Ryan and David bring on Coinbase’s VP of International Policy, Tom Duff Gordon VP to discuss Coinbase’s exploration out of the United States.
Are they 4D chess? How does the crypto regulation in the U.S. shape up to overseas competition? Why is the U.S. driving crypto innovation abroad? Does the U.S. have any hope?
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------ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro 8:23 Is Coinbase Moving Offshore? 10:00 Coinbase’s International Plan 11:34 Will Coinbase Stay & Fight? 17:38 Is Ether a Security in the EU? 19:30 Ranking Crypto by Geography 24:03 The U.S.’s Crypto Friendliness Ranking 25:30 Coinbase International? 28:28 Coinbase’s Chessboard 32:46 Coinbase’s International Strategy 35:05 What U.S. Retail is Missing Out On 37:05 Coinbase’s Frustration 39:33 Coinbase’s Constraints 45:48 Crypto Game Theory 50:03 Timeline 50:35 Closing & Disclaimers
------ RESOURCES:
Tom Duff Gordon https://twitter.com/tomduffgordon
Coinbase Moving Offshore? https://www.bankless.com/coinbase-offensive-sec-united-states
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