TFTC Podcast
Stablecoins And AI Surveillance: Whitney Webb & Mark Goodwin
A wide-ranging discussion on the nature of stablecoins, CBDCs, and the potential societal pitfalls of centrally controlled artificial intelligence.
A wide-ranging discussion on the nature of stablecoins, CBDCs, and the potential societal pitfalls of centrally controlled artificial intelligence.
Throughout the episode, the hosts reflect on the banking crisis of early 2023, which highlighted the risks associated with third-party custodians and the need for Bitcoin companies to hold a portion of their treasury in Bitcoin.
Merry Christmas, freaks.
Dhruv Bansal posits that the finite supply is not just a feature but the foundational goal from which other aspects of Bitcoin, such as the difficulty adjustment and Nakamoto Consensus, naturally follow.
The Pubkey mining meetup in December provided an open format discussion on various topics related to bitcoin mining, including network updates, market updates, and the broader mining ecosystem.
Even if restrictive legislation were to pass, Bitcoin would survive, though it might drive Bitcoiners to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions.
As the year 2023 comes to a close, it’s fascinating to reflect on the dynamism of international trade, the underpinnings of our financial systems, and the looming concerns around currency strength and sovereign debt.
A wide-ranging discussion on the nature of stablecoins, CBDCs, and the potential societal pitfalls of centrally controlled artificial intelligence.
Throughout the episode, the hosts reflect on the banking crisis of early 2023, which highlighted the risks associated with third-party custodians and the need for Bitcoin companies to hold a portion of their treasury in Bitcoin.
Merry Christmas, freaks.
Dhruv Bansal posits that the finite supply is not just a feature but the foundational goal from which other aspects of Bitcoin, such as the difficulty adjustment and Nakamoto Consensus, naturally follow.
The Pubkey mining meetup in December provided an open format discussion on various topics related to bitcoin mining, including network updates, market updates, and the broader mining ecosystem.
Even if restrictive legislation were to pass, Bitcoin would survive, though it might drive Bitcoiners to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions.
As the year 2023 comes to a close, it’s fascinating to reflect on the dynamism of international trade, the underpinnings of our financial systems, and the looming concerns around currency strength and sovereign debt.
The debate around Bitcoin's role in the future of money has been further fueled by the actions of prominent figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has historically opposed big banks but now appears to align with them in criticizing Bitcoin.
Despite acknowledging the Fed's steadfastness throughout the year, Damodaran highlighted that the ten-year Treasury bond rate has returned to its starting point of 3.88%, now standing at 3.95%, after all the fervent discussions about the Fed's actions.
The Ronin Dojo Tanto is a user-friendly Bitcoin node that emphasizes durable hardware and user privacy.
The meat of the conversation, however, focused on Bitcoin-related topics. They discussed River Financial's new feature, River Links, which simplifies the process of gifting Bitcoin to others.
A Critical Discussion with Dr. Robert Malone
Earlier today, Jerome Powell took to Capitol Hill to announce that the Federal Reserve will be holding rates where they are for the time being in an effort to get the inflation rate back toward its 2% target.
