In this episode, we begin with a welcome and introduction before diving into the historic launch of BlackRock's Bitcoin Fund and the IRS's new DeFi reporting rules. We discuss the impact of these developments on crypto users, the industry's pushback, and potential changes to these rules. The episode also covers China's Central Bank's stance on cryptocurrency regulation and its global implications. We conclude with a wrap-up and a follow request.
(0:00) Welcome and introduction
(0:17) BlackRock's Bitcoin Fund historic launch and IRS new DeFi reporting rules
(2:17) Impact on crypto users, industry pushback, and potential rule changes
(3:37) China's Central Bank on crypto regulation and global implications
(5:07) Episode wrap-up and follow request