MONEY REIMAGINED: Crypto's Future of Policy, Politics, and the Fight for a Pro-Crypto Government
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4.8 • 689 Ratings
🗓️ 14 June 2024
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
Messari’s Ryan Selkis from Bitcoin to crypto policy.
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Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book: Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age
In this episode of "Money Reimagined," host Michael Casey and Sheila Warren
interview Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari, about his journey in the crypto industry and his views on crypto policy and politics. They discuss Ryan's early days in Bitcoin, his role in breaking the Mt. Gox story, and his decision to focus on crypto policy. Selkis explains his belief that a pro-crypto US government would benefit the industry and argues that voting for Trump is the way to achieve this. At the same time, Warren emphasizes the importance of bipartisan engagement and working with Congress.
The conversation covers various topics related to politics, policy, and the role of cryptocurrency.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
01:24 Early Days in Crypto
08:44 Ryan Selkis: A Crypto Personality
09:13 Crypto Policy and Politics
30:46 The Role of Political Pressure in Cryptocurrency Legislation
36:04 Crypto as a Defense Against AI and Protection of Individual Rights
38:31 The Importance of Small Government Principles in Crypto
40:47 The Impact of Social Media Polarization on Politics
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