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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 and Human Rights: Financial Freedom Under Authoritarian Regimes

Bitcoin and Human Rights: Financial Freedom Under Authoritarian Regimes

In the July 25, 2023 episode of the Connect the World podcast, Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, delves into the intersection of Bitcoin, human rights, and authoritarian regimes.

A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Aligning Environmental and Economic Justice

A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Aligning Environmental and Economic Justice

In the June 30, 2023 episode of Bitcoin Magazine's podcast, Jason Maier talks about his book, A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin, offering insights into how Bitcoin aligns with progressive values such as environmental sustainability, wealth equality, and global justice.

Strategic Flexibility in Bitcoin Mining and AI: Hut 8’s Path Forward

Strategic Flexibility in Bitcoin Mining and AI: Hut 8’s Path Forward

In an October 15, 2024 episode of McNallie Money, Sue Ennis from Hut 8 Corporation, covers the company’s recent innovations in Bitcoin mining, strategic moves into AI infrastructure, and their approach to managing volatility through flexible contracts.

Decentralizing Podcasting: Nostr and Lightning at the Core of Fountain’s Vision

Decentralizing Podcasting: Nostr and Lightning at the Core of Fountain’s Vision

The October 15, 2024 episode of the Ungovernable Misfits podcast features Oscar Merry, the founder of Fountain, discussing the evolution of his platform and the integration of Nostr, a decentralized protocol for social interactions.

Bitcoin's Surge Above $67,000: Mining Stocks, HPC Integration, and Institutional Adoption

Bitcoin's Surge Above $67,000: Mining Stocks, HPC Integration, and Institutional Adoption

The October 15, 2024 episode of McNallie Money focuses on the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price above $67,000, its impact on mining stocks, and the role of institutional investors through ETF inflows.

Bitcoin as the Great Absorber of Liquidity

Bitcoin as the Great Absorber of Liquidity

The September 29, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast features Jeff Ross discussing his liquidity-driven framework for understanding market cycles, particularly Bitcoin’s role as the "great absorber of liquidity."

Navigating BIP85 Changes and MuSig2: Key Security and Communication Challenges in Bitcoin

Navigating BIP85 Changes and MuSig2: Key Security and Communication Challenges in Bitcoin

The October 10, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Review explores critical issues surrounding BIP85’s disruptive changes, challenges in vendor communication, and the integration of MuSig2 into Bitcoin’s cryptographic framework.