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BITW vs BITB – which should you own? Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins me on today’s show to compare the 10 Crypto Index Fund to their new spot bitcoin ETF. Plus, I give a realistic view on home ownership – is it still a wise investment? 

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Interview with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan (1/11 Episode): https://www.thetayf.com/blogs/this-weeks-stories/ai-makeup-genetic-analysis-for-obesity-and-targeted-soundbeams?_pos=8&_sid=c57258b93&_ss=r

Interview with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (1/26 Episode): https://www.thetayf.com/blogs/this-weeks-stories/conversation-with-crypto-mom?_pos=3&_sid=cdbf993b8&_ss=r

The New Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products (free article): https://dacfp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-New-Spot-Bitcoing-Exchange-Traded-Products.pdf

Bitwise: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

BITW - Bitwise Ten Crypto Index Fund: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/crypto-funds/bitw

BITB - Bitwise bitcoin ETF: https://bitbetf.com/

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How would you like use a free IRS program to prepare your taxes this year? Pilot program starts in 12 states. Today's podcast explores this new initiative and its impact on the future of tax preparation. Tune in now! 

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The Truth About Crypto: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Crypto-Easy-Understand/dp/1668002329/

The Truth About Your Future: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Your-Future-Money/dp/1501163809/

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AI is being used to help detect Alzheimer's years in advance. I reveal the research on today’s podcast, also highlighting new drugs and vaccines that target Alzheimer's disease. Tune in now! 

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Advisor Toolkit: https://dacfp.com/toolkit/

Investor Toolkit: https://dacfp.com/spot_bitcoin_etf_toolkit/

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Tokenization will boost revenue in the alternatives industry by $400B. On today’s podcast, I show you how blockchain technology is making such assets as real estate and crypto more accessible. Tune in now! 

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How Tokenization Can Fuel a $400 Billion Opportunity in Distributing Alternative Investments to Individuals: https://www.jpmorgan.com/onyx/documents/how_tokenization_can_fuel_a_400_billion_opportunity_in_distributing_alternative_investments_to_individuals.pdf

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Student loans and risky mortgages are fueling a housing market crisis. Today's podcast scrutinizes the precarious balance of high mortgages and growing education debt. Is a market meltdown imminent? Tune in now to find out.  

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Join me today for my exclusive interview with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on spot bitcoin ETFs and the future of crypto regulation. Plus, hear about Google's DeepMind discovery of 2.2M new crystal structures. 

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People lost $2B to crypto scams last year. On today's show, I reveal how the introduction of spot bitcoin ETFs will dramatically reduce this problem. Tune in now! 

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The commercial real estate sector faces a $117B refinancing crisis. With plummeting property values, what are the implications for banks and investors? Today's podcast explores this pressing issue.

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February 13 Webinar: https://dacfp.com/how-to-engage-in-due-diligence-of-digital-assets-managers-products-and-platforms/

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With the “Magnificent Seven” worth $12T combined, a crucial question arises: who's really benefiting from this tech boom? Today's podcast also explores the widening wealth gap and its societal consequences. 

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Surprised to hear me praise Gary Gensler? Find out why his recent SEC actions on Bitcoin ETFs are commendable. Plus, explore BlackRock's new bitcoin ETF in our latest educational series.

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INVESTING INVOLVES RISK, INCLUDING POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL. AN INVESTMENT IN THE TRUST MAY BE DEEMED SPECULATIVE AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A COMPLETE INVESTMENT PROGRAM. AN INVESTMENT IN SHARES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ONLY BY PERSONS FINANCIALLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR INVESTMENT AND WHO CAN BEAR THE RISK OF TOTAL LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INVESTMENT IN THE TRUST. FOR A MORE COMPLETE DISCUSSION OF THE RISK FACTORS RELATIVE TO THE TRUST, CAREFULLY READ THE PROSPECTUS.

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Blackrock's new iShares Bitcoin Trust (Symbol is IBIT): https://www.ishares.com/us/products/333011/ishares-bitcoin-trust

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