Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) on Crypto’s Legislative Wins (EP.529)
On The Brink with Castle Island
Release Date: 05/24/2024
Weekly Roundup 06/21/24 (Certik v Kraken, Trump’s memecoin, Paul Ryan op-ed) (EP.538)
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Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Certik goes from white hat to black hat regarding a Kraken exploit Bozo of the week The DJT memecoin scandal and Martin Shkreli What’s the deal with Barron Trump and the DJT memecoin? Should we welcome celebrity memecoins? Should bankers have been more supportive of crypto over SAB121? Paul Ryan’s stablecoin op-ed in the WSJ Sponsor notes: In Coin Metrics' State of the Network issue 264, we dive into the different factors of a project’s tokenomics and its effects on token valuation and on-chain activity. ...
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Edward Woodford (Zero Hash) on Digital Asset Infrastructure (EP.537)
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Edward Woodford, founder and CEO of joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Edward’s origin story in the digital asset industry and his path to founding Zero Hash. Zero Hash’s product lineup and the ways that the firm is powering companies seeking to engage in the digital asset ecosystem. The regulatory landscape for digital assets and how Zero Hash has positioned the firm both in the United States and internationally. Stablecoin adoption and the types of businesses that are emerging to service this breakout category. How brokerage platforms are integrating digital assets. Zero...
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Weekly Roundup 06/14/24 (Nigeria v Binance, Terraform settles with SEC, Are Dems pivoting on Crypto?) (EP.536)
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Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: GME and Roaringkitty drama The detention of Tigran Gambaryan continues OP_CAT prospects Biden considers accepting crypto campaign donations What’s the deal with Hamster Kombat Martin Shkreli vs PleasrDAO Terraform labs settles up with the SEC Microstrategy is still buying Bitcoin Should crypto holders donate coins to Biden? New nominee for FDIC chair Are democrats pivoting on crypto? We dissect a tweet thread by Rep Sean Casten Sponsor notes: In Coin Metrics' State of the Network issue 263, we delve into the...
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David Tse (Babylon) on Bitcoin Staking (EP.535)
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In this episode, Wyatt sits down with founder to cover: Restaking/shared security and how it works Why shared security is a valuable use case for Bitcoin Bitcoin’s structural limitations and their impact on Bitcoin innovation Bitcoin innovation broadly and Bitcoin L2’s
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Weekly Roundup 06/07/24 (Bitstamp acquired, Paxos launches USDL, Bitcoin miners and AI, Kraken IPO rumors) (EP.534)
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Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Kerrisdale versus Bitcoin miners Robinhood buys Bitstamp for $200m Biden vetoes the SAB121 overturn bill Is the Biden admin’s pro crypto tilt over? Tucker interviews Bukele Coinbase donates to Fairshake SEC takes more Ls Big inflows into the bitcoin ETFs Are ETF inflows more about the basis trade? Paxos launches the interest-bearing stablecoin USDL out of the UAE Can Bitcoin miners sell into the AI cloud market? Kraken is in talks to raise a pre-IPO round State Street is reentering crypto MiCA and stablecoins...
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Martin Carrica (Mountain) and Philippe Bekhazi (XBTO) on Digital Assets in Bermuda (EP.533)
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We sit down in Bermuda with founder and founder for a talk on stablecoins and doing business on the island. In this episode: Why XBTO is Bermuda-first and why Mountain set up there The “Bermuda triangle” for doing business on the island The overlap between Bermuda’s reinsurance industry and crypto The partnership between Mountain and XBTO The rise of interest-bearing stablecoins USD stables as extending the reach of the dollar The relationship between crypto and big 4 auditors The coming race between interest and non-interest bearing stablecoins Blackrock’s BUIDL product and...
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Julian Duran (Marathon Digital) on Bitcoin Miners and Sidechains (EP.532)
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Wyatt sits down with , product lead of Marathon Digital’s 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
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Weekly roundup 05/31/24 (Gemini Earn, Salame sentenced, PYUSD on Sol) (EP.531)
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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 In Coin Metrics' State of the Network issue 261, we explore the market reaction and network implications of ETH ETF approvals
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Manuel Godoy (Felix Pago) on disrupting the LatAm remittance market (EP.531)
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CEO and Co-Founder 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
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Weekly Roundup 05/24/24 (ETH ETF, FIT21 Act, Anti CBDC bill) (EP.530)
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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: In Coin Metrics' State of the Network issue 260, we assess the growth and usage patterns across Coin Metrics' suite of stablecoin coverage
info_outlineMinnesota 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: