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HBO's Bitcoin Documentary: Focused on the Wrong Mystery?

HBO's Bitcoin Documentary: Focused on the Wrong Mystery?

In the October 10, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Nik Bhatia reviews HBO’s Bitcoin documentary about the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, which he argues is irrelevant to Bitcoin’s real-world importance.

Understanding the Macro Forces Shaping Bitcoin’s Price

Understanding the Macro Forces Shaping Bitcoin’s Price

In an October 8, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Layer, Nik Bhatia explores the macroeconomic factors influencing Bitcoin's price, placing particular emphasis on asset-based liquidity and the interconnectedness between Bitcoin, stocks, and global financial markets.

Operation Chokepoint 2.0: The Federal Assault on Crypto Innovation

Operation Chokepoint 2.0: The Federal Assault on Crypto Innovation

In the October 3, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Caitlin Long, founder of Custodia Bank, discusses the Federal Reserve's Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and the Biden Administration’s regulatory actions against the crypto industry.

19 Benefits of Bitcoin That Most People Have Never Heard About

19 Benefits of Bitcoin That Most People Have Never Heard About

In the September 12, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Nik Bhatia lays out 19 overlooked benefits of Bitcoin, focusing on its far-reaching human impact beyond financial speculation.

China's Monetary Stimulus and Bitcoin's Financialization: Strategic Insights

China's Monetary Stimulus and Bitcoin's Financialization: Strategic Insights

In the September 24, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, guest Matt Dines discusses the recent developments in China's monetary policy, focusing on the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) introduction of massive stimulus measures.

Global Macro Trends and Bitcoin Insights: Key Takeaways

Global Macro Trends and Bitcoin Insights: Key Takeaways

The Sept 13, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer features Nik Bhatia, who explores the intricacies of global macroeconomic trends with a particular emphasis on US Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy, and market reactions.

The End of Chevron: A New Era for Judicial Independence and Regulatory Clarity

The End of Chevron: A New Era for Judicial Independence and Regulatory Clarity

The Sept 10, 2024 of The Bitcoin Layer podcast features Philip Hamburger, who centers on the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine, a legal principle that had allowed administrative agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes when implementing regulations.