The Bitcoin Boom

Old Men, New Money: Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization - En podkast av Douglas Borthwick, Phil Larmon and Ali Davoudi

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The Bitcoin Boom: Strategic Acquisitions and State-Level LegislationIn this episode of Old Men New Money, hosts Douglas Borthwick and Ali Davoudi discuss the latest trends and major moves in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets. They delve into MicroStrategy's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy led by Michael Saylor, the company's rebranding, and its growing influence. Other key topics include the involvement of major players like Meta Planet, 21 Co, and Cantors and Tether in the Bitcoin race. They also discuss mergers and acquisitions in the crypto space, highlighting Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit and Jump Trading's investment in Securitize. Additionally, they address the state-level Bitcoin reserve legislation passed by New Hampshire and Arizona, and the potential of Texas joining in. The discussion extends to the Genius Act, its blockage in Congress, and Coinbase's alleged role in it. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming guest Dennis Porter, who will share insights on state-level Bitcoin initiatives.00:00 Introduction and Subscriptions00:42 Episode Overview and Topics01:17 MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Strategy03:40 Bitcoin as a Store of Value07:00 MicroStrategy's Market Moves11:52 Financial Engineering and Bitcoin Lending15:08 Concerns with Traditional Finance18:27 US Bitcoin Reserve and Accumulation Strategies21:00 Government's Bitcoin Strategy21:54 US States Embrace Bitcoin22:50 Bitcoin's Scarcity and Value24:10 Bitcoin as a Store of Value25:11 Bitcoin vs Traditional Finance25:48 Understanding Bitcoin Investment32:25 Institutional Adoption of Crypto34:53 Regulatory Challenges and M&A News38:51 Conclusion and Upcoming Interviews Get full access to Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization at oldmennewmoney.substack.com/subscribe

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