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Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Federal Bank Regulators Come For Crypto

Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Federal Bank Regulators Come For Crypto

Full article summary: Thompson, D.H., Ohlendorf, J.D., Reeves, H.S., Masterman, J.O., 2023. Operation Choke Point 2.0: the Federal Bank regulators come for crypto. Cooper & Kirk, Washington, D.C.

Here’s Why It Is Insane To Be Against Bitcoin

Here’s Why It Is Insane To Be Against Bitcoin

In the August 11, 2024 episode of the Wolf of All Streets Podcast, Scott Melker interviews Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation. The discussion centers on the evolving landscape of global cryptocurrency regulation, with a specific focus on the United States.

Fiat money

Fiat money

Full article summary: Wallace, N., 2010. Fiat Money, in: Durlauf, S.N., Blume, L.E. (Eds.), Monetary Economics. Palgrave Macmillan UK, London, pp. 66-75.

The BITCOIN Act of 2024: A Strategic Proposal for U.S. Fiscal Innovation

The BITCOIN Act of 2024: A Strategic Proposal for U.S. Fiscal Innovation

In an August 01, 2024 podcast hosted by Nik Bhatia and Joe Consorti on The Bitcoin Layer, Senator Cynthis Lummis discusses her proposed legislation aimed at incorporating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset for the United States.

Insights and Challenges: Caitlin Long on Bitcoin's Regulatory Battle

Insights and Challenges: Caitlin Long on Bitcoin's Regulatory Battle

In an interview with Scott Melker, Caitlin Long highlights the ongoing regulatory challenges faced by the Bitcoin industry, emphasizing the impact of Operation Choke Point 2.0 and the SEC’s accounting rule SAB 121.