How Bitcoin Became Trump’s Weapon | Ryan Selkis

In this episode, Ryan Selkis joins the show for his self-proclaimed 'last crypto interview' to discuss his whistleblowing about Mt. Gox’s insolvency, his role in securing Trump's support, and the controversy around him bringing the culture wars to crypto. We also delve into the FTX collapse, crypto vs. Bitcoin, and more.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:34 Early Days in Bitcoin and Crypto
03:46 The Mt. Gox Whistleblowing Incident
04:43 Ads (Core, Ledger)
06:12 Digital Currency Group & Messari
07:48 Political Climate and Crypto Regulation
14:39 FTX Collapse and Policy Response
18:57 Ads (Core, Ledger)
20:35 Trump's Mar-a-Lago Event & Crypto’s Political Divide
25:11 Culture Wars and Political Tactics
44:37 Support for Trump in the Crypto Industry
46:14 Ethics and Scams in Crypto
48:03 Bitcoin vs. Crypto
57:29 The Core Problems in Crypto
01:12:22 AI, Truth & Justice
01:18:42 Ryan’s Crypto Legacy

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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Supply Shock should be considered investment advice. Please do your own research and speak to a financial advisor before putting your money into these crazy markets.