The Chopping Block: Crypto Populism: From Celebrity Coins to Politics -Ep. 654

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Laura Shin

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🗓️ 1 June 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun Chitra explore the latest trends in crypto. This episode explores the buzz around LeBron James' potential memecoin, the recent approval of Ether ETFs, and Biden's shifting stance on crypto policy. We dissect the implications of Trump's pro-crypto promises and the FIT21 legislation. Tune in for a lively debate on celebrity coins, the market's reaction to regulatory changes, and the evolving landscape of political influence in the crypto space. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights 🔹 Celebrity Coins: In-depth discussion on the rise of celebrity-endorsed cryptocurrencies, focusing on LeBron James' potential memecoin and its market implications. 🔹 Ether ETF Approval: Examination of the recent Ether ETF approval, the political motivations behind it, and how it might impact the broader crypto market. 🔹 Biden's Crypto Policy: Analysis of Biden's evolving crypto stance, including recent outreach to the crypto industry and the potential effects on the upcoming elections. 🔹 Trump's Crypto Strategy: Debate on Trump's newfound pro-crypto stance, his promises to the crypto community, and the potential impact on his voter base. 🔹 FIT21 Legislation: Overview of the Financial Innovation and Technology in the 21st Century Act, its key provisions, and the potential for bipartisan support. 🔹 Political Influence in Crypto: Discussion on the increasing influence of politics in the crypto space, including the roles of key figures and the impact of regulatory developments. Hosts ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-founder of Superstate ⭐️Tarun Chitra, Managing Partner at Robot Ventures Disclosures Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - ETF Approval 07:00 - How deep is this policy shift? 09:00 - FIT21 15:45 - Trump's Pro-Crypto Stance 24:40 - Caitlyn Jenner's Memecoin Launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Yeah, my advice is really simple. Don't do it. Just no.
0:03.0	Anything. Come on, you want to do something.
0:05.0	Robert, no fun, lushier.
0:06.0	Okay, let's say LeBron is listening to this, okay?
0:08.0	He's like, look, I think crypto school I want to do something.
0:11.0	We just say, LeBron screw off no no celebrity coins don't look at
0:14.8	so what do what then he wanted a celebrity coin okay LeBron become a fan of
0:19.7	Bitcoin and ether look straight into the camera look straight in the camera for
0:22.8	LeBron don't launch your own celebrity token I'm taking my talents to
0:28.2	Solana that's what I guess you would reply I saw Hyundai is using Hadera is using Hadera hashgraph to reduce their carbon footprint so maybe
0:35.1	LeBron could do that.
0:36.7	Not a dividend.
0:37.7	It's a tale of two quand.
0:38.7	Now your losses are on someone else's balance.
0:41.7	Generally speaking, air drops are kind of pointless anyways.
0:44.2	I'm in the trading firms who are very involved.
0:47.0	alcoholic.8.8 is the ultimate problem.
0:49.1	D5 protocols are the antidote to this problem. Hello everybody. the together give the industry insiders perspective on the crypto topics of the day.
1:03.6	Quick intros, first we got Tom, the D-5 maven, and master of memes.
1:06.2	Hi everyone.
1:07.2	Actually you got Robert, the crypto connoisseur and Tsar of Superstate.
1:09.6	GM everybody.
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