Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Atkins

Crypto News: Bitcoin pumps past $90K to $93K and Altcoins such as XRP follow. SEC Chair Paul Atkins talks crypto regulation.Show Sponsor -

Bitcoin is up 2% at $88,605 Eth is up slightly at $1,630 XRP, is down slightly at $2.10 Paul Atkins sworn in as SEC chair US Spot Bitcoin ETFs see inflows European Central Bank worried about dollar contagion Circle and BitGo want US bank charters WazirX eyes restart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as new SEC Chair Paul Atkins is sworn in.New SEC Chair Paul Atkins is sworn in, inciting hope for crypto friendly policies in the U.S. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank has raised concerns over stablecoin legislation and Bitcoin miners are attempting to bypass Trump's tariffs. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-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.

Crypto News: Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Bank seek to expand crypto operations in the United States. Coinbase Derivatives, LLC now offers CFTC-regulated futures for XRP. SEC Chair Paul Atkins sworn in today.Show Sponsor -

In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews James D. Cox, the Brainerd Currie Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. Cox is a member of The Shadow SEC, a recently formed independent organization of six current academics that, like the earlier established Federal Reserve Shadow Open Market Committee, is intended to provide, encourage, facilitate and distribute policy discussions and debates relating to the federal securities laws and the SEC. 

It seems we have reached an inflection point in the fight to adopt what President Trump has called an “America First Investment Policy”: Last week, two influential Wall Street financiers appear to have broken with their colleagues' determination to continue investing in China first. Friday morning, Shark Tank personality Kevin O'Leary objected to the unfairness of Communist Chinese companies enjoying privileged access to U.S. capital markets. He demanded that Paul Atkins, the Securities and Exchange Commission's newly confirmed chairman, ensure that they instead comply with our laws and regulations – just as O'Leary's companies and everybody elses' must.  Later that day, BlackRock chairman Larry Fink declared that “nefarious” Chinese companies should be delisted from our capital markets. If he now walks the walk, and divests his company's vast holdings propping up Xi Jinping's regime, we may finally stop underwriting our enemy.    This is Frank Gaffney.

This week, Haseeb Qureshi joins us to break down Trump's explosive new tariffs that rocked global markets and triggered a full-blown trade war with China. Stocks whipsawed, recession odds spiked, and the world scrambled to the negotiation table — except China. Was it 3D chess or policy chaos? Plus, we explore the ripple effects on crypto markets, investor sentiment, and what this all means for the future of U.S. economic leadership. It's a jam-packed Weekly Rollup you don't want to miss.Follow Haseeb on X:https://x.com/hosseeb ------

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Is dedollarization happening? The SEC's Division of Corporate Finance released a "Statement on Stablecoins" The US Justice Department has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement team The SEC releases new guidance on securities offerings in crypto markets FDIC Chair relaxes rules on crypto activities at banks Paul Atkins is confirmed The SEC has approved options trading for spot ETH ETFs Tether is exploring a US stablecoin Janover is doing a Microstrategy for SOL strategy Michelle Bowman is launching a review of the Fed's failures in 2023 around the banking crisis What happened to Signature?  Matt's critter situation Content mentioned: SEC, Offerings and Registrations of Securities in the Crypto Asset Markets

Adam Schiff on Wednesday called on Congress to investigate whether President Donald Trump engaged in insider trading or market manipulation when he abruptly paused a sweeping set of tariffs, a move that sent stock prices skyrocketing.~This episode is sponsored by LAK3~Lake3 leverages blockchain technology to decentralize the water industry. By introducing the LAK3 token as the first universal cryptocurrency for water, LAKE creates a decentralized, transparent, and efficient ecosystem inviting individuals to the water economy. Learn more ➜ lake3.ioFollow on X➜ https://x.com/lake_lak300:00 Intro00:16 Sponsor: LAK301:20 CLIP - China tensions rise04:36 Supply chain crisis begins05:10 Trump ignites insider trading accusations06:24 Warren goes after Trump market manipulation07:50 Senator GRILLS Jamieson Greer on tariffs09:05 Tax Bill passes09:30 Tom Lee - I was getting nervous11:30 Even China joined the rally13:04 Countries falling in line13:31 Anthony Scaramucci - No we need clarity14:57 Inflation is down16:11 Fed rate cut odds16:34 Senate officially confirms Paul Atkins oas SEC Chairman17:02 Outro#Bitcoin #Crypto #tariffs~Market Manipulation?

Bullet SummaryTrump kills the IRS broker rule, a major win for DeFi freedom and data privacy.Paul Atkins takes over the SEC, promising a pro-innovation framework for digital assets.Ripple and the SEC pause appeals to finalize settlement, with a $50M penalty on the table.Bitcoin drops below $78,500 as China tariff fears resurface and risk appetite fades.Michael Saylor crowns "chaos" as Bitcoin's ultimate power source during global turmoil.Goblintown launches NFT licenses ahead of its chaotic new racing game.Altcoin market cap plunges, but analysts eye a potential setup for altseason.Kraken and Mastercard join forces to roll out crypto payments to 150M+ merchants.HyperLiquid vault collapses after centralization fears, wiping out $390M in TVL.

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up half a percent at $82,129 Eth is up 1% at $1,602 XRP, is up 1.5% at $2.02 Magic Eden acquiring Slingshot US Senate confirms Paul Atkins as new SEC Chair. SK Banks meet with lawmakers for looser crypto rules Spot BTC ETFs see outflows. OpenSea urges SEC to clarify NFT rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry after U.S. President Donald Trump raise tariffs against China to 145%.Bitcoin fell below $80,000 Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump raise tariffs against China to 145%. Plus, crypto friendly Paul Atkins is confirmed as the new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Pakistan seeks to utilize up to 10,000 megawatts of surplus energy for Bitcoin mining. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-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.

Crypto News: Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days which causes Crypto and Stocks to pump. Senate confirms new SEC Chair Paul Atkins. SEC approves options trading for Ethereum Spot ETF.

The special remote series continues! Next up, we're sitting down with Jeff & Jesse Greening and Paul Atkins at Ethos Craft Brewing. Get ready for some incredible insights from these industry legends!

In Episode 70, we invite back two Bid Out podcast veterans, Jim Toes, President of the Security Traders Association, and Jaret Seiberg, TD Cowen's Washington Research Group Financial Services Policy Expert, for a discussion on the next SEC Administration, likely to be led by Paul Atkins. Jim and Jaret start with an explanation for the low key, zero drama nature of the Atkins confirmation hearing for SEC Chair, citing the limited pushback expected on the nomination, and the fact that the confirmation process has been streamlined post the GFC. That said, Minority Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren published a 34-page letter of issues and questions for the Chair-Designate covering a wide range of current and historic SEC issues, including many about the time Atkins spent as an SEC Commissioner prior to the GFC. Jim and Jaret discuss several of the topics raised by Senator Warren, including potential conflicts for the Chair, gamification of markets, the future of FINRA and the CAT, and crypto oversight.  The pod finishes with Jim's look into his crystal ball to answer the question "will Atkins reverse NMS during his tenure?"This podcast was recorded on April 2, 2025.Chapter Times:00:55 - The Zero Drama Atkins Hearing and Next Steps08:30 - Senator Warren's 34 Page History Lesson13:22 - The Future State of Completely Partisan Commissioners23:34 - Will Atkins Reverse Policy Decisions from Gensler Administration?31:10 - How Can Atkins Manage Conflicts Including with Trump?35:31 - 0DTE, Gamification, 24 Hour Trading and Crypto – Protecting Retail Investors For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew is joined by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—aka “CryptoMom”—for a rare, candid conversation. They unpack the SEC's vibe shift, why airdrops might be doomed, and whether memecoins are just collectibles or cleverly disguised securities. Plus, Hester dishes on Paul Atkins' potential leadership, the SEC's new crypto task force, and what real regulatory clarity might finally look like. Show highlights

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew is joined by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—aka “CryptoMom”—for a rare, candid conversation. They unpack the SEC's vibe shift, why airdrops might be doomed, and whether memecoins are just collectibles or cleverly disguised securities. Plus, Hester dishes on Paul Atkins' potential leadership, the SEC's new crypto task force, and what real regulatory clarity might finally look like. Show highlights

In this episode, we dive deep into CoreWeave's long-awaited IPO and what it could mean for the broader AI market and other companies looking to go public this year. We also break down the latest Bitcoin market moves and what's driving volatility. In regulatory news, Trump's SEC pick Paul Atkins faces scrutiny over his crypto ties—could this signal a shift in policy? Plus, we discuss the Siemens $10B Altair acquisition and analyze GameStop's bold Bitcoin buy, its MicroStrategy-inspired strategy, and why the market may not like it.  Remember to Stay Current!  To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a team member or sign up for additional content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com     Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation for the sale of any security, advisory, or other service. Investments related to the themes and ideas discussed may be owned by funds managed by the host and podcast guests. Any conflicts mentioned by the host are subject to change. Listeners should consult their personal financial advisors before making any investment decisions.      

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry after incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins faced the hot seat at his confirmation hearing.SEC Chair Paul Atkins faced the hot seat at his confirmation hearing before Senate lawmakers Thursday, XRP teams up with Chipper Cash to expand cross border payments in Africa, and SEI Foundation weighs buying 23andMe. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "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.

Crypto News: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmation hearing takeaways. Gary Gensler gets called stupid. Fidelity wants to launch a stablecoin. SEC drops more crypto cases.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

The moving average on the Bitcoin price chart crossed down the 200-day curve, forming what is known as a "death cross" pattern. What is expected after this technical analysis formation with an ominous name is a decline. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem & Sui~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Sui delivers the benefits of Web3 with the ease of Web2 - Visit ➜ https://bit.ly/SuiWebsiteGuest: Evan AldoEvan Aldo Youtube Channel ➜ https://bit.ly/EvanAldo20% off Evan Aldo Course ➜ https://bit.ly/EvanCourse ➜  Use code "paulbarron"00:00 Intro00:08 Sponsor: Tangem00:39 Paul Atkins confirmation hearing in a nutshell01:41 Bitcoin death cross03:45 Point of breakdown04:41 PCE Inflation05:15 CNBC - The Fed pleading for clarity06:50 Tom Lee - Can we V-shape recovery from here?08:30 Tesla generational buying opportunity?10:48 Robinhood perfected the Costco model for finance12:12 $HOOD analysis13:23 Whales gobbling $ETH15:13 Polygon undervalued?17:00 SUI / Walrus now live19:31 XRP analysis21:27 AVAX: Best chart in crypto?23:09 Solana x Bitcoin24:58 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Tariff Death Cross Day?

For a dozen years, millions of U.S. investors have unwittingly had their pensions, college savings and other funds used to underwrite companies working for the Chinese military. That means they've helped our mortal enemy buy the weapons that may be used to kill them – and countless other Americans.  President Trump has announced an America First Investment Policy to end this insane practice. But top Wall Street leaders like Jamie Dimon, Brian Moynihan, Ted Pick and David Solomon are helping to raise at least another $7 billion for one such company called CATL. Their “China First” policy subverts Mr. Trump's, and threatens our national security. Today, Paul Atkins will have his nomination to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission considered in a Senate Banking Committee hearing. We need to know: Will he help enforce America First investing – or further enable the Chinese threat?    

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says he's "very optimistic" about working with Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. He speaks on Bloomberg Television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has been shaping US policy for years. She helped create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after the 2008 financial crisis, has been a senator since 2013 and ran for president in 2020. Today, she’s a key voice in the Democratic Party’s opposition to President Trump's agenda and the priorities of a Republican-controlled Congress. Ahead of Thursday’s confirmation hearing of Trump’s Securities and Exchange Commission Chair nominee, Paul Atkins, Big Take host David Gura sat down with Warren for a wide-ranging interview on regulatory independence, the future of the Democratic Party and the Signal group chat leak. Read more: Elizabeth Warren Warns Fed Chair Powell Could Be Fired by TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has been shaping US policy for years. She helped create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after the 2008 financial crisis, has been a senator since 2013 and ran for president in 2020. Today, she’s a key voice in the Democratic Party’s opposition to President Trump's agenda and the priorities of a Republican-controlled Congress. Ahead of Thursday’s confirmation hearing of Trump’s Securities and Exchange Commission Chair nominee, Paul Atkins, Big Take host David Gura sat down with Warren for a wide-ranging interview on regulatory independence, the future of the Democratic Party and the Signal group chat leak. Read more: Elizabeth Warren Warns Fed Chair Powell Could Be Fired by TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LG shuts down its NFT platform as the market continues to decline. Bakkt names a new co-CEO and partners with DTR. Paul Atkins' Senate hearing could steer SEC policy further pro-crypto. Australia announces a national crypto strategy, while North Korea's Lazarus Group now holds more Bitcoin than Tesla. Ripple critics still debate decentralization.RESOURCEShttps://www.theblock.co/post/347431/lg-to-shut-down-nft-platform-joining-wave-of-closures-in-the-sector?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=socialhttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/21/bakkt-names-akshay-naheta-as-co-ceo-amid-stablecoin-payments-pushhttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/20/sec-chair-nominee-paul-atkins-to-face-senate-panel-next-weekhttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/21/australia-proposes-new-crypto-regulation-structure-plans-to-integrate-digital-asset-into-the-economyhttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/21/north-korea-linked-lazarus-group-holds-more-bitcoin-than-elon-musk-s-teslahttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/21/japan-s-biggest-corporate-bitcoin-holder-adds-eric-trump-as-advisorSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***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.

Crypto News: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmation Senate hearing reportedly planned for March 27. Microsoft has discovered a new trojan, StilachiRAT, targeting cryptocurrency wallets in the Google Chrome browser. Coinbase study finds over 75% of institutional investors to increase crypto exposure.Show Sponsor -

Equities and digital assets are extending their downtrend as CNBC's Fed Survey reports an elevated risk of recession. The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Bitcoin (BTC) all plummeted on Tuesday morning ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy statement due on Wednesday.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:17 Sponsor: Coinbase01:00 Best trade in 202501:38 Interest Rate Wars03:33 Jerome Powell (early march) - Trump following Powell's playbook05:10 Bull cycle over?06:25 Tech Stocks taking a hit07:06 GM parteners w/NVDIA - Tesla in trouble07:51 Bulletproof stocks08:58 Recession incoming?11:16 Mohamed El-Erian - Stagflation vs The Fed13:00 Time to think offense14:33 Bitcoin levels to watch16:14 Institutions plan to increase crypto17:37 Solana vs Coinbase ads18:46 Paul Atkins incoming19:20 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Recession Fears vs Crypto

Dear friends, As of March 1, 2025, "Narativ with Zev Shalev" video and audio podcasts now premiere exclusively at Narativ.org or at Patreon.com/narativ, and most are free with no ads. Ad-supported podcasts are posted here a week or two after their premiere. Sign up to our mailing list to receive free updates, exclusive articles, and every show as it happens, ad-free. It's the very best way to get tomorrow's news today, directly from me. Why wait for your news? Go to narativ.org and sign up today. It's free. Thank you for your support. Z As 25 major cryptocurrency figures gather at the White House tomorrow for a summit on establishing an American crypto reserve, our Narativ investigation has uncovered a deeply troubling pattern: three coordinated "pump and dump" operations that have transferred billions from ordinary Americans to a select few insiders with direct ties to Donald Trump. The December 5th Diversion The first operation occurred on December 5th while the nation was distracted by the assassination of the UnitedHealth CEO. In this carefully orchestrated sequence, Trump appointed David Sacks as "Crypto Czar" and Paul Atkins as SEC Chair – both staunch crypto advocates. Bitcoin surged from $70,000 to $108,000 before dropping to $85,000, generating an estimated $700 million windfall for Elon Musk's companies Tesla and SpaceX, which hold substantial Bitcoin on their balance sheets. As economist Peter Schiff noted in our exclusive interview, "If they were doing this with securities, they'd be in jail. But because these things are not securities, they just say they're collectibles. The pump and dump and insider trading or stock manipulation, none of that applies." The Meme Coin Massacre The second operation centered on the Trump and Melania meme coins launched just before the inauguration. Our investigation revealed that a mere 31 traders collected $675 million in profits while more than 800,000 investors lost a collective $2 billion – a staggering winner-to-loser ratio of 1:25,806. Meanwhile, the Trump family reportedly pocketed approximately $100 million in trading fees alone. The pattern is unmistakable: a 12-hour gap between the contract creation and public announcement provided insiders ample time to accumulate tokens at pennies on the dollar before the coordinated public push drove prices up nearly 40,000%. The Strategic Reserve Ruse The third operation unfolded just last Sunday when Trump announced on Truth Social that "a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve will elevate this critical industry" and specifically mentioned three cryptocurrencies: XRP, SOL, and ADA. As Schiff observed, "Donald Trump did not write that. I would bet almost anything that he had nothing to do with writing that post. There's no way that Donald Trump knows that ADA is the symbol for Cardano." The post – suspicious in both its timing and content – triggered immediate price spikes in the mentioned cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin shot up to $95,000 before quickly falling as investors realized the announcement was merely promotion for the upcoming summit rather than concrete policy. "They timed that, they shot the price up, and then they started selling," Schiff explained. "I bet they made hundreds of millions. These three coins were up 30, 40, 50% initially. Of course, it was a rug pull." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cody Carbone of the Digital Chamber joined me to discuss the latest with US crypto regulations. Topics:- Crypto hearings this week- “Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks for Digital Assets” - Crypto Market structure bill updates - SEC drops cases against Coinbase, Opensea, & Robinhood. More case dismissals soon? - SEC Crypto Task Force and when Paul Atkins will be in office - Meme coin regulation - New CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz - Senator Haggerty's Stablecoin legislation Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ 

A major shake-up could be coming to the SEC's accredited investor definition, potentially allowing more investors access to l real estate syndication deals and other private investment opportunities. With Trump's pick, Paul Atkins, expected to take the lead at the SEC, could financial literacy and experience replace income thresholds? Join Kathy Fettke as she dives into what this means for passive investors, real estate syndicators, and capital markets. (00:00) Accredited Investor Changes (00:32) SEC Definitions (01:10) Accredited Investor Definition (01:44) Non-Accredited Investors (02:05) Limitations  (03:33) Atkin's and Regulatory Reform (04:27) New Standards?  LINKS JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realty.realwealth.com/join-now/ SYNDICATIONS: Wild Pine San Antoniohttps://realwealth.com/wildpine FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe Source: https://udirectira.com/the-proposed-future-of-accredited-investor-status/

On WSJ's Take On the Week, co-hosts Gunjan Banerji and Telis Demos talk about the whiplash surrounding tariffs, including what could be next for the U.S. and China. They also get into the latest in the crypto world, from Coinbase's upcoming earnings to the forthcoming confirmation hearing for Securities and Exchange Commission nominee Paul Atkins. Before turning to this week's interview, they get into Robinhood's back-peddling on launching Super Bowl betting contracts after regulators' pushback.  Later in the show, Gunjan and Telis dive into one of the hottest stocks out there: MicroStrategy, now renamed as Strategy. The software company, which describes itself as a bitcoin treasury, has become a bitcoin buying machine. Since it started purch asing bitcoin in 2020, Strategy's stock has skyrocketed with an ardent following not unlike the fandom surrounding cult stocks like Palantir and Nvidia. But some are skeptical of the company's bitcoin strategy and valuation. Jon Weil, columnist for WSJ's Heard on the Street, joins Telis and Gunjan to explain.  This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for Live Markets, and Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com.  To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com.  Further Reading To read more from co-host Telis Demos, catch up on Wall Street Is Booming, but Banks Are in a Lending Rut.  For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.

(0:00) Intro(2:06) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:53) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episodes with Joe (E1 from '20, E35 from '21, E84 from '23, E123 from '24)(4:53) The future of the SEC with Chairman Paul Atkins (6:30) New approach to crypto by SEC(9:40) On the politicization of corporate governance(10:48) On the future of ESG ("Extremely Subjective Guessing") and DEI ("Decrease Emphasis Immediately")(14:18) On DOGE, and how it plays out(17:13) On the influence of Silicon Valley in the new Trump Administration(21:40) On Delaware's Corporate Landscape (two canaries in the coalmine: pre-IPO incorporations and re-domestications)(25:01) On the Tornetta v Musk case, and challenging the award of $345 million in attorneys' fees to the plaintiffs(28:54) AI and the malpractice insurance system. "How AI eats the world"(32:52) On OpenAI's structure and PBCs. On "exit tax" from converting from non-profit to for-profit.(36:49) How do corporations relate to (an increasingly polarized) society: big theme for 2025.(38:05) Biggest winner and loser in business in 2024(40:38) Biggest business surprise in 2024 (42:46) Best and worst corporate governance trend from 2024(43:05) What's the biggest corporate governance trend to watch out for in 2025Joe Grundfest is the William A. Franke Professor of Law and Business Emeritus at Stanford Law School and Senior Faculty at the Rock Center for Corporate Governance. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Ron Hammond of the Blockchain Association joined me to discuss the latest US crypto regulation news: Topics:- Senate Digital Asset Subcommittee - Scott Bissent confirmation - Elizabeth Warren's crypto questions - Gary Gensler's exit interviews - When will Paul Atkins be confirmed? - SEC Coinbase - SEC takes loss and gets called arbitrary and capricious again - Trump executive orders on Crypto first week - repeal of SAB121? - Crypto inauguration ball Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ 

On this episode of Drunk Real Estate, we take a deep dive into Joe Biden's presidency and its impact on the U.S. economy. From inflation and national debt to job growth and real wages, we break down what presidents can and can't control. We also explore: • How COVID-19 shaped the economic recovery • The role of AI and GDP growth in future job trends • The disconnect between rising wages and inflation • Why average Americans are still feeling the pinch Plus, we discuss Donald Trump's pick for the Security and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins. What does his past reveal about the future of the SEC and its influence on U.S. markets? Tune in for a lively conversation on the big economic questions, spiced up with a touch of humor and our signature Drunk Real Estate flair!

Amanda Tuminelli of the DeFi Education Fund joined me to discuss their recent lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury over the DeFi broker rule.- Details of the DeFi dealer rule and lawsuit - New SEC Chair Paul Atkins - will non fraud cases be dropped? - Updates on other cases - Beba SEC Lawsuit and more - Will we see crypto legislation passed this year with a pro crypto congress and president coming into officeShow Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ 

With his transition back to the White House well under way, President-elect Trump has had the courtesy to nominate several “Kibbe on Liberty” regulars to fill prominent positions in his administration. We are encouraged to see the likes of Jay Bhattacharya nominated to run the National Institutes of Health, Tulsi Gabbard selected for director of national intelligence, Paul Atkins chosen to lead the SEC, and Vivek Ramaswamy co-chairing the Department of Government Efficiency with Elon Musk. As we enter 2025, now is your chance to get to know these nominees, each of whom has taken a stand to push back on government authoritarianism and support American freedoms in the new year.

Los inversores en criptomonedas anticipan un año especialmente bueno ahora que Donald Trump vuelve a la Casa Blanca. Esto ha impulsado hacia arriba el precio del bitcoin, en diciembre alcanzó y superó por primera vez los 100.000 dólares y a lo largo del pasado año su cotización se duplicó. Por ahora el bitcoin se ha estabilizado en torno a los 94.000 dólares, mientras que otras criptomonedas como ethereum y solana también han experimentado subidas considerables. Este entusiasmo se debe, entre otras cosas, al relevo en la presidencia. Joe Biden y su Gobierno no eran muy amigos de las criptomonedas. La segunda edición de Trump parece que sí lo es. Tanto durante la campaña electoral como después Trump ha hecho una serie de promesas que han agitado el mercado criptográfico. Ha prometido, por ejemplo, convertir a EEUU en la capital criptográfica del planeta. Eso traerá aparejadas nuevas regulaciones que serán benignas para las criptomonedas. Ha mostrado su intención también de crear una reserva estratégica de bitcoins. En la campaña buscó el apoyo de la comunidad cripto, anunció incluso un proyecto de criptomonedas con su familia y promovió este sector en eventos públicos. Su actitud hacia las criptomonedas, en definitiva, ha cambiado sustancialmente desde que las calificó de "estafa" en el pasado. Pero Trump nunca ha tenido problemas en cambiar de opinión. Ya fuera de la presidencia, allá por 2022, presentó su propia línea de NFTs, que estaban entonces muy en boga. Para llevar a buen puerto su plan, Trump ha colocado a defensores de las criptomonedas en altos cargos. Paul Atkins, un abogado neoyorquino muy favorable a bitcoin, dirigirá la SEC ocupando el puesto de Gary Gensler, bien conocido por su aversión a los criptoactivos. Howard Lutnick, un empresario con intereses en Tether, será el próximo secretario de Comercio, y David Sacks, un inversor de capital riesgo se hará cargo del consejo de ciencia y tecnología. Además de eso, Trump ha encargado a Elon Musk y Vivek Ramaswamy que dirijan el Departamento de Eficiencia Gubernamental, más conocido por sus siglas DOGE, las mismas que una popular criptomoneda. El hecho es que el sector criptográfico ha atravesado un periodo muy malo del que se ha recuperado el año que acaba de concluir. Estallaron algunos escándalos muy sonados y tenían al Gobierno en contra. Ahora ven la oportunidad de conseguir una regulación amable que diferencie a las criptomonedas de los instrumentos financieros tradicionales. La idea de crear una reserva estratégica de Bitcoin ha sido bien recibida por ellos ya que creen que eso estabilizará e incrementará el valor de los activos digitales. La inversión en ETFs de bitcoin ha aumentado desde las elecciones, y hay esperanzas de mejorar las relaciones con los bancos, que han sido reacios a involucrarse con criptomonedas. En Wall Street también soplan aires de renovación. Grandes firmas como BlackRock han lanzado al mercado productos relacionados con bitcoin. Charles Schwab y Goldman Sachs también han mostrado interés en integrar las criptomonedas en sus operaciones. Pero, aunque el optimismo preside el mercado, existe incertidumbre sobre si este rally alcista continuará. La volatilidad es una característica conocida de las criptomonedas, y las medidas de Trump podrían tener efectos impredecibles en los mercados. Algunos analistas no lo ven del todo claro ya que la realidad política no siempre cumple con las esperanzas del mercado. Para otros bitcoin está ya en la plataforma de despegue y podría alcanzar los 200.000 dólares a finales de este año. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 4:22 2025, ¿el año de bitcoin? 28:04 El atentado de Magdeburgo 38:44 El nuevo Gobierno sirio 42:15 Carter y el canal de Panamá · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. 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2024 was nothing short of transformative for the crypto world. From bitcoin's relentless climb amidst macroeconomic shifts to Solana's continued rise amidst meme coin mania, this year saw narratives unfold that no one could have predicted.  In this special episode that has become a tradition at Unchained, Laura revisits the biggest moments of the year, featuring insightful clips from the standout guests who joined Unchained and Bits + Bips in 2024. Whether it was further institutional adoption, debates over decentralization, the victory over Gary Genser's regulation by enforcement strategy, or the taking off of AI agents, this year marked a turning point for crypto. Tune in for a reflective journey through the year that was—and a glimpse of what lies ahead in 2025. Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Robinhood & Arbitrum Highlights and Timestamps: 03:15 | Matt Hougan on the significance of spot bitcoin ETFs 04:31 | Jesse Pollak explains the impact of Ethereum's Dencun upgrade 05:43 | Eric Balchunas on the rapid adoption of bitcoin ETFs 07:53 | Kyle Davies reflects on 3AC's collapse 10:11 | Carlos Domingo discusses BlackRock's BUIDL fund 11:13 | Sam Enzer on the reasoning behind SBF's sentencing 13:04 | Arthur Hayes debates the potential of a bitcoin supercycle 15:44 | Ansem breaks down the memecoin craze 16:42 | Eric Balchunas and Matt Hougan on ether ETF approval 18:18 | James Seyffart on SEC politics and ETF decisions 19:51 | Laura Brookover on the end of the Ethereum 2.0 probe 21:08 | Bryan Pellegrino on tackling Sybil attacks with LayerZero 23:42 | Iggy Azalea on her fascination with memecoins 24:31 | Joe McCann on how the assassination attempt influenced Trump's win 25:47 | Ro Khanna on the democratic party's stance on crypto 26:44 | George Selgin critiques a U.S. bitcoin reserve proposal 28:35 | Nick Tomaino on the truth-finding power of prediction markets 29:50 | Jack Booth on TON's viral growth strategies 31:58 | Jeff Dorman on why the ETH sell-off was a buying opportunity 32:29 | Caitlin Long and Michelle Kallen on their lawsuit against the Fed 33:52 | Justin Bons on why layer 2s might be parasitic to Ethereum 35:13 | Taylor Monahan on how North Koreans infiltrated crypto companies 36:42 | Taylor Monahan recounts a failed North Korean job interview 39:13 | Teng Yan on how truth terminal redefined AI and crypto 40:36 | Ryan Salame on DOJ dealings and his guilty plea 42:40 | Alex Kruger on Trump's election and its crypto impact 43:44 | Jeff Park on Uniswap and Solana's post-election gains 44:57 | Faryar Shirzad on the success of the FairShake PAC 46:15 | Eric Balchunas on the importance of bitcoin ETF options 47:26 | Cody Carbone on Paul Atkins' nomination as SEC chair 48:19 | Mike Selig on David Sacks as crypto and AI czar 49:27 | French Hill on token standards under FIT21 50:33 | Maria Shen on Solana's rise in new developer activity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newt talks with Charles Thorngren, founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, about President-elect Donald Trump's recent appointments to key economic roles, including Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury, Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce, and Paul Atkins as the nominee for the Securities and Exchange Commission. The conversation delves into the potential impacts of these appointments on tariffs, trade agreements, and the economy. Their discussion also covers the role of cryptocurrencies in the financial landscape and the importance of a diversified investment portfolio, including precious metals. Thorngren provides insights into these topics and offers a special promotion for listeners interested in diversifying their investments with precious metals. To learn more call 866-484-4043 or visit legacypminvestments.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Ram Ahluwalia, and Noelle Acheson are joined by Jamie Coutts to analyze Ethereum's breakout and its improving fundamentals, how China's “moderately loose” policy stance is changing the global liquidity landscape, and the pro-market implications of Paul Atkins leading the SEC.  They also explore Jerome Powell's and Putin's takes on Bitcoin, the controversial CBOE withdrawal of the Solana ETF filing, and the role of Bitcoin in geopolitics. Show highlights: How the employment data showed some mixed reactions in regard to next steps for the Fed Whether China will start a new era of augmented liquidity  Why the U.S. dollar getting stronger is bad for crypto prices How bitcoin is not a competitor to the U.S. dollar The significance of David Sacks as Crypto & AI Czar Why everyone believes that Atkins in the SEC is very positive for markets Whether China will pivot and adopt friendlier crypto regulation  Putin's remarks on the role of bitcoin Why CBOE withdrew its SOL ETF filing Jamie's analysis on how liquidity affects prices and where we'll see a top  Why Ram thinks that MSTR has peaked Why Jamie believes that ETH will continue its momentum and perform better than the broader market Why Microsoft and Amazon might adopt bitcoin on their balance sheet Whether the breakthrough in quantum computing will disrupt Bitcoin How Solana's daily fees have grown to a significant percentage of the L1 landscape Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter  Guest: Jamie Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at Real Vision Links China Rally: China Politburo policy shift spurs surge in stocks, bonds | Reuters China Eases Overall Monetary Policy Stance for First Time in 14 Years Fed and Powell: Decrypt: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Likens Bitcoin to Gold, Says It's Not Dollar Rival Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Mixed signals from employment data and the Fed's next steps 07:33 China's “moderately loose” policy and its liquidity impact 13:32 Why a stronger U.S. dollar spells trouble for crypto 23:49 Bitcoin's role alongside the U.S. dollar, not against it 27:49 David Sacks as Crypto & AI Czar: What it means for the industry 29:40 Why Paul Atkins at the SEC is a win for markets 34:00 Whether China could adopt a pro-crypto stance 37:53 Putin's surprising take on Bitcoin's geopolitical role 41:39 What's behind the SOL ETF filings 43:25 Jamie's take on crypto's potential upside 46:49 Why Ram believes MSTR may have peaked 49:59 Jamie's bullish outlook on ETH outperforming the market 56:26 Could Microsoft and Amazon add Bitcoin to their balance sheets? 59:05 The quantum computing breakthrough 1:01:05 Solana's fees climb significantly—what does it mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Paul Atkins as the incoming SEC Chair, David Sacks as the AI & Crypto Czar, and potential CFTC leadership changes, the Trump administration is signaling a major shift for crypto, AI, and financial regulation.  Guests Mike Selig and Jake Chervinsky break down what this means for token launches, enforcement actions, inter-agency collaboration, and the fate of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Could this mark the end of the U.S.'s regulatory hostility toward innovation? Show highlights: 02:18-What changes to expect under an Atkins-led SEC 08:58-Who could lead the SEC in the period between Gensler resigning and Atkins assuming 11:54-Whether the Democrats will nominate SEC Commissioner Crenshaw again 15:50-Elizabeth Warren's influence on the non-Republican SEC commissioner picks 23:39-Whether Atkins' leadership at the SEC might shift crypto regulation away from aggressive enforcement 28:26-Whether Gensler's recent promotion of people in enforcement roles will further his SEC's regulation-by-enforcement strategy 38:52-Whether the SEC and Coinbase will reach a settlement 41:47-Why Mike and Jake think it's not likely that the SEC will pursue litigation in the Ripple case 46:03-How the SEC might clarify securities laws around token sales, airdrops, and exemptions 55:14-Whether Atkins' leadership could fast-track Hester Peirce's Safe Harbor 59:53-How the CFTC's potential lead on crypto regulation might redefine how it splits duties with the SEC 1:03:03-Whether it even makes sense to have two financial regulatory agencies 1:11:00-Who might lead the CFTC  1:13:59-Why Jake and Mike believe combining AI and crypto under one ‘czar' makes sense 1:20:31-How the appointment of Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary will affect the crypto industry 1:25:47-How the likely end to Operation Chokepoint 2.0 will create a “sea change” Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Robinhood & Arbitrum Kelp DAO Guests: Mike Selig, Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher  Previous appearance on Unchained: Is Gary Gensler on a Mission to Put Crypto Down for Good? Jake Chervinsky, Chief Legal Officer at Variant Previous appearances on Unchained: The US vs. Crypto: Jake Chervinsky on Crypto's Legal and Regulatory Status Why the SEC vs. Ripple Order Is Now About 2 Things: Coinbase and Congress The Chopping Block: Jake Chervinsky on How the SEC Has Lost Credibility All Things Crypto Regulation With Jake Chervinsky Everything You Need to Know About the Looming Battle Over Privacy in Crypto Can Crypto Be a Force in the Midterms? Yes, Say Kristin Smith and Jake Chervinsky Links Trump's Office Picks:  Unchained:  Why Trump's SEC Chair Pick, Paul Atkins, Is So Positive for Crypto David Sacks as A.I. & Crypto Czar? Why the Industry Was Surprised Trump Taps Paul Atkins for Next SEC Chair, Making Good on His Crypto Promises Democratic SEC Commissioner Is Stepping Down, but That Doesn't Mean Trump Will Get 2 Outright Picks  Trump Taps Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent to Be Treasury Secretary A Degen Administration? Why the Crypto Czar May Be Allowed to Own Tokens Tracking Trump's Cabinet and Staff Nominations  Congressional Results John Reed Stark's tweet:“current SEC Chair Gary Gensler is quietly working behind the scenes to lead the SEC from the grave” Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Forbes: How ‘Debanking' Tech And Crypto Companies Could Kill Businesses Marc Andreessen and the CFPB: Debunking the Debanking Debunkers by Nic Carter Unchained: Regulators Are Limiting Banks Serving Crypto Clients. Does That Violate the Law?  Unchained: Killed By Politics, Ex-Diem Boss Says of Meta's Stablecoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) Bestie announcement! (2:53) Gavin Baker and Joe Lonsdale join the show (4:14) State of the Trump Bump: Debt focus, Deregulation, America's lucky position (20:08) Trump nominates Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, replacing Gary Gensler: What this means for crypto and other markets (41:07) Thoughts on Michael Saylor's Bitcoin play, state of defense tech, and the US/China AI competition (49:25) xAI's massive GPU cluster, expanding to 1M GPUs, how Grok 3 will test AI scaling laws, and what's next (1:08:28) UnitedHealth CEO murdered, reactions Get virtual tickets for The All-In Holiday Spectacular!: https://allin.com/events Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow Gavin Baker: https://x.com/GavinSBaker Follow Joe Lonsdale: https://x.com/JTLonsdale Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603133222686186 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/business/trump-sec-paul-atkins.html https://x.com/davidmarcus/status/1862654506774810641 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-05/convertible-bond-arbs-are-making-microstrategy-wall-street-s-hottest-trade https://www.ft.com/content/9c0516cf-dd12-4665-aa22-712de854fe2f https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/04/nyregion/brian-thompson-uhc-ceo-shot https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-shot-chest-midtown-manhattan-masked-gunman-large/story?id=116446382&cid=social_twitter_abcn https://nypost.com/2024/12/06/media/taylor-lorenz-defends-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-jokes

With the nomination of the pro-crypto Paul Atkins to be the next SEC chair, the crypto industry is potentially facing a 180 from the agency. As co-chair of The Digital Chamber's Token Alliance initiative and a board member of Securitize, Atkins is not only pro-crypto, but also against the type of “regulation by enforcement” strategy of current Chair Gary Gensler.  In this episode, Cody Carbone, president at The Digital Chamber, explains why Atkins is likely to start reassessment of the agency's lawsuits against crypto firms, why Trump might break with protocol to fill one of the commissioner seats that would typically be filled by a Democrat, and who he thinks might make for a good “crypto czar.”  Show highlights: Why Cody that Atkins leading the SEC would be a massive transformational shift  What can be expected from Atkins given his prior experience What crypto cases might be dropped under his leadership Whether Atkins could provide rulemaking before Congress passes legislation Cody's hard criticism of Gary Gensler's modus operandi Why Cody thinks Trump could surprise people when it comes to replacing Democratic Cmr. Jaime Lizárraga How long it could take for Congress to confirm Atkins Why Cody believes that Atkins will support Hester Peirce's Safe Harbor proposal Whether the CFTC will be the primary regulator of the crypto industry in a Trump administration Whether the U.S. will have a crypto czar and who it could be What crypto legislation Cody thinks is likely to be passed in 2025 Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot iYield Guest Cody Carbone, President at The Digital Chamber Links Trump's Office Picks:  Unchained:  Trump Taps Paul Atkins for Next SEC Chair, Making Good on His Crypto Promises Democratic SEC Commissioner Is Stepping Down, but That Doesn't Mean Trump Will Get 2 Outright Picks  Trump Taps Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent to Be Treasury Secretary Trump's Plans for a ‘Crypto Czar' and a Crypto Advisory Council: Here's What We Know  A Degen Administration? Why the Crypto Czar May Be Allowed to Own Tokens Tracking Trump's Cabinet and Staff Nominations  Congressional Results John Reed Stark's tweet:“current SEC Chair Gary Gensler is quietly working behind the scenes to lead the SEC from the grave” Buckley LLP Infobytes Blog: SEC commissioner proposes cryptocurrency safe harbor Fox Business: Perianne Boring among contenders to lead agency involved with crypto in Trump admin Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:19 Why Cody believes Atkins would be a transformational SEC chair 03:13 Insights from Atkins' past experience and what it means for crypto 07:19 SEC/crypto cases likely to be dropped under Atkins' leadership 14:31 Potential for SEC rulemaking before Congress passes legislation 18:19 Cody's critique of Gary Gensler's regulatory approach 21:13 Why Trump might break with protocol to replace Democratic commissioner Jaime Lizárraga 23:27 Expected timeline for Congress to confirm Atkins 26:52 Support for Cmr. Hester Peirce's Safe Harbor proposal 28:18 An expanded role for the CFTC in crypto regulation? 31:37 Speculation on the potential for a U.S. crypto czar 35:03 Key crypto legislation to watch for in 2025 38:24 Crypto News Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4glLb5A Election Updates, Economic Appointments, and Market Analysis In this episode of The Dividend Cafe, David Bahnsen discusses recent economic appointments in the Trump administration, their potential impacts on markets and regulations, and compares current and potential future policies on trade, tariffs, and taxes. Notable mentions include Paul Atkins' appointment to the SEC, Kelly Loeffler heading the SBA, and David Perdue as U.S. Ambassador to China. Bahnsen also analyzes market trends, bond yields, and economic indicators for the upcoming year. 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update 01:48 Economic Appointments and Their Impact 06:37 Trade and Tariff Policies 10:39 Market Reactions and Predictions 12:10 Tax Policy Insights 13:45 Global Economic Events 14:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Episode 468: Neal and Toby talk about the shocking news of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in front of his hotel during the company's annual investor conference. Then, Trump names Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair signaling a much more friendly environment for the crypto industry. Also, Spotify releases its annual Wrapped feature to highlight the top music, podcasts, and audiobooks from the year. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on certain last names getting worse grades, movie titles getting longer, and a unique area that only Milwaukee's airport has. Plus, Toby shares his favorite number on trademarked scents. Lastly, the biggest headlines to close out your day.  Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gensler, out. Paul Atkins, in? Reporting suggests that Trump has made his selection for SEC Chair and it's one the crypto industry is enthusiastic about. The only hurdle is how much the candidate doesn't really want to have to clean up after Gary. 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

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