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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.

Challenging Bias in the ECB’s Bitcoin Analysis

Challenging Bias in the ECB’s Bitcoin Analysis

Our paper critiques the recent working paper by Bindseil and Schaff (2024), which presents a negative assessment of Bitcoin’s long-term viability, framing it as a speculative asset with limited intrinsic value and significant risks.

Renewable Energy and Bitcoin Mining in Japan: Sustainable Strategies

Renewable Energy and Bitcoin Mining in Japan: Sustainable Strategies

The October 22, 2024 episode of the Transformation of Value Podcast features Kenji Tateiwa explaining Japan's shift toward integrating renewable energy sources to power Bitcoin mining operations.

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Surge: Pre-Election Catalysts

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Surge: Pre-Election Catalysts

The October 21, 2024 episode of McNalley Money explores recent movements in Bitcoin mining stocks and upcoming Bitcoin price catalysts, with particular attention to the U.S. presidential election.

Bitcoin’s Role in Institutional Investment: Navigating Volatility, Custody, and Regulation

Bitcoin’s Role in Institutional Investment: Navigating Volatility, Custody, and Regulation

The October 21, 2024 episode of the Money Matters Podcast had Jack Mallers, Bill Mallers, and Dylan Lieteau discussing Bitcoin’s interaction with central banks, self-custody challenges, regulatory hurdles, and its potential role in institutional portfolios.

The Lightning Network: Unlocking Bitcoin’s Speed, Privacy, and Scalability

The Lightning Network: Unlocking Bitcoin’s Speed, Privacy, and Scalability

In his March 14, 2024 podcast, Andreas Antonopoulos provides an in-depth explanation of the Lightning Network, a Layer 2 solution designed to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions.

Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption and the Energy Nexus

Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption and the Energy Nexus

In the September 21, 2023 episode of the Bitcoin Magazine podcast features Prince Philip of Serbia discussing his personal journey into Bitcoin, starting with an introduction in 2017 and his growing realization of its importance during the 2020 financial crisis.

The Ripple Effects of Operation Chokepoint 2.0: How Regulatory Overreach Shaped the 2023 Banking Crisis

The Ripple Effects of Operation Chokepoint 2.0: How Regulatory Overreach Shaped the 2023 Banking Crisis

In the September 25, 2024 episode of the TFTC podcast features Caitlin Long, who provides insights into Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a coordinated regulatory effort that led to the closure of key banks such as Silvergate and Signature.