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
SPECIAL GUEST: Alex Thorn from “galaxy brains” podcast on bitcoin, AI, data centers, and the future
On this episode, Brian and Zach are joined by special guest Alex Thorn from the "galaxy brains" podcast! Follow Alex on X @intangiblecoins. Watch the "galaxy brains" podcast on YouTube.
- Alex Thorn is the Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy, focusing on digital assets.
- He transitioned from Fidelity Investments to Galaxy, driven by his interest in cryptocurrency.
- The "galaxy brains" podcast features discussions on markets, crypto, and policy.
- Public policy developments are crucial for the future of cryptocurrency regulation.
- The Clarity Act and Responsible Financial Innovation Act are the market structure frameworks being debated.
- Bitcoin is classified as a commodity, while altcoins face more regulatory scrutiny under the new frameworks.
- The shift from bitcoin mining to AI data centers is reshaping the industry landscape.
- Executive orders from the Trump administration are promoting business in technology and digital assets.
- The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve discussion still leaves many questions about government ownership of bitcoin.
- Revolutions in history often go unrecognized until they have occurred.
- And more!
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