins the Election
Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter explain why Gensler’s days are numbered, how Kamala Harris might do a crypto reset, and why it may not matter that Trump’s VP JD Vance is a bona fide bitcoiner.
As the 2024 elections approach, crypto voters are a real bloc that could be a deciding factor in what looks to be a tight race.
In this episode, Sheila Warren of the Crypto Council for Innovation and Justin Slaughter from Paradigm discuss the significance of Trump appearing at Bitcoin 2024, promising the crypto community pretty much everything on its bucket list, the Democrats’ seeming pro-crypto shift behind the scenes, and the game theory around Gary Gensler’s future (likely not at the SEC).
Plus, they cover the significance (and likelihood of passing) of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill proposed and to be introduced by Sen. Cynthia Lummis, what it would take for Kamala Harris to show that she truly is a crypto-friendly candidate, and what the Democrats would have to do to undo the damage done by Gensler and win some of the crypto vote.
Lastly, they explore the potential impact on the SEC of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine.
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Transcript Ep.680: Why Gary Gensler Will Likely Be Out as SEC Chair No Matter Who Wins the Election
Bits + Bips With Nic Carter: Trump’s Promises, Kamala’s Shift & ETH’s ‘Narrative Problem’
Nic Carter joins the show to talk about his journey to become a fighter, Trump’s promises, Lummis’ Bitcoin Reserve bill, the launch of ETH ETFs, and more.
Venture investor Nic Carter joins the show to talk about his journey to become a fighter, Trump’s promises, Sen. Lummis’ Bitcoin Reserve bill, the launch of ETH ETFs, and more.
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann dive deep with Nic Carter into the game-changing promises Republican nominee Donald Trump is making to the crypto community, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s unexpected policy shifts, and the explosive rise of Solana.
Plus, Nic reveals his unexpected journey into amateur fighting and tackles the pressing issues around Ethereum ETFs, and what ecosystem he’s been funding more as of late.
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Compound Finance Governance, Strategic Bitcoin Reserves, & BitClout’s Legal Woes: The Chopping Block
DAOs in the Spotlight, Strategic Bitcoin Reserves, and BitClout’s Legal Battle.
In this episode, we dive into topics like the potential US strategic bitcoin reserve proposed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and political figures, and its implications for the institutional adoption of bitcoin. The episode explores the recent turmoil in DAO governance through the example of Compound’s voting mishap with a controversial proposal, analyzing the role of activist investors. The squad also reflects on the legal challenges faced by the founder of BitClout, Nader Al-Naji, who was charged with misappropriation of funds, offering insights into the importance of transparent and ethical governance in the crypto industry.
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Is It a Good Idea for the US Government to Stockpile Bitcoin?
Presidential candidates Donald Trump and RFK, Jr., as well as Senator Cynthia Lummis have proposed the U.S. establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. George Selgin of the Cato Institute unpacks their various proposals.
In this episode, George Selgin, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses the recent proposals by Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Senator Cynthia Lummis for the U.S. government to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve. George provides his insights into the differences between these proposals, their potential implications, and why he believes the government should not be investing in Bitcoin or other assets.
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Compound ‘Governance Attackers’ Agree to Cancel Proposal in Exchange for Staking Product
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Coinbase Reports Third Straight Profitable Quarter, But Revenue Falls 11%
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Staked Ether Increased by Almost $1.3 Billion Since ETH ETFs Launched
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