Rep. Warren Davidson: The Clarity Act, Digital Cash as an American Value | Bitcoin Politics Ep. 2
In this episode of Bitcoin Politics, Frank Corva sits down with Congressman Warren Davidson to break down the Clarity Act, CBDCs, and the Bitcoin legislation fight in Congress.Davidson explains how the Genius Act fell short, the DOJ’s overreach in the Tornado Cash trial, and what the Bitcoin Act could mean for Americans' financial freedom. He offers insight into Senate momentum and what to expect next. This conversation reveals the political dynamics behind Bitcoin’s regulatory future.🔶 Connect with Rep. Davidson on X: https://x.com/warrendavidson🔶 Connect with Frank Corva on X: https://x.com/frankcorvaChapters:00:00 - Intro with Congressman Davidson00:47 - Discussion on the Genius Act and Stablecoin Regulation03:34 - Concerns About Retail CBDCs and Privacy06:23 - Noncustodial Technology and Legal Protections09:56 - The Importance of Strong Legal Language and Future Legislation11:00 - The Bitcoin Act and Momentum for Digital Asset Rights12:59 - Personal Journey into Bitcoin and Privacy13:06 - Challenges with Traditional Banking and the Appeal of Bitcoin15:14 - Market Structure Legislation and Senate Momentum17:37 - Closing Remarks #Bitcoin #CBDC #WarrenDavidson #BitcoinPolicy #ClarityAct #SelfCustody #DigitalPrivacy #Stablecoins #BitcoinMagazine #Congress #FinancialFreedom #CodeIsSpeech #TornadoCash #FrankCorva #BitcoinPolitics
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Real Estate Magnate Elías Sacal: Bitcoin Obsoletes Real Estate as a Store of Value
In this episode of Bitcoin for Corporations, Pierre Rochard is joined by Elías Sacal, CEO of Murano Global Investments (NASDAQ: MRNO), to explore how Bitcoin is disrupting the traditional real estate investment model. They discuss the global shift from debt-based property financing to Bitcoin-backed corporate treasuries, the diminishing store-of-value premium in real estate, and how holding Bitcoin can unlock new capital strategies for developers.Elías also shares how Murano is approaching bitcoin adoption, from both a capital raising and operational standpoint, and what this means for the future of capital allocation in Latin America and beyond.⭐ This episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show is sponsored by Ledn, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans.👉 Visit their website at https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more!🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin for Corporations and join our Network: https://b.tc/corporations🔶 Connect with Elías Sacal on X: https://x.com/EliasSacalMRNO🔶 Follow Murano Global Investments on X: https://x.com/MURANOMRNO🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierreChapters:00:00 – Introduction01:00 – Weekly Bitcoin treasury news & BFC member updates02:00 – Introducing Elias Sacal of Grupo Murano06:00 – Elias' real estate background and path to Bitcoin09:00 – How Bitcoin unlocks financing for real estate12:00 – Collateral dynamics: depreciation vs. appreciation15:00 – Bitcoin vs credit cards and FX costs in property16:30 – Saylor’s approach to perpetual capital and leverage23:00 – Real estate’s monetization and the pivot to Bitcoin28:00 – Why Bitcoin investment could lead to lower rents29:20 – Explaining sale-leaseback in real estate + BTC context33:00 – Comparing trophy assets and Bitcoin36:00 – Internal communication and long-term BTC vision37:30 – Bitcoin adoption across Latin America39:00 – Bitcoin ATMs, LATAM usage, and final thoughts#BitcoinForCorporations #GrupoMurano #EliasSacal #RealEstateDisruption #MexicoBitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinAdoption #StoreOfValue #BitcoinVsRealEstate #EliasSacal #PierreRochard #GrupoMurano #bitcoinmagazineDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin for Corporations, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.
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Bitcoin, Stablecoins and America's Debt Endgame w/ Avik Roy | Bitcoin Politics Ep. 1
Avik Roy joins Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva for a discussion on the passage of the GENIUS Act, the future of Bitcoin in Washington as well as the macroeconomic picture when it comes to U.S. Treasury issuance, stablecoins, and why he believes bitcoin may become the focal asset in years to come.He breaks down the implications of various U.S. debt default scenarios, programmable currency surveillance, and the central tension between free markets and central planning in the digital age.Avik is the Founder & CEO of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) and is also the President & CEO of the National Institute for Health Care Management. He is also a Senior Advisor at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and an incoming Board Member at STRIVE Asset Management.🔶 Connect with Avik on X: https://x.com/Avik🔶 Connect with Frank on X: https://x.com/frankcorva🔶 Learn more about FREOPP: https://freopp.org/📰👉 Download Avik's White Paper "Three Scenarios of How a U.S. Fiscal Crisis Could Harm Ordinary Americans": https://freopp.org/whitepapers/three-scenarios-fiscal-crisis-bitcoin/Chapters:00:00 – The US Debt Crisis Explained00:24 – Intro to Bitcoin Politics Show ft. Avik Roy 01:49 – Genius Act & Bitcoin's Maturing Political Strategy 04:36 – Stablecoins, CBDCs & Bitcoin’s Survival Strategy 06:45 – The Genius Act & Surveillance09:05 – Hidden Threats in Crypto Bills14:07 – Can Stablecoins Delay the Dollar's Collapse? 16:32 – How Bad Is the Debt Crisis? The Math Is Worse Than You Think 20:59 – Can AI-Driven Growth Save the US Economy? 24:57 – The 'BitBond' Fix: Default + Bitcoin-Backed Treasuries? 26:36 – De Minimis Bill: A Game-Changer for Bitcoin Payments? 30:56 – Why Bitcoin as a Store of Value Still Wins 32:04 – Africa’s Bitcoin Leapfrog: Lightning in Action 35:31 – Palsy vs. Munificent: 3 Scenarios for Bitcoin’s Future 38:00 – The Political Risk of Unequal Bitcoin Wealth 41:00 – Mass Adoption, ETFs & Bitcoin Treasury Companies 43:40 – Can the Bitcoin Act Actually Pass? 46:20 – BitBonds & Strategic Accumulation for the US Treasury 51:36 – Bitcoin Treasury Companies & Market Evolution 54:01 – Avik Roy’s Closing Thoughts🌏 Join us at Bitcoin Asia 2025, August 28-29 in Hong Kong! 🟧Get your tickets today: https://asia.b.tc/🔶 Subscribe to the Bitcoin Magazine Daily Newsletter 👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-Newsletter#BitcoinPolicy #AvikRoy #GENIUSAct #USDebtCrisis #StablecoinRegulation #DigitalDollar #CBDCVsBitcoin #CryptoPolitics #BitBonds #BitcoinMagazine #Macroeconomics #Markets #Investing DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.
In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute's Zack Cohen and Zack Shapiro are joined by special guest David Zell, (BPI Co-founder) to break down Crypto Week in DC, including the Genius Act, anti-CBDC legislation, and the Clarity Act.The team analyzes the recent surge in Bitcoin price action, the growing role of institutional capital, and how partisan politics are shaping the current outlook for digital asset policy in the United States. They also dive into the Roman Storm/Tornado Cash trial and the legal threat to open-source development represented therein. (Recorded 7/15/2025)Chapters:00:00 - Intro + Market Moves Breakdown 02:30 - Institutional vs. Retail: Who’s Buying Bitcoin Now? 06:00 - Policy Shift: Why Institutions Are Finally Allocating 12:00 - Crypto Week in DC: Bills and Political Maneuvering 17:00 - Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Political Spending and Influence 21:00 - Genius Act + Stablecoin Politics 34:00 - CBDCs vs. Stablecoins: Privacy, Control, and the Future of Money 43:00 - Tornado Cash Case and Open Source Legal Risk🔶 Connect with David Zell on X: https://x.com/DavidZell_🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/⭐ Join us at Bitcoin Asia 2025, Aug. 28-29 in Hong Kong! Get your tickets at: https://asia.b.tc/ today! #CryptoWeekDC #BitcoinPolicy #CryptoLegislation #InstitutionalBitcoin #Stablecoins #CBDCs #BitcoinRegulation #RomanStorm #OpenSourceDefense #CryptoWeekDC #BTCMarkets
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Elon's America Party Bitcoin Embrace, 80K BTC "Hack" a Quantum Canary? | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 11
Elon Musk’s newly-stated alignment with the so-called “America Party” might mark a turning point in Bitcoin politics—but could it also polarize Trump against BTC? In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, BPI’s Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen unpack the political chessboard as Elon steps closer to Bitcoin.Meanwhile, the mysterious movement of 80,000 BTC from early wallets sparks intense speculation. Was it a white-hat rescue, a legal gray zone grab, or a quantum canary in the coal mine warning of cryptographic vulnerability? The crew dives into dormant keys, legal ownership vs possession, and the deeper geopolitical and regulatory implications for Bitcoin's future.From space, to courts, to Congress—Bitcoin is now entangled in everything.⭐ Join us at Bitcoin Asia 2025, Aug. 28-29 in Hong Kong! Get your tickets at: https://asia.b.tc/ today! 🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters:00:00 – Elon’s Political Power & Bitcoin Alignment01:04 – Mysterious 80,000 BTC Movement: Quantum or OG?06:00 – Legal Ownership vs Possession of Bitcoin13:00 – Adverse Possession, White Hat vs Black Hat19:00 – National Security Risks if North Korea Brute-Forces Bitcoin22:00 – Elon, Trump, and the Politicization of Bitcoin26:40 – Why the “Bitcoin Unifier” Narrative Still Struggles in DC30:00 – Sidelines in Legislation: Crypto vs Bitcoin in Congress33:00 – The Van Hollen Bill: Bitcoin Punishment via El Salvador35:00 – Bitcoin as Anti-Authoritarian Tech vs State Control38:00 – Stablecoins, Tether, and U.S. Digital Dollar Statecraft42:00 – Geopolitical Stakes in Monetary Technology Wars#BitcoinPolicy #ElonMuskBitcoin #QuantumComputing #BitcoinOwnership #CryptoLaw #BTCRegulation #BitcoinGeopolitics #RomanStormTrial #BitcoinLegislation #BitcoinAndPolitics #BitcoinPolicyHour #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #BitcoinMagazine
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