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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.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment: Two Years On – Key Insights and Future Prospects

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment: Two Years On – Key Insights and Future Prospects

The October 4, 2023 episode from Kitco News aired an interview with Tristan Thoma, in which he delved into El Salvador’s journey two years after making Bitcoin legal tender. He highlights that Bitcoin is primarily being used to facilitate remittances.

Bitcoin and Human Rights: Unmasking the Monetary Mechanisms Behind Global Oppression

Bitcoin and Human Rights: Unmasking the Monetary Mechanisms Behind Global Oppression

In the March 22, 2022 episode of Closing the Loop podcast, Alex Gladstein focusing on the role that monetary policy plays in human rights violations and global oppression when governments manipulate money, particularly through debt monetization and bond market manipulation.

Bitcoin as a Lifeline for Political Dissidents: Lessons from Myanmar

Bitcoin as a Lifeline for Political Dissidents: Lessons from Myanmar

The September 27, 2024 episode of the Transformation of Value podcast, Win Ko Ko Aung, a political dissident from Myanmar, discusses his experience of having his bank accounts frozen by the government and his escape from the military regime after the 2021 coup, made possible through Bitcoin.

Mining in Uptober: Cipher, IREN, and Terawulf’s September Review

Mining in Uptober: Cipher, IREN, and Terawulf’s September Review

The October 4, 2024 episode from Sebastian covers the September 2024 performance of Bitcoin mining companies, Cipher, Iren, and Terawulf. While Cipher and Iren show promising growth, Terawulf is focusing on AI cloud services instead of expanding its mining operations.

Bitcoin: A Superior Alternative to Stocks, Gold, and Real Estate for Long-Term Savings

Bitcoin: A Superior Alternative to Stocks, Gold, and Real Estate for Long-Term Savings

The September 30, 2024 episode of the Blockware Intelligence podcast, Joe Burnett explains why Bitcoin is a superior long-term asset compared to stocks, gold, and real estate.

The Inflationary Future: Insights on U.S. Debt and Bitcoin’s Role from Lawrence Lepard

The Inflationary Future: Insights on U.S. Debt and Bitcoin’s Role from Lawrence Lepard

The October 5, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast featured Larry Lepard, who discusses the pressing economic issues surrounding government debt, inflation, and how they intersect with investments in Bitcoin and gold.

September 2024 Bitcoin Mining Production Updates: Key Takeaways for Investors and Industry Stakeholders

September 2024 Bitcoin Mining Production Updates: Key Takeaways for Investors and Industry Stakeholders

The October 3, 2024 episode of McNallie Money provides a detailed overview of the mining performance of major companies like BitDeer, Cipher, CleanSpark, Marathon, and Riot. They discuss each company's monthly Bitcoin output, operational hash rates, and mining efficiency.