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2 episodes with Tyler Winklevoss
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Tillman Holloway of ArchPublic.com discusses all things bitcoin and cryptocurrency, how crypto maxis are most loyal to the coin that's made them the most money, bitcoin as digital gold, altcoins, investing in cryptocurrency including with his automated software Arch Public, how we're moving into a world of blockchains and smart contracts, NFTs, memecoins, stablecoins, and how CBDCs are inevitable. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Tillman Holloway: The Future Will Be One of Blockchains, CBDCs, and Cryptocurrencies #527 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Arch Public https://archpublic.com About Tillman Holloway Tillman Holloway, a former All-American and First-Team All-Big 12 guard at the University of Texas, transitioned from a successful football career to over a decade of expertise in Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Today, as the leader of Arch Public, Tillman is driving the revolution in trading automation, utilizing advanced futures and crypto algorithms. Through strategic partnerships with renowned YouTuber Scott Melker and Gemini, the leading crypto exchange co-founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Arch Public is expanding its reach and influence. The company empowers traders with institutional-grade, rule-based strategies that eliminate emotional bias, enabling users to confidently navigate both traditional finance and crypto markets. Arch Public's software removes the anxiety of predicting market movements, offering a solution where there's no need for a crystal ball to predict the future, just data-driven, automated decision-making. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
Democrats once seemed to have a monopoly on Silicon Valley. Perhaps you remember when Elon Musk bought Twitter and posted pictures of cabinets at the old office filled with “#StayWoke” T-shirts. But just as the country is realigning itself along new ideological and political lines, so is the tech capital of the world. In 2024, many of the Valley's biggest tech titans came out with their unabashed support for Donald Trump. There was, of course, Elon Musk. . . but also WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum; Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who run the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini; VCs such as Shaun Maguire, David Sacks, and Chamath Palihapitiya; Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale; Oculus and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey; hedge fund manager Bill Ackman; and today's Honestly guest, one of the world's most influential investors and the man responsible for bringing the internet to the masses—Marc Andreessen. Marc's history with politics is a long one—but it was always with the Democrats. He supported Democrats including Bill Clinton in 1996, Al Gore in 2000, and John Kerry in 2004. He endorsed Barack Obama in 2008 and then Hillary Clinton in 2016. But over the summer, he announced that he was going to endorse and donate to Trump. Public records show that Marc donated at least $4.5 million to pro-Trump super PACs. Why? Because he believed that the Biden administration had, as he tells us in this conversation, “seething contempt” for tech, and that this election was existential for AI, crypto, and start-ups in America. Marc got his start as the co-creator of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser, which is said to have launched the internet boom. He then co-founded Netscape, which became the most popular web browser in the '90s, and sold it to AOL in 1999 for $4.2 billion. He later became an angel investor and board member at Facebook. And in 2006, when everyone told Mark Zuckerberg to sell Facebook to Yahoo for $1 billion, Marc was the only voice saying: don't. (Today, Facebook has a market cap of $1.4 trillion.) He now runs a venture capital firm with Ben Horowitz, where they invest in small start-ups that they think have potential to become billion-dollar unicorns. And their track record is pretty spot-on: They invested in Airbnb, Coinbase, Instagram, Instacart, Pinterest, Slack, Reddit, Lyft, and Oculus—to name a few of the unicorns. (And for full disclosure: Marc and his wife were small seed investors in The Free Press.) Marc has built a reputation as someone who can recognize “the next big thing” in tech and, more broadly, in our lives. He has been called the “chief ideologist of the Silicon Valley elite,” a “cultural tastemaker,” and even “Silicon Valley's resident philosopher-king.” Today, Bari and Marc discuss his reasons for supporting Trump—and the vibe shift in Silicon Valley; why he thinks we've been living under soft authoritarianism over the last decade and why it's finally cracking; why he's so confident in Elon Musk and his band of counter-elites; how President Biden tried to kill tech and control AI; why he thinks AI censorship is “a million times more dangerous” than social media censorship; why technologists are the ones to restore American greatness; what Trump serves for dinner; why Marc has spent about half his time at Mar-a-Lago since November 5; and why he thinks it's morning in America. Go to groundnews.com/Honestly to get 50% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on today's biggest news stories. If you liked what you heard from Honestly, the best way to support us is to go to TheFP.com and become a Free Press subscriber today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TODAY'S SHOW WAS LIVE ON X Bitcoin Play to CryptoPunks' 730% Surge - The Crypto Elite Reshapes Power Dynamics SUMMARY: Bitcoin dominates at $91K with a staggering $1.8T market cap while Pennsylvania considers a groundbreaking 10% treasury allocation to crypto. CryptoPunks explode with a 730% volume surge as floor prices break $100K. Meanwhile, Gary Gensler's potential SEC exit coincides with Tyler Winklevoss's fierce criticism and BitBoy Crypto's mounting legal troubles. Solana's AI projects and Shiba Inu's Shibarium milestone showcase the market's innovative momentum amid a $3.16T total market capitalization.
Today's Sponsor: YouTube TVhttp://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown:A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNChttps://apnews.com/article/harris-dnc-convention-obama-project-2025-490981a504638749cf2c18848506c74b Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck, No Prenuphttps://www.tmz.com/2024/08/20/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-file-divorce/Oklahoma State football helmets to have QR codes for fans linking to NIL donation pagehttps://sports.yahoo.com/oklahoma-state-football-helmets-to-have-qr-codes-for-fans-linking-to-nil-donation-page-185217314.html Star Wars: The Acolyte Canceled After One Seasonhttps://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/star-wars-the-acolyte-canceled-no-season-two/?utm_source=smartnews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=SmartNews%20Feed Chappell Roan slams abuse and harassment from fans in TikTok videohttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/08/20/chappell-roan-stalker-comments-harassment-abuse-tiktok/74869228007/?tbref=hp UPS driver suffering from heat exhaustion 'passed out,' got into crash, Teamsters sayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/20/ups-driver-passed-out-texas-crash-heat-exhaustion-teamsters/74869224007/?tbref=hp Judge Gives Mike Lindell Ultimatum In $5 Million 'Prove Me Wrong' Casehttps://www.newsweek.com/mike-lindell-federal-court-minnesota-election-challenge-5-million-prove-me-wrong-1941734 Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Shiloh Granted Name Change, Will Go by Shiloh Joliehttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/angelina-jolie-brad-pitts-daughter-185928560.html Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON August 21:Kelis (45)Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (43)Usain Bolt (38) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:1858: The first of seven debates between U.S. Senate candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas was held in Ottawa, Illinois.1912: Arthur Eldred became the first Eagle Scout, by earning 10 badges of his choice and 11 specific badges.1959: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union. WORD OF THE DAY: multitude [ muhl-ti-tood, -tyood ]https://www.dictionary.com/browse/multitudea large indefinite numberThe library was home to a multitude of books, offering endless knowledge and adventure to those who sought it. DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am Focused, Persistent, And Will Never Give Up.Enhances Skills: Affirming your focus and persistence can lead to significant improvements in your abilities. A dedicated mindset encourages continuous learning and skill enhancement, making you more adept in your personal and professional endeavors.https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WQBWD1QLPY95&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NRYOXILA_fPs_fuXcyiwODc6ZLTRzYtg7HkX2KxYA70.NatQgGVyJVt3ySzvXdHtT8q-IUGRsteKym8W5ZZ27dM&dib_tag=se&keywords=100+affirmations+payne&qid=1724015654&sprefix=100+affirmations+payne%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Sweet Tea Dayhttps://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-iced-tea-day-june-10#:~:text=June%2010%20is%20National%20Iced,random%20information%20about%20iced%20tea.Iced tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, following water. The oldest tea remains date to around 453BC. Archeologists from Shandong University and the University of Science and Technology found 2,400 year old tea remains in a royal tomb in the Shandong province.
Jacob Peters is the Co-Founder and CEO at Superpower.com, the world's most advanced healthcare platform for prevention and longevity. Prior to Superpower, Jacob started two companies worth over $500m by age 26 – all while overcoming a near-death health experience that left him without 3 major organs, a $2m hospital bill, and a prescription to medicate for life. After an extensive healing journey that led him to the frontier of modern medicine, he realized there was an opportunity to build a new type of technology company that makes it easier to be healthier and disease-free. Superpower is funded by top venture capitalists and billionaires like Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss, Balaji Srinivasan, Cyan Bannister, and the founder of Doordash ($70B IPO). Episode 80 chronicles Jacob's unbelievable story and shares valuable insight into how Americans can reclaim their health.Learn more at Superpower.com
Il governo ha posto la fiducia in Aula alla Camera sul decreto salva-casa. A chiederla a nome dell'esecutivo il ministro per i Rapporti con il Parlamento Luca Ciriani. Il testo è in prima lettura a Montecitorio. Il voto finale ci sarà venerdì. Se tra le norme inserite nel provvedimento manca a sorpresa il Salva Milano è arrivata l approvazione di alcune novità pesantissime. Tra queste, spicca un emendamento riformulato e firmato da tutta la maggioranza, che allarga di molto il perimetro della sanatoria sulle difformità parziali, introdotta dalla prima versione del provvedimento. Ne parla proprio il relatore Dario Iaia: «Siamo intervenuti sulla norma che disciplina l accertamento di conformità nelle ipotesi di parziale difformità ricomprendendo in questa nozione anche le variazioni essenziali, al fine di superare le differenze tra Regione e Regione e fugare ogni dubbio o motivo di confusione. Si supera il regime della doppia conformità quindi anche per le variazioni essenziali». Il vecchio testo, che faceva riferimento alle difformità parziali (una gradazione minore di divergenza dal titolo edilizio), comportava che ogni Regione desse la una definizione diversa di questa categoria, con grandi scostamenti percentuali. Ne parliamo con Giuseppe Latour, Il Sole 24 Ore.Come si sta muovendo mister Musk?I milioni di Elon Musk fanno irruzione al Fiserv Forum, la grande arena di Milwaukee che ospita i quattro giorni della Convention repubblicana. Milioni che si sommano all entusiasmo di delegati e militanti per un ticket presidenziale, Donald Trump-JD Vance, che ha rafforzato la scommessa del partito sul successo del populismo conservatore, in economia come in politica estera. Musk ha promesso di staccare assegni da ben 45 milioni di dollari al mese per una nuova organizzazione pro-Trump, America Pac, assieme ad altri finanzieri a lui vicini, quali Joe Lonsdale di Palantir e i gemelli delle criptovalute, Cameron e Tyler Winklevoss. Musk ha anche guidato sforzi di lobbying proprio a favore della scelta di Vance. E un altro venture capitalist di Silicon Valley, Peter Thiel, è da sempre sponsor del neo-candidato alla vicepresidenza, che ha lavorato per lui.Intanto sempre ieri Elon Musk scarica la California e infligge un duro colpo alla Silicon Valley. Il miliardario annuncia che SpaceX e X si trasferiranno in Texas e spiega che la sua decisione è legata alla legge appena firmata dal governatore Gavin Newsom che vieta alle scuole di richiedere allo staff di informare i genitori nel caso in cui il bambino o ragazzo dovesse identificarsi come transgender. "L'ultima goccia. A causa di questa legge e di altre che l'hanno preceduta, SpaceX trasferirà la sua sede da Hawthorne in California e Starbase in Texas", ha detto il miliardario, secondo il quale la norma attacca le famiglie e le aziende. Approfondiamo il tema con Alessandro Plateroti - nuovo Direttore di NewsMondo.it Per la Tav Torino-Lione in arrivo dall Europa altri 765 milioni. Intanto si prospetta l'estate nera per il traffico ferroviarioL'Unione Europea ha stanziato ulteriori 765 milioni di euro per il progetto di collegamento ferroviario ad alta velocità Torino-Lione. In particolare, è stata stanziata una dotazione di 700 milioni di euro per il tunnel attualmente in costruzione nelle Alpi, sotto il Moncenisio e per il suo collegamento ai binari di Saint-Jean-de Maurienne (Francia) e Susa (Italia): fa parte dell'investimento «record» di 7 miliardi di euro dedicato alle infrastrutture di trasporto sostenibili, secondo un comunicato stampa della Commissione europea. Questo tunnel rappresenta un totale di 164 chilometri di gallerie. Ad oggi sono già stati scavati 37 chilometri, di cui 13,5 per il tunnel di base, secondo la società pubblica franco-italiana Telt, che prevede la sua entrata in servizio nel 2032. Inoltre, fondi per 64,569 milioni sono stati stanziati per co-finanziare gli studi che la Francia deve ancora avviare per determinare il percorso dei binari ferroviari tra Lione e il tunnel. L'Ue non ha previsto finanziamenti, invece, per gli studi dedicati alla tangenziale ferroviaria di Lione, che erano inclusi nella richiesta di finanziamento presentata a fine gennaio a Bruxelles. Ne parliamo con Andrea Giuricin, Docente di Economia dei Trasporti all'Università Bicocca di Milano.
Bitcoin is down slightly at $63,696 Eth is down slightly at $3,486 Binance Coin, down .5% at $583 Standard Chartered to launch London spot crypto trading desk for BTC & ETH New MicroStrategy BTC purchase means they control 1% of all BTC Gemini's Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss donate $2M in BTC to Trump campaign Consensys asks U.S. IRS to postpone new crypto regs Immunefi surpasses $100 million in payouts to white hats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While a little red this morning, Bitcoin is still stuck in a holding pattern, but the past 24 hours have seen a flurry of stories, analysis and updates you need to get up to speed on. We also look at why Fetch.ai and SingularityNET — two prominent AI tokens — have surged upward in the past 24 hours in what might be an AI token price renaissance. The Winklevoss twins have donated $2 million in Bitcoin to Donald Trump in response to President Joe Biden's war on crypto, and LayerZero's newly launched ZRO token sees volatility after controversy over mandatory donations.Further reading:Bitcoin's days below $70K are numbered as traders cite BTC's swing low as the bottomBitcoin price rebound may hit in 10 days as Fed liquidity ‘rips higher'MicroStrategy completes $800M note offering to buy more BitcoinBernstein analysts expect $200K Bitcoin price by 2025 due to spot BTC ETF flowsWhy did Fetch and SingularityNET AI-tokens just surge 30%?Winklevoss twins pledge $2M for Trump, claiming Biden waged war on cryptoZRO token falls 17% amid controversy over LayerZero's ‘not an airdrop'So, grab yourself a coffee, and let's get into it!Rise'n'Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph's Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph's website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
The last two years have not been good for Armie Hammer, and things will likely only worsen. With Discovery's docuseries - House of Hammer - on the way, we look back at how exactly one of Hollywood's most promising young stars ended up an industry pariah. Before he went off the deep end, Hammer was considered a top-notch leading man. After making heads turn in David Fincher's The Social Network, where he famously played Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in a dual role, Hollywood was keen to make him their next big star. He immediately hopped into leading roles in big tentpoles. He was The Lone Ranger, and he starred in The Man from U.N.C.L.E., but both pricey movies tanked at the box office. Suddenly Hollywood wasn't so sure he was bankable, but then a co-starring role in Luca Guadagnino's Call Me By Your Name unleashed his full charisma and once again put him at the head of casting lists, with him nabbing leads in the price Netflix remake of Rebecca and Kenneth Branagh's Agatha Christie adaptation, Death on the Nile.Alas, this is where things took a turn when it was alleged Hammer had certain “proclivities,” which led to abuse allegations from several women. At the same time, his alleged drug use became wildly known, but the allegations (which made people think he was a cannibal) sealed his fate in Hollywood, especially once text messages and D.M.'s were leaked. As quickly as his star rose, it fell to the point that he was recently apparently selling timeshares to make ends meet. Is this the end of Hammer? Hollywood loves a comeback, but will there be a way forward post-House of Hammer? We dig into it in this episode of W.T.F. Happened to this Celebrity, narrated and written (with Brad Hamerly) by Taylor James Johnson, and edited by Juan Jimenez.
In this special episode of Pocketful of Dirhams, we talk to the billionaire twin brothers who famously sued Harvard classmate Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly stealing their idea for Facebook. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, former Olympic rowers and founders of crypto exchange Gemini, first became famous after their legal dispute with Mr Zuckerberg, portrayed in the critically acclaimed 2010 movie, The Social Network. Their venture into the world of cryptocurrency pushed the Winklevoss twins into the spotlight again. In 2014, they founded Gemini, which has become one of the most reputable and regulated platforms in the industry. Host Felicity Glover is joined by Cameron and Tyler at The National's newsroom in Abu Dhabi. They talk about their belief in Bitcoin, how they first came across it, why they founded Gemini, how to cope with the volatile crypto market and why AI is the next big thing for crypto. Produced by Arthur Eddyson and Doaa Farid
Crypto's early backers, co-founders of Gemini Exchange Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss discuss the platform's offshore growth plans. We find out what investors in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand can expect from their new crypto derivative offerings and discuss their views on the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemini is a privately-owned cryptocurrency exchange that lets you buy, sell, trade, and securely store more than 60 cryptocurrencies. It was launched in 2014 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss under the formal name Gemini Trust Co., LLC.1 Gemini has a tiered service with separate interfaces and fee structures for casual investors and hardcore traders. I t has a mobile app, a payment app, and its own currency, the Gemini dollar. Unlike most cryptocurrencies, the Gemini dollar is a "stablecoin" tied to the U.S. dollar.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4432332/advertisement
If you've heard the name Winklevoss, it's likely that you've watched the movie The Social Network. The movie featured a memorable depiction of the Harvard twins and Olympic rowers who sued Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly stealing their idea for a social network. Or you might know that Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss set up a crypto exchange called Gemini, which is currently involved in a very public dispute with the folks over at Genesis. Both Genesis and Gemini - We know, so many G names - are facing serious allegations from US regulators about their products and services. Or you might be familiar with their cover band, Mars Junction. Tyler's the lead singer; Cameron jams on guitar. The twins certainly lead a very interesting life - and according to the Bloomberg Wealth tracker, they're worth billions of dollars. That wealth comes in part from their early adoption of digital assets like Bitcoin - when they settled out of court with Zuckerberg, for around $65 million, they put some of their assets into crypto. To break down what's up with the Winklevoss twins and their presence in digital assets, Bloomberg reporter Olga Kharif joins this episode. Subscribe to the Bloomberg Crypto Newsletter at https://bloom.bg/cryptonewsletter This podcast is produced by the Bloomberg Crypto Podcast team: Supervising producer: Vicki Vergolina, Senior Producer: Janet Babin, Producers: Sharon Beriro and Muhammad Farouk, Associate Producers: Mo Andam and Ty Butler. Sound Design/Engineer: Desta Wondirad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
L'exchange di criptovalute Gemini ha annunciato che ridurrà il proprio organico del 10%. Si tratta del terzo taglio in meno di un anno per la società, co-fondata dai gemelli Cameron e Tyler Winklevoss. A novembre 2022, Gemini aveva 1.000 dipendenti, secondo i dati di PitchBook, il che significa che circa 100 persone hanno perso il lavoro. La decisione di ridurre il personale arriva in un momento difficile per il mercato delle criptovalute, con molte società che hanno eliminato posizioni a causa della recessione del mercato.Questo show fa parte del network Spreaker Prime. Se sei interessato a fare pubblicità in questo podcast, contattaci su https://www.spreaker.com/show/4869332/advertisement
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Global Banks Analyst Alison Williams reports on Goldman Sachs results showing its highest fourth-quarter compensation ratio in more than a decade as employee costs hit $3.76 billion. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek Columnist Max Chafkin talk about Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss lashing out at Barry Silbert, a fellow digital currency mogul and former business partner. Bloomberg News Space Reporter Loren Grush provides the details of her story SpaceX Excels as Elon Musk Preoccupies Himself With Twitter. And we Drive to the Close with Dana D'Auria, Co-CIO of Envestnet. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Global Banks Analyst Alison Williams reports on Goldman Sachs results showing its highest fourth-quarter compensation ratio in more than a decade as employee costs hit $3.76 billion. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek Columnist Max Chafkin talk about Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss lashing out at Barry Silbert, a fellow digital currency mogul and former business partner. Bloomberg News Space Reporter Loren Grush provides the details of her story SpaceX Excels as Elon Musk Preoccupies Himself With Twitter. And we Drive to the Close with Dana D'Auria, Co-CIO of Envestnet. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, January 13, 2023. "The Hash" group discusses today's top stories, including allegations that Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss' cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital sold unregistered securities. Plus, to repay creditors, FTX has been cleared by a bankruptcy judge to sell four key units, including derivatives arm LedgerX. And finally, the crypto winter deepens as Crypto.com becomes the latest company to announce its job cuts in 2023.Disclosure: Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.See also:FTX Cleared to Sell LedgerX, Japanese Units by Bankruptcy JudgeFormer SEC Lawyer Says Agency Pushing to Be Crypto Regulator With Gemini/Genesis SuitSEC Alleges Gemini, Genesis Sold Unregistered SecuritiesCrypto.com Cuts 20% Workforce as Firm Braces for Crypto Winter-This episode has been edited by Michele Musso. Our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gemini exchange is still waiting for the $900M in Crypto locked on Genesis Trading as Tyler Winklevoss sends DCG Barry Silbert an open letter.
Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 47! In this episode, Eric and Landon get caught in the web of David Fincher's 2010 film The Social Network! Along with reviews of James Cameron's much- awaited epic 13 years in the making, what might be Dreamworks' best film to date, and a recap of the best albums of 2022 - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!Also, thanks to Meghan Gove for the lovely new theme music! You can follow them on Twitter @dragon_gutz!TIME STAMPS00:00:00: Intro/Recommendations00:09:17 Avatar: The Way of Water00:18:46 Troll00:22:52 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish00:27:35 The Social Network01:33:19 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode
Divya Narendra is the CEO and co-founder of SumZero, the world's largest professional investor community. He also co-founded HarvardConnection with Harvard University classmates Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss.Books mentioned: The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing - Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor - You Can Be a Stock Market Genius: Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits - String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis - Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit********FINFEST is coming NEXT MONTH! Come and trade ideas at Australia's biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, it's an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bitcoin is not trading like an inflation hedge and that narrative is dead. BUT, there's an important naunce here...the longterm thesis & potential for Bitcoin is not affected. If you can seperate the short-term impact of high inflation data vs long-term impact effects, you're in a much better position to manage your crypto portfolio through any cycle. This quick 10 minute episode is a market update with pieces from Cliff Asness, Ari Paul, and Tyler Winklevoss included for added context. If you enjoy these quick market updates please tweet at me and let me know! Show sponsors: •Bybit: Trade Bitcoin, ETH, or your favorite altcoins on the best trading platform in crypto. Use the show link for a Bitcoin deposit bonus on new trading accounts: https://partner.bybit.com/b/luke
Host Rich Goldberg is joined by author Ben Mezrich whose books include Bitcoin Billionaires, The Accidental Billionaires (which was the basis for the film The Social Network), and “The Antisocial Network: The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders That Brought Wall Street to Its Knees.” He talks about getting to know Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, his research on the early... Source
Host Rich Goldberg is joined by author Ben Mezrich whose books include Bitcoin Billionaires, The Accidental Billionaires (which was the basis for the film The Social Network), and “The Antisocial Network: The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders That Brought Wall Street to Its Knees.” He talks about getting to know Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, his research on the early... Source
Crypto platform Gemini has cut approximately 10% of its workforce, per co-founders and twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
Crypto platform Gemini has cut approximately 10% of its workforce, per co-founders and twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below: Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast. This podcast episode is sponsored by Privacy Lock. Privacy Lock sets the standard for financial service providers in data privacy compliance. Protect your business and your customers today. Visit www.pentaprivacylock.com WHAT ARE THE LATEST FUNDING ROUNDS AND INVESTMENTS? Sanlo fintech startup has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Konvoy Ventures. Incognia has just announced a $15.5 million Series A round led by Point72 Ventures to boost the company's global expansion at a time when identity fraud losses are running into the billions Trade Republic has topped up its Series C funding round with an extra €250 million at a €5 billion valuation. Swiss fintech startup numarics has successfully closed a CHF 2.1 million pre-seed financing round led by Wingman Ventures. Liminal, a wallet operations infrastructure that secures digital assets in a simple and efficient way, has raised $4.7 million in its seed funding round led by Elevation Capital. THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS Square announced that it is working with Apple to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple's contactless payment acceptance capability, within the Square Point of Sale app. The new offering enables sellers of all sizes to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with only an iPhone and Square's industry leading POS app. JUST IN: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued Gemini Trust accusing the crypto exchange of false statements relating to the self-certification of a bitcoin futures product. ALSO: Gemini Trust Co., the crypto business run by billionaire twins Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, on Thursday told staff of plans to slash the company's workforce by 10% as trading across the industry slumps.
Visit https://theygotacquired.com/newsletter When everyday people hear about space-related news, it's usually in association with an organization like NASA or SpaceX. But while Elon Musk is great at grabbing headlines, the space industry actually comprises a vast constellation of companies that generate hundreds of billions of dollars a year. And it's only set to expand; Morgan Stanley projects it'll reach $1.25 trillion by 2040. Given the size and growth of this industry, it's probably a surprise to no one who listens to this podcast that there's an enormous opportunity for the B2B media outlets that cover it. One of the most exciting entrants into that space is Payload, a daily newsletter that launched in 2021. Though Payload was bootstrapped for its first several months, it announced a $650,000 seed round last year that was led by Winklevoss Capital, the venture firm run by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. It's since hired an editorial staff and landed its first major sponsors. Payload was founded by Mo Islam and Ari Lewis, and in December 2021 I interviewed Mo about the newsletter's origin, its audience development strategy, and its plans to monetize its influential readership.
Follow the homies Cam (Cameron Cox) and Dylan (Dylan Hernandez) two former AMC Theater employees as they take a nostalgic trip back in time to rewatch films that mean the most to them! This Podcast is set up so that listeners at home can watch the movies along with us and laugh along as we talk about whatever comes to mind! From pop-culture-related events to AMC theater work stories, hell even us just talking about our personal lives! The Movie we are watching in episode is the "Social Network" With Special Guests TYLER FRANKLIN!! (Like he never left!) The Social Network is a 2010 American biographical drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. Adapted from Ben Mezrich's 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires, it portrays the founding of social networking website Facebook and the resulting lawsuits. It stars Jesse Eisenberg as founder Mark Zuckerberg, along with Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker, Armie Hammer as Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, and Max Minghella as Divya Narendra. Now in the Famous words of that Pig from Shrek "Play the movie.. Yeah PLAY" ALSO Follow the homie Dylan on his fantastic Podcast "The Hernandez Variety Show" https://open.spotify.com/show/58pVAOZ5sSK4ti563o5fWn?si=BjR3hTyjR9mjfKIh6itDuw
Check Out Alex's site at www.azotheov.com In this episode we have special guest Alex Owens. We cover topics that range from investing, the pros & cons of cryptocurrencies, future predictions and much more. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Tyler Winklevoss & Warren Buffett. Big thanks to the Producer: Gabe Rivera, beat by TeiMoney & Executive Producer Jimmylee Velez.
Jon Burgerman Jon's https://jonburgerman.com/ (website) Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/jonburgerman?lang=en (@jonburgerman) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jonburgerman/ (Jon Burgerman ) https://www.facebook.com/jonburgermanartist/ (Facebook) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jonburgerman (Jon Burgerman) Shop https://www.burgerplex.com/ (BurgerPlex) Art listed on https://niftygateway.com/marketplace?artistId=4267 (Nifty Gateway) https://superrare.com/jonburgerman (https://superrare.com/jonburgerman) https://foundation.app/jonburgerman (Foundation) Time Stamps [1:01 – 3:41] Jon was introduced to NFTs in 2019-2020 when he was approached by https://twitter.com/niftygateway (Nifty Gateway) (founded by https://twitter.com/gcockfoster (Griffin Cock Foster) and https://twitter.com/DCCockFoster (Duncan Cock Foster) and later acquired by https://twitter.com/Gemini (Gemini) run by https://twitter.com/tyler (Tyler Winklevoss) and https://twitter.com/cameron (Cameron Winklevoss)) to drop NFTs on the then new platform. He began working on NFTs in the spring of 2020. The first drop sold out quickly. Jon credits this with giving him a lifeline in the pandemic when everything else was being cancelled and closing down. [4:40 – 6:34] Jon doesn't know why Nifty Gateway contacted him early on, but says they saw his work in other forms, and imagined it would work on their platform. Jon has a traditional background, but his work has existed across different mediums over the years, including digital stickers and wearables for https://twitter.com/PlayStation (@PlayStation) Home. [7:35 – 10:26] Jon says his career is like a pizza with each slice it's own medium (painting, books, etc) but as a whole it's complete. His advice is to make your work and put it out there. Once you make something, people see your concept and how your work would look. People are looking for good work and good artists - it's important to make your work discoverable. [10:45 – 12:36] When working in different mediums, Jon leans into what that medium can do that others can't. With NFTs he likes that you can interact with people, build up collections and have drops. The goal of the work is the same, just different outlets for creativity that are distributed in different mediums. [13:45 – 15:12] Jon is still adapting to the community aspect of NFTs. It's a time investment to keep up with the social aspect of the NFT community using channels like https://twitter.com/Twitter (Twitter) and https://twitter.com/discord (Discord). This is a different skill set and a different kind of art will emerge from it. [15:28 – 16:17] Collectors of Jon's NFTs are different from collectors of physical works. In 2020 early adopters were buying NFTs, but there is still skepticism and a long way to go for mainstream acceptance. Many of Jon's physical collectors aren't interested in NFTs. [16:49 – 19:49] Jon discusses the blurred lines between collectors and artists with the engagement thru social media, discord, etc. When artists engage with the collectors it takes away the art being fully in control and the fans start to shape the work. He compares this to https://twitter.com/Marvel (@Marvel) or https://twitter.com/starwars (@starwars) films where the feedback loop from fans alters the next installment which pleases the most vocal fans, but not the entire fan base. [20:26 – 23:07] Jon hopes galleries and traditional spaces will learn from the NFT space and update how they are run. These institutions won't disappear. If you have a good dealer or gallery, everyone benefits while helping push the art in the direction that they all want it to go in. Collaboration is necessary in some form to get your art out there. [23:24 – 26:12] Jon discusses his creative process. He needs emotional connection or interest in the work to make it interesting for him. He discusses creating and how many things don't work, but others hit a...
Saya membahas kisah inspiratif dari si kembar Winklevoss. Jika kamu menonton film 'The Social Network' yang tayang pada tahun 2010, kamu mungkin ingat si kembar Cameron dan Tyler Winklevoss. Mereka dikenal karena menuntut mantan temannya yaitu Mark Zuckerberg atas kepemilikan Facebook. Proses hukum yang berjalan cukup panjang, hingga akhirnya berujung dengan uang damai dari Mark untuk menyelesaikan perselisihan di antara mereka. Walaupun si kembar Winklevoss kalah dalam gugatan hukumnya, namun si kembar itu berhasil bangkit dan menjadi konglomerat berkat bitcoin.
Mo Islam is the co-founder and CEO of Payload, a space media company that covers the business and politics of space. Prior to Payload, Mo Islam was a senior member of Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan's institutional asset platform, where he raised over $250 million in strategic capital for growth-stage technology companies. Payload has received a seed round of $650,000, primarily from Winklevoss Capital, the venture firm led by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, as well as Andy Weissman and Sam McIngvale. In this episode, Ben and Mo talk about the parallels between crypto and a space startup, and how the space industry is growing faster than ever. 00:18 Welcome to episode 26 - Mo Islam & Payload 01:20 Bringing on Mo 02:00 What's been going on for Mo 02:52 What is Payload? 04:25 Who is the target market for Payload? 07:34 How did Mo meet Ari? 09:50 Synergies between Crypto and a Space Start up? 13:10 Payloads investor group 16:15 How Payload plan on growing? 19:40 Payload website strategy 22:34 Types of media - where does Payload sit? 28:00 Where do's Mo see Payload going in 5-7 years? 30:38 What Mo does in his spare time 33:00 Wrap Up/Outro Social Media Subscribe to: https://payloadspace.com/news/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/payloadspace Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Website (coming soon): www.astroben.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/gambleonit?lang=en Please subscribe and rate - Ad Astra!
Jared Shaw didn't take the traditional path to the financial world. When his classmates were starting prestigious internships, he joined the military and gained valuable leadership skills. Today, Jared is focused on solving problems: specifically, solving the distribution problem in the world of cryptocurrency.As the Head Of Finance at Gemini, Jared is deeply embedded in the frontier of crypto and digital assets. Gemini's goal is simple yet ambitious: create a platform so secure and accessible that everyone will feel comfortable adopting it, no matter their age or background.On this episode of The Modern CFO, Jared explains how he fell down the crypto rabbit hole, what's so different about Gemini's approach, and why every company needs a digital asset strategy.Show Links Check out Gemini Connect with Jared Shaw on LinkedIn Check out Nth Round Connect with Andrew Seski on LinkedIn Key Takeaways2:57 - Jared's path to cryptoWhen Jared joined Ernst and Young's San Francisco Bay Area consulting division, he began to encounter startups who were disrupting the traditional financial services industry.“I was helping financial services firms stay out of trouble. Banks, broker-dealers, insurance asset managers were all coming out of the financial crisis. Everyone was dealing with regulatory pressure, and so there was a lot of work helping them stay out of trouble. I started doing that in the San Francisco Bay Area, and shortly thereafter in the 2014-2015 timeframe FinTech really started to emerge. And being in the Bay Area, I was geographically fortunate to be able to focus on that sector and help EY build out its FinTech practice and approach. That was tremendous. Being able to just run around Silicon Valley and meet with all these great emerging startups that were really trying to disrupt the traditional financial services industry. And that's what got me first thinking about how can I work in a financial career, but maybe a little bit differently than the traditional path? And then that largely turned into cryptocurrency emerging in 2017. And in 2018, I did a large consulting engagement for a couple of crypto firms. And then, as everyone who gets involved in crypto, I fell down the rabbit hole and knew this is what I wanted to do with my career.”8:00 - Learn to navigate ups and downsWhether you work in a new environment like the crypto space, a startup, or a large company, you need to be prepared to ride the wave of disruptive technology.“We've grown 2x in our headcount over the last year. And with that, we're still all wearing many hats. And so the day-to-day is just all over the place. What I think that means is an ability to be able to handle a volatile changing environment. Certainly working in cryptocurrency, all of the things happening in digital assets somewhat dulls one's senses to massive amounts of change, or things being really great one quarter and not so good the next quarter. I think an ability to be able to navigate through those ups and downs is something that we learned really, really well at Gemini and in the crypto industry more broadly. And so having that mindset of focusing on being consistent, of looking towards the future in a measured way. Being able to stomach the ups and downs in the short term is something that's critical for anyone within a startup environment. And probably I would suspect important for someone who is the CFO of a large company or operating a large company, because innovative, disruptive technologies are only going to impact those industries more and more.”10:10 - Taming the wild west of cryptoGemini's founders, the Winklevoss twins, are focused on a path that will make crypto accessible to and trusted by a mass audience.“The genesis of the company was very focused on Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, our co-founders', early experience investing in Bitcoin. Which was as they would put it the wild west, very uncertain, unsecure. Large hacks like Mt. Gox historically made the experience really difficult for the average person. Their vision was trying to make this experience much more approachable for the average consumer. That first started out with the institutions, obviously building weapons-grade security and safety of an environment for buying, selling, storing cryptocurrency. That is the core. And Cameron and Tyler had the vision that ultimately there needs to be regulation, there needs to be rules around this. Because that will bring broader mass adoption. It really focuses on security and trust, and that's something that Gemini has built its brand around, and we will continue to build a brand around.”13:10 - Solving crypto's distribution problemThe next frontier of crypto is taking it beyond the hands of users who are digitally native and placing it in the hands of older generations.“I think cryptocurrency has a distribution problem. It is very accessible to individuals who are digital natives, who understand having value stored on the internet and who have grown up that way. But there is a vast amount of individuals and wealth out there that are not digital native, and individuals who hear about cryptocurrency but have never had the desire or trust that a digital native person has. So perfect example, you mentioned Andrew before we started that your dad was an RIA wealth manager. I'm sure your dad has a number of customers that ask him all the time ‘What about Bitcoin? What about Ether? Or my child tells me I should buy some Dogecoin.' Your dad's customers are going to do whatever he tells them. They're not going to go outside for a Gemini account or some other platform and get involved in cryptocurrency. And so that distribution of being able to get folks like your dad's customers into cryptocurrency is what we think is really the next frontier.”14:37 - The genius of a crypto credit cardGemini's newest project is a credit card with crypto rewards, where users can instantly select tokens to collect.“Everyone swipes a credit card. And if we can attach the experience of cryptocurrency to something that you do every day, that is a fascinating new entry point for individuals. Even if someone did sign up for a Gemini account, they still didn't have to think about, okay, which token do I want to buy? And now do I buy it today or do I buy it tomorrow? There's a lot of nervousness around that. But if you're just collecting or being awarded cryptocurrency every time you swipe a credit card, that's fantastic. The great thing about the card is it's instant. So you earn up to 3% on purchases. You can pick any of the tokens we offer on our platform. And once you swipe, the next minute that crypto hits your account and it's available for you. You don't have to wait for the end of the month for your statement period, or whatever. It's yours. So you really get a chance to interact with it right away, which is we think is a really compelling offer.”20:50 - Don't chase shiny objectsGemini's staying power comes from the fact that they are laser-focused on their vision of secure, accessible cryptocurrency.“Gemini is very fortunate in the sense that we have founders who have a very long-term vision, and have invested in this sector not only personally, but also within Gemini. They've backed the company, and Gemini is very closely held from that standpoint. That long-term view is really important to us. And I think it's something that's not shared consistently among other private companies who might be looking for a quick transaction, or might be looking to release a quick product or service that gets them acquired. And I think our founders are perfectly happy keeping this company private as long as possible. We might not do that, but I think that long-term view serves us, because we're not chasing the next greatest shiny object. There's certainly many, many different things we can go after in the cryptocurrency sector, but an ability to be thoughtful and patient and go after the areas that we think are most long-term impactful is really important.”24:09 - Create a digital asset strategyIf you don't ride the wave of crypto and digital assets now, you could find your company left far behind. Jared recommends tapping your internal employees for inspiration.“Should companies have a cryptocurrency or digital asset strategy? 100%. It kind of makes me think about companies maybe in the early nineties, as there was this little thing called the world wide web developing, and a lot of companies thinking maybe it wasn't that important. But there were probably some very smart junior people within the company who were saying, hey, bang the table. This thing is going to be huge. We need to get involved with this new emerging technology called the internet. And so there are probably a lot of people at companies today in a similar boat who have mid-level or low-level roles that are super passionate about digital assets that are banging the table. If you're a company and you have those people, listen to them. Hear them out and understand where they're coming from in regards to this technology. Because you need to hear them now. If you don't act quickly on that, the technology will move so quickly and move away from you. And so I would say mine your internal employees for what they're passionate about on this frontier, and make sure you take advantage of that.”27:08 - The difference between a manager and a leaderHoning leadership skills takes a lifetime. There are no quick courses that will grant you leadership powers.“A manager is someone in my view that oversees things and processes. Leaders are people that influence others to do really hard things, or motivate people to accomplish really outsize objectives. And managing and leading are two very different things. And like I said, there are a zillion books about how to lead. But if you're not practicing it and looking at it every day, it's really hard to keep up. As you grow and evolve, or as your leadership style or your influences grow and evolve. I think it's important to continue to focus on that. So whether it's taking a course or reading a book, that's one thing. But more likely, it's thinking about how you handle different situations, and looking around you, looking at how others handle various situations and applying that to your own leadership style. So it's a never-ending process. It's something that can continuously be focused on. And I wish more companies focused on that ongoing learning.”29:02 - Leave your ego at the doorIf you want to work at a startup, you need to roll up your sleeves and do whatever work needs to be done, without resenting the tasks.“Working in a very fast-paced startup requires that individuals be able to do a lot of different things. And so not being shy about rolling your sleeves up and doing something that's maybe slightly below your role or responsibility is needed on a daily basis. And two, having a low ego. So this is in line with rolling up your sleeves. If you have a low ego, you're willing to do what it takes to get the job done and not rest on a title, or a laurel, or some other thing that you might think is owed to you. If you can roll up your sleeves and have a low ego, I guarantee you you'll be successful in whatever job you're working on.”
Chris Giancarlo served as the thirteenth Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. While leading the CFTC, Chris earned the nickname “CryptoDad” for his call on Congress to respect a new generation's interest in cryptocurrency, an experience he details in his excellent new book “CryptoDad: The Fight for the Future of Money.” Chris is also the co-founder of the digital dollar project, which promotes research into a US central bank digital currency. Chris' Twitter: @giancarloMKTS Related Links * CryptoDad: The Fight for the Future of Money CryptoDad: The Fight for the Future of Money: J. Christopher Giancarlo, Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss: 9781119855088: Amazon.com: Books *The Digital Dollar Project https://digitaldollarproject.org/
Location: RemotelyDate: Wednesday 31st MarchCompany: GeminiRole: Co-FoundersEarlier this year, bitcoin hit a significant milestone when the market capitalisation (the price of the entire current supply) hit $1trillion for the first time. As Cameron Winklevoss said, "from white paper to $1 trillion, bitcoin is eating gold alive."Cameron and Tyler expect this trend to continue. With bitcoin as digital 'gold 2.0' that is more scarce, transferable and a better store of value than gold, it is just a matter of time until it eclipses gold's $10 trillion market cap.To welcome the show's newest sponsor, I talk with Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss, Gemini's co-founders. We discuss their case for $10 trillion bitcoin, sponsoring devs, proof of reserves and whether governments will ban bitcoin.
#Bitcoin #ElonMusk #JackDorseyI'd like to welcome everyone to my new PODCASTDave's Daily Crypto TakeIn this channel I will be providing you with news on a daily basis about cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, FIAT. My main purpose is to share UNBIASED news and updates. Ultimately I learn and hopefully you learn while I go on this journey.ARTICLES used in today's video:https://ambcrypto.com/are-metrics-really-painting-a-bullish-picture-for-litecoin/Are metrics really painting a bullish picture for Litecoin?Litecoin‘s price action has more or less mirrored that of the broader cryptocurrency market in July. However, it is noteworthy that the alt's margin of loss was way lower than some of the other major alts in the market.Litecoin, after testing its lower long-term support at $109, registered a decent spike (highest in July) in trading volumes on 20 July. However, the trade volumes were still much lower than their May-July levels. Further, the altcoin after oscillating in the oversold zone highlighted an uptick.https://www.awn.com/news/steve-aoki-and-stoopid-buddy-stoodios-launching-dominion-x-blockchainSteve Aoki and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Launching ‘Dominion X' on BlockchainGrammy-nominated artist and NFT creator Steve Aoki has joined forces with Seth Green's Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Robot Chicken), to present Dominion X, the first episodic series to launch on blockchain. It arrives on August 2 via Nifty Gateway, the exclusive NFT marketplace owned by Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, and on DominionXshow.Directed by Emmy Award winner Eric Towner (Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.) and produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, Dominion X is a 21st century animated short based on Character X, a character who first appeared in Aoki's debut NFT drop Dream Catcher (with Antonti Tudisco). Stoopid Buddy Stoodios handcrafted the physical characters and sets, while filming the animation frame by frame, which was then set to original music scored by Aoki. Now, with the benefits of blockchain and NFT technology, fans are being offered a chance to own a piece of a show, both physical and digital, before it premieres on traditional television or streaming.https://www.dmarge.com/2021/07/crypto-currency-market-right-now.htmlTIME TO BAIL? EXPERT EXPLAINS WTF IS GOING ON WITH CRYPTO RIGHT NOWIf you're investing in crypto in 2021 then you will probably be sick of hearing the phrase “never invest more than you can afford to lose.”It's still as true as ever.But if you ignored all those trying to steer you towards more sensible investments and piled into crypto at its very peak earlier this year, and are now watching your money roll off a cliff, you might like to know what the hell is going on with the cryptocurrency market right now – and if it's ever coming back.https://cointelegraph.com/news/60-of-uber-rich-family-offices-considering-crypto-or-own-it-goldman-sachs60% of uber-rich family offices considering crypto or own it: Goldman SachsA survey conducted by major investment bank Goldman Sachs has found that close to half of its family office clients want to add cryptocurrency to their portfolios, signaling the ultra-wealthy are becoming increasingly bullish on digital assets.The survey, reported by Bloomberg, queried more than 150 family offices worldwide and found that 15% are already exposed to crypto assets.A further 45% of offices expressed interest in investing in the asset class as a hedge against “higher inflation, prolonged low rates, and other macroeconomic developments following a year of unprecedented global monetary and fiscal stimulus.”https://finbold.com/survey-u-s-ranks-among-the-top-10-countries-likely-to-declare-bitcoin-a-legal-tender/Survey: U.S. ranks among the top 10 countries likely to declare Bitcoin a legal tenderThe cryptocurrency community is now betting on Paraguay to become the next country to declare Bitcoin a legal tender.According to the survey by CoinMarketCap, as of July 20, 2021, the country received 81,433 votes, followed by Venezuela at 58,656 votes. The top ten countries likely to declare Bitcoin a legal tender received a total of 234,057 votes. Anguilla ranks in the third spot with 34,376 votes, while Panama received 17,323 votes, followed by India at 13,148 votes.Other countries to rank top include Zimbabwe (8,704), United States (7,823), Mexico (4,245), Ecuador (4,245), and Bangladesh (4,104). South American and Caribbean nations dominate the list with a share of 50%.https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/21/22587390/spacex-tesla-bitcoin-musk-dorsey-ethereum-dogecoinElon Musk says SpaceX holds Bitcoin, ribs Jack Dorsey at conference“SpaceX, Tesla, and I own Bitcoin,” Elon Musk said at a Bitcoin conference today. Though Tesla no longer allows people to pay for cars using Bitcoin, the automaker hasn't sold its Bitcoin, he said. “We're not selling any Bitcoin, nor am I selling anything personally or nor is SpaceX selling any Bitcoin.”In addition, Musk disclosed that he owned Ethereum and — unsurprisingly — Dogecoin. The price of Ethereum, which was already rising today, rose further on the disclosure. Dogecoin rose early in the panel to almost 21 cents, before dipping to about 19 cents by the end of the panel, according to Coindesk data. Musk spoke at a panel with Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and payment company Square, and Cathie Wood, the founder and CEO of ARK Invest.https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/https://coinmarketcap.com/Please subscribe, like, and share so that more and more people can view this content.DISCLAIMER: I will never give any financial advice. And my channel is not considered official Financial Advice. Please do your research before purchasing any cryptocurrency.Thank you very much DaveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/daves-daily-crypto-take/donations
When Cal hears how Bitcoin is becoming a huge part of the economy in Nigeria, he remembers a conversation he had with Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss about the cryptocurrency in 2013. Back then, a Bitcoin valued $140. Now, it's at about $33,000. And that's after a steep decline from earlier this year, when it got up to about $60,000. The way the twins spoke about Bitcoin is a huge reminder to Cal to pay attention to the new developments in healthcare. And this conversation is a reminder to all of us to pay attention to the future before it happens.
#Bitcoin #Gemini #cryptoI'd like to welcome everyone to my new PODCASTDave's Daily Crypto TakeIn this channel I will be providing you with news on a daily basis about cryptocurrency, bitcoin, blockchain, FIAT. My main purpose is to share UNBIASED news and updates. Ultimately I learn and hopefully you learn while I go on this journey.ARTICLES used in today's video:https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/crypto/teens-more-knowledgeable-than-parents-about-cryptos-survey-says/Teens Are More Knowledgeable Than Their Parents about Cryptos, Survey SaysThe Wells Fargo survey also finds that 45% of teens feel they know more than their parents about Bitcoin.In terms of gender, the survey notes that teen boys are more likely to say they know more than their parents about Bitcoin, with 58%, compared to 33% of teen girls.Peter Jensen, CEO of crypto payment processing company RocketFuel Blockchain, tells GOBankingRates that these findings are not surprising at all.https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/24/bitcoin-miners-flocked-to-upstate-new-york-for-cheap-energy-then-it-got-complicated.htmlBitcoin miners flocked to an upstate New York town for cheap energy — then it got complicatedAfter dealing with a host of problems caused by a cryptocurrency mining craze, the former mayor of Plattsburgh, New York, on Thursday cast doubt on the economic benefits of miners setting up shop in a region.“Counties and cities are enticed by all these promises of job creation, which — when you look into it, and I have — they just don't materialize,” Colin Read said on CNBC's “The Exchange.”https://ambcrypto.com/gemini-buys-carbon-credits-to-offset-carbon-footprint-of-bitcoin-it-holds/Gemini buys carbon credits to offset carbon footprint of Bitcoin it holdsGemini's founders, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss acquired $4-million worth of carbon credits to offset the carbon footprint of the Bitcoin it holds (around 250,843 Bitcoins) in custody. These carbon permits will prevent 341,965 metric tons of carbon from entering the atmosphere.https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2021/06/24/crypto-price-alert-jpmorgan-issues-fair-value-bitcoin-warning-as-ethereum-binances-bnb-cardano-xrp-and-dogecoin-lose-billions/Crypto Price Alert: JPMorgan Issues Serious Bitcoin Warning As Ethereum, Binance's BNB, Cardano, XRP And Dogecoin Lose BillionsBitcoin and cryptocurrencies have had a rocky time over the last few weeks, with the bitcoin price swinging at a blistering clip.The bitcoin price fell to lows of $28,600 per bitcoin on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange this week before bouncing back over $30,000—yo-yoing a white-knuckle $6,000 in a matter of hours. Meanwhile, other top ten cryptocurrencies ethereum, Binance's BNB, cardano, dogecoin and Ripple's XRP have also dropped sharply, wiping hundreds of billions in value from the combined $1.4 trillion crypto market.https://bitcoinist.com/not-just-a-fad-bitcoin-adoption-curve-rivals-the-internet/Not Just A Fad: Bitcoin Adoption Curve Rivals The InternetBitcoin has been growing its user base exponentially since its inception. As Bitcoinist previously reported, the BTC adoption rate has even surpassed that of the internet. Former Google employee Michael Levin has made a two-part investigation on the topic.The first one explains how Bitcoin actually has two adoption curves, one for the network and another for the asset, BTC. The juxtaposition of these curves can be used to measure the aforementioned adoption rate. Levin believes that the first cryptocurrency by market cap has reached a critical point.https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3xzp8/we-asked-some-crypto-experts-wtf-do-we-do-nowWe Asked Some Crypto Experts: WTF Do We Do Now?Three months ago, most cryptocurrency investors were chatting about Lambos, trips to the moon and the insane “gains” they were making, thanks to prices soaring to all-time-highs.But – as anyone with a family member, partner or friend who's invested in crypto will be all too aware of – that situation has changed over the last month, with prices falling with nerve-wracking, incessant-phone-checking speed this week.https://alternative.me/crypto/fear-and-greed-index/https://coinmarketcap.com/Please subscribe, like, and share so that more and more people can view this content.DISCLAIMER: I will never give any financial advice. And my channel is not considered official Financial Advice. Please do your research before purchasing any cryptocurrency.Thank you very much DaveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/daves-daily-crypto-take/donations
Today's guest joined the digital assets firm Gemini in 2020, when they expanded to the UK. As the Head of UK, and former Chief Compliance Officer for Europe, I'm excited to hear what Blair has learnt from the expansion, and how the digital assets market has changed over the past year. Gemini builds crypto products for both individuals and institutions to help buy, sell and store cryptocurrency. It was founded in 2014, by brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, to build a bridge to the future of money.Tune in to this conversation as we explore the role of compliance, the power of perseverance, investing in digital assets, the energy consumption of mining crypto, how Gemini are developing their work culture – and what we can learn from the All Blacks. Talking PointsBlair's career at RBS (10:55)The compliance mindset within an entrepreneurial organisation (15:18)Cultural differences between large financial institutions and small startups (19:00)Working with Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss (27:38)Getting institutions to invest in crypto (31:13)Why the crypto market exploded in 2020 (35:29)The corporate interest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (39:46)Energy consumption and the future of green mining (40:53)The impact of remote-first work (55:37)LinksInsights DiscoveryPeter McCormack, Podcaster and Journalist - Bitcoin SpecialCameron & Tyler Winklevoss on What Bitcoin DidMicroStrategy‘Legacy' by James KerrNifty Gateway
Josh Pence was born in Santa Monica, California, he graduated from Santa Monica High School and moved to Hanover, New Hampshire to study Economics at Dartmouth College. Graduating from Dartmouth in 2004, he moved to New York City, started modeling and acting, and moved back to Los Angeles in 2007 when he launched his acting career by landed the role of Tyler Winklevoss in The Social Network. Josh is a musician who plays clarinet, piano, guitar and sings acapella!He talks to me about taking the leap from modeling to acting, the harrowing auditions he's had and the things he's done to hone his craft and stay focused in the concrete (and cyber) jungle of Hollywood.Enjoy!Support the show
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are some of the most extraordinary individuals of the 21st century...They are investors, former Olympic rowers, and founders of Winklevoss Capital and Gemini Cryptocurrency Exchange. Their athleticism is Olympian. Their IQ is off the charts. But you'll hear that it's their EQ (emotional quotient), which reveals a thoughtfulness and sensitivity that's one of the most revealing and intimate interviews Miles has done to date. Books Mentioned The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma ** This episode is sponsored by Bixby Coffee Roasters. Hosted by Miles Fisher **
In this episode of The Disruptors Behind Innovation, we discuss how the rapid rise of bitcoin has sparked an increase in conversations about the future growth of digital finance. As a non-correlated asset class, bitcoin is being viewed as a store of value and a potential hedge against inflation.
Location: Remotely Date: Wednesday 31st March Company: Gemini Role: Co-Founders Earlier this year, bitcoin hit a significant milestone when the market capitalisation (the price of the entire current supply) hit $1trillion for the first time. As Cameron Winklevoss said, "from white paper to $1 trillion, bitcoin is eating gold alive." Cameron and Tyler expect this trend to continue. With bitcoin as digital 'gold 2.0' that is more scarce, transferable and a better store of value than gold, it is just a matter of time until it eclipses gold's $10 trillion market cap. To welcome the show's newest sponsor, I talk with Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss, Gemini's co-founders. We discuss their case for $10 trillion bitcoin, sponsoring devs, proof of reserves and whether governments will ban bitcoin.
Tyler Winklevoss, entrepreneur and co-founder of the cryptocurrentcy trading platform, Gemini, talks about BitCoin and why it's the best investment in the market right now. He even inspired Tom to invest!
Today's episode will cover events happening the week ending November 6th, 2020. This week has been quite intense, from a US political perspective! If you are an American, or follow American politics, you know that this week has been the US Presidential Election – and one of the most nail-biting ones at that. Big things are happening in the world of crypto as well. Namely the price of BTC is absolutely skyrocketing. Are these two events connected? Let's find out! More Information @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax Full Show Notes: (00:37) The big story this week isn't (exactly) crypto related, but is too big to ignore on this week's episode. The United States is currently in the midst of a presidential election, and it's certainly been one to remember. As of recording, the fate of the election hinges on four states: Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Nevada – all four states that the former Vice President Joe Biden currently has a lead in. It seems as though the writing is on the wall – it's very likely that Joe Biden will become the next President of the United States. So, how does this relate to cryptocurrency? Of course, neither Biden nor Trump included any type of cryptocurrency related issue in their presidential platform. Libertarian candidate Jo Jorgensen discussed her admiration for Bitcoin, but it wasn't a part of her platform either. Cryptocurrency is more and more becoming mainstream, but it's not at that point yet…unfortunately. The only democratic candidate that mentioned cryptocurrency during the primary elections was Andrew Yang. However, with mainstream adoption continuing at its current rapid pace, we are likely to see an intersection between politics and cryptocurrency sooner than later. (01:32) There are a few notable ways we can link this election cycle and crypto/blockchain. A number of Senate seats are up for grabs in this election, and some of those senators have either a cryptocurrency related past, or are actively involved in shaping crypto and blockchain related legislation. GOP Senator Kelly Loeffler, for example – is the former CEO of the crypto exchange Bakkt. Her involvement with cryptocurrency is undeniable, but her time in Congress has yielded zero actual legislation or even mention of crypto. Coindesk has a great extensive list of all of the current Senate and House races involving candidates with some sort of cryptocurrency or blockchain relation, so be sure to check that out if you are interested. Some of these candidates are pro-crypto and blockchain while some could be considered anti-crypto and blockchain – realistically though, the majority of these politicians probably don't know a ton about the world of crypto. (02:31) The next way we can link this election discussion to cryptocurrency is the discussion of utilizing blockchain technology to vote. Realistically, any type of widespread implementation of this is a long way away – however, there are certainly proponents of it, and those proponents are using this point in history to make their voices heard. That's primarily because this election had a record number of mail-in ballots due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – those mail in ballots have proven to take an increasingly long time to count. Of course, in such a big election, this delay has put many on both sides of the isle on edge. Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss said on Twitter “The technology and cryptography exists to allow us all to vote online in a fraud-proof manner. We could all know the outcome instantly and w/ mathematical certainty. Yet voting entails paper ballot & requires in person or snail mail casting. It's as if the Internet doesn't exist.” Cointelegraph reports that “Binance's chief executive Changpeng Zhao or CZ and Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin are in furious agreement that a new blockchain-based voting system is required to improve democratic processes in the United States.” Of course, any advocate for crypto and blockchain adoption would want to see these great technologies utilized to replace a fairly antiquated process – but how realistic is it? Are these vocal advocates letting their love of the technology get in the way of logic? Is the hype real? It is certainly a worthy discussion to have, but that deep dive is out of the realm of today's episode. However, it's important to be realistic – let's listen to cryptographic experts and cyber security experts before we ascribe blockchain to be the savior of modern-day voting. (04:07) Finally, it can't be ignored that during this election, BTC is absolutely skyrocketing in price. In the beginning of October, Bitcoin was around $10,500. At the beginning of November, Bitcoin was around $13,800. As of recording, Bitcoin is a bit over $15,500 – and had briefly come close to hitting $16,000 earlier in the day. So, is this excellent spike related to the US election? It's tough to pin down any direct evidence indicating these two things are related, but typically large national or global events play a role in the rise and fall of assets like Bitcoin. Right now, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 are all doing well. It's a bit strange that a time of political turmoil yields positive returns for all of the aforementioned asset classes, including Bitcoin, but the proof is clearly there. As most of us in the space know, Bitcoin was famously at its peak in December of 2017 – it hit almost $20,000 per Bitcoin. That rise brought a whole new group of users, investors, businesses, and overall hype into the space. It seems like most of us in this space are hoping that Bitcoin performs even better come December 2020 – and if it does, we may see a whole new wave of people joining the space. --- That's it for this week's episode of The Cryptocurrency Informer. Don't forget – if you want to read more about each of these stories, go to talk.bitcoin.tax and click on The Cryptocurrency Informer link. Every episode is accompanied by a number of relevant links for each story, so you can do your own in-depth research on the topics that interest you. Make sure you subscribe on Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play Music so you can catch every new episode we release. Have a great weekend everyone – stay safe and stay informed!
Location: Squadcast Date: Tuesday 20th October Company: Gemini Role: Co-Founders In August, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss released The Case for $500K Bitcoin. A paper that outlines the value proposition of Bitcoin, why it is a superior store of value and hedge against inflation than either gold, oil and the US dollar. In the paper, they describe the world as ‘drowning in debt', even before the coronavirus outbreak, and predict that the pandemic may cause everyone to come face to face with the reality of debt spiralling out of control. While the impact on the world may be scary for the broader economy, the twins outline Bitcoin as a major winner in this scenario and predict Bitcoin's market cap to grow from its current market capitalisation (approx. $225 billion) to that of gold (approx. $9 trillion). With the price of a Bitcoin at around $550K. We discuss their paper, why Bitcoin is the best hedge against inflation, the debt reckoning and Wall Street investing in Bitcoin.
In episode 31 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan catches-up with Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to hear their thoughts on bitcoin, blockchain, and the potential implications for the real estate industry. Cameron and Tyler discuss the launch of their cryptocurrency exchange platform, Gemini, and share thoughts on the future of decentralized currency.Original release date: October 6, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49C0MTiVJKwLearn more about Fifth Wall at https://fifthwall.com/This podcast is presented for informational purposes only, is not intended to recommend any investment, and is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase an interest in any current or future investment vehicle managed or sponsored by Fifth Wall Ventures Management, LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “Fifth Wall”; any such investment vehicle, a “Fund”). Any such solicitation of an offer to purchase an interest will be made by a definitive private placement memorandum or other offering document. Forward-looking statements and opinions as to real estate markets or any other matters, as expressed in this presentation, are those of the individual presenters, but are not necessarily the views of Fifth Wall as a firm, and cannot constitute a guarantee of future success or profitable results. As a result, investors should not rely on such forward-looking statements and/or opinions, or on anything else contained in this podcast, in making their investment decisions. Moreover, certain information contained herein may have been obtained from published and non-published sources prepared by other parties and may not have been updated through the date hereof. While such information is believed to be reliable for the purposes for which it is used herein, Fifth Wall does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information, and such information has not been independently verified by Fifth Wall. This presentation speaks as of its publication date, and Fifth Wall undertakes no obligation to update any of the information herein.In addition, to the extent that any prior performance information is contained in this podcast presentation, prospective investors should bear in mind that past results are not necessarily indicative of future results, and there can be no assurance that any Fund will achieve results comparable to those of any prior or existing Fund or portfolio investment of Fifth Wall.None of the information contained herein has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, any securities administrator under any state securities laws or any other domestic or foreign governmental or self-regulatory authority. No such governmental or self-regulatory authority has passed or will pass on the merits of the offering of interests in any Fund or the adequacy of the information contained herein. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful.This communication is intended only for persons resident in jurisdictions where the distribution or availability of this communication would not be contrary to applicable laws or regulations. Any products mentioned in this podcast may not be eligible for sale in some states or countries. Prospective investors should inform themselves as to the legal requirements and tax consequences of an investment in a Fund within the countries of their citizenship, residence, domicile and place of business.Investors should consult their own financial, tax, legal and other advisors in connection with any proposed investment and should carefully review all disclosures and descriptions of risk factors that are contained in relevant offering materials.
This week is all about big mainstream money going into crypto: famous internet pizza man Dave Portnoy goes all in on Bitcoin, a publicly-traded NASDAQ company bought a couple hundred million dollars worth of BTC, and JPMorgan may be investing $50 million in a very well-known blockchain tech company. More @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax Full Show Notes: August 14th, 2020: Bitcoin gains a Baron; A Nasdaq company invests big into Bitcoin; JPMorgan continues to apologize for anti-crypto sentiments by investing more money! (00:36) First up, Dave Portnoy has become the self-proclaimed Baron of Bitcoin. For those unfamiliar, Dave Portnoy is the founder of the sports and pop culture blog Barstool Sports. He's also well-known for his pizza review video channel, One Bite Reviews, and his fairly recent foray into day trading. On Thursday, Portnoy released 10 minute a video of him, Tyler Winklevoss, and Cameron Winklevoss. The video starts with Portnoy talking about how he got into crypto – his followers continuously told him to move from day trading traditional stocks to investing in crypto. From there, via the magic of Twitter, the Winklevoss twins became involved in the effort to convert Portnoy into a crypto connoisseur. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are the founders of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, and are very vocal about their support for mainstream crypto adoption. Enticing the well-known internet personality known to many as El Presidente was likely a no-brainer and should yield returns for them on both their company and their adoption endeavors. The brothers have attempted to educate and convert other high profile celebrities in the past, including J.K. Rowling and Kanye West. The video consists of the Winklevoss Twins attempting to explain some of the basic tenets of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology. They clarify distinction between mining and buying Bitcoin, and how their crytpcurrency exchange Gemini is similar, in the crypto world, to a stock-trading website like E*Trade. They call Bitcoin “internet gold” and explain how the scarcity affects the value – contesting that real gold's scarcity can be changed by Elon Musk space mining asteroids, whereas Bitcoin's scarcity can not be changed, cementing it as the “only fixed asset in the galaxy”. Portnoy semi-jokes about creating his own token, the “Dave Coin”, and muses on the idea of Elon Musk and the Winklevoss twins promoting his coin so that they all become Bitcoin Billionaires. The joke becomes a bit more serious when the brothers offer up some engineers to help code his coin, which leads Portnoy to talk about the coin's potential success helping the three of them “zoom past the success” of Mark Zuckerberg. After the brief lesson, Portnoy purchases $200,000 worth of Bitcoin and $50,000 worth of the Ethereum-based coin Chainlink (LINK), which has “had a pretty big month or two”. After all is said and done, what does this pretty unique interaction and video mean for cryptocurrency? Well, Dave Portnoy has already consistently been tweeting to his 1.7 million followers to buy BTC since the video's release – that's certainly a good thing for overall adoption and increasingly visibility to a mainstream audience. Some are hoping for a “Portnoy Effect” that will push Bitcoin past the $12,000 mark. We'll have to wait and see if that happens! — (03:14) From $200,000 invested into BTC to $250 million invested in Bitcoin…our next story is about largest independent publicly-traded business intelligence company MicroStrategy. On Tuesday, the company announced via press release that they had purchased 21,454 BTC at an aggregate purchase price of $250 million dollars. According to the release, this purchase was part of a two-pronged capital allocation strategy to invest in “alternate investments or assets” to “maximize long-term value for our shareholders”. The CEO of MicroStrategy stated “This investment reflects our belief that Bitcoin, as the world's most widely-adopted cryptocurrency, is a dependable store of value and an attractive investment asset with more long-term appreciation potential than holding cash.” And that “Our decision to invest in Bitcoin at this time was driven in part by a confluence of macro factors affecting the economic and business landscape that we believe is creating long-term risks for our corporate treasury program…[including], among other things, the economic and public health crisis precipitated by COVID-19, unprecedented government financial stimulus measures including quantitative easing adopted around the world, and global political and economic uncertainty…[which] may well have a significant depreciating effect on the long-term real value of fiat currencies and many other conventional asset types.” Of course, these are arguments that we hear quite often in the cryptocurrency community, but this move by a publicly traded company worth 1.2 billion is unprecedented and could yield some seriously positive implications for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general. — (04:55) Our final story involves another traditional financial giant, JP Morgan Chase. We've discussed their (recent) heavy interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in past episodes – they have their own blockchain called Quorum and their own digital coin JPMcoin. In the past, JPMorgan certainly wouldn't be considered an ally of cryptocurrency – the CEO Jamie Dimon infamously called Bitcoin a “fraud” back in 2017. However, he later walked those words back, and since then, the company has certainly been pumping resources into crypto and blockchain tech. This week, it has been rumored, and reported, by multiple crypto news outlets that JPMorgan is close to investing $20 million into the blockchain technology company ConsenSys. ConsenSys is an Ethereum-based blockchain development company with “full-stack Ethereum products [that] help developers build next-generation networks and enable enterprises to launch more powerful financial infrastructure.” The development company already has an established relationship with JPMorgan, as a merger between Quorum and ConsenSys has been in the works since the beginning of 2020. The rumors this week of a potential $20 million dollar investment seems to indicate a full-on partnership is on the horizon. This massive deal involving a traditional financial company that historically rejected cryptocurrency is one of many events that speaks to the resilience, legitimacy, and adaptability of crypto and blockchain tech. It's almost inevitable that we'll be reporting on more traditional financial institutions investing major resources into the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Location: Zoom Date: Monday 18th May Project: Gemini Role: Co-Founders The Social Network, directed by David Fincher, introduced Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to the world. The film told the story of how Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea to create Facebook, and would later settle for $65 million. After settling the court case and retiring from their careers in rowing, where the twins represented the USA in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, they started a fund and discovered Bitcoin. In 2014 they created Gemini, now one of the largest regulated cryptocurrency exchanges. The film portrayed the twins as cliche sporting jocks, an image which has been hard to shake off. Cameron and Tyler are more at home building things and their success since Harvard is not luck. My picture of the twins, like most, was created from the Social Network and their appearances on mainstream news discussing finance, but I wanted to know more about them. This interview is, therefore, the interview I have wanted to hear from them. We discuss The Social Network, Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg, how they discovered Bitcoin, regulations and the role of Wall Street.
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