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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 as the Key to Financial Independence for Millennials

Bitcoin as the Key to Financial Independence for Millennials

In the October 12, 2024 episode of The Last Trade, Bram Kanstein, host of the Bitcoin for Millennials podcast, discusses the unique financial struggles facing millennials and the role Bitcoin plays in offering a pathway to financial security.

The Recession That Never Came: Examining US Economic Resilience and Future Risks

The Recession That Never Came: Examining US Economic Resilience and Future Risks

The October 12, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer revolves around the US economy's surprising resilience despite widespread expectations of an impending recession, and why a recession has not yet materialized, despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

China’s Economic Crisis: Real Estate Collapse, Unemployment, and Global Market Impact

China’s Economic Crisis: Real Estate Collapse, Unemployment, and Global Market Impact

In the October 12, 2024 episode of the David Lin Report, Shaun Rein explores the current state of China's economy, with a focus on its real estate collapse, rising unemployment, and deflationary pressures.

Bitcoin Mining and Human Rights: Unlocking Energy Access and Financial Freedom

Bitcoin Mining and Human Rights: Unlocking Energy Access and Financial Freedom

In the October 11, 2024 episode of the HRF x Pubkey podcast Troy Cross, a professor of philosophy and long-time Bitcoiner, shares his journey from rejecting Bitcoin due to its environmental concerns to advocating for its carbon-neutral potential.

Bitcoin: An Asset or the Future of Money?

Bitcoin: An Asset or the Future of Money?

The September 17, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer centers on Nik Bhatia’s efforts to explain the intricacies of Bitcoin to Michael Howell, a liquidity expert. The discussion revolves around fundamental economic principles like Gresham's Law and Triffin's Dilemma and how these apply to Bitcoin.

Strategic Insights from Bitcoin Mining Level 2: Consolidation, Energy Partnerships, and Global Competition

Strategic Insights from Bitcoin Mining Level 2: Consolidation, Energy Partnerships, and Global Competition

In the August 21, 2024 episode of What Bitcoin Did features a conversation with Harry Sudock about the transition to "Bitcoin Mining Level 2," where mining operations face tighter margins and increasing technological demands.

Strategic Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption: Opportunities and Challenges

Strategic Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption: Opportunities and Challenges

In the September 22, 2024 episode of The Transformation of Value podcast, Samson Mow explains the dynamics of nation-state Bitcoin adoption, focusing on the strategic approaches countries are taking to accumulate Bitcoin reserves.