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Deferred Sales Trusts for Bitcoin: Mechanics, Risks, and Policy Signals

Deferred Sales Trusts for Bitcoin: Mechanics, Risks, and Policy Signals

The October 02, 2025 episode of Abundant Mines features Brett Swarts explaining how Deferred Sales Trusts (DSTs) use IRC §453 installment sales to defer capital gains on appreciated assets, including Bitcoin.

Policy, Liquidity, and Treasury Design for Bitcoin

Policy, Liquidity, and Treasury Design for Bitcoin

The September 23, 2025 episode of the Brandon Gentile podcast features Matt Cole outlining policy, liquidity, and treasury design levers for Bitcoin. Cole emphasizes self-custody rights, de minimis tax relief for payments, and M2 and the BTC/gold ratio as key signals.

US Bitcoin Policy Shifts and Regulatory Innovation

US Bitcoin Policy Shifts and Regulatory Innovation

On April 01, 2025, The Bitcoin Layer featured Yaël Ossowski discussing significant U.S. policy shifts affecting Bitcoin, including the repeal of the IRS broker rule and proposals for dimminimous taxation.

Australian Bitcoin Adoption and Regulatory Dynamics

Australian Bitcoin Adoption and Regulatory Dynamics

The February 28, 2025 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast with Ethan Timor examines evolving regulatory pressures and market adaptations in Australia. It details challenges such as AFSL compliance, KYC and travel rule mandates, and the impact of ETFs on traditional exchange models.

Regulatory Shifts in Bitcoin: A Cohesive Outlook

Regulatory Shifts in Bitcoin: A Cohesive Outlook

The February 14, 2025 Galaxy Brains episode with Commissioner Hester Peirce outlines a strategic pivot from enforcement-heavy oversight to a disclosure-driven framework in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Silvergate and the Evolving Bitcoin Banking Regulatory Outlook

Silvergate and the Evolving Bitcoin Banking Regulatory Outlook

The February 07, 2025 episode of Unchained features Mike Lempres, former chairman of Silvergate Bank, explaining how opaque regulatory actions and abrupt policy shifts have forced Bitcoin banks to adopt unconventional liquidity and compliance strategies.

Navigating Bitcoin Mining: Financial Tools, Regulations, and Market Influences

Navigating Bitcoin Mining: Financial Tools, Regulations, and Market Influences

The November 12, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod features Mostafa Al-Mashita, co-founder and director at Secure Digital Markets, discussing the critical financial mechanisms supporting Bitcoin mining operations, particularly in North America.