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Despite your bad memories from the Block Size war, you should support Roger Ver's campaign for clemency – or at least this is what Layer Two Labs CEO Paul Sztorc thinks you should do. In this episode, we discuss why Roger deserves to stay free. Time stamps: Introducing Paul Sztorc (00:00:54) The host welcomes listeners and introduces guest Paul Sztorc, discussing Roger Ver's situation. Paul's Connection with Roger Ver (00:01:42) Paul shares his connection to Roger Ver and his experiences in the Bitcoin community. Roger Ver's Contributions (00:02:54) Discussion on Roger's significant investments and efforts in early Bitcoin companies. Challenges at Mt. Gox (00:03:59) Paul recounts Roger's volunteer work during the Mt. Gox crisis, highlighting his dedication. Bitcoin's Early Days (00:05:05) Reflections on Bitcoin's obscurity before mainstream recognition, including the Financial Times article. The Evolution of Bitcoin Conferences (00:06:18) Paul reminisces about early Bitcoin conferences and their small scale compared to today. Tax Evasion Claims and Bitcoin's Value (00:08:23) Discussion on misconceptions about Bitcoin's value and Roger's tax situation during its early days. Roger's Generosity and Alliances (00:10:34) Highlighting Roger's contributions to various libertarian causes and his personal sacrifices. The Block Size War (00:11:39) Introduction to the block size debate and its impact on Roger's reputation in the Bitcoin community. Michael Saylor's Skepticism (00:12:29) The host references a tweet from Michael Saylor expressing doubts about Bitcoin in 2013. Roger's Early Bitcoin Investments (00:13:13) Paul shares a story about Roger's commitment to Bitcoin, selling his Lamborghini for more BTC. Roger's Influence and Marketing (00:14:26) Discussion on Roger's positive energy and efforts to promote Bitcoin to the public. The Role of BitPay (00:15:38) Explaining how BitPay helped businesses accept Bitcoin, making it more accessible. Roger's Vision for Bitcoin (00:18:48) Paul discusses Roger's motivations during the block size war and his vision for Bitcoin's future. Aftermath of the Block Size War (00:20:06) Reflections on the complacency of the Bitcoin community post-war and the resulting divisions. Playing the Villain (00:20:45) The host introduces a playful debate format, questioning Roger's promotion of Bitcoin Cash. The Scammer Accusation (00:21:18) Discussion about accusations against Roger Ver being labeled a scammer due to perceived financial losses. The Block Size Debate (00:21:35) Debate on the implications of hard forks and naming conventions in the context of Bitcoin's block size. Satoshi's Conflicted Views (00:22:22) Exploration of Satoshi Nakamoto's ambiguous stance on block sizes and their impact on Bitcoin. Mt. Gox Video Controversy (00:24:23) Reference to Roger Ver's video on Mount Gox and its perceived implications for Bitcoin's credibility. Self-Custody Awareness (00:25:03) Discussion on the understanding of self-custody in Bitcoin during the early days compared to now. Roger's Involvement with Mt. Gox (00:26:57) Analysis of Roger Ver's proactive attempts to assist Mount Gox during its crisis. Historical Context of Criticism (00:29:06) Reflection on how hindsight alters perceptions of Roger's actions during the Mt. Gox incident. Debate Dynamics (00:31:00) Insights into Roger Ver's debate style and the challenges faced by opponents like Jimmy Song. Roger's Support of Craig Wright (00:36:22) Discussion on Roger Ver's past support for Craig Wright and subsequent regrets regarding that decision. Legal Battles with Craig Wright (00:40:14) Mention of Roger Ver's successful lawsuit against Craig Wright as a potential redemption. Romance Scams and Reporting (00:40:53) Discussion on how victims of romance scams often feel ashamed and do not report incidents. Karmic Justice and Roger Ver (00:44:16) Exploration of public anger towards Roger Ver and perceptions of justice regarding his past actions. Chaos Climbers in the Bitcoin Community (00:45:03) Analysis of individuals rising in influence by criticizing opposing factions during the block size war. Debate Analysis: Samson vs. Roger (00:46:02) Reflection on the 2018 debate between Samson and Roger, highlighting performance over substance. Clipping and Public Perception (00:48:11) Discussion on how clipped statements can distort public perception and impact reputations. Economic Growth and Human Welfare (00:49:07) The importance of economic growth for human welfare and the misunderstanding surrounding its implications. Performativity in Bitcoin Discourse (00:50:26) Critique of the performative outrage in Bitcoin discussions and its effects on community dynamics. Debate Takeaways and Misrepresentation (00:51:08) Observations on how the narrative from the debate overshadowed substantive discussions about Bitcoin. Scaling Solutions: Lightning vs. Bitcoin Cash (00:52:13) Comparison of the Lightning Network and Bitcoin Cash as competing solutions to Bitcoin's scaling issues. Hard Forks and Community Splits (00:54:43) Discussion on the implications of hard forks on community cohesion and the future of Bitcoin. Victimless Crimes in Forks (00:57:54) Reflection on the benefits of Bitcoin forks and the perception of them as victimless crimes. Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism (00:58:41) Analysis of how toxic maximalism emerged as a reaction to the proliferation of altcoins and forks. Conception of Money and Community (00:59:03) Discussion on the importance of a unified currency and the challenges posed by multiple forks. Ethereum as the Opposition (01:00:28) Exploration of Ethereum's role as a competing force against Bitcoin and its community dynamics. Network Effects and Complacency (01:00:52) Discussion on how dominant networks can lead to complacency and hinder competition in the crypto space. Block Size War and Ethereum's Rise (01:01:40) Exploration of Ethereum's growth during the block size debate and its impact on the crypto landscape. Scaling Challenges in Bitcoin (01:02:52) Overview of scaling solutions and the failures that led to external developments outside Bitcoin. Layer Two Labs Promotion (01:04:00) Introduction of Layer Two Labs and its mission to scale Bitcoin through sidechains. Drive Chains vs. Tree Chains (01:05:15) Comparison of Drive Chains and Tree Chains, highlighting conceptual differences and critiques. Bitcoin.com News Collaboration (01:08:40) Discussion about Bitcoin.com News and its valuable coverage of cryptocurrency topics. Critique of Current Thought Leaders (01:09:46) Speaker expresses disappointment in the insights provided by prominent figures in the crypto community. Exit Tax Controversy (01:11:20) Debate on the legitimacy and implications of the U.S. exit tax in relation to Roger Ver. Berlin Wall Explanation (01:21:19) Description of the Berlin Wall's historical significance and its role in the Cold War. The Berlin Wall Discussion (01:23:06) The speakers discuss the historical significance and implications of the Berlin Wall and its impact on families. Roger Ver's Moral Responsibility (01:27:02) A conversation about Roger Ver's rejection of the social contract based on his moral beliefs regarding taxation. Exit Tax Controversy (01:27:30) Debate on the fairness of the exit tax and its implications for individuals like Roger Ver. Roger Ver's Legal Representation (01:28:09) Discussion on Roger Ver's legal situation and the role of his law firm in his tax issues. Greg Maxwell's Threats (01:29:33) Mention of Greg Maxwell's threats towards Roger Ver and the potential consequences of such actions. Birthday Surprise (01:30:18) A light-hearted moment as the host celebrates a birthday surprise during the podcast. Tax Law Complications (01:32:07) The complexity of tax law and its implications for Roger Ver's financial situation are explored. Jameson Lopp's Tweet (01:35:14) Analysis of a tweet discussing Roger Ver's tax issues and the IRS's claims against him. CoinFlex Bankruptcy Discussion (01:37:01) Exploration of Roger Ver's financial troubles related to CoinFlex and the implications of his legal battles. Roger's Video Explanation (01:39:14) Discussion about a video Roger Ver released explaining his situation with CoinFlex and legal constraints. Legal Challenges and Persecution (01:42:43) Reflections on Roger Ver's past legal challenges and the perception of him as a criminal in the Bitcoin community. Vindictiveness of the Blocksize War (01:43:46) Commentary on the negative attitudes and tactics used by some during the blocksize debate against Roger Ver. Discussion on Roger Ver's Bitcoin Contributions (01:44:56) We discuss Roger Ver's early contributions to Bitcoin and the controversies surrounding him. Twitter Controversies and Public Perception (01:46:00) The conversation touches on Twitter dynamics and public perceptions of Roger Ver's financial status. Taxation and IRS Issues (01:49:02) Concerns are raised about the lack of clarity from the IRS regarding tax obligations for Roger Ver. Critique of Tax System (01:50:05) A critique of the U.S. tax system and the complexities faced by taxpayers is presented. Roger Ver's Future and Clemency (01:52:39) Discussion on Roger Ver's potential return to the U.S. and the implications of his clemency. Plea Deals and Coercion in Legal System (02:01:29) The speakers examine the coercive nature of plea deals in the U.S. legal system. Justice System Inequities (02:03:59) A reflection on the inequities in the justice system and the challenges of sentencing. Introduction to Alexander Vinnik (02:05:07) Discussion about Vinnik's arrest and his connection to the Mount Gox hack. Comparison with Roger Ver (02:06:18) Contrasting Vinnik's criminal actions with the legal troubles faced by Roger Ver. Plea Deals and Legal System Issues (02:06:39) Exploring the coercive nature of plea deals in the justice system. Vinnik's Sentencing and Release (02:08:39) Details about Vinnik's sentencing and the circumstances of his release. Negotiations for Prisoner Exchange (02:09:50) Discussion about the political implications of Vinnik's negotiation for freedom. Details on the Trade (02:10:46) Information about the American teacher traded for Vinnik and her situation. Question from the Audience (02:12:54) Transition to audience questions regarding Bitcoin's scalability and potential forks. The Exodus Question (02:13:02) Audience inquiry about the potential migration to alternative cryptocurrencies. Forking Bitcoin Discussion (02:15:17) Analysis of the challenges and implications of forking Bitcoin. Cultural Apathy in Bitcoin Community (02:20:15) Reflection on the disconnection between miners and Bitcoin's philosophical discussions. Future of Bitcoin and Sidechains (02:22:33) Speculation on Bitcoin's ability to scale and the role of sidechains in its future. Discussion on Bitcoin Market Dynamics (02:27:41) Exploration of Bitcoin's market behavior and the implications of pricing strategies in a competitive landscape. Contention in Bitcoin Governance (02:28:31) Debate on the contentious nature of Bitcoin governance and the challenges of achieving consensus within the community. Concerns Over Bitcoin's Cultural Issues (02:30:31) Discussion on potential cultural problems within Bitcoin and the implications for its future success. Measuring Decentralization (02:31:58) Introduction to the concept of decentralization and its measurement within cryptocurrency contexts. Critique of Mining Centralization (02:32:08) Examination of the complexities and contradictions in defining mining centralization in Bitcoin. Transparency and Decentralization (02:34:03) Discussion on the importance of transparency and the peer-to-peer nature of Bitcoin versus traditional systems. State Rejection of Bitcoin Reserves (02:40:55) Insights into states rejecting Bitcoin reserve bills due to volatility concerns, reflecting on societal attitudes toward Bitcoin. Bitcoin's Role in Black Market Transactions (02:44:27) Analysis of Bitcoin's potential as a payment system in both legal and illegal markets, emphasizing its dual utility. Roleplay Request on BTC vs BCH (02:48:10) Engagement in a roleplay scenario discussing the market's preference for BTC over BCH and its implications. Orthodox Plan for Scaling (02:49:21) Discussion on the orthodox plan for Bitcoin scaling and competition with Ethereum and other altcoins. Competition and Market Share (02:50:39) Analysis of market competition and the declining market share of Bitcoin compared to Ethereum and Monero. Libertarian Party Dynamics (02:53:11) Exploration of the fragmentation within the Libertarian Party and its implications for political strategy. Libertarian Vote in Elections (02:54:52) Investigation into the percentage of votes received by the Libertarian Party in recent elections. Trump's Influence on Libertarians (02:56:40) Discussion on Trump's appeal to Libertarians and its impact on voting patterns. Free Ross Campaign Strategy (02:59:17) Strategy for political advocacy, focusing on the Free Ross campaign and leveraging support for major candidates. Comparing Cryptocurrency Market Positions (03:01:56) Examination of the market positions of various cryptocurrencies and their relative values. Bitcoin Cash Capabilities (03:02:50) Discussion on the capabilities of Bitcoin Cash and its potential for innovation in the crypto space. Historical Context of Bitcoin Development (03:04:12) Reflection on Bitcoin's development history and the missed opportunities for innovation. Language and Technological Change (03:06:27) Analogy between language evolution and cryptocurrency dominance, emphasizing technological impacts. Early Bitcoin Innovations (03:09:39) Revisiting early innovations in Bitcoin and their relevance to today's cryptocurrency landscape. Ossification and Innovation in Blockchain (03:11:36) Discussion on the ossification of blockchain and the need for innovation in Layer 2 solutions. Programming Languages Debate (03:12:43) Comparison of programming languages used in Bitcoin and Ethereum, referencing Steve Jobs' philosophy. Bitcoin's Imperfections (03:14:15) Discussion on Bitcoin's evolution and the ongoing need for improvements despite claims of perfection. Vulnerabilities in Bitcoin (03:15:21) Concerns over the delayed disclosure of vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's code and its implications. Power Dynamics in Bitcoin Development (03:16:41) Analysis of the influence of Bitcoin Core on development and the challenges faced by forks. John Dillon's Controversial Emails (03:18:00) Exploration of accusations against John Dillon and the implications for Bitcoin's governance. Coinjoin Bounty Scandal (03:20:19) Revelation of John Dillon's involvement with a bounty fund and its impact on project funding. The Role of Competition in Development (03:22:14) Importance of competition among software in driving innovation and user satisfaction. Roger Ver's Legal Troubles (03:25:28) Discussion about the potential consequences for those prosecuting Roger Ver and the nature of his accusations. Mail Fraud Charges Against Roger Ver (03:27:12) Overview of the legal accusations against Roger Ver, particularly concerning mail fraud. Hypothetical Perspective on Roger Ver (03:28:44) A thought experiment about how perceptions of Roger Ver would change based on exposure to propaganda. Thoughts on Taxation and Consent (03:32:32) Discussion on the ethics of taxation and Roger Ver's views on consent in financial matters. Tax Dollars and Freedom (03:33:53) Discussion on how American tax dollars fund IRS enforcement and the implications for those wanting to leave the country. Exit Tax Debate (03:35:06) Debate on the fairness of an exit tax and its implications for American citizens leaving the country. Roger Ver's Legal Battle (03:36:04) Analysis of Roger Ver's resources and challenges in his ongoing legal issues with tax authorities. Future Tax Laws and Risks (03:36:30) Concerns about potential future tax laws and their impact on individuals' financial situations. Legal Precedents and Justice (03:37:53) Discussion on how Roger Ver's case may set precedents for others facing similar legal challenges. Political Influence on Justice (03:38:58) Exploration of the arbitrary nature of legal sentences and political influences on the justice system. Dignity in Departure (03:39:29) Reflections on the emotional toll of leaving the U.S. while maintaining dignity and facing potential repercussions. Logistics of a Pardon (03:40:30) Speculation on the political motivations behind a potential pardon for Roger Ver. Tax Law Evolution (03:41:53) Discussion on how tax laws have changed over time, affecting the classification of Bitcoin. Legal Advice and Accountability (03:43:14) Questioning the responsibilities of tax attorneys in guiding clients through complex legal issues. Closing Remarks and Thanks (03:44:15)

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Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  What's going on with our merch? Nic's pitch for pickleball What's the deal with the leaked GTX pitch deck? What happened at CoinFLEX? Our conspiracy about GTX What's the latest with the FTX crime family Will FTX or FTX.US be relaunched? SBF says FTX.US is still solvent DOJ takes down Bizlato Genesis is exploring a bankruptcy process Coinbase is pulling out of Japan What was the deal with NEM? What happened with Veritaseum Corporate loyalty programs are getting debased Peter Thiel liquidates his BTC Sponsor notes: Subscribe to the Coin Metrics State of the Network newsletter

On today's episode, NLW catches up on the latest on crypto crime and fall out, including: Disgraced 3AC founders' attempt to build a new exchange with bankrupt CoinFLEX called GTX. Sam Bankman-Fried's latest blog post arguing about how FTX.US assets should be considered by the bankruptcy committee.  The DoJ's much anticipated announcement about an “international enforcement action” that turned out to be an exchange most people had ever heard of. Enjoying this content?   SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1438693620?at=1000lSDb Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/538vuul1PuorUDwgkC8JWF?si=ddSvD-HST2e_E7wgxcjtfQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ubHdjcnlwdG8ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=   Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8   Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. - “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Swoon” by Falls. Image credit: Wirestock/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

After much buildup this morning, the DoJ's Bitzlato announcement was underwhelming to some.On today's episode, NLW catches up on the latest on crypto crime and fall out, including:Disgraced 3AC founders' attempt to build a new exchange with bankrupt CoinFLEX called GTX.Sam Bankman-Fried's latest blog post arguing about how FTX.US assets should be considered by the bankruptcy committee. The DoJ's much anticipated announcement about an “international enforcement action” that turned out to be an exchange most people had ever heard of.-Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Swoon” by Falls. Image credit: Wirestock/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Video version available at MissionDeFi.com Don't turn your cold wallet into a hot wallet - https://bit.ly/3QI8jzD Gemini and Genesis charged by SEC with selling unregistered securities - https://bit.ly/3ZFf9K5 Polygon's Blockchain to Undergo Hard Fork - https://bit.ly/3CS2PfG Pimp your wallet - https://bit.ly/3J3h8ls 3AC, Coinflex founders collaborating to raise $25M for new claims trading exchange - https://bit.ly/3WqeE40 Davos 2023: Why WEF must focus on crypto regulations or ‘spectacularly fail' - https://bit.ly/3CWPenE Ethereum hits 500k validators - https://bit.ly/3ZIql8P Binance Will Allow Institutional Investors to Keep Collateral Off the Crypto Exchange - https://bit.ly/3He2ve5 Shiba Inu devs to launch Shibarium L2 network beta - https://bit.ly/3GMURWr Iran and Russia want to issue new stablecoin backed by gold - https://bit.ly/3QKZZ1P Joe Cawley and Brad Nickel cover the DeFi news of the day, new opportunities in the space including liquidity pools, yield farming, staking, and much more. This is not financial advice. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. This is just the opinions of Brad Nickel, Joe Cawley, and our guests. None of us are financial advisors. Trading, participating, yield farming, liquidity pools, and all of DeFi and crypto is high risk and dangerous. If you decide to participate, do your own research. Never count on the research of others. We don't know what we are talking about and you can lose all your money. Never invest more than you can afford to lose, because you probably will lose it all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/missiondefi/support

On today's Short Squeeze, we get into the GTX exchange founded by the teams at CoinFlex and Three Arrows Capital. Plus, we chat about Ryan Cohen taking a stake in Alibaba and thismodeldoesnotexist.co 00:00 GTX exchange 06:30 Ryan Cohen is back 13:20 AI-Generated Instagram ModelYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/BarFin

The total crypto market cap has returned above $1 trillion, with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies enjoying a long overdue bounce. On this Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Ash Bennington reviews the price action with DARMA Capital co-founder and president, Andrew Keys. They assess whether the news flow justifies a rally, the news of Binance trying to shore up institutional investor confidence, a proposed marriage-made-in-hell between the founders of two bankrupt companies, Three Arrows Capital and CoinFLEX, and the latest Silvergate Capital earnings results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Douglas Polk is a successful American professional poker player, who is rightfully called one of the best heads-up players in the world. He has earned over 9 million dollars playing poker and holds three WSOP bracelets. having started his way with just $20. However. In his heyday, Polk is a prominent content creator on YouTube, and streamer on Twitch under the handle, “WCGRider.” Polk is also one of the owners of Upswing Poker, one of the best coaching sites around and a Global Brand Ambassador of CoinFLEX, a cryptocurrency exchange.What you can expect to hear on this episode:Finding the poker game that uses your natural skill set to find successRunning and coaching a successful stable 10:26 Investing strategies based on your goalsWho can make a living as a poker player and howDoug's match with Negreanu to settle their feudDoug makes Dan speak on his feud with Tom DwanHealth regimes, diets, and work-out routinesLosing money on a business venture but learning valuable lessonsCrypto scams and dubious promotersDan holds himself accountable for what may be construed as unethical moves at the poker tableAddressing current trends on cheating in poker, blacklisting, and bansA discussion on modern dating and comparing it to pokerWhy Doug started a poker training websiteI hope you enjoy watching this episode! Doug Polk is winning the game of life and illustrates how we can help others win as well!Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Doug PolkWebsites: https://www.upswingpoker.comhttps://www.coinflex.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DougPolkPokerConnect with Dan CatesWebsite: https://www.dancatesfoundation.com/Instagram: @thedancates

WSOP 2022 Day 37 COINFLEX RUGS; @Doug Polk Poker Steps Down Only Friends Pod W Matt Berkey Ep 70 by Solve For Why

Topic begins at (0:14:44) mark: Update - Eric Bensamochan, co-counsel to appeal arbitration-related ruling involving PayPal theft case.... (0:24:11): Druff plays 2022 WSOP Main Event, runs into highly unusual opponent hand.... (1:12:16): Druff stuck as perpetual shortstack at Mixed Omaha event -- does he cash?.... (1:36:59): Matt the Rat and Druff discuss Ari Engle's deep run in his first-ever Main Event cash.... (1:48:45): Did Mike Matusow make a smart bluff, or punt his chips to bust the Main?.... (2:03:11): Kentucky country girl Shelby Wells making unlikely run deep in Main Event, but somehow lacking coverage.... (2:21:08): Luke "Slay" Vrabel gets 5-year ban from WSOP overturned in time for the Main Event, thanks to assistance from unlikely party.... (2:42:29): Flop at WSOP Mystery Bounty had two of the same card on it -- then people were reportedly threatened with bans for taking pictures.... (3:00:57): Veronica Brill called nasty name at WSOP by "derogatory" guy, and both he and she got a warning... but is that the whole story?.... (3:17:06): Player in WSOP Ladies event caught sneaking fake chips onto table, but supposedly was allowed to continue & cash in event after small penalty.... (3:33:33): Scotty Nguyen in controversy after he claimed to have never received his 60k in Main Event chips, but then found them in his pocket.... (3:43:38): PFA listener Matt Glantz hits million dollar bounty prize in successful inaugural WSOP Mystery Bounty event.... (3:58:59): Tamon Nakamura accused of taking money from Adam Hendrix for $50K PPC and not playing.... (4:10:10): GGPoker, Pokerstars unleash plans to keep known online cheaters out of live events.... (4:30:35): Nice to be noticed? PFA part of WSOP credentialed media again, Druff gets invited to GGPoker party at Nobu Villa.... (4:52:26): Jared Jaffee catches Brock Wilson using helper app on his phone during Wynn tournament.... (5:12:45): Doug Polk leaves Coinflex after it appears to be broke, Phil Hellmuth & others battling with Doug about the matter.... (6:25:59): Layne Flack inducted to Poker Hall of Fame, less than a year after his death.... (6:31:59): Mikki Mase staked in WSOP event by Spencer Cornelia.... (6:52:01): Update - Lake Mead at extremely low level -- is the southwestern US in danger?

Topic begins at (0:14:44) mark: Update - Eric Bensamochan, co-counsel to appeal arbitration-related ruling involving PayPal theft case.... (0:24:11): Druff plays 2022 WSOP Main Event, runs into highly unusual opponent hand.... (1:12:16): Druff stuck as perpetual shortstack at Mixed Omaha event -- does he cash?.... (1:36:59): Matt the Rat and Druff discuss Ari Engle's deep run in his first-ever Main Event cash.... (1:48:45): Did Mike Matusow make a smart bluff, or punt his chips to bust the Main?.... (2:03:11): Kentucky country girl Shelby Wells making unlikely run deep in Main Event, but somehow lacking coverage.... (2:21:08): Luke "Slay" Vrabel gets 5-year ban from WSOP overturned in time for the Main Event, thanks to assistance from unlikely party.... (2:42:29): Flop at WSOP Mystery Bounty had two of the same card on it -- then people were reportedly threatened with bans for taking pictures.... (3:00:57): Veronica Brill called nasty name at WSOP by "derogatory" guy, and both he and she got a warning... but is that the whole story?.... (3:17:06): Player in WSOP Ladies event caught sneaking fake chips onto table, but supposedly was allowed to continue & cash in event after small penalty.... (3:33:33): Scotty Nguyen in controversy after he claimed to have never received his 60k in Main Event chips, but then found them in his pocket.... (3:43:38): PFA listener Matt Glantz hits million dollar bounty prize in successful inaugural WSOP Mystery Bounty event.... (3:58:59): Tamon Nakamura accused of taking money from Adam Hendrix for $50K PPC and not playing.... (4:10:10): GGPoker, Pokerstars unleash plans to keep known online cheaters out of live events.... (4:30:35): Nice to be noticed? PFA part of WSOP credentialed media again, Druff gets invited to GGPoker party at Nobu Villa.... (4:52:26): Jared Jaffee catches Brock Wilson using helper app on his phone during Wynn tournament.... (5:12:45): Doug Polk leaves Coinflex after it appears to be broke, Phil Hellmuth & others battling with Doug about the matter.... (6:25:59): Layne Flack inducted to Poker Hall of Fame, less than a year after his death.... (6:31:59): Mikki Mase staked in WSOP event by Spencer Cornelia.... (6:52:01): Update - Lake Mead at extremely low level -- is the southwestern US in danger?

In this week's episode, Lit & Mark follow up on their earlier mental health discussion to answer shareholder submitted questions on everything from working in a high stress environment to tips on dating and how to keep your hair while your Managing Director is breathing down your back. The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: trade.coinflex.us/bigswingingdecks This podcast was made possible through their support, so make sure to follow 'em on their socials below: Twitter: twitter.com/CoinFLEX_US Telegram: t.me/CoinFLEX_US Discord: discord.gg/A8je7B2yxy LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/coinflex Litquidity IG: @litquidity https://litquidity.co/ Mark Moran IG: @itsmarkmoran  This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com

The major U.S. equity indexes edged into positive territory after opening in the red, even as a measure of U.S. manufacturing activity fell to 53 in June from 56.1 in May, a two-year low, and the latest update to the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow gauge came in at negative 2.1% on an annualized basis. Not only is a U.S. recession more likely than a soft landing; we may already be in one. “I'm keeping an open mind, and if we do have a recession it will produce an even more powerful rally, as bull markets are born out of recessions," says Mark Ritchie II. Ritchie II, managing partner and chief investment officer of RTM Capital Advisors, joins Real Vision's Ash Bennington to talk about financial markets, the global economy, and capital preservation. We also hear from Mark Minervini about diversified portfolios in a bear market versus a bull market. And we drop in on an exclusive interview between Ash and CEO Mark Lamb about CoinFLEX's struggle for survival amid the crypto downturn. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3AeGKaR. Watch the full conversation featuring Mark Minervini, Jared Dillian, and Mark Ritchie II here: https://rvtv.io/3OAxAcR. Watch Ash's interview with Mark Lamb here: https://rvtv.io/3yw0ghH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we cover an update from the BlockFi CEO denying that FTX is buying them for $25N (2:33), and we have a couple more crypto quick hits (5:51) before we touch on Sequoia's largest investments being down 70% (34:01). Klarna is raising way down at a $6B valuation (45:23), Zoom is looking to expand beyond video conferencing, (54:50), and the FCC approved Starlink to supply internet to moving vehicles (57:40). Finally, Rachel speaks with co-founder and CEO of Stages, Jared Downing, for this week's OK Boomer (1:08:23). (0:00) Jason and Molly tee up today's show! (2:33) More info on BlockFi/FTX sale: CEO of BlockFi denied $25M sale to FTX (5:51) Crypto exchange CoinFlex having public feud w/investor who had a reported $47M loan from the company (12:34) Vanta - Get $1,000 off automating your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist (13:44) More on contracts (17:40) CFTC charged Mirror Trading International for fraud over promise of passive income returning 10% a month (26:44) Helpware - Go to https://helpware.com/TWIST to get $1000 off your first invoice (27:54) OneCoin not on blockchain and had no real value (32:43) BairesDev - Go to https://www.baires.dev/twist and get $10k off when you sign your first contract (34:01) Two of Sequoia's largest investments, Unity and DoorDash, have each fallen over 70% off their public peaks (45:23 Swedish BNPL startup Klarna is raising at $6.5B - 1/7th of what they were valued June 2021 (51:48) Breaking: BlockFi says it will be bought by FTX for up to $240 million (54:50) Zoom looking to expand outside of just video conferencing (57:40) SpaceX gets new FCC Starlink authorization for trucks and boats! (1:06:21) Producer Rachel tees up this week's OK Boomer segment (1:08:23) OKB: Jared Downing, co-founder, and CEO of Stages (a live-streaming platform) (1:28:43) Outro + Plugs (Bye Producer Justin! We'll miss you)

Matt and Nic return for the news and deals in another tumultuous week.  Matt is snubbed by Coin Metrics Nic gets sort of cancelled on Twitter by the Bitcoin hardliners Nic is not a Bitcoin Maximalist Is there a positive, non-maximalist vision of Bitcoin? BlockFi update Our case for wallet-based passwordless authentication CIV's 3AC takes from last week start to be independently confirmed What trade kicked off 3AC's issues? We reminisce over the stolen bike saga BVI and Singapore regulators act on 3AC Coinflex loses money on Roger Ver's BCH trades Matt's Roger Ver story Matt's prior Up In the Air career Grayscale's GBTC ETF application is denied Grayscale sues the SEC Compass mining leadership departs Solana launches a phone North Korean hackers allegedly hack the Harmony bridge for $100m Razzlekhan may have actually hacked Bitfinex The Crypto Queen is on the FBI most wanted Content mentioned:  Nic on Medium, Setting the Record Straight Sponsor notes: Subscribe to the Coin Metrics State of the Network newsletter

In this episode of Empire's Weekly Roundup, Jason and Santi discuss this week's biggest stories. CeFi continues to implode, funds are facing redemptions and Bitcoin miners are in trouble. What could be the catalyst out of this mess? How has Santi changed his mind about DeFi? Tune in to find out! Highlights include: - Why Santi changed his mind on undercollateralized loans in DeFi - What is happening with CoinFLEX and Roger Ver - 3AC officially defaults - Why users aren't ready to use DeFi - Jason and Santi's bet on the next crypto catalyst - A potential Bitcoin miner death spiral - What is a high watermark - Arthur Hayes' predictions - Are we just reliant on the Fed? - Maker DAO is buying T-Bills - Jason/Santi book recommendations - - Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw - - Referenced in the show: Jill Gunter of Espresso Systems https://twitter.com/jillrgunter Ryan Swanson (Blockworks Research Analyst) https://twitter.com/ryan_swansonx -- BitMEX is back and better than ever. Sign up for BitmEX's new Spot Exchange for a chance to win a piece of $500,000 in BTC (new users). Learn more about them at https://www.bitmex.com/ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (03:01) State of the Market (09:45) Bearish On Undercollaterized Loans (12:15) CoinFLEX, Roger Ver and More Contagion (19:08) Will People Use DeFi? (26:25) A Privacy & Security Bet (29:06) Voyager Issues Default Notice to 3AC (29:58) Bitmex Ad (30:56) BTC Miner Death Spiral (42:26) Funder Redemptions ft. Arthur Hayes (50:25) Closing Crypto Funds & High Watermarks (59:10) MakerDAO Vote to Buy T-Bills (1:04:20) Catalyst For The Next Cycle (1:11:20) Crypto's Progress (1:15:48) New Episodes and Book Recommendations -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

On this episode of the Unhashed Podcast, you (yes you!) can purchase Roger Ver's purported debt to CoinFLEX, chaos in the crypto lending world, framing bitcoin as a two-good system, and the Pentagon's well spent money on exposing bitcoin's weaknesses.

Welcome to The Chopping Block! Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news in the digital asset industry. In this episode, Taylor Monahan, matriarch of Metamask, joins the show to discuss the contagion of major crypto firms, the bear market, SBF saving crypto, and much more! Show topics: The importance of UX and security How Three Arrows Capital's practice of borrowing to leverage their bets has caused a crisis for crypto lenders that rippled out to many customers How the GBTC arbitrage trade was part of 3AC's undoing, and how that trade was one many other crypto trading institutions had previously abandoned How crypto lenders were being degens with customers funds Why SBF stepped in and made sure these BlockFi and Voyager didn't default on customers' deposits Whether this whole wind-down reflects a credit cycle How DeFi protocols were built to avoid these kinds of centralized finance problems  How the systemic issues caused by CeFi institutions like Celsius, BlockFi and Voyager are reminiscent of the Great Financial Crisis What are the similarities between this crypto meltdown, the Mt. Gox debacle, and the 1907 and 2008 financial crises What are the consequences of losing retail money vs. institutional money How surviving a credit cycle crisis creates the best risk managers The lessons to be learned from all these crises  How MakerDAO is trying to figure out what to do with its money What happened with Solend and why the DAO resorted to a centralized action Why DeFi needs more clauses about how to handle edge cases The difference between doing dumb things and wrong things Why Tarun is impressed with Solana's DAO tooling Why Taylor is thankful for the bear market Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Capital https://twitter.com/hosseeb Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly Capital https://twitter.com/tomhschmidt Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures https://twitter.com/tarunchitra  Robert Leshner, founder of Compound  https://twitter.com/rleshner    Guest: Taylor Monahan Twitter: https://twitter.com/tayvano_ Taylor's thread on resources to learn about all things crypto: https://twitter.com/tayvano_/status/1509380091184246784?s=20&t=kNk8fJ7pJAWfEEVZQHwpvg   Episode Links   Crypto Contagion 3AC: https://blockworks.co/three-arrows-capital-brink-default-owes-voyager-657m/ Voyager Celsius + Goldman buyout? https://www.protocol.com/bulletins/goldman-celsius-bankruptcy BlockFi bailout: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/06/21/blockfi-receives-250m-credit-facility-from-ftx/ Unchained newsletter on BlockFi's bailout: https://unchainedpodcast.com/vitalik-says-this-deserves-mockery/ CoinFlex: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-27/crypto-exchange-coinflex-to-issue-tokens-after-withdrawal-freeze?sref=Q2SpVkJl Babel: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/06/20/babel-finance-reaches-debt-agreement-with-counterparties-after-withdrawal-freeze/ Unchained Coverage: Why Possible Insolvencies by Celsius and 3AC Could Spell Disaster for Crypto: https://unchainedpodcast.com/why-possible-insolvencies-by-celsius-and-3ac-could-spell-disaster-for-crypto/ Solend DAO situation: Unchained Coverage: Solend and Bancor Drama: Did These DAOs Violate the Ethos of Crypto? – Ep. 366: https://unchainedpodcast.com/solend-and-bancor-drama-did-these-daos-violate-the-ethos-of-crypto-ep-366/ https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/06/19/solana-defi-platform-votes-to-control-whale-account-in-bid-to-avoid-liquidation-chaos/ Covered on Unchained Newsletter: https://unchainedpodcast.com/does-this-dao-deserve-emergency-power%e2%81%89%ef%b8%8f/ MakerDAO governance proposal: https://www.theblock.co/post/154515/maker-governance-is-voting-to-invest-500-million-in-us-treasury-bills

Topic begins at (0:14:28) mark: Druff returns to WSOP to play his first Seniors event, has a rollercoaster experience.... (1:23:42): Massive scheduling fail wreaks havoc upon Colossus event.... (1:45:45): Daniel Negreanu has major meltdown, throws camera equipment against the wall after bad beat in $250k High Roller.... (2:11:50): Latest WSOP drama: Quadriplegic KL Cleeton versus spoiled Asian chick Kitty Kuo.... (2:46:33): WSOP Cafe closes after players reject its expensive, lousy offerings.... (2:59:03): Coinflex, a stablecoin heavily promoted by Doug Polk, has "paused" withdrawals and may be in serious trouble.... (3:20:59): Druffytime Theater: Major Caesars fail causes Druff's old hotel room to continue to rack up charges.... (4:02:11): Shooting at Fremont Street Experience during fight kills one, injures bystander.... (4:11:29): Two players banned from Deadwood, SC casinos after being caught using fraudulent poker tournament ticket.... (4:17:19): Poker Hall of Fame nominees announced -- when will they fix it?.... (4:39:05): Should you fear immunity-breaking Omicron BA.4/BA.5?.... (4:50:08): Editorial: Roe v Wade overturned, but both sides are to blame for this.

Topic begins at (0:14:28) mark: Druff returns to WSOP to play his first Seniors event, has a rollercoaster experience.... (1:23:42): Massive scheduling fail wreaks havoc upon Colossus event.... (1:45:45): Daniel Negreanu has major meltdown, throws camera equipment against the wall after bad beat in $250k High Roller.... (2:11:50): Latest WSOP drama: Quadriplegic KL Cleeton versus spoiled Asian chick Kitty Kuo.... (2:46:33): WSOP Cafe closes after players reject its expensive, lousy offerings.... (2:59:03): Coinflex, a stablecoin heavily promoted by Doug Polk, has "paused" withdrawals and may be in serious trouble.... (3:20:59): Druffytime Theater: Major Caesars fail causes Druff's old hotel room to continue to rack up charges.... (4:02:11): Shooting at Fremont Street Experience during fight kills one, injures bystander.... (4:11:29): Two players banned from Deadwood, SD casinos after being caught using fraudulent poker tournament ticket.... (4:17:19): Poker Hall of Fame nominees announced -- when will they fix it?.... (4:39:05): Should you fear immunity-breaking Omicron BA.4/BA.5?.... (4:50:08): Editorial: Roe v Wade overturned, but both sides are to blame for this.

Lit and Mark dive deep into a story that unfolded on Wall Street Oasis recently around students lying about their ethnicities to land internships at elite investment banks. Why are students resorting to this? Is the IU Investment Banking Workshop turning a blind eye to this? How do you prove they're lying? Lit and Mark then focus the discussion around diversity on Wall Street at large and their thoughts on how to balance representation across socioeconomic, gender, and ethnic groups. The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: trade.coinflex.us/bigswingingdecks This podcast was made possible through their support, so make sure to follow 'em on their socials below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinFLEX_US Telegram: https://t.me/CoinFLEX_US Discord: https://discord.gg/A8je7B2yxy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinflex Litquidity IG: @litquidity https://litquidity.co/ Mark Moran IG: @itsmarkmoran  This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com

The man who beat Phil Hellmuth at his own game, Eric Persson, joins Doug Polk to discuss Eric's infamous match vs the Poker Brat, speech play on High Stakes Poker, and playing in big private games.0:00 Intro1:33 Eric joins3:18 Phil Hellmuth and the HU match19:40 The hand vs Garrett27:30 Playing on live streams36:40 Speech play44:24 High Stakes Poker49:29 Private games, How to get in?1:05:59 Managing casinos/cardrooms, More on private games1:23:07 OutroSponsored by CoinFLEX! Founded in 2019, CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield and is committed to providing passive investors and active traders an easily accessible platform to earn and trade crypto. Sign up at https://trade.coinflex.us/DougPolk

It has not been a good few weeks for the cryptocurrency world, and all of the turmoil seemed to start with the collapse of Luna and terraUSD (UST). Doug Polk is joined by CoinFLEX CEO Mark Lamb to talk about the current crypto landscape, why Luna failed, and the future of stablecoins. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Mark joins, Markets today 14:00 DeFi platforms 26:20 Staked ETH 32:32 Downfall of LUNA 40:00 Importance of shorting 48:00 How to educate people on scams vs legit projects 55:05 HODLers vs no-coiners, Crypto adoption 1:05:50 OutroSponsored by CoinFLEX! Founded in 2019, CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield and is committed to providing passive investors and active traders an easily accessible platform to earn and trade crypto. Sign up at trade.coinflex.us/DougPolk 

This week Lit and Mark answer ALL of the shareholder's “Cash or Pass” requests in this special episode. Everything from the horny, to the hornier, to the horniest questions that y'all threw their way. The duo gives their thots on everything from LBO'ing Central Park to a strip club in the lobby of an investment bank to Scrotox™.  Given the current market conditions, tune on in for this ridiculously bizarre episode fr fr.  The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: coinflex.us/bigswingingdecks This podcast was made possible through their support, so make sure to follow 'em on their socials below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinFLEX_US Telegram: https://t.me/CoinFLEX_US Discord: https://discord.gg/A8je7B2yxy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinflex Litquidity IG: @litquidity https://litquidity.co/ Mark Moran IG: @itsmarkmoran  This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com

This week, Lit & Mark hosted their first interview with a CEO of a publicly traded company, Eric Langan. The President & CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings sits down for his first podcast interview ever to discuss how he turned one club into a $500 million dollar business, his views on capital allocation, as well as insights into a business that many do not fully understand. Don't miss this eye-opening and thought provoking episode! The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: coinflex.us/bigswingingdecks This podcast was made possible through their support, so make sure to follow 'em on their socials below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinFLEX_US Telegram: https://t.me/CoinFLEX_US Discord: https://discord.gg/A8je7B2yxy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinflex Litquidity IG: @litquidity https://litquidity.co/ Mark Moran IG: @itsmarkmoran  This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com

School's out for summer and like moths to a flame, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed kids from all over the world are putting on their J. Crew suits and preparing to get screamed at by middle management. It's a tale as old as time. From horror stories to highlights, your fav duo share their experiences as interns on Wall Street and offer advice for all the shareholders about to endure their own summer of shenanigans.  The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: coinflex.us/bigswingingdecks This podcast was made possible through their support, so make sure to follow 'em on their socials below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinFLEX_US Telegram: https://t.me/CoinFLEX_US Discord: https://discord.gg/A8je7B2yxy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinflex Litquidity IG: @litquidity https://litquidity.co/ Mark Moran IG: @itsmarkmoran  This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com

Pop off your f1 key and tune into Lit and Mark chatting about the current state of crypto with Mark and Leslie Lamb of CoinFLEX.US. The duo talks about what actually went on with UST, Terra, and Luna - and how we should be thinking about stable coins a well as a the current state of crypto.  The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: coinflex.us/bigswingingdecks This podcast was made possible through their support, so make sure to follow 'em on their socials below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinFLEX_US Telegram: https://t.me/CoinFLEX_US Discord: https://discord.gg/A8je7B2yxy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinflex Litquidity IG: @litquidity https://litquidity.co/ Mark Moran IG: @itsmarkmoran  This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com

Clay Gardner and co-founder Joe Percoco are turning the tables of investing – giving the power back to the average person. Titan aims to make you the smartest, wealthiest investor you can be, and they're doing it all from the former headquarters of Hinge. Check out the video on YouTube because Clay even gives us a little tour! Let's get into this epic story that started in Saturday study sessions and evolved into a multi-million dollar business. The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: http://www.coinflex.us/litquidity / http://www.coinflex.us/bigswingingdecks This podcast couldn't be made without CoinFLEX.US so make sure to follow them on their socials below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinFLEX_US Telegram: https://t.me/CoinFLEX_US Discord: https://discord.gg/A8je7B2yxy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinflex Litquidity IG: @litquidity https://litquidity.co/ Mark Moran IG: @itsmarkmoran  This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com

Joey Ingram joins the Doug Polk Podcast to talk about scandals in poker and maybe share what he's been up to since going off-grid last year. 0:00 Intro4:18 Where has Joey been?13:21 Crypto, Taunt Battleworld45:13 CoinFLEX Bankroll challenge & Giveaway57:16 Poker cheating scandals, Council/Blacklist?1:31:59 Art of podcasting/content, The lodge1:54:34 Poker content: Hustler, PokerGO, Lodge2:19:35 Women in Poker2:40:37 OutroThis podcast is brought to you by CoinFLEX. Founded in 2019, CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield and is committed to providing passive investors and active traders an easily accessible platform to earn and trade crypto.CoinFLEX creates innovative solutions to bring investors and crypto markets together through yield products such as flexUSD, the world's first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, the most capital-efficient automated market maker in the world.CoinFLEX links: Telegram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube | Reddit | Discord

This week, Lit & Mark break it down for you and give you their legend and horror stories from their days in the bullpen. Listen to the duo make you laugh until your staffer blows up your weekend with their real tales of formative experiences. The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: coinflex.us/bigswingingdecks This podcast was made possible through their support, so make sure to follow 'em on their socials below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinFLEX_US Telegram: https://t.me/CoinFLEX_US Discord: https://discord.gg/A8je7B2yxy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinflex Litquidity IG: @litquidity https://litquidity.co/ Mark Moran IG: @itsmarkmoran  This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Daniel Negreanu rejoins the Doug Polk Podcast to discuss the cheating allegations, wild stories, and comical events that have been the talk of the poker world recently. This podcast is brought to you by CoinFLEX. Founded in 2019, CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield and is committed to providing passive investors and active traders an easily accessible platform to earn and trade crypto.CoinFLEX creates innovative solutions to bring investors and crypto markets together through yield products such as flexUSD, the world's first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, the most capital-efficient automated market maker in the world.CoinFLEX links: Telegram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube | Reddit | Discord

Mark Lamb, co-founder and CEO of CoinFLEX joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Mark's entrepreneurial path in the cryptocurrency industry and the insight behind starting CoinFLEX The history and market landscape for crypto derivatives platforms The state of the stablecoin market and how flexUSD is positioning for USA launch The regulatory environment and how this is impacting trading venues and stablecoin issuers. To learn more visit coinflex.com and follow Mark on Twitter

This week Lit & Mark sit down with Christina Melas-Kyriazi (Partner at Bain Capital Ventures). The duo discusses Christina's path from her analyst days in the Goldman Sachs Industrials Group to her current position as a Partner at BCV. Pop that F1 key off your mechanical keyboard and listen to Christina's phenomenal career advice as well as the REAL story as to how Lit became a Scout for Bain Capital Ventures. The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US, the home of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin.Earn and trade crypto on CoinFLEX.US with zero fees using the link: http://www.coinflex.us/litquidity / http://www.coinflex.us/bigswingingdecksThis podcast couldn't be made without CoinFLEX.US so make sure to follow them on their socials below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoinFLEX_USTelegram: https://t.me/CoinFLEX_USDiscord: https://discord.gg/A8je7B2yxyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinflexLitquidityIG: @litquidityhttps://litquidity.co/Mark MoranIG: @itsmarkmoran This is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan "Jungleman" Cates joins Doug Polk to talk about his never-ending heads-up challenge vs Tom Dwan, poker scandals, and ranking himself as the GOAT poker player. He'll also announce another high-profile challenge he's got coming up. 0:00 Intro1:58 Jungleman joins, Starting his own podcast9:17 Status of the durrrr challenge43:50 Hellmuth's latest controversy52:35 Recent cheating allegations, Poker blacklist?58:18 Jungleman hates the hate1:06:33 AI/solvers in Poker, Junglemans goals1:16:05 Junglemans softcore endeavors1:22:19 Love life, Dating today1:31:58 Poker GOAT, Is Jungleman still playing?1:36:40 Big announcement, OutroThis podcast is brought to you by CoinFLEX. Founded in 2019, CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield and is committed to providing passive investors and active traders an easily accessible platform to earn and trade crypto.CoinFLEX creates innovative solutions to bring investors and crypto markets together through yield products such as flexUSD, the world's first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, the most capital-efficient automated market maker in the world.CoinFLEX links: Telegram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube | Reddit | Discord

Bridges are critical to a omni-chain future, but the recent bridge hacks totaling $1 billion lost in funds have struck fear in users and many are worried about the security of bridges. Can Nomad's security-focused bridge be the answer? Founder Pranay shares with us: Is there a difference between bridges and interoperability protocols? What is the interoperability trilemma? What are the different types of bridges available Why is Nomad potentially the safest? Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice.   ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:01:38) – Pranay's Background (00:03:58) – 3 Overarching Types Of Interoperability Protocols (00:11:12) – Bridges vs Interoperability Protocols (00:19:03) – Recent Bridge Exploits (00:27:11) – Nomad's Optimistically Verified System (00:30:28) – Nomad's Latency Trade-Off For Security (00:39:29) – Current State Of Bridges And Competition   ----------- Sponsors ------------- CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield for passive capital and active traders to earn and trade crypto. Explore yields up to 100% APR with CoinFLEX's simple AMM+ product: https://coinflex.com/amm   ----------- More Resources --------- Guest Pranay's Twitter: https://twitter.com/pranaymohan Nomad's Twitter:https://twitter.com/nomadxyz_  Nomad's Website:https://www.nomad.xyz/   Blockcrunch Blockcrunch VIP: https://www.theblockcrunch.com/vip Blockcrunch Twitter: https://twitter.com/theBlockcrunch Jason Choi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjasonchoi   ------------ Disclosures ------------- Disclaimer: The Blockcrunch Podcast is an educational podcast and newsletter for informational purposes only. The host invest in cryptoassets actively and may hold assets discussed in the newsletter or podcast. All content contained within this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as any form of financial advice. The Blockcrunch Podcast, its associates and affiliates are not liable for any decisions third parties choose to make.  

With the launch of CoinFLEX in the U.S. this week, come join Mark as he goes on a deep dive with Mark Lamb (Co-Founder & CEO) and Leslie Lamb (CMO) to learn more about BSD's innovative sponsor. Hear Mark and Leslie discuss how their personal story has evolved with the creation of CoinFLEX as well as all of the unique offerings coming to the States!The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US/bigswingingdecks Earn and trade crypto with CoinFLEX.US/bigswingingdecks the inventors of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Head over to CoinFLEX.US/bigswingingdecks now to join their waitlist and learn how you can earn $50 of flexUSD when they launch.LitquidityIG: @litquidityhttps://litquidity.co/Mark MoranIG: @itsmarkmoran This is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

High stakes poker pro and coach Uri Peleg joins Doug Polk to talk about exploitative poker strategy, the problems with GTO and solvers, and his new course on Upswing Poker. Get the details on Uri's new course Elite Cash Game Exploits: https://upswingpoker.com/elite-cash-game-exploits0:00 Intro3:02 Uri joins6:21 RTA in high stakes19:30 Ghosting and other ways to cheat33:28 Exploitative strategy49:42 Why deviate from GTO?54:25 Analyzing Doug's hand history1:06:46 Uri's Upswing course1:16:15 Where solvers are wrong, Splitting sizes1:26:55 HUD's1:33:30 Leveling wars, Timing tells1:40:20 Course rundown, OutroThis podcast is brought to you by CoinFLEX. Founded in 2019, CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield and is committed to providing passive investors and active traders an easily accessible platform to earn and trade crypto.CoinFLEX creates innovative solutions to bring investors and crypto markets together through yield products such as flexUSD, the world's first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, the most capital-efficient automated market maker in the world.CoinFLEX links: Telegram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube | Reddit | Discord

Sfermion is NFT-focused fund with managing partners that were early investors of OpenSea Recently, they raised a $100m fund aimed at accelerating the emergence of an open, decentralized metaverse. In this episode, Founder Andrew Steinwold shares with us: What are the 4 NFT sub-markets and their different value-drivers How they analyze NFT-investments and Valuation Frameworks as a professional Which NFT vertical has the most potential Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:00:22) – Sfermion NFT Fund & Founder Andrew Steinwold (00:03:58) – Why Specifically NFTs & Why Is He Bullish on NFTs? (00:12:56) – Investing in NFT vertical (00:14:53) – 4 Sub-Markets of NFTs (00:17:11) – Case Study on Somnium Space & CryptoVoxels (00:22:35) – NFT Valuation Framework (00:29:00) – NFT Vertical With The Most Potential (00:36:12) – Metaverse & Competition Between Web 2 & Web 3 (00:44:44) – NFT-Collateralized Loans   ----------- Sponsors -------------   CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield for passive capital and active traders to earn and trade crypto. Explore yields up to 100% APR with CoinFLEX's simple AMM+ product: https://coinflex.com/amm   ----------- More Resources ---------   Guest Andrew Steinwold's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewSteinwold   Sfermion's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sfermion_   Sfermion's Website: https://www.sfermion.io/   Blockcrunch Blockcrunch Twitter: https://twitter.com/theBlockcrunch Jason Choi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjasonchoi Blockcrunch VIP: https://www.theblockcrunch.com/vip   ------------ Disclosures -------------   Disclaimer: Jason Choi is a General Partner at Spartan Capital, a subsidiary of The Spartan Group. All opinions expressed by Jason and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of The Spartan Group and any of its subsidiaries

Today I'm joined by Martin Zamani to cover some truly insane allegations about Bryn Kenney. This story has it all: ghosting, collusion, cheating, RTA, warlords, shamans, frog poison, acid, smuggling, and much more!0:00 Intro2:13 Martin joins, Meeting Bryn and getting staked9:30 Horse collusion, Bryn could see Martins screen?20:00 RTA Bans, The HE22 account, Lauren Roberts28:51 Ghosting, Mark Herm34:49 The Shaman, Frog poison rituals47:52 Multi-accounting, GG's Agent program53:50 The Psychic, Cult lifestyle1:02:57 More Bryn stories1:10:42 The rake pyramid1:17:30 SummaryThis podcast is brought to you by CoinFLEX. Founded in 2019, CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield and is committed to providing passive investors and active traders an easily accessible platform to earn and trade crypto.CoinFLEX creates innovative solutions to bring investors and crypto markets together through yield products such as flexUSD, the world's first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, the most capital-efficient automated market maker in the world.CoinFLEX links: Telegram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube | Reddit | Discord

Based off of shareholder feedback, Lit & Mark dive into a broad array of questions from y'all. In answering questions on everything from inflation to “can non-targets still make it?” the duo drops some knowledge that HR won't tell ya and doesn't want you to know. Become a shareholder and join us for this 54 minute random walk down Wall Street, as they say. The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.US. Earn and trade crypto with CoinFLEX.US, the inventors of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin. Head over to CoinFLEX.US now to join their waitlist and learn how you can earn $50 of flexUSD when they launch.LitquidityIG: @litquidityhttps://litquidity.co/Mark MoranIG: @itsmarkmoran This is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

0:00 Intro2:47 Greg joins7:56 Ali Imsirovic cheating?16:30 Shuffler cheats, Preflop charts, Preventing cheats29:11 The SHRB hand: did Ali see Phuas hand?37:39 Should poker have a blacklist?41:45 Shot Clocks: Good or Bad?52:28 Poker streams/shows today1:06:35 Overanalyzing hands on TV, WSOP 2022, Vegas security1:19:48 How much Greg/Doug play poker nowadays1:32:10 Personal life, Sobriety1:42:08 OutroThis podcast is brought to you by CoinFLEX. Founded in 2019, CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield and is committed to providing passive investors and active traders an easily accessible platform to earn and trade crypto.CoinFLEX creates innovative solutions to bring investors and crypto markets together through yield products such as flexUSD, the world's first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, the most capital-efficient automated market maker in the world.CoinFLEX links: Telegram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube | Reddit | Discord

The total market-cap of NFT has hit $18 billion in 2022 - but most of these value are illiquid and NFTs sit idly in wallets. NFTFi (@NFTfi) unlocks the liquidity of these NFTs by allowing owners to take NFT-collateralized loans. Till date, they have facilitated $128 million over 7000 loans. In this episode, NFTFi co-founder, Steven Young shares with us: Why is unlocking NFT liquidity necessary and how can it help floor prices? What are the risks involved for lenders and borrowers? Why is NFTFi's peer-to-peer model the most optimal for NFT-backed loans? Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:00:27) – Background of NFTfi's Founders (00:04:17) – Beginning of NFTfi (00:06:53) – Projects eligible as collateral (00:08:15) – Different loan durations and common use-cases (00:14:30) – Liquidation on Loans (00:19:21) – NFTfi as an execution platform for Liquidity Provision DAOs (00:21:20) – Whitelisting criteria of NFT projects (00:24:50) – NFTfi's competitors and different models (00:32:14) – Types of lenders and borrowers (00:36:27) – Future of NFTfi ----------- Sponsors ------------- PARASWAP is the best place to trade your tokens and get the best price in DeFi today. Get started on https://paraswap.io/blockcrunch CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield for passive capital and active traders to earn and trade crypto. Explore yields up to 100% APR with CoinFLEX's simple AMM+ product: https://coinflex.com/amm ----------- More Resources -----------— Steven Young's Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephen_yo?lang=en NFTFi's Website: https://www.nftfi.com/ NFTFi's Discord: https://t.co/O9hrCgWiL7 ------------ Disclosures ------------- Disclaimer: Jason Choi is a General Partner at Spartan Capital, a subsidiary of The Spartan Group. All opinions expressed by Jason and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of The Spartan Group and any of its subsidiaries

Lydia Moynihan of the New York Post, sits down with Lit and Mark to discuss the state of the industry, the art of having sources and targets, her thoughts on David Solomon's approach to the media, and who really writes the NY Post headlines.The duo also plays a new iteration of “Cash or Pass” titled “Post or Hoax” where Lydia has to guess if a ridiculous headline is by the NY Post or not.Lastly, BSD announces the launch of their new YouTube channel that can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1g9V3YP1UDEQiTt6V5YtAThe BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.USEarn and trade crypto with CoinFLEX.US, the inventors of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin.Head over to CoinFLEX.US now to join their waitlist and learn how you can earn $50 of flexUSD when they launchLydia MoynihanIG: moynihanlydiaTwitter: LJmoynihanLitquidityIG: @litquidityhttps://litquidity.co/Mark MoranIG: @itsmarkmoran This is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With on-cycle private equity recruiting kicking off last week, Lit and Mark break down the dynamics of this truly unique process. The duo offers their assessment of current market dynamics and advice to candidates involved in the process, while providing background and commentary on the structure of one of the more unique events for junior employees in finance.Whether versed in the process or looking for further detail, join us as a shareholder for another entertaining episode!The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.USEarn and trade crypto with CoinFLEX.US, the inventors of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin.Head over to CoinFLEX.US now to join their waitlist and learn how you can earn $50 of flexUSD when they launchLitquidityIG: @litquidityhttps://litquidity.co/Mark MoranIG: @itsmarkmoran This is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lit & Mark continue their primer on DeFi by taking the shareholders on a journey deeper into the world of Web3. The duo discusses HR's recent decision at DB, what makes a successful NFT project, and has a robust iteration of ‘Cash or Pass'.The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.USEarn and trade crypto with CoinFLEX.US, the inventors of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin.Head over to CoinFLEX.US now to join their waitlist and learn how you can earn $50 of flexUSD when they launchLitquidityIG: @litquidityhttps://litquidity.co/Mark MoranIG: @itsmarkmoran This is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, Lit & Mark take their first stab at a 30,000 foot overview of the crypto - focusing on the fundamentals of the industry while still finding time to discuss when Mark got rug pulled by a shitcoin (and at the bar). This episode is for shareholders of all knowledge levels and will serve as a great primer for us to develop a base layer of knowledge (or further enhance your existing one) as we diversify from TradFi to DeFi. Let's get this digital bread. The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.USEarn and trade crypto with CoinFLEX.US, the inventors of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin.Head over to CoinFLEX.US now to join their waitlist and learn how you can earn $50 of flexUSD when they launchLitquidityIG: @litquidityhttps://litquidity.co/Mark MoranIG: @itsmarkmoran This is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, Lit & Mark answer all of the shareholder's burning questions on everything from the value of an MBA in today's economy to “non-target” vs. “target” cheeks for clappin. Drop your HP-12C and pickup your airpods for some entertainment that you do not want to miss!The BSD Podcast is proudly presented by CoinFLEX.USEarn and trade crypto with CoinFLEX.US, the inventors of flexUSD - America's first interest earning stablecoin.Head over to CoinFLEX.US now to join their waitlist and learn how you can earn $50 of flexUSD when they launchLitquidityIG: @litquidityhttps://litquidity.co/Mark MoranIG: @itsmarkmoran This is a Redd Rock Music PodcastIG: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.