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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The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast
Diving Deep on DeepSeek and the Crypto EO (from the archives)
From January 29, 2025.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- Trump's executive order on crypto aims to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world.
- The national digital asset stockpile should focus on bitcoin due to its decentralized nature.
- SAB 121's rescission allows banks to custody crypto for customers, increasing adoption.
- Energy policy failures have contributed to inflation and geopolitical instability.
- Caroline Leavitt's approach as press secretary aims to democratize media access.
- Debanking practices are politically motivated and need congressional investigation.
- DeepSeek's emergence highlights the competitive pressure on U.S. AI development.
- Efficient capital deployment is crucial for technological advancement.
- The U.S. must prioritize energy independence to support tech growth.
- The market's reaction to AI news reflects a broader volatility in tech investments.
- And more!
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