Episodes

  • Gary Wang's Leniency: Cooperation Over Punishment in the FTX Fraud Case

    Gary Wang's Leniency: Cooperation Over Punishment in the FTX Fraud Case
    Nov 24 2024

    Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, avoided prison due to his cooperation with authorities, aiding in uncovering fraud tied to the crypto exchange collapse.

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    2 mins
  • Pennsylvania’s Bold Bitcoin Move: Can States Hedge with Crypto?

    Pennsylvania’s Bold Bitcoin Move: Can States Hedge with Crypto?
    Nov 21 2024

    Pennsylvania proposes allocating up to 10% of its $7 billion rainy day fund to Bitcoin, aiming to hedge against inflation and pioneer state-level digital asset strategies.

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    3 mins
  • Bitcoin and Nations: Why El Salvador and Bhutan Are Making Headlines

    Bitcoin and Nations: Why El Salvador and Bhutan Are Making Headlines
    Nov 20 2024

    El Salvador's $500M bitcoin strategy garners global attention, but Bhutan's $1.1B crypto holdings, powered by hydro mining, showcase even larger national stakes in the cryptocurrency market.

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    2 mins
  • Crypto in Politics: How Cryptocurrency is Shaping Governments

    Crypto in Politics: How Cryptocurrency is Shaping Governments
    Nov 19 2024

    The dialogue explores how the crypto industry is influencing political power, spending millions to support pro-crypto candidates, while also delving into concerns about regulation, decentralization, and the future role of cryptocurrency in governance.

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    3 mins
  • FBI Raids Polymarket CEO: Politics, Prediction Markets, and Crypto Controversy

    FBI Raids Polymarket CEO: Politics, Prediction Markets, and Crypto Controversy
    Nov 18 2024

    The FBI seized Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s electronics after the platform predicted Trump’s victory. The case raises questions about prediction markets, political retribution, and crypto regulation.

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    3 mins
  • DOGE to $1? How Trump, Musk, and Memes Are Driving Dogecoin Mania

    DOGE to $1? How Trump, Musk, and Memes Are Driving Dogecoin Mania
    Nov 17 2024

    Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), sparking a Dogecoin price surge of over 500% as the meme cryptocurrency aligns with a bold political narrative.

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    2 mins
  • Ripple CEO’s 100-Day Wishlist for Trump’s Crypto Agenda

    Ripple CEO’s 100-Day Wishlist for Trump’s Crypto Agenda
    Nov 14 2024

    Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggests priorities for Trump’s first 100 days, including replacing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, advancing the digital asset bill, and clarifying Ethereum’s regulatory status.

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    2 mins
  • Why the Crypto Community Wants Gary Gensler Replaced

    Why the Crypto Community Wants Gary Gensler Replaced
    Nov 13 2024

    Trump’s re-election could lead to the replacement of SEC Chair Gary Gensler, a crypto skeptic, with a more industry-friendly figure, potentially easing regulations and fostering a more supportive environment for digital assets in the U.S.

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    3 mins