My guest today is Brandon Green, Chief of Staff to the CEO and Head of Events at BTC Inc. He started as an intern in May 2017 directly out of college and has been promoted up through the company. He now leads the conference arm of the business, while also serving on the Board of Advisors for the University of Alabama.

In this episode Brandon shares his journey into the world of Bitcoin, the growth of BTC Inc, the impact of the US elections on the Bitcoin market and the importance of privacy. We also discuss ETFs and their potential risks and benefits, the importance of smart people joining the Bitcoin community, the impact of Bitcoin on the US economy, the role of stablecoins in the digital monetary system, and the upcoming conference in Nashville. The conversation ends with a message of hope derived from the power of the people to create constructive systems.

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-- CHAPTERS –

00:00 - Coming Up...

01:25 - Intro & Background

05:25 - Ads Break: Trezor, BTC Inc.

07:45 - The Growth of Bitcoin Conferences

16:15 - US Elections' Impact on the Bitcoin Market

21:15 - Tightening Regulation on Bitcoin Privacy

27:00 - Brandon's Take on ETFs

32:05 - The Role of Financial Institutions in the Bitcoin Market

34:10 - Smart People & Their Job Choices

39:20 - Bitcoin's Adoption & Perception

43:10 - The Role of Stablecoins in the Digital Monetary System

53:40 - The Audience, Speakers & Experiences at Bitcoin Nashville

1:01:35 - A Message of Hope: The Power of People in Creating Constructive Systems

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-- LINKS –

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Bitcoin Nashville Twitter: https://x.com/TheBitcoinConf

Bitcoin Nashville website: https://b.tc/conference

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