MONEY REIMAGINED: Crypto's Future of Policy, Politics, and the Fight for a Pro-Crypto Government

MONEY REIMAGINED: Crypto's Future of Policy, Politics, and the Fight for a Pro-Crypto Government

By CoinDesk

Messari’s Ryan Selkis from Bitcoin to crypto policy.

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Michael Casey’s New Book with Frank H. McCourt, their forthcoming book:  Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age

In this episode of  "Money Reimagined," host  Michael Casey and  Sheila Warren

interview Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari, about his journey in the crypto industry and his views on crypto policy and politics. They discuss Ryan's early days in Bitcoin, his role in breaking the Mt. Gox story, and his decision to focus on crypto policy. Selkis explains his belief that a pro-crypto US government would benefit the industry and argues that voting for Trump is the way to achieve this. At the same time, Warren emphasizes the importance of bipartisan engagement and working with Congress. 

The conversation covers various topics related to politics, policy, and the role of cryptocurrency.

Chapters | 

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:24 Early Days in Crypto

08:44 Ryan Selkis: A Crypto Personality

09:13 Crypto Policy and Politics

30:46 The Role of Political Pressure in Cryptocurrency Legislation

36:04 Crypto as a Defense Against AI and Protection of Individual Rights

38:31 The Importance of Small Government Principles in Crypto

40:47 The Impact of Social Media Polarization on Politics

Links | 

Messari 

Crypto Council for Innovation 

CoinDesk.com

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