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Nov 2024
39m 33s

Building a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserv...

The Bitcoin Layer
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In this episode, Nik welcomes David Zell, co-founder of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to analyze the shifting tides in Bitcoin policy and the regulatory challenges posed by Operation Choke Point 2.0. As the post-election landscape evolves, David shares what these changes mean for Bitcoin advocacy, the institute’s strategy with lawmakers, and the push for Ros ... Show More
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