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The show begins with speculation surrounding today's Federal Reserve rate cut decision. It is pointed out that while it could represent a tipping point for change in economic policy, any action the Fed may take will ultimately not have much impact on Bitcoin. The notion of moving towards a decoupling of Bitcoin from the stock market is further evidenced by the release of BlackRock's Bitcoin presentation for investors, which addresses the need to look at Bitcoin outside of the traditional financial buckets of definitions. The slides tied to the resilience of Bitcoin in the face of geopolitical events as well as the U.S. debt dynamics are also examined and discussed.

The conversation then moves onto the news this week that the ETH/BTC ratio has hit a low point, and a drop in staker revenue leads to a review of chain activity, as well as questions tied to how L2s are impacting Ethereum overall and if a change in investment thesis could be warranted. Again, Michael Saylor's conviction with Bitcoin is noted, as is the news that he purchased another 1.1 billion in Bitcoin, and wonders what will happen when more companies apply this strategy of holding Bitcoin.

Next, there is an analysis of the recent Trump appearance on a crypto X spaces. It is noted that from his segments, Trump appears to have a genuine interest in crypto and expressed some articulate explanations on why he is interested in the evolving space, including his forays into NFTs as well as seeing campaign donations come in the form of cryptocurrencies.

The SEC's enforcement actions towards the FlyFish Club NFT project are addressed, and Hester Pierce & Mark Ulyda are lauded for their articulate and humorous dissent, with some excerpts from the dissent being read. The dissent is celebrated for its understanding of the value of NFTs and the overreach such enforcements represent. A recent letter to Gary Gensler from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Patrick McHenry, Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services, questioning the SEC's approach to airdrops and even asking questions about how airdrops differ from other incentives such as airline miles and credit card points. These letters both point to how there appears to be a powerful shift in the arguments in favor of more favorable policy for the space overall.

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Join us as Blutoshi teams up with Disco for another round of insightful discussion around the latest in the macro and crypto space. We dissect the recent market fluctuations and note how how macroeconomic factors, such as the Fed's meeting and new CPI inflation data has strong but often short-lived impact on more "risk on" assets like Bitcoin.
Next, we take stock of the latest Apple related news from this week's WWDC, noting the massive price impact on Apple stock to the upside tied to Apple's AI announced advancements enhancing user experience. It is noted that Elon Musk raised privacy concerns tied to Apple's Open AI integration.
We then examine the political ramifications of cryptocurrency within the US. Highlighting the recent New York Magazine piece centered around the Democrats Crypto pivot as well as Mark Cuban's election related statement leads to discussion about how the Democrat's negative approach to crypto as a whole might just end up costing them the November election. The effort to include previous anti-crypto verbiage into a "must pass" bill is also brought up leading to praise that now crypto has a force in Washington to defend itself against such attacks. Donald Trump's recent embrace of Bitcoin mining and his tweet claiming to want all the remaining Bitcoin to be MADE IN THE USA is also addressed.
Also noted is the news that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China the largest bank in the world published a note to investors outlning Bitcoin's advantages over gold and other traditional assets. This is taken as big news.
Wrapping up, we reflect on the potential influence of upcoming political events on Bitcoin's value and the intriguing intersection of AI and crypto, suggesting it could become a major trend in the financial world. We also note Uniswap's purchase of The Crypto Game and pledge to learn more about the project ahead of the upcoming season.
Tune in for a packed episode filled with insights, strategies, and future trends in the crypto and tech worlds.

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In this episode Blutoshi and Disco kick things off by marking it as their final broadcast before the halving event. They dive into a rapid analysis of the macroeconomic environment, noting the recent downturn in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, influenced by global political tensions and the prospect of enduring high interest rates, suggesting a prime moment to maintain a strategy of accumulating satoshis. The conversation also touches on the newly approved Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong, noting that their unavailability in mainland China could potentially temper demand and market movement as opposed to what was seen with the launch of Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.

Disco questions Blutoshi on how this halving differs from those in the past, igniting a dynamic exchange about the effects of innovations like Ordinals and Runes, and how the presence of solid communities adds a layer of excitement and significance to this event. The dialogue then pivots back to various Rune initiatives, particularly focusing on recent swings in the RSICs' lottery pooling percentages. They delve into the upcoming Epic Sat event and its potential repercussions, observing the growing influx of liquidity into the Bitcoin ecosystem in anticipation of new halving-related opportunities. The flourishing of high-caliber art projects within Bitcoin is also discussed, with speculation that art could become a more prominent feature after the halving.

Subsequently, they address the Bored Ape Yacht Club and the latest shifts in their floor prices, leading into a discussion on how dilution affects collections and the evolving priorities of collectors. Disco takes a moment to spotlight the final approval of the Genesis bankruptcy settlement, which ensures that Gemini Earn holders will recover their investments fully. The Winklevoss twins are praised for their role in this outcome and their support of Peter McCormack's Real Bedford football team. Attention then shifts to a recently revised Stable Coin Bill by Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, which seems to garner bipartisan support and may herald a new era of cryptocurrency regulation.

The hosts update listeners on Azuki, reflecting on the impact of their latest trailer, and express their admiration for Lemonhaze's artwork, pondering its integration into future show enhancements. The episode concludes with news from Franklin Templeton issuing a bullish statement on Runes and the introduction of ForbesWeb3, signaling the need for the cryptocurrency space to brace for new corporate entrants as the halving approaches.

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This week's episode kicks off with a reaction to last night's HBO debut of the "Money Electric" documentary, which promised to unveil the true identity of Bitcoin's anonymous founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. The hosts analyze the takeaways from the film, including the naming of Peter Todd as Satoshi Nakamoto, and conclude that nothing will fundamentally change as a result of the film. They also emphasize that the mystery surrounding Satoshi will remain, and that's probably the best outcome for Bitcoin overall—remember, "We Are All Satoshi."

The show then shifts its focus to the election and the recent surge in Trump's popularity on Polymarket, noting a large upswing over the past week or so. The hosts examine the potential for individuals or groups to influence the narrative of the races on Polymarket by looking closely at one profile and noting the substantial number of pro-Republican bets placed. The moral of the story is to review the data in everything you absorb as you make critical decisions.

Next, the hosts recap Murad's recent presentation from Singapore, where he discusses how memecoins don't need utility and are more straightforward and offer more transparency than VC-backed altcoins, which were prevalent in the last cycle. The conversation delves deeper into this thesis and then highlights the work of ZachXBT, who uncovered several wallets linked to Murad and demonstrated some of the memecoins he currently holds.

The show follows up on the latest developments in the FTX repayment saga. While it's great to hear that users are set to receive about 118% of their frozen funds from when they were frozen on the exchange back in November 22, the kicker is that users will be paid based on the value of their crypto at the time, so for Bitcoin, 16K vs. today's value north of 60K. They will also have to deal with a tax event triggered by the repayment. The show concludes by highlighting Scribe's post speculating that Coinbase's announcement to allow taproot withdrawals could be a signal that support for Ordinals and Runes might be on the horizon

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The show begins with a celebration of Bitcoin and other crypto assets hitting All-Time Highs. Disco shares his journey and reflections on the recent bear market. The hosts discuss their breakthrough realizations about the importance of the Bitcoin movement and the freedom to transact.

The discussion shifts to market analysis, reviewing crypto market caps and comparing assets to Bitcoin. Blu explains how to read the market cap chart using Bitcoin as the base as opposed to USD. It is also noted that the Runes market hasn't seen significant growth despite the overall market uptick.

The show then focuses on Bitcoin and crypto adoption in the US, highlighting Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis' call for a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve policy in the first 100 days of the new administration and the growing narrative shift on mainstream media towards Bitcoin as a legitimate asset. The upcoming Microsoft Bitcoin vote is discussed, along with the current odds on Polymarket for approval.

The hosts analyze top assets by market cap, noting that Bitcoin has surpassed Silver and Saudi Aramco and is now the #7 asset. They also review the current amount of Bitcoin held on exchanges and discuss the bullish sentiment surrounding Bitcoin ETF inflows.

The show concludes by discussing potential concerns about Elizabeth Warren's influence on crypto policy and Coinbase's recent successes. The new Coin50 fund is explored as a potential entry point for newcomers to the space.

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