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Aug 2024
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Bitcoin, The US Election, and AI w/ Bill...

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About this episode

In this episode, Bill and Peter discuss the latest Bitcoin price drop, why it happened, how the upcoming elections might affect Bitcoin and future crypto legislation.


Recorded on August 6th, 2024

Views are my own thoughts, not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.


  • 05:42 | The Volatility of Bitcoin Prices
  • 21:39 | Trump at Bitcoin Conference 
  • 57:52 | Can Bitcoin Secure Your Retirement?


Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra, an all-in-one mobile wallet that allows its customers to buy, sell, trade, store, and borrow cryptocurrency. Barhydt is a serial entrepreneur who has worked with NASA, the CIA, and Goldman Sachs.


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