Bitcoin Magazine Podcast

In this episode, recorded at the Bitcoin2019 Conference, Dave and Grahm are joined by Joel Comm of the Bad Crypto Podcast and Gary Leland of Crypto Cousins to discuss everything from Bitcoin, podcasting, regulations, Facebook's Libra and even a little about the great scooter debate. Enjoy!    

In this episode, Dave discusses the new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidelines with Amsterdam-based regulatory consultant Simon Lelieveldt, who argues that these guidelines have gone way too far and are disproportionate, technically unsound and uneconomic. At the crux of this topic is the difference between how Facebook's Libra will accept regulation versus advocacy for online privacy by many in the Bitcoin community. Resources: News: Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges G20 Supports FATF Crypto Recommendations CipherTrace, Shyft Unveil ID Protecting Solution to FATF Crypto Guidance   Simon Lelieveldt Interview: FATF and EU need to fundamentally rethink their approach to virtual assets/currencies... Simon’s outspoken argument over Twitter  Facebook Obtained Its E-money License(2016)  Twitter: Simon Lelieveldt Dave Grahm Bitcoin Magazine

On today's episode, Dave and Grahm chat with the one and only John McAfee, currently living in exile in Cuba. They talk about freedom, Bitcoin, McAfee's 2020 Presidential run, the McAfee movie starring Michael Keaton, death threats and more! Resources: McAfee Magic The McAfee Movie Twitter: John McAfee (@officialmcafee) Dave (DsHollers) Grahm (@Grahmbo1stBlood) Bitcoin Magazine (@bitcoinmagazine)  

In this episode, Grahm and Dave invite Colin Harper from the other side of the office to discuss his recent article on the Libra white paper. The three of them quickly hop aboard the Facebook/Libra hype train, and speculate on how Libra could affect the cryptocurrency market as well as the world in general.  Resources: Facebook's Libra Is Here. But It Might Not Be What You Think. Twitter: Colin Harper (@AsILayHodling) Dave (DsHollers) Grahm (@Grahmbo1stBlood) Bitcoin Magazine (@bitcoinmagazine)

In this episode, Dave and Grahm cover the news: shadow banking, Binance’s spinoff company and explaining Bitcoin to your dad. Then they talk with the myth, the legend, the Texan, Dan Held. They discuss Held’s recent essay on Bitcoin’s Security, the halving and what is Bitcoin’s best use case (store of value or payments). Resources: News: How to Explain Bitcoin to Your Dad on Father’s Day: An Infographic Binance To Launch Regulation-Complaint Spinoff Site Shadow Banking Explained: How Crypto Companies Make Money In the Dark Dan Held Interview: Bitcoin’s Security Is Fine by Dan Held Friedrich Hayek & The Nobel Prize Sam Patt’s tweet on Bitcoin Not Built Primarily as a store of value Dan’s Infamous tweet: #Bitcoin: Too Expensive

In this episode, Dave and Grahm talk with Leo Weese, a Bitcoiner and statistician living in Hong Kong about the anti-extradition bill protests in his city that have been escalating over the past week. Leo explains why Hong Kong isn't already under mainland China's rule as well as how serious of an infringement this bill could be on the rights of the citizens of Hong Kong and foreign nationals passing through the city. He gives tips for safe, private communication and how that has made the protests more effective.  Interview Resource: Hong Kong's Leader, Yielding to Protests, Suspends Extradition Bill Fugitives Offender And Legal Mutual Assistance In Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2019 Twitter Leo Weese Bitcoin Magazine Grahm Dave  

In this episode Dave and Grahm cover the recent news and development happening around peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchanges. They talk with Hodlhodl’s Max Keidun about LocalBitcoins, regulatory uncertainty, predictions and different kinds of p2p exchanges. Resources: News: Paxful and AirTm Partner To Increase Bitcoin Adoption In Latin America Local Bitcoins Stops Cash Trades, Personal Offers On Platform Man Sentenced To Illegal Money Transfer Services on Localbitcoins CME Bitcoin Futures Product Breaks Volume Record Apps, Services and Devices That Put Bitcoin Users In the Driver’s Seat Max Keidun Interview: Localbitcoins Denies Service to Iranian Users Lightning Trades Available On Hodlhodl Mainnet Predictions by Hodlhodl Augur: A Decentralized Predictions Platform Built on Ethereum

In this supposedly short episode that went long, Dave and Grahm discuss Justin Sun's winning charity bid for a lunch with Warren Buffett. Joined by Delphi Digital's Tom Shaughnessy, the three of them speculate on who they would send to lunch with Warren Buffett to convince him that Bitcoin has value. Things go off the rail a bit as they weigh the pros and cons of sending notable experts, Mike Tyson, John McAfee and Batman. Something not touched on during the episode is the tremendous impact that Justin Sun's 4.5 million dollar donation will create for the Glide Foundation. The Glide Foundation serves the homeless population in San Francisco.   Resources: A Steak house To End All Arguments Warren Buffett Eats The Same Thing For Breakfast Everyday Pomp's Love For McDonald's Fidelity's Bitcoin Trading Product Alex Gladstein On Why Bitcoin Could Change the Game For Foreign Aid Just one of @nic_carter's spicy tweets Bitcoin's Security Is Fine - Dan Held Make Bitcoin Fun Again - David Bailey @miketyson's Bitcoin Atm How Robert Pattinson Became Batman  

In today's episode, Dave and Grahm sit down with Jameson Lopp to discuss his recent Op-Ed "How Many Wrongs Make a Wright", a comprehensive investigation into Craig Wright and his questionable claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto — the creator of Bitcoin. Interview Resources: Op Ed:How Many Wrongs Make A Wright? Lopp and Craig Wright Meeting in 2015 Twitter: Bitcoin Magazine The LTB Network Jameson Lopp

Dave and Grahm are back with news and price narratives around 2019’s top performing financial asset. The news includes mainstream media's Bitcoin FOMO, the real story of Laszlo Hanyecz — the guy behind Bitcoin’s pizza day, Dutch authorities taking down Bestmixer, Tether being partially backed by Bitcoin, and what libertarian politician Ron Paul thinks about the US Dollar. This episode they talk to Jeffery Tucker, Editorial Director of the American Institute of Economic Research about how the U.S./China trade conflict might be affecting the Bitcoin price. Resources: The Man Behind Bitcoin Pizza Day Is More Than A Meme: He’s A Mining Pioneer ‘The Dollar Is Going to Self Destruct’: Talking Bitcoin With Ron Paul Dutch Authorities Shutdown Bestmixer Tether Partly Backed By Bitcoin, Court Transcription Reveals Interview: No, Mr. President, Tarifs Do Not Cause Prosperity The Tarif Bill Comes Due Twitter: Bitcoin Magazine The LTB Network