The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast

The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast
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Live from the Washington, D.C., and Austin, TX, policy experts discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, politics, business, and more. Brian Morgenstern is head of public policy for Riot Platforms, one of the world's leading Bitcoin mining companies. He previously served as White House deputy press secretary and deputy communications director for President Trump. He was also senior advisor and deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department. Zach Whiting is manager of public policy at Riot Platforms. He previously served as policy director and senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, state senator from Iowa, and policy advisor to a member of Congress. Subscribe and follow us on all platforms! Rumble YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music: COMING SOON! Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts: COMING SOON! Deezer Listen Notes: COMING SOON! PlayerFM
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Explores the intersection of bitcoin, energy, politics, and business, with episodes covering pressing topics like stablecoin legislation, taxation issues, and bitcoin voter impact, along with personal stories from significant events, such as the recent Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.

Live from the Washington, D.C., and Austin, TX, policy experts discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, politics, business, and more.
Brian Morgenstern is head of public policy for Riot Platforms, one of the world’s leading Bitcoin mining companies. He previously served as White House deputy press secretary and deputy communications director for President Trump. He was also senior advisor and deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department.
Zach Whiting is manager of public policy at Riot Platforms. He previously served as policy director and senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, state senator from Iowa, and policy advisor to a member of Congress.
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In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss:
- The US government may not hold as much Bitcoin as previously thought.
- The price of Bitcoin has recently surged past $122,000.
- Owning Bitcoin directly differs significantly from owning it through ETFs.
- There is a strong push against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
- Bitcoin mining taxation should align with commodity taxation principles.
- Pennsylvania is politically appealing for significant AI and energy investments.
- A crypto whale moved 80,000 Bitcoin after 14 years of inactivity.
- The movement of Bitcoin can attract significant attention in the market.
- Engagement in crypto policy is increasing among lawmakers.
- And more!
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