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On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with a call between President Trump and Xi, two days of meetings between the U.S. and China in London, and an apparent effort from both sides to de-escalate. Topics include: Retracing steps of the past few weeks, clarity for the U.S. and others on the PRC's leverage over rare earths, the possibility of the U.S. easing tech export controls, and the lack of trust on both sides in the wake of the past few months. From there: The U.S. has concerns about a Chinese embassy in the UK, the New York Times surfaces a purported FSB document outlining various counterespionage anxieties related to the PRC, and Xi's daughter joins a dinner with Lukashenko. At the end: People's Daily publishes an interview with Ren Zhengfei, Xi continues his attempts to curb excess among party members, and Victor Wembanyama visits a Shaolin Monastery.
Camilo Montoya-Galvez on the clash of protestors and law enforcement in Los Angeles // Brian Evans with a personal finance moment // Paul Holden on the music ventures of a local video game legend // David Fahrenthold on RFK Jr's cutting of a vaccine committee // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the drive from Issaquah to Bellevue along I-90 is getting easier // Gee Scott on Seattle as a male dominated city
This is a two-part episode that focuses on very different topics with similar names. The original Operation Choke Point was launched by Obama as a way to shakedown industries that he thought he could manipulate. Biden revised the program in order to focus specifically on cryptocurrency-related businesses, exchanges, and banks working with industry leaders. The second part of the show features the maritime choke points worldwide that play a major role in the creeping spectre of World War 3. We focus on the Suez Canal, the Strait of Hurmuz, the Panama Canal, and the Strait of Malacca in southeast Asia. Conflict in the Middle East will cause multiple choke points to shut down, forcing the price of a barrel of oil to astronomical levels in a matter of weeks, not years. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO ECI Development: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/-get-to-know-us/macro-aggressions Christian Yordanov's Health Program: www.livelongerformula.com/macro Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO My Patriot Supply: www.PrepareWithMacroaggressions.com Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast
David Fahrenthold on President Trump's diminishing relationship with Russia's Vladimir Putin // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial with a personal finance tip // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge in Mount Rainier National Park will be closed for the next 6 years // Representative Andrew Barkis on House Bill 1096 and finding a solution to the state's housing crisis // Gee Scott on United Airlines new domestic flight rules
Cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence will represent the largest U.S. growth sectors percentagewise over the next five years. Anchorage Digital Bank is the first and only U.S.-based, federally chartered bank, specializing in cryptocurrency and digital asset custody and financial services. Anchorage is legally permitted to operate nationwide, adhering to federal regulations rather than state level regulations, enhancing trust and legitimacy. Its services include custody, trading, staking, lending, and borrowing.I first met Anchorage's genius founder, Nathan McCauley, at the White House Cryptocurrency Summit, and we quickly hit it off. Mr. McCauley's company has backing from well-known venture capital firms and investors, including Andreesen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa. And although the company was hit by Biden's Choke Point 2.0 - effectively being debanked - Anchorage is back on its feet, and in fact, it is roaring.Nathan, thank you for sharing your personal founder's story with me. Your professional and personal worlds are truly inspirational. It was a pleasure having you on this episode of Some Future Day.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanmccauleyX: https://x.com/nathanmccauleyAnchorage Digital: https://www.anchorage.com/To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok
Sully's Chokepoint on the birth of a new freeway interchange in DuPont // Senator June Robinson on Washington's largest budget yet while sparking debate // Gee Scott on the Richard Sherman home invasion
Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the Trump administration is reportedly exploring blockchain technology to overhaul USAID.The Trump administration is reportedly exploring blockchain technology to overhaul USAID. Plus, Eric Trump joins Japan's Metaplanet and the OCC revises guidelines to curb Chokepoint 2.0. Learn more with CoinDesk's Christine Lee on "CoinDesk Daily."-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at uniswap.org.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Time Stamps:4:50 - Ukraine/Russia Trade Massive Drone Attacks15:00 - Do Nukes Even Exist?16:42 - Secret Israeli Nuclear Weapons Program27:37 - Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion45:20 - Ideological Subversion54:48 - IDF Expands Ground Offensive in Gaza57:35 - Trump 'Fully Supports' Israel's Gaza Slaughter58:50 - The Iran War Plan1:05:40 - TrumpED 20251:40:40 - Operation Chokepoint1:54:36 - Shawn Ryan/Sarah Adams Push Regime Change in Syria2:08:11 - The Delta ProjectWelcome to The Morning Dump, where we dive headfirst into the deep end of the pool of current events, conspiracy, and everything in between. Join us for a no-holds-barred look at the week's hottest topics, where we flush away the fluff and get straight to the substance.Please consider supporting our work-Austin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540Austin's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnderclassPodcastCheck out nadeaushaveco.com today & use code Jose for 10% off your entire order!!!Jose's Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020 Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the public Check out TopLobsta's kickass threads- toplobsta.com Use JOSE at checkout for 10% off Get No Way, Jose! merch- https://www.toplobsta.com/pages/no-way-joseNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274No Way, Jose! Odysee Channel- https://odysee.com/@NoWayJose:7?r=JChxx9RMmW9PuL49z3PvTq4sxE2GjJrpNo Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gJose's Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAOVurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/#UkraineRussiaCeasefire #MassiveDroneAttacks #DoNukesExist #SecretIsraeliNukes #ProtocolsEldersZion #IdeologicalSubversion #IDFGazaOffensive #TrumpSupportsIsrael #IranWarPlan #TrumpED2025 #DeptOfEducationDismantled #OperationChokepoint #ShawnRyan #SarahAdams #RegimeChange #DeltaProject #RussiaUkraineDroneWar #NuclearConspiracy #IsraelGazaConflict #SubversionAgenda #TrumpIsraelPolicyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540/support.
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Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court case concerning American guns in Mexico // Nate Connors with a Chokepoint: construction resumes on the Vantage Bridge near Ellensburg // Libbey Dean on the future of the Department of Education // Professor Harold Tobin on the potential of more earthquakes in the Northwest // Matt Markovich with a Legislative Update // Paul Holden on this year's Emerald City Comic Con // Gee Scott on DK Metcalf's trade request
Jason Brett is a Former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC & Current Managing Director at Key Bridge Advisors. He joined me to discuss the Fed and FDIC's approach to crypto post Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Topics: - Jason's background at the FDIC and the 2008 Financial Crisis - Would Blockchain help prevent another 2008 type financial crisis? - Operation Chokepoint 2.0 - SAB121 repeal and Banks embracing Crypto- Pro Crypto Government and Crypto's outlook in the UShttps://www.keybridgeadvisors.com/ Show Sponsor -
Alejandro Gutierrez joins me once again to dive into some of the biggest conversations in crypto right now, including:The fallout from Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and the debanking of crypto startups—what it means for the industry and how regulatory shifts in the U.S. and Europe could reshape the future of digital assets.Why Solana is having its moment—how Solana's DEX volume is outpacing Ethereum's and what this means for the long-term viability of the network.The rise of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and why Uniswap launching its own Layer 2, Unichain, could be a game changer.Institutionalization of crypto—how Solana ETFs and BitGo's rumored IPO are bringing more traditional finance players into the space.The evolving regulatory landscape—what the SEC's new stance on crypto, led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, could mean for the industry's future.Plus, we share the details on an exciting new event—Techstars and CryptoMondays Ireland are teaming up for a first-of-its-kind gathering in Dublin on March 10th (register here).Alejandro Gutierrez is a leading figure in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space and an early adopter of real-world asset tokenization. Alejandro has contributed to the growth of DeFi through his work with MakerDAO, Tokeny, Securitize, and Centrifuge, as well as his co-founding of Consolfreight, Defactor, and ETH Dublin.EPISODE LINKS:Operation Chokepoint 2.0 / DebankingCoinbase - the facts are the facts FDIC (X, 6-Feb-25)Operation Chokepoint 2.0 - Nic Carter, Castle Island Ventures (Pirate Wires, 8-Feb-23) Marc Andreessen on Joe Rogan (Joe Rogan Experience, 27-Nov-24)Fed's Powell Says He's Also Worried About Debanking (Coindesk, 11-Feb-25)Graham Rodford from Archax on the UK situation (Linkedin, recently)New Era in the SEC with CryptoThe Journey Begins - SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (SEC, 4-Feb-25)Other TopicsSolana DEX Volume Tops $60M as It Looks to Extend 4-Month Winning Streak Over Ethereum (Coindesk, 11-Feb-25)BitGo Mulling IPO This Year (Coindesk, 11-Feb-25)Uniswap Labs Officially Launches Layer-2 ‘Unichain' (Coindesk, 10-Feb-25)Keywords: #OperationChokepoint2 #debanking #SolanaDEXvolume #UniswapLayer2 #Cryptoregulation2025 #DeFI #Institutionalcryptoadoption #SolanaETFs #seccryptopolicyLeave a review and subscribe onApple PodcastsSpotifyMoneyNeverSleeps (website)Follow our guest co-host Alejandro Gutierrez:X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/A_gutierroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-gutierrez-98979b43/Email us: info@norioventures.comFollow us on X(Twitter):Pete Townsend: https://twitter.com/petetownsendnvMoneyNeverSleeps: https://twitter.com/MNSshowFollow us on LinkedIn:Pete Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-townsend-1b18301a/MoneyNeverSleeps: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28661903/MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter: https://moneyneversleeps.substack.com/
It's now openly acknowledged that the crypto industry has been targeted for years by the previous administration's Operation Chokepoint 2.0 scheme. Charlie & Colin discuss how last week's hearing saw Senators Warren & Scott addressed the matter before the House Financial Services Committee. We explain how we got here and where we might go as an industry. Notes: • History of regulatory scrutiny • FTX Fallout • Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Hearing • Elizabeth Warren changes tune Check out our Bitcoin scaling conference! Visit opnext.dev to learn more. Chapters: 03:23 – Operation Choke Point 2.0: Background & FTX Fallout 07:20 – Nick Carter's Revelations & Chokepoint Analysis 09:23 – Silvergate's Story & the 15% Deposit Cap 18:09 – House Financial Services Committee Hearing Recap 25:05 – Elizabeth Warren's Pivot & Broader Political Implications 42:41 – Future Outlook: Could There Be a Choke Point 3.0? -
The crypto industry has been targeted for years – is Operation Chokepoint 2.0 finally at an end?You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comIt's now openly acknowledged that the crypto industry has been targeted for years by the previous administration's Operation Chokepoint 2.0 scheme. Charlie & Colin discuss how last week's hearing saw Senators Warren & Scott addressed the matter before the House Financial Services Committee. We explain how we got here and where we might go as an industry.Notes:• History of regulatory scrutiny• FTX Fallout• Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Hearing• Elizabeth Warren changes tuneCheck out our Bitcoin scaling conference! Visit opnext.dev to learn more.Chapters:03:23 – Operation Choke Point 2.0: Background & FTX Fallout07:20 – Nick Carter's Revelations & Chokepoint Analysis09:23 – Silvergate's Story & the 15% Deposit Cap18:09 – House Financial Services Committee Hearing Recap25:05 – Elizabeth Warren's Pivot & Broader Political Implications42:41 – Future Outlook: Could There Be a Choke Point 3.0?-
As crypto firms and their new government allies rail against U.S. regulators for chasing them out of banking, Powell says such tales are a worry he'll address.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:15 Sponsor: Coinbase00:47 Elizabeth Warren grills Powell01:52 Warren's failed interest hike attempt02:18 Powell victory lap03:45 Reputational risk04:14 Powellworried about debanking reports05:13 Lummis & Powell fix crypto debanking07:21 Powell supports Stablecoins08:48 Powell kills CBDC's09:45 Tomorrow10:30 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Jerome Powell Commits To Crypto Banking!
With a set of recent actions, the FDIC has completely reversed its aggressive anti-crypto campaign, nearly two years to the day after Nic Carter first termed it "Operation Chokepoint 2.0." In this episode, a recently voice losing NLW turns to OpenAI's Deep Research and Google's NotebookLM to do a history of the campaign against crypto. Read the original research paper: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_zV0uyI5MRa5TNN3fh8X7EQPKDoD_zOT6JUZi1ryQY/edit?usp=sharing Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today.Buy now on Ledger.com. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW
Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news as the crypto industry rebukes U.S. regulators' debanking efforts.Coinbase rebukes U.S. regulators' debanking efforts in “Chokepoint 2.0” hearings in Washington D.C., a pair of U.S. lawmakers release a stablecoin discussion draft bill and digital asset reserve legislation advances in Utah. Plus, Van Eck predicts Solana's SOL will hit $520 by the end of the year. CoinDesk's Christine Lee anchors “CoinDesk Daily.”-From our sponsor: In Chinese, belief means trust. For 10 years, Consensus has united those who believe in building a new internet where everyone has value. Join us at Consensus Hong Kong February 18 - 20, 2025 where belief becomes real. Connect with global leaders, innovators, and investors shaping the future of Web3, and experience the power of collaboration at the industry's most influential event. Register now: https://go.coindesk.com/3BeigBq-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The hearing, which took place on Feb. 6, focused on the so-called "Operation Chokepoint 2.0," an initiative by the U.S. government that was meant to target the cryptocurrency sector. Paul Grewal, Chief Investment Officer at Coinbase testified at the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 Intro00:28 Sponsor: iTrust Capital01:20 Crypto Debanking part 201:35 Dems say Chokepoint 2.0 doesn't exist02:55 Coinbase testimony04:00 Rashida Talib hates crypto05:10 Silvergate & Signature Bank Damaged Crypto06:42 Mr. Green says its too hard for congress to do stuff about it08:00 Bloomberg interviews Scott Bessent08:30 Elon x U.S. Treasury08:53 Scott Bessent says it will save taxpayers money10:55 Treasury Direct11:35 Stimulus confusion11:51 FedNow12:27 Avax spinning logo12:55 Upcoming Hearing13:30 Outro#Crypto #bitcoin #ethereum~Operation Chokepoint 2.0
Why did the left all of a sudden decide we are at war now? Why are Democrats so concerned about Trump axing USAID? The communist is a herd animal and thinks you must be just like him. What exactly was being funded with your tax dollars at USAID? Paid for and organized communist protests, but who pays for it? You.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, long dubbed “anti-crypto” by industry executives, has suddenly appeared to have a change of tune when it comes to the debanking of crypto companies.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:28 Sponsor: Coinbase01:01 Anchorage Digital story02:40 Was it the Banks fault?03:52 Citibank is anti-XRP04:18 Cynthia Lummis brings Hard Proof05:48 Elizabeth Warren gaslights crypto companies06:48 Confession by Elizabeth Warren?07:25 Warren speaks through Mr. Reed instead08:37 Anchorage now advising Government09:11 Elon Musk Treasury on Blockchain09:36 Congressman freaks out!10:48 Treasury Confusion11:00 AVAX a front runner11:50 Tomorrow hearing12:06 Coinbase & Paul Grewal are ready13:00 Outro#Crypto #bitcoin #XRP~Elizabeth Warren Exposed in Crypto Debanking Scheme!
Marty sits down with Dave Collum to discuss DeepSeek, Club of Rome, Trump's first executive orders, and more. Dave on Twitter: https://x.com/DavidBCollum 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - DeepSeek and Nvidia 5:05 - Club of Rome and pedo blackmail 12:53 - Fold & Bitkey 14:48 - Election theatrics 21:38 - Fauci 26:03 - Unchained 27:03 - Trump's impact on science 32:00 - Jabs from Polio to Pfizer 44:28- MRNA has no quality control 48:35 - Clearing out FEMA 54:35- The atmosphere has changed 58:38- Vance and big tech 1:03:47 - Did DeepSeek pop the bubble? 1:10:17 - Bessent's reset 1:14:08 - Ozempic 1:19:04 - EOs and Chevron Deference 1:27:04 - Thiel and Chokepoint 2.0 (Dave gets coffee) 1:30:57 - Ukraine and the London bankers 1:34:57- Revised history of WWII - Stalin won 1:41:12 - FDR 1:44:57 - Various controversial women 1:50:37 - Wrapup Shoutout to our sponsors: Fold https://foldapp.com/marty/ Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/
Former Chairman of Silvergate Bank Mike Lempres joins us for a discussion of Silvergate, the crypto-focused bank that was forced into liquidation in early 2023 following a bank run. This are the first on the record comments from any Silvergate executive following the voluntary liquidation announced in March 2023. In this episode: Mike's background at the DoJ, at Coinbase, and how he came to be chairman of the board at Silvergate How Silvergate grew to become the premier crypto-focused bank with $14b in deposits Why the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN) was so useful to the crypto space How Silvergate suffered a bank run and ultimate liquidation following the FTX collapse How Silvergate survived a 70% bank run Regulatory shifts in 2023 What led the decision to voluntarily liquidate What has happened at Silvergate since the announcement of the liquidation? The effect of Elizabeth Warren's letters and short seller behavior on the collapse Could Silvergate have survived and thrived? Should bank regulators be allowed to ringfence entire industries? Silvergate's relationship with Alameda/FTX - and could they have detected the fraud? Was Silvergate a victim of FTX How the Signature case adds to the suspicion - were regulators sending a message? What was the issue with SEN monitoring? Silvergate's settlements with the Fed, the SEC, and the CA DFP How Silvergate was rugpulled by the government with regards to Diem The Fed's recent evolution on the topic of banks serving crypto Mike's outlook on crypto banking and the domestic crypto industry Why Signature and Silvergate executives are limited in what they can say publicly The problem with “confidential supervisory information” Why we may not get a “smoking gun memo” from the regulators on Choke Point 2.0 What changes would Mike make to bank regulation in the US? Lingering misconceptions about Silvergate Do Silvergate shareholders have a legal case against the government? Further reading: Nic Carter in Piratewires, Operation Choke Point 2.0 Is Underway, And Crypto Is In Its Crosshairs Nic Carter in Piratewires, Did The Government Start A Global Financial Crisis In An Attempt To Destroy Crypto? Nic Carter in Piratewires, Inside the Biden Admin's Plot to Destroy Silvergate and Debank Crypto for Good
Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: Should we revisit Basel rules on Bitcoin? Jay Powell evolves on banks serving crypto Are banks going to offer crypto custody post SAB121? Gensler joins MIT Sloan Should crypto firms boycott MIT? The Senate will hold a hearing on debanking next week Choke Point 2.0 is getting caught up in conservative debanking Where are we on DeSci? Is tokenization finally going to happen? X is adding payments to the platform with Visa Truth Social is launching Truth.Fi Christine Lagarde says the ECB will not buy Bitcoin Is the Czech Republic buying bitcoin? Kraken turns back on staking Apollo is launching a tokenized credit fund on Ethereum and Solana Fairshake raises another $116m for the midterms SBF is asking Trump for a pardon Elliott says crypto is in a bubble Content mentioned: Blockchain Association Unveils Digital Asset Market Structure Principles
In the first episode of our new podcast, Connor and Nic Carter explore the implications of the upcoming Trump presidency and recent political shifts on the crypto industry. Nic shares insights from his recent trip to Washington, where he met with key members of Congress to discuss their legislative priorities with respect to crypto and technology broadly. The episode explores the implications of ending "Chokepoint 2.0," the potential for a stablecoin bill, and the need for crypto-friendly legislation. Nic also touches on challenges with the SEC, the Strategic National Bitcoin Reserve, and the future of Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. They discuss the role of corporate investments, the evolution of CoinMetrics, the founding of Castle Island Venture along with Nic's personal journey in faith and combat sports. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 05:43 - Key Priorities for Crypto Regulation and Banking Access 08:52 - Critique of the Hagerty Bill and Discussion on Financial Thresholds 13:57 - Assessing Bitcoin's Future Amid Political Discourse 16:14 - Future of Crypto Regulation and Priorities 18:27 - Shifting Sentiments in Crypto Regulations 20:13 - Tax Incentives and Global Bitcoin Mining Dynamics 23:07 - Bitcoin Mining and Sovereign Nations' Strategies 24:53 - Startups, Bitcoin, and Market Dynamics: Insights on Crypto Trends 34:28 - Building Crypto Infrastructure: The Genesis of Castle Island 38:48 - Startups and Wiffio Moments 39:45 - Evolution of Coinmetrics: From Small Funds to Institutional Focus 41:36 - Finding Purpose Through Bitcoin and Venture Capital 43:15 - Maintaining Focus with a Small Team in VC 46:39 - Supporting Founders: The Evolving Role of Venture Capitalists 50:58 - Building a Career Through Media and Writing 53:18 - Finding Your Voice in the Digital Age: The Power of Content Creation 55:42 - Specialization and Evolution in Crypto Investing 01:00:06 - Impact of Real-Time Payments on Stablecoin Adoption 01:16:10 - From Fanboy Moments to Faith and Future Ventures Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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In this conversation, OpnState shares his journey from a disillusioned banker to a policy advisor focused on compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) laws. He discusses the complexities of financial regulations, the erosion of individual rights, and the impact of global standard-setting bodies like the FATF on national sovereignty. OpnState emphasizes the presumption of guilt in financial transactions and the challenges posed by compliance culture, while also addressing the future of self-hosted wallets and the potential for pushback against globalist interests. Stephan & OpnState also discuss the dangers of delegating self-sovereignty to political figures and the compliance mindset that has permeated society. There is a need to explore cultural change, legal and political paths to challenge the FATF, and the importance of creating alternative systems; this could be achieved through individual responsibility. Takeaways
Ryan and David return for another Weekly Rollup, tackling the question everyone's asking in 2025: is the crypto bull market already over, or do we still have more to go? Fresh FDIC emails prove Choke Point 2.0 was no conspiracy, with yet another key antagonist stepping down. Meanwhile, AI agents dominate headlines and reimagine DeFi UX, and Meta's abrupt pivot to free speech has everyone buzzing. Finally, the U.S. greenlights a $6.5B Silk Road Bitcoin sale—can Trump step in to save America's strategic BTC stash? Buckle up; 2025 isn't slowing down. You ready anon? ------
Gregg Hersholt on what he remembers from reporting on Carter presidency // Tom Hanson on South California Wildfires // Dave Ross on what he remembers from reporting on Carter presidency // Ursula Reutin on what she remembers from Carter presidency // Max Tsaparis in Los Angeles with an update on the wildfires there // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint — Dallas driving observations
Updated compliance with a Coinbase FOIA request shows not only how extensive the FDIC's campaign against crypto business was, but also shows how many novel digital asset products from banks were strangled in the crib. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW
Explore "Chokepoint 2.0," an alleged crackdown on Bitcoin and crypto by U.S. regulators, including the FDIC, DOJ, and Biden administration. We unpack Ripple's U.S. hiring surge, Jeju Island's NFT tourism push, Solana's market moves, and massive Bitcoin acquisitions planned by MicroStrategy and Metaplanet. Crypto's future faces both challenges and opportunities.RESOURCEShttps://x.com/btc_archive/status/1875299375800610974?s=46https://decrypt.co/299648/pro-crypto-lawyer-deaton-calls-for-congressional-probe-into-fdic-activityhttps://www.theblock.co/post/333137/ripple-ceo-says-75-of-open-roles-are-now-us-based-due-to-trump-effect?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.theblock.co/post/333151/south-koreas-jeju-island-taps-nft-program-to-attract-young-tourists-report?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/01/06/sol-worth-227-m-moved-to-centralized-exchanges-clouds-bullish-technical-outlookhttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/01/06/micro-strategy-metaplanet-want-billions-more-in-bitcoin-as-btc-nears-100-khttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-06/bitcoin-btc-approaches-100-000-as-congress-set-to-certify-trump-win?embedded-checkout=trueSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenvault-personal-managed-1device-annual?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNhttps://substack.com/@dcndailycryptonewshttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobb——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare discuss Bitcoin's historic price surge to $96,000, the influence of Donald Trump's re-election on crypto policy, and global proposals for Bitcoin reserves. Topics include regulatory challenges, institutional inflows, and game-changing corporate strategies. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 06:58 - Why experts believe $96,000 may not be the top for Bitcoin. 14:10 - The potential impact of Trump's re-election on U.S. Bitcoin policy. 11:06 - How countries like Brazil and the U.S. are exploring Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. 17:38 - The global regulatory landscape: Russia's legalization and China's possible policy shifts. 30:57 - Nic Carter's insights into Chokepoint 2.0 and its implications for crypto innovation. 31:19 - The FDIC's controversial handling of crypto-friendly banking products. 31:37 - How "pause letters" have stifled crypto innovation in traditional finance. 41:31 - The surge in institutional adoption, including ETF investments and corporate treasury moves. 48:07 - Microstrategy's influence on corporate debt and treasury strategies. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Related Episode: Bitcoin Mastermind 3rd Quarter 2024. Related Episode: Base Fiat Money and Bitcoin w/ Matthew Mežinskis. Related Episode: Jack Mallers on Bitcoin 2025 Expectations. American Hodl on Nostr. Jeff Ross on Nostr. Joe Carlasare on X (Twitter), Nostr. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota 7-Eleven Connect Invest Bluehost The Bitcoin Way ReMarkable SimpleMining American Express Public Fundrise Toyota Onramp Vanta Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
NLW covers the first Bitcoin weekly close over $100,000, plus looks at Coinbase's FOIA requests that show the pressure put on banks by regulators. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW
Thane Rosenbaum on the cases in front of the Supreme Court this week-LIVE // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the next phase of the 520 project at Montlake has begun // Linda Gradstein on violence continuing through the ceasefire in Lebanon // David Fahrenthold on the pardoning of Hunter Biden and Donald Trump's cabinet appointees-LIVE // Gee Scott on the issues with Seattle recycling
Matt and Nic are back for another Thanksgiving episode of OTB. In this episode: Fire departments love thanksgiving Who we're thankful for Eggnog is underrated Justin Sun puts $30m into World Liberty Financial Marc Andreessen appears on Joe Rogan and covers OCP 2.0 Why were non crypto tech peopled shocked by Choke Point revelations? Trump is looking to shift power from the SEC to the CFTC An appeals court rules that OFAC exceeded its authority by sanctioning Tornado Cash Cantor owns a 5% ownership stake in Tether that they acquired at a $12b valuation How prudent is the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Can the government pay down its debt with Bitcoin? Careful what you wish for on the strategic reserve Sponsor notes: Coin Metrics: MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Mega Strategy: Analyzing MicroStrategy's bitcoin holdings, acquisition strategy, and its role as a Bitcoin treasury company
Rob McKenna on trans bathrooms on capitol hill // Dave Ross announces that he will be retiring from radio // Colleen announces that she will be leaving KIRO Radio // David Yaffe Bellany on how crypto influenced the election // Matt Markovich Commentary on facts vs.. opinions in politics // Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint on license plate covers // Claudia Balducci on her campaign for King County Executive-LIVE // Gee Scott on his 10 year anniversary at KIRO radio station and Dave and Colleen's eventual departure
Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Not so long ago, Bitcoin miners had difficulty accessing debt – they still do, but miner capital markets have improved significantly. Secure Digital Markets Co-founder and Direct of Sales and Trading Mostafa Al-Mashita joins us on this Mining Pod to explain how these markets have changed and what it will take for them to improve further. He also gives his take on what a second Trump presidency means for Bitcoin and the market more broadly.
Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Not so long ago, Bitcoin miners had difficulty accessing debt – they still do, but miner capital markets have improved significantly. Secure Digital Markets Co-founder and Direct of Sales and Trading Mostafa Al-Mashita joins us on this Mining Pod to explain how these markets have changed and what it will take for them to improve further. He also gives his take on what a second Trump presidency means for Bitcoin and the market more broadly. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:17 Secured Digital Markets 03:20 Financial products for miners 07:11 Miner auto-liquidating 11:10 Miners using derivatives 14:04 Miner OTC desks? 17:30 Lending 20:45 Will ASIC backed loans come back? 23:46 Seizing ASICs to pay back debt 25:49 Fed funds rate changes 28:52 Has the ETF changed miner capital markets? 32:09 ETF effects 34:07 Public vs private capital access 38:36 Is capital access for private miners getting easier? 43:34 US presidential election 44:35 Chokepoint 2.0 49:03 Any personal effects of Chokepoint 2.0 Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!
Since we live in the real world, each of us is aware of hampering chokepoints in supply chains—where an enterprise didn't get the necessary good or service delivered as promised or expected. We certainly experienced that in the Covid era! But what about your workplace and your church—do you experience unnecessary chokepoints in the mission of either of those two organizations? Join Kevin as we look into the kaleidoscopic and challenging world of chokepoints—including another amazing twist or two by God in His economy! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and special guest Stani Kulechov chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew dives into the latest speculation about Satoshi Nakamoto, spurred by the just-released HBO documentary. They also discuss Ethereum's big debate over block times and blob storage expansion, exploring whether these changes can keep Ethereum competitive. The conversation gets heated with talk of a Trump whale on PolyMarket, Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and TikTok's role in onboarding memecoin buyers. Don't miss this episode packed with crypto conspiracies, performance debates, and insider gossip! Show highlights
In this episode, Nik is joined by Caitlin Long to dissect the evolving landscape of crypto banking. She dives into the impact of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, exploring how government agencies viciously attacked the crypto sector. She explains how the powerful influence of the banking lobby shapes regulatory frameworks and sheds light on the inherent fragility of the traditional banking system and the dangers of blending crypto with legacy finance. The discussion also covers the double-edged nature of bitcoin ETFs, the regulatory disparity between small and big banks, and the rise of offshore dollar markets as a direct reaction to restrictive US policies. Caitlin specifically calls out Michael Barr, Elizabeth Warren, and Bharat Ramamurti as culprits in circumventing the rule of law to target the crypto industry. The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don't pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today. Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account. Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL's research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Block Height 864017 Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #CaitlinLong #OperationChokepoint #CryptoRegulation #BankingSystem #CryptoETFs #OffshoreMarkets #FinancialRegulation #CryptoNews #LegacyFinance #EconomicPolicy #GovernmentControl #BankingLobby #BankingReform #CryptoFuture #FinancialSovereignty #USPolicy #DigitalAssets #Cryptocurrency #FinancialFreedom #BitcoinBanking #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
Marty sits down with Tom Luongo to the implications of a second attempt on Trump's life. Tom on Twitter: https://x.com/TFL1728 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Storms 6:15 - 2nd assassination attempt and Iran story 9:20 - Europe and Britain want war 14:29 - Parallels to WW1 19:36 - Blinken, Israel and Ukraine 26:09 - Q4 will mark change 27:41 - River & Unchained 28:57 - Trump's probably all in 32:51 - Biden 38:03 - Gradually, Then Suddenly & Zaprite 39:41 - Kamala and fake polls 45:29 - What things look like after a Trump victory 51:29 - Optics fumbles 54:30 - Choke Point 2.0 1:05:43 - State banks and SOFR 1:13:02 - Bitcoin and BRICS gold 1:16:23 - Acceleration signals desperation 1:21:43 - Implications of the rate cut 1:30:48 - Architects of Choke Point 2.0 1:32:32 - Ending notes Shoutout to our sponsors: River https://river.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/concierge/ Zaprite https://zaprite.com/tftc Gradually, Then Suddenly https://thesaifhouse.com/gradually Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/
This week we break down China's massive new economic stimulus package, its biggest move since the pandemic and what it could mean for the global markets. Gary Gensler faced intense bipartisan grilling in Congress, and Nic Carter dropped shocking new insights on ChokePoint 2.0's legal implications. Plus, Eigenlayer's token unlock is finally here after months of non-transferability. We'll also dive into the key moments from Solana's Breakpoint Conference. Buckle up. ------
Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: Gensler denies knowledge of Operation Choke Point 2.0 We recap the Silvergate collapse Why did the MSM ignore the new Silvergate revelations? Trump's fair banking access rule Looking back at the Signature closure Gensler appears in front of the House Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years in prison Options approved for Bitcoin ETFs SEC versus TUSD What's going on with the port strike? Nic's panda moon moon situation Sponsor notes: Coin Metrics, Real World Assets (RWAs) & Tokenization Report. Exploring the RWA landscape, sectors and networks gaining adoption, regulatory implications and market opportunities. Withum's Digital Currency and Blockchain Technology Team specializes in crypto-assets, offering accounting, tax and advisory solutions to fortify trust in a dynamic industry. Contact them today to get started. - withum.com/crypto Content mentioned: Ross Stevens, Bitcoin's Protection under the First Amendment
- Ross Stevens: Bitcoin is Protected Speech https://nydig.com/research/bitcoins-protection-under-the-first-amendment - Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm to Face Criminal Trial, Judge Rules https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tornado-cash-developer-roman-storm-to-face-criminal-trial-judge-rules/ - Hut8 & Bitmain to Launch of Next-Gen ASIC Miner U3S21EXPH https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hut8-bitmain-to-launch-of-next-gen-asic-miner-u3s21exph/ - Bitfarms and Riot Platforms Reach Settlement in Hostile Takeover Saga https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitfarms-and-riot-platforms-reach-settlement-in-hostile-takeover-saga/ - Swan sues former leadership https://cdn.satellite.earth/4f664f69c76d7be841ca750cd0ebd9953a59e293db46525d73981d66b699ae3d.pdf - BTCPay Server team releases Riga case study https://blog.btcpayserver.org/case-study-bhb24-nostriga/ - PayPal Enables Business Accounts to Buy, Hold and Sell Cryptocurrency https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paypal-enables-business-accounts-to-buy-hold-and-sell-cryptocurrency-302259069.html - Telegram Changes Policy to Share Phone Numbers & IP Addresses in 'Valid Requests' https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/telegram-changes-policy-to-share-phone-numbers-ip-addresses-in-valid-requests/ - OpenSats Distributes Seventh Wave of Bitcoin Grants https://opensats.org/blog/bitcoin-grants-september-2024-7th-wave - OpenSats announces long term support for Jon Atack https://opensats.org/blog/jon-atack-receives-lts-grant - Arthur Hayes family office, Maelstrom, announces support for Jon as well https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/arthur-hayess-family-office-funds-another-bitcoin-core-developer - OpenSats Announces Seventh Wave of Nostr Grants https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-announces-seventh-wave-of-nostr-grants/ - Human Rights Foundation Story of the Week - Wasabi Wallet v2.2.0: Taproot Receive Addresses, Free Coordinators & More https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-v2-2-0/ - Ashigaru v1.0.0: Privacy-first Mobile Bitcoin Wallet https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ashigaru-v1-0-0/ - kibo.money: Satonomics v0.4.0 https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/kibo-money-satonomics-v0-4-0-rebranded-2/ - Core Lightning v24.08.1: Crash and Bug Fixes https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cln-v24-08-1/ - Krux v24.09.0 https://github.com/selfcustody/krux/releases/tag/v24.09.0 - Haven relay v0.2.2 https://github.com/bitvora/haven/releases/tag/v0.2.2 - Damus v1.10.1 https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsqa56flt4nxmzavwv5r7klrzd0hjxxek99fesh2g42rrp3lm839qspz9mhxue69uhkummnw3eryvfwvdhk6qg5waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t0qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgu3wvfskueqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgq3qxtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsky2cnp - Strike adds privacy shake feature https://x.com/Strike/status/1837222021903573227 0:00 - Crossfit and chill 13:53 - Dashboard 17:14 - Ross Stevens paper 21:43 - Tornado Cash dev criminal trial 28:02 - Choke Point 2.0 36:49 - Hut 8 Bitmain miner 42:32 - Riot hostile takeover settlement 47:22 - Swan lawsuit 51:49 - BTCPay Server Riga case study 58:57 - PayPal business crypto 1:01:57 - Telegram doxxing policy 1:04:51 - Grants section 1:13:34 - HRF Story of the Week 1:17:31 - Boosts & Facebook glasses 1:28:38 - Software updates 1:43:15 - Macro 1:47:56 - Matt's politics questions Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained Capital https://unchained.com/concierge/ Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now https://merch.tftc.io/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/
Marty sits down with Caitlin Long to discuss how Elizabeth Warren and crew kicked off financial panic by targeting crypto banks. Caitlin on Twitter: https://x.com/CaitlinLong_ Custodia: https://custodiabank.com/ Paul Clement amicus brief: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca10.88322/gov.uscourts.ca10.88322.10011074966.0.pdf Custodia brief: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca10.88322/gov.uscourts.ca10.88322.148.0.pdf 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Overview on the Silvergate situation 6:13 - First highlight from the document 10:23 - Recap on Silvergate from the beginning 15:50 - River & Unchained 17:05 - Why crypto banks are targeted 22:35 - Stories from the legal frontline 25:17 - Architects of Choke Point 2.0 and the damage they caused 39:11 - Will justice be served? 45:29 - Gradually, Then Suddenly & Zaprite 47:06 - Crypto was the target and taxpayers felt the pain 54:51 - Political possibilities 1:03:34 - Pushing back on state overreach 1:13:46 - Clearing the way for mining 1:16:49 - The banks can't handle bitcoin 1:20:25 - Get the word out Shoutout to our sponsors: River https://river.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/concierge/ Zaprite https://zaprite.com/tftc Gradually, Then Suddenly https://thesaifhouse.com/gradually TFTC Merch is Available Shop Now: https://merch.tftc.io Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/
What’s Trending: Jay Inslee doesn’t exactly have resounding support in his quest for president, Republican lawmakers are asking the Justice Department to investigate Michael Cohen for perjury, records show hundreds of assaults inside Washington juvenile lockup and Trump goes a little too far in his kind rhetoric toward Kim Jong Un. Chris Sullivan of Chokepoint drops by to discuss Coleman Dock overrun being blamed on Trump. Bellevue may see some Amazon jobs come over from Seattle and foster kids may begin learning how to ‘adult’
Caitlin Long and lawyer Michelle Kaplan explain why Custodia Bank felt compelled to sue the Fed.Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, and Michelle Kallen, partner at Jenner & Block, join the podcast to discuss Custodia's legal battle with the Federal Reserve—a fight that has drawn significant attention in the crypto industry. Custodia, established as a special purpose depository institution in Wyoming, aimed to offer secure banking services for the crypto sector. Despite meeting state requirements and taking extra steps to demonstrate its commitment to safety, Custodia's application for a Fed master account was met with delays and ultimately denied in an unprecedented 86-page report.In this episode, Caitlin and Michelle explains why they believe the Fed's rejection was politically motivated, how this relates to a operation Choke Point 2.0, the appalling small number of American banks owned by women, where they are in their lawsuit against the Fed, and what this case means for the future of crypto banking in the U.S. Show highlights:What Custodia Bank is and how it got started in WyomingHow Custodia got into a fight with the Fed to get its master accountHow the dual banking system works in the U.S. and the differences between Custodia and traditional banksWhy Custodia filed a lawsuit against its own regulatorWhy the Fed denied Custodia its applications and Caitlin's response to the criticismsThe political coordination meant to “intimidate” Custodia, according to CaitlinThe amicus briefs that were filed in favor of CustodiaCaitlin's reaction to the Fed's enforcement action against Customers Bank Why Caitlin says that it's “abusive and corporatist” that the SEC is granting exceptions to big banksWhy so few banks are owned by women and whether this played a role in Custodia's denialThe next steps in Custodia's case and whether a stablecoin is viable for themWhether the elections are going to impact the case Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotToken 2049Guests:Caitlin Long, Founder & CEO of Custodia BankPrevious appearances on Unchained:Why Caitlin Long and Meltem Demirors Are Worried About Crypto's Future in the USCaitlin Long: Why Avanti Will Be a New Kind of Crypto BankMichelle Kallen, Partner at Jenner & BlockUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: What happened with the rate-based turmoil in Japan? VP Harris announces Tim Walz as her VP pick Ripple settles with the SEC for $125m Is Jump quitting crypto? (again) Are Plustoken ETH on the move? Does the Harris reset with crypto have legs? Does Trump's promise to end Choke Point have legs? Adeyemo for treasury secretary? The Fed issues an enforcement action against Customers Bank, one of the most active pro-crypto banks Our Olympics recap Nic's airsoft misadventures Austin Campbell's thread on Customer's bank Sponsor notes: An Update on Crypto Markets & Coinbase Q2 2024 Earnings: In Coin Metrics State of the Network Issue 271, we provide an update on crypto markets amid the unfolding global market sell-off and break down Coinbase's Q2 2024 earnings. Withum's Digital Currency and Blockchain Technology Team specializes in crypto-assets, offering accounting, tax and advisory solutions to fortify trust in a dynamic industry. Contact them today to get started. - withum.com/crypto
Marty sits down with Jason Mikula to discuss fintech, Synapse, Banking as a Service, and the general state of banking. Jason on Twitter: https://x.com/mikulaja Jason's Substack: https://fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/ 0:00 - Intro1:42 - Background on the Synapse case12:19 - River & Unchained13:35 - Who is at fault?20:10 - FBO account structure24:36 - Impact on end users30:54 - Gradually, Then Suddenly & Zaprite32:32 - Unclear resolution and stain on fintech41:18 - Can small banks compete?49:46 - SVB and the state of the banking system57:00 - Are we seeing Chokepoint 2.0?1:03:58 - Plugs Shoutout to our sponsors: River Unchained Zaprite Gradually, Then Suddenly TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel Clips YT Channel Website Twitter Instagram Follow Marty Bent: Twitter Newsletter Podcast