Explore the journey of cryptocurrency from Bitcoin's inception to the potential rise of government-controlled digital currencies like 'Trumpcoin.' Discover how Coinbase's CEO envisions stablecoin integration on major platforms and Franklin Templeton's plans for new crypto ETFs. This episode delves into the transformative impact of digital currencies on finance, the regulatory landscape, and the future of crypto-driven economies.

Sources:

https://www.independent.co.uk/money/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-ethereum-investing-crypto-b2667810.html

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42741117/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-a-stablecoin-integration-x-would-great-feature

https://regtechtimes.com/from-bitcoin-to-trumpcoin-the-rise-of-government/

https://bloomingbit.io/en/feed/news/80900

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) How did cryptocurrency rise in popularity and how many types are there?

(00:03:32) Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says A Stablecoin Integration On X Would Be 'A Great Feature'

(00:06:45) From Bitcoin to Trumpcoin: The Rise of Government-Controlled Cryptocurrency

(00:09:44) Franklin Templeton "More Cryptocurrency ETFs and Tokenized Securities to Launch Next Year"