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Murray Rudd

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’s Global Value Shift: Regulatory and Adoption Dynamics

Bitcoin’s Global Value Shift: Regulatory and Adoption Dynamics

The March 16, 2025 episode of the Robin Seyr podcast with guest Ruzbeh K explored Bitcoin’s evolution as a universal medium of value, emphasizing secure self-custody and emerging regulatory shifts.

Safeguarding Freedom: Bitcoin Self-Custody and Regulation

Safeguarding Freedom: Bitcoin Self-Custody and Regulation

On March 17, 2025, the Robin Seyr Podcast featuring Michelle Weekley explored how tightening regulations threaten Bitcoin self-custody while underscoring the need for robust privacy and legal frameworks.

Bitcoin’s Quantum Shift: Uniting Decentralization and Abundance

Bitcoin’s Quantum Shift: Uniting Decentralization and Abundance

On March 16, 2025, the Bitcoin Nova Podcast featured guest Maro discussing how Bitcoin can drive a transition from a fiat-driven '3D economy' to an abundance-based, decentralized '5D state.'

Bitcoin’s Transformative Trajectory

Bitcoin’s Transformative Trajectory

On March 15, 2025, the Simply Bitcoin podcast featuring George Bodine explored Bitcoin’s potential through its finite supply, robust network effects, and pivotal regulatory shifts. The discussion compared Bitcoin’s compounded growth and security advantages with traditional assets like gold.

Centralization and Evolving Economics in Bitcoin Mining

Centralization and Evolving Economics in Bitcoin Mining

On March 17, 2025, the Bitfluencers podcast with Bob Burnett examined how mining centralization, shifting revenue models, and emerging block space markets are reshaping Bitcoin.

Forecasting Rapid AI Changes and Their Governance Implications

Forecasting Rapid AI Changes and Their Governance Implications

The March 11, 2025 episode of 80,000 Hours with Will MacAskill explores how recursive AI improvements and rapid technological acceleration could upend traditional governance, regulation, and ethics.

Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy Integration in Ireland

Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy Integration in Ireland

The March 14, 2025 episode of Emerge21 with Niall Burke explores the integration of Bitcoin mining with renewable energy in Ireland, highlighting technical, regulatory, and economic challenges.