Here's why crypto is about to grow exponentially: President Trump's crypto executive order marks a sea change in the United States’ digital asset policy. And boy, this new administration has already commenced its major cryptocurrency push. President Trump's executive order calls for a group of experts to start working on crypto regulations, orders banking services for crypto companies to be protected, and bans the creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency.

The highly respected pillar of the tech world, Mr. David Sacks, has been appointed crypto czar, and it is widely expected that the United States government will begin stockpiling Bitcoin. Indeed, we are living in very interesting times!

In this episode, Marc Beckman sits down with crypto legal expert Carlo D’Angelo to break down one of the most explosive shifts in the digital asset landscape—Trump’s executive order on crypto, its impact on regulation, and what it means for blockchain innovation in the U.S.

They dive deep into:

• The Trump Meme Coin—Is it just hype, or does it signal a new era of political crypto adoption?
• The SEC’s shake-up—Will regulatory uncertainty finally be replaced by real clarity?
• The Bitcoin Arms Race—Why governments and institutions are racing to stockpile Bitcoin before it’s too late.
• AI’s Role in Crypto—Will artificial intelligence supercharge blockchain adoption, or reshape the financial system entirely?
• The Rise of Digital Nation-States—What happens when global leaders start launching their own tokens?

This episode is packed with bold predictions, insider insights, and hard-hitting analysis on the intersection of crypto, AI, and politics. If you want to understand where money, power, and technology are headed next, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.

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No business will be impacted in 2025 as much as cryptocurrency. President Trump's executive order concerning crypto encompasses several key points aimed at promoting growth.

But what do individuals and businesses need to know about the world of crypto? Where are the financial risks and benefits? How can brands harness blockchain technology to enhance their relationship with consumers?

In this episode, Mark Beckman discusses the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency with Nicholas Lyons, founder of Verus. They delve into President Trump's executive order on crypto, its implications for 2025, and the critical role of blockchain technology for brands.

The conversation covers the different eras of cryptocurrency, the importance of stablecoins, and the potential regulatory changes under the new administration. They also explore the intersection of AI and crypto, the role of meme coins, and how geopolitical dynamics might shift in this new era. Elon Musk's influence on meme culture and his role in the crypto market is also highlighted, along with the broader impact on the financial systems and consumer markets.

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Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-lyons-20015230/

Verus: https://verus.io/

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John Perkins is the economic hitman. A conman. Perkins arranged meetings with world leaders specifically to create debt traps. Death economies. When the world leaders failed to comply, it was made clear that Perkins had serious force behind him. He calls them his jackals: the CIA.

John Perkins was a chief economist who leveraged the World Bank, the United Nations, and the IMF to extract valuable resources around the globe in regions like the Middle East and South America. His actions expanded wealth inequality. And as a result, there was an assassination attempt on Jon's life.

The United States has been exploiting various regions of the world for decades. Now China is following and setting debt traps across Africa, the Middle East, Russia, and beyond.

In this episode, Marc dives deep into the life and experiences of John Perkins, the renowned author of Confessions of an Economic Hitman. John shares his eye-opening journey as a former chief economist and self-described "economic hitman," revealing how he orchestrated debt traps to exploit nations globally. From negotiating billion-dollar deals to witnessing the devastating consequences of these actions, Perkins paints a haunting picture of the "death economy" and its enduring legacy.

The conversation also explores China's adoption of similar strategies, modern-day debt traps, and the technological evolution of economic warfare, including AI and drones. Perkins introduces his transformative vision of a "life economy," offering hope for a sustainable and equitable future.

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Website: https://johnperkins.org/
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Confessions of an Economic Hitman
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