This episode covers Riot Platforms' production decline, infrastructure upgrades, and future profitability strategies, including a buyout proposal for Bit Farms. We also explore the threat of deep fakes in crypto, AI-generated fraud, and deep fake detection partnerships. Regulatory insights and fostering industry-policy collaboration wrap up the discussion.

(0:00) Bitcoin miner Riot platforms' production decline and infrastructure upgrade

(1:02) Riot's future plans and new strategies for profitability

(1:53) Riot's power strategy and buyout proposal for Bit Farms

(2:54) The growing threat of deep fakes in the cryptocurrency industry

(6:31) Fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange using AI-generated videos

(7:38) Partnership between Bitjet and Sumsub for deep fake detection

(8:30) Financial Action Task Force's travel rule and its implications

(12:01) User experience and proof of ownership in crypto compliance

(14:17) Regulation and compliance perspectives from BitPay and Blockchain for Europe

(19:02) Fostering understanding and collaboration between the crypto industry and policy makers