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Murray Rudd

Dr. Murray Rudd is an applied environmental microeconomist and policy researcher. His full attention is now on Bitcoin’s economic, social, technical and environmental impacts and potential.

Bitcoin-Only Financial Services and Future Prospects for the Bitcoin Ecosystem

Bitcoin-Only Financial Services and Future Prospects for the Bitcoin Ecosystem

In the October 22, 2024 episode of Coin Stories, Alex Leishman, founder of River, joins Natalie Brunell to discuss River’s unique approach as a Bitcoin-only financial institution and the rationale behind limiting offerings exclusively to Bitcoin.

Privacy Under Siege: Legal and Technological Pressures on Bitcoin

Privacy Under Siege: Legal and Technological Pressures on Bitcoin

The October 23, 2024 episode of the Ungovernable Misfits podcast dives into critical issues surrounding Bitcoin's privacy tools, the challenges of self-custody, and legal tensions.

Institutionalizing Bitcoin: Harvard Perspectives and MicroStrategy’s Strategic Framework

Institutionalizing Bitcoin: Harvard Perspectives and MicroStrategy’s Strategic Framework

The October 22, 2024 episode of the Unchained podcast features Chaitanya Jain discussing his transition from Harvard Business School to his role at MicroStrategy, and exploring the firm's unique financial engineering approaches to Bitcoin acquisition and strategy.

AGI and Economic Transformation: Strategic Insights from Larry Summers

AGI and Economic Transformation: Strategic Insights from Larry Summers

The October 21, 2024 episode of the Joe Walker Podcast features Larry Summers discussing the transformative potential of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its implications for economic growth, productivity, and governance.

Bitcoin’s Inflation Role Amid Debt and AI’s Rise

Bitcoin’s Inflation Role Amid Debt and AI’s Rise

The October 23, 2024 episode of the Anthony Pompliano Podcast explores Paul Tudor Jones’ bullish stance on Bitcoin as an inflation hedge and protection against U.S. debt escalation, as well as AI's rise.

Bitcoin as a Tool for Personal Liberty Against State Control

Bitcoin as a Tool for Personal Liberty Against State Control

In the October 22, 2024 episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Natalie Smolenski discussing the foundational values of Bitcoin in relation to individual liberty and state control.

Bitcoin and Treasury Yields: Assessing the Macro Trends and Fiscal Implications

Bitcoin and Treasury Yields: Assessing the Macro Trends and Fiscal Implications

In the October 25, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Nik Bhatia dives into the interconnected dynamics between treasury yields, market liquidity, and Bitcoin’s price trends, highlighting how current treasury yields at 4.25% signal rising fear and caution in financial markets.