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Inflation, Inequality, and Bitcoin’s Regulatory Future

Inflation, Inequality, and Bitcoin’s Regulatory Future

The June 27, 2022 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Avik Roy discussing the socioeconomic impacts of inflation, particularly for lower-income groups, and explores the Lummis-Gillibrand bill's potential to provide Bitcoin regulatory clarity.

Bitcoin’s New Standing in U.S. Policy: Strategic Opportunities and Challenges

Bitcoin’s New Standing in U.S. Policy: Strategic Opportunities and Challenges

The November 6, 2024 episode of Swan Signal Live podcast explores how the recent U.S. election has positioned Bitcoin favorably within national policy, signaling a historic shift towards state-backed Bitcoin support.

Bitcoin as a Tool for Personal Liberty Against State Control

Bitcoin as a Tool for Personal Liberty Against State Control

In the October 22, 2024 episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Natalie Smolenski discussing the foundational values of Bitcoin in relation to individual liberty and state control.

Pennsylvania’s Bipartisan Bitcoin Bill: A Swing-State Milestone for Bitcoin

Pennsylvania’s Bipartisan Bitcoin Bill: A Swing-State Milestone for Bitcoin

In the October 25, 2024 episode of the Blockware Intelligence podcast, Dennis Porter highlights Pennsylvania’s newly passed Bitcoin legislation as a potentially pivotal factor in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

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.

Exploring Central Bank Operating Frameworks and Modern Financial Challenges

Exploring Central Bank Operating Frameworks and Modern Financial Challenges

The March 7, 2024 episode of the Mercatus Center podcast featured Ulrich Bindseil, of the European Central Bank (ECB), discussing the evolving frameworks of central bank operations, including liquidity management, reserve requirements, and the growing role of digital currencies.

Fighting the Digital Dollar: The Role of Bitcoin in Resisting CBDCs

Fighting the Digital Dollar: The Role of Bitcoin in Resisting CBDCs

In this October 17, 2024 episode from Bitcoin Magazine, we get a replay of a panel discussion from Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024. They discuss the growing trend of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their potential to drastically change global financial systems.