Matt and Nic are back for more news and deals. In this episode:   The Bitcoin halving is coming up We review the Republican Presidential debate We review the state of New Jersey Coinbase takes a stake in Circle Hidden tensions between Coinbase and Circle BH Digital releases a stablecoin report USDC is challenged due to their inability to pay interest The DoJ charges the founders of Tornado Cash with AML and sanctions violations Did the Tornado Cash token hurt the founders’ case? The problem with chat apps creating their own tokens FTX is working with Galaxy to liquidate some crypto SBF isn’t happy with his prison meals Prime Trust was up to some shenanigans  Content mentioned:   BH Digital,  The Relentless Rise of Stablecoins  Sponsor notes:   Coin Metrics STATE OF THE NETWORK —  From East to West: the Global Pulse of Stablecoin Transactions In Coin Metrics State of the Network Issue 221, we provide a data-driven overview of halvings and their implications in anticipation for Bitcoin’s upcoming 4th halving 

Weekly Roundup 08/25/23 (Coinbase v Circle, Tornado Cash indictment, chat app tokens) (EP.446)

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Wyatt sits down with Julian Duran, product lead of Marathon Digital’s Anduro project. Discussion included:  Why miners are strategically expanding and exploring new initiatives New innovation in Bitcoin broadly How Bitcoin today differs from Bitcoin 2+ years ago Where Bitcoin L2’s and sidechains are headed  Learn more about Anduro

Julian Duran (Marathon Digital) on Bitcoin Miners and Sidechains (EP.532)

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  We recap the Coin Center annual dinner Will Biden follow through on his SAB121 veto threat? The Biden admin is reportedly reaching out to key industry figures Ethereum ETF prospects Recap of the fight that didn’t happen Prediction market issues Gemini Earn recovery  Sponsor notes   Exploring the Impacts of ETH ETF Approvals In Coin Metrics' State of the Network issue 261, we explore the market reaction and network implications of ETH ETF approvals  

Weekly roundup 05/31/24 (Gemini Earn, Salame sentenced, PYUSD on Sol) (EP.531)

Felix Pago CEO and Co-Founder Manuel Godoy joins us for an episode to share how Felix Pago is utilizing stablecoins to make remittances easier for immigrants.  Manuel’s personal story including financial services pain points as an immigrant Felix’s founding story around the massive Latin American remittance market The importance of trust for remittance businesses The dominance of WhatsApp as an operating system across Latam Utilizing stablecoins to move money faster and cheaper 

Manuel Godoy (Felix Pago) on disrupting the LatAm remittance market (EP.531)

Matt and Nic return for another wild week in crypto. In this episode:  Whip Emmer returns to OTB Matt’s animal problems Congress passes the SAB121 overturn Gruenberg offers his resignation and what it means for crypto In a stunning overturn the SEC approves the ETH ETF The significance of the FIT21 act The anti-CBDC bill passes the House  Sponsor notes:   Decoding the Digital Dollar In Coin Metrics' State of the Network issue 260, we assess the growth and usage patterns across Coin Metrics' suite of stablecoin coverage  

Weekly Roundup 05/24/24 (ETH ETF, FIT21 Act, Anti CBDC bill) (EP.530)

Minnesota Representative and House Whip Tom Emmer joins the show once again to talk about the policy sea change in Washington and recent legislative successes. In this episode:  The House passes Emmer’s anti-CBDC bill Trump’s embrace of crypto and what that means Why some Democrats and the White House have changed their tone on crypto Congress votes to repeal SAB121 in defiance of Biden’s veto threat Is the influence of the progressives in DC waning with regards to crypto? Will Biden follow through on his SAB121 overturn veto threat? FDIC chair Marty Gruenberg’s planned resignation and what that means Whip Emmer’s thoughts on stablecoin legislation The SEC’s reversal on the Ethereum ETF The importance of the FIT21 act and its prospects in the Senate Whip Emmer’s legislative expectations over the remainder of 2024  Whip Emmer's prior OTB episodes:   Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) on FTX, the SEC, and the House Crypto agenda for 2023 (EP.382) Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) on MMT, CBDCs, and crypto policy for 2022 (EP.276)   

Weekly Roundup 08/25/23 (Coinbase v Circle, Tornado Cash indictment, chat app tokens) (EP.446)

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