The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast
Live from the Washington, D.C., and Austin, TX, policy experts discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, politics, business, and more.
Brian Morgenstern is SVP of public policy for Riot Platforms, one of the world's leading Bitcoin mining companies. He previously served as White House deputy press secretary and deputy communications director for President Trump. He was also senior advisor and deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department.
Zach Whiting is manager of public policy at Riot Platforms. He previously served as policy director and senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, state senator from Iowa, and policy advisor to a member of Congress.
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Bitcoin enters GOP platform while Biden Dem dam breaks (from the archives)
From July 9, 2024.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- The GOP is recognizing bitcoin's geopolitical significance.
- Trump's tweet marked a monumental shift in bitcoin's political landscape.
- Bitcoin mining in the U.S. is crucial for maintaining financial leadership.
- Bitcoin can help the U.S. achieve energy dominance.
- The idea of bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset is gaining traction.
- Bitcoin's scarcity and transferability make it a modern reserve asset.
- The Biden administration's policies are seen as anti-bitcoin.
- The Republican Party's platform now includes strong pro-bitcoin language.
- Bitcoin can work alongside the U.S. dollar to enhance its value.
- The future of bitcoin adoption depends on political will and public understanding.
- And more!
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