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Originally aired on February 17, 2023

Stablecoin Crackdown: SEC Targets Circle’s USDC

• Stablecoins like USDC and BUSD are designed to be stable when all else fails in the crypto market
• The SEC is soon expected to issue an enforcement notice to Circle over USDC, after already sending one to Paxos
• Gary Gensler, the SEC chairman, is suggesting that stablecoins could be considered securities
• Rumors are circulating about government scrutiny of crypto staking, with Circle’s USDC being caught in the crosshairs
• Senator Cruz has proposed vending machines in the Capitol building that take crypto for payment

Stability of Stablecoins in Question as SEC Targets Circle’s USDC

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Jesse and Priscilla talk about using machine learning to forecast conflict and social uprisings with Philip Schrodt, mathematician and senior research political scientist of statistical consulting firm Parus Analytical Systems.

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Dr. Spiros Michalakis, CalTech quantum physicist and consultant for Holllywood blockbusters Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, and Bill & Ted 3. What would happen if scientists were considered as important to sci-fi filmmaking as the director, the writer, and the actors?

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Chris Ergen is a highly respected and influential figure in the telecommunications industry, having made significant contributions to the field through his work in wireless innovation at Dish Network. His expertise in satellite technology has helped to increase connectivity and access to high-speed access across the globe. Chris discusses various topics related to his work and the future of the industry, emphasizing the value of collaboration and knowledge sharing. He is also passionate about improving access to services for customers in third world markets, and is a strong advocate of blockchain and digital currency. With his deep understanding of the industry and commitment to innovation, Chris is poised to continue driving progress and making a lasting impact in the telecommunications space. This interview with Chris Ergen took place at the exclusive Satoshi Roundtable 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Dubai.

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Originally aired on February 13, 2023

Shelly Palmer, the Co-Founder of Metacademy, the world’s first platform where you can earn while you learn about cryptocurrency and NFTs, discusses blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Web 3. He believes that every person is a media company and that it is their one job to be seen by others.

Shelly is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University SI Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group. This consulting practice helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media, and marketing. Shelly is also a Co-Founder of Metacademy, a free educational platform that teaches practical applications of blockchain, crypto, NFTs, Web3, and the metaverse.

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Streamed live on Feb 10, 2023

Bill Barhydt talks about the Crypto Market news, insights, analysis.

0:00 Intro
2:30 Price Analysis
7:30 Debt Crisis
13:10 Staking
14:40 Regulation
17:30 Financial Services Committee
18:35 Abra Launches New Tokens
20:10 Abra Flair Token
21:25 Crypto Banking
22:10 FTX Fraud
23:00 Operation Choke Point
24:10 How can this happen
25:10 Highlights
26:10 FDIC OCC
27:10 Silvergate
29:10 The Fed
30:10 Paxos
32:10 Abra Limited Order
33:10 Institutional Clients
34:10 Abra App
37:10 Drive to Survive
38:10 Outro

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Welcome to LunarCrush Live! Today we’ll be joined by the Co-Founder & CEO of Pinata, Kyle Tut, and the VP of Product, Justin Hunter. We’ll dive into their past experiences and how that led to creating Pinata, a media management solution for builders and creators in web3!

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Originally aired on Feb 8, 2023

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Allison Sesso, CEO of RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit organization that buys and forgives medical debt.

The United States has an industry for buying and selling debt, including medical debt, which hospitals sell to for-profit debt buyers. Once purchased, the debt can be collected on, often with the power of the court system to hold individuals accountable. Unfortunately, medical debt is a type of debt that individuals have little control over.

What is the state of medical debt in the United States?

• There is a marketplace for all types of debt, including medical debt.
• Debt is a foundational part of the economy in the United States.
• At least $195 billion of medical debt exists worldwide.
• Hospitals can sell medical debt to for-profit debt buyers.
• Debt buyers have the right to collect on the debt, often with the power of the court system.
• Medical debt is a type of debt individuals have little control over.
• This system has created a big problem for those who struggle with medical debt.

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Originally aired on February 06, 2023

The United States Congress will hold a crypto crash hearing on February 14, 2023, where lawmakers will discuss the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, old school investor Charlie Munger thinks the government should ban cryptocurrencies while Michael Saylor disagrees and says Munger doesn’t understand Bitcoin. The NFT market is experiencing a comeback with SingularityNet up 117%, and Zoomer Shiba Inu up 24%. FTX has invested in many projects, and if some of them blow up and get huge, investors may end up getting their money back while retail may get screwed.

Should Congress Regulate Cryptocurrencies?

• The US Congress is scheduled to hold a crypto crash hearing, where lawmakers will discuss the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
• Charlie Munger thinks cryptocurrencies should be banned, while Michael Saylor disagrees and says Munger doesn’t understand Bitcoin.

NFT Market Resurgence

• SingularityNet has experienced significant growth at 117% while Shiba Inu is up 24% signaling a NFT market comeback.

FTX’s Massive Investments

• FTX has invested in several projects that may blow up and if they get huge, investors may get their money back while retail may get screwed.

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Premiered on Feb 3, 2023

Bill Bill Barhydt interviews Mark Yusko (ICYMI)

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Jesse and Priscilla sit crooked and talk straight with musician @Moby about veganism and our collective cognitive dissonance for how much suffering we cause the creatures and planet we love.

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Adrian Grenier, speaking at the Bitcoin conference, explains that the mainstream sentiment about Bitcoin being a means to make money is not the whole story. He highlights the philosophy of decentralization, which empowers people to have more sovereignty in the world’s wealth. He acknowledges the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining but believes that as the technology improves, it will become more energy efficient. Grenier is excited about the potential for innovation and investing in new businesses that emerge from this technological and social renaissance.

Premiered Feb 1, 2023

Jesse and Priscilla talk with journalist Jamie Kalven, journalist and founder of The Invisible Institute, about his award-winning muckraking exposing police corruption in Chicago.

How police abuse in Chicago is not just the result of individual officers but rather a systemic issue rooted in racism and inequality.

• Police abuse in Chicago is a systemic issue that can’t be solved just by expelling individual bad actors from law enforcement.
• Society’s consignment of certain populations to inferior status creates space for official actors, including police, to abuse and prey on those populations.
• Journalists have a responsibility to uncover and report on police abuse, despite pushback from law enforcement.
• The use of body cameras has revealed the extent of police abuse in Chicago, but there is still a long way to go in terms of accountability and transparency.
• To address systemic issues, we must consider the root causes of inequality and racism in our society.
• Police unions often protect abusive officers, creating a culture of impunity that perpetuates abuse.
• Communities affected by police abuse must have a voice in the reform process in order to create meaningful change.

ABU DHABI, DUBAI – FEBRUARY 2: (INTERVIEW) Michael O’Connell discusses what Watchdog Capital does.  Michael O’Connell discusses various topics related to Bitcoin and decentralized finance. He talks about the potential for using Bitcoin more widely in the future, the multiplier effect of fiat on Bitcoin, and the primary business function of his company. O’Connell also shares his background, including growing up, attending college, and starting in finance. He discusses his work bringing fiat to decentralized finance and running a Bitcoin brokerage firm, as well as the importance of compliance and regulation in the industry, All at Satoshi Roundtable Dubai 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Dubai.

Arie Trouw, CEO of XY Labs, discusses the company’s self-sovereign data network, which functions as an oracle for blockchain. XY Labs has been in the data space since 2012 and started focusing on crypto in 2018. The company’s system incorporates thousands of blockchains linked together and connects to external blockchains like Polygon or Ethereum. Arie Trouw also reflects on the similarities between the dot-com boom and the current landscape of blockchain companies, predicting that the useful aspects of blockchain technology will prevail.

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Host Patrick Tsang interviews entrepreneurs who share their personal success stories and the processes they employ for innovation and leadership whilst maintaining ethical standards. In this episode, is an interview with Philip Lawrence

Tony Hawk is a professional skateboarder, philanthropist, and Bitcoin investor. He compares the trajectories of skateboarding, gaming, and Bitcoin, noting the rapid mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin within the last ten years. Tony’s skatepark project, formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation, focuses on creating public skateparks in underserved areas and has been accepting cryptocurrency for a couple of years. He believes that Bitcoin can contribute to financial equality, provide access to other countries, and allow for direct assistance to those in need without unnecessary filters or intermediaries.

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Originally aired on January 31, 2023

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on the rise, as the total crypto market cap reaches over a trillion dollars. Circle’s USDC stablecoin has reported that it has a dollar for dollar backing of its reserves. Amazon is rumored to be planning an NFT initiative in the near future.

Is Amazon Entering the NFT Space?

• Amazon has announced plans to enter the NFT space, beginning with blockchain gaming.
• This move has been anticipated for some time, as job postings have hinted at Amazon’s interest in web3 technology.

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Baron Davis is the founder of More Than US, a Web3 maker studio that represents designers, engineers, meta architects, and talent. More Than US creates IP as a collective while focusing on utility and community as one ecosystem. The company is involved in innovation, sports, lifestyle culture, media diversity, and other opportunities within the Web3 space. More Than US aims to build its own marketplace for selecting the right projects and people while supporting a diverse range of creators, including people of color and women. Davis is passionate about using technology, ecosystem, and utility to address real-world problems and empower creators to own their IP.

Anthony Scaramucci, the managing partner and founder of SkyBridge Capital, shares his interest in cryptocurrency and how it led to the creation of cryptocurrency funds within his diversified money management firm. After meeting with Treasury officials discussing the digitization of the US dollar, Scaramucci’s curiosity was piqued, leading him to explore blockchain technology further. SkyBridge then made significant investments in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Algorand, and the FTX token during the pandemic.

Jerry Fragiskatos serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Input Output, the technology provider and one of the founding members of the Cardano platform. Cardano is a scientifically peer-reviewed layer one blockchain built using cryptographic research, formal methods, and the functional programming language Haskell. Its main goal is to help bank the unbanked and provide financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets. Jerry’s role involves working with enterprises and governments to integrate blockchain technology into their systems, allowing for value-added services that address the needs of under-banked and under-serviced communities.

Originally aired on January 28, 2023

Bluelight is a business simulator game based on the cartoon series “Take My Muffin.” The game is set in San Francisco Bay Area and involves managing teams and completing various projects to earn revenue. Players can own or rent offices and lands and use NFTs as in-game currency.

How does Bluelight use NFTs as in-game currency?

• Almost all items in Bluelight are NFTs, including lands, offices, office items, and characters
• Players can earn in-game currency called Bucks or Kale, a crypto token available on Ethereum and BNB chain.
• The game is designed for players of all types, including free-to-play and hardcore crypto enthusiasts

What are the key features of Bluelight?

• Players manage teams with diverse skills to complete various projects
• The game involves trading cards with different stats representing skills and performance
• Players can own or rent offices and lands and earn revenue share from rented offices
• The game is based on the cartoon series “Take My Muffin” and designed to be humorous and fun
• The game is set in San Francisco Bay Area and incorporates landmark sites cryptified for the game

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Streamed live on Jan 27, 2023

How will AI affect the Investing Space? Why do Central Banks target 2% Inflation?

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Originally aired on January 26, 2023

In this Bad Crypto Podcast episode, Dor Garbash from the Mina Foundation introduces Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) and explains why it is essential for building a web 3 future with privacy and scalability in mind. ZKPs can address scalability issues, make validation more succinct, and enhance privacy in data sharing.

• What are the benefits of Zero Knowledge Proof?
  • ZKPs address scalability issues by building scalability solutions using layers.
  • They provide succinctness by compressing and condensing blockchain validation to a smaller size.
  • ZKPs enhance privacy by enabling mathematical proofs of identity without revealing sensitive information or the context surrounding it.
• How is ZKP more secure than traditional blockchain methods?
  • Cryptographic primitives make ZKP mechanisms complicated but secure and similar to blockchain.
  • ZKP replaces the need for an Oracle or third party, making it even more secure.
• What are some potential use cases of ZKP?
  • Decentralized voting systems and loan applications without revealing personal details.
  • Identity verification without sharing social security numbers or other sensitive information.
• ZKP requires a shift in mindset towards data sharing and privacy protection on the blockchain.
• ZKP can enhance blockchain network efficiency and make it more accessible for everyday people.
• The Mina Foundation is advancing the use cases of ZKP through its developments in decentralized applications and network topologies.