Best Alex Chizhik Podcasts (2024)

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Bitcoin crashes by $10,000 but we're happy! 51:31

4M ago51:31

51:31

Summary In this episode, Alex and Shimon discuss Bitcoin's power law and its implications for the future of the cryptocurrency. They explain the concept of power law and how it differs from previous models of Bitcoin's price. They also draw parallels between power law in nature and Bitcoin's price corridor. The hosts highlight the significance of t…

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$70K Bitcoin and the AI Revolution 43:23

4M ago43:23

43:23

Summary In this conversation, Shimon and Alex discuss the all-time high of Bitcoin and the excitement surrounding it. They also delve into the role of technology in various industries and the exponential growth of tech advancements. The conversation then shifts to Tesla's full self-driving algorithm and the value of edge cases in machine learning. …

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It's Just-isms 48:02

4M ago48:02

48:02

In this conversation, Alex and Shimon discuss various topics related to AI and its impact on society. They explore the concept of 'justisms' in AI, where people downplay advancements by saying it's 'just' a certain capability. They also discuss the level of artificial intelligence that would be considered 'actual intelligence' and the challenges of…

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Google's AI Debacle and What It Means For China 48:17

4M ago48:17

48:17

In this conversation, Shimon and Alex discuss the recent Google Gemini launch debacle and the challenges of AI alignment. They also explore the issue of trust in Google's AI and the potential impact on the company's future. Additionally, they delve into the importance of understanding and avoiding the spinning of information. The conversation cover…

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CIA deep dive with Ken Egan - how to track and stop illicit finance 56:12

5M ago56:12

56:12

In this conversation, Ken Egan, a retired CIA officer, shares his insights on Bitcoin and its implications within the intelligence community. He discusses how Bitcoin is viewed as a tool and emphasizes that it is not optimized for illicit activity. Ken also highlights the importance of educating lawmakers about Bitcoin and the need for a broader pe…

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Bitcoin and the CIA 45:01

5M ago45:01

45:01

In this episode, Alex and Shimon discuss various topics including the intelligence community's interest in Bitcoin, the impact of regulation on markets, Elizabeth Warren's misunderstanding of interest rates, concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities, Putin's unhinged interview, India's potential, and the situation in Gaza. The conversation discuss…

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Apple, AR, and War Tech 45:09

5M ago45:09

45:09

Summary The conversation covers various topics including the Apple Vision Pro, the implications of augmented reality, open source AI, the economic impact of Apple Vision Pro and government spending, the relationship between immigration and economic success, and a preview of a future discussion on military technology. In this conversation, Shimon La…

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Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin price and M2, border crisis and more! 47:14

5M ago47:14

47:14

In this conversation, Alex & Shimon discuss various topics including investment advisors and Bitcoin education, expectations for Bitcoin ETF approval, the relationship between Bitcoin price and M2, the border crisis, immigration process, and the cognitive decline of Joe Biden. Alex also highlights Vivek's stances and fresh perspective on politics. …

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Robots, AI, and Productivity 45:45

6M ago45:45

45:45

Shimon and I delve into the world of Amazon robot logistics, future of work, renewable energy, the Bitcoin ETF and even the Ukraine and Israeli conflicts. Lots to unpack! Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the Show.…

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Bitcoin ETF, technology deflation and more 45:15

6M ago45:15

45:15

Alex and Shimon are back together to kick the new year off. We discuss the bitcoin ETF launch, price volatility vs predictability, Elizabeth Warren's crazy new FUD narrative, and a lot more! Join us for another great episode. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us …

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Bitcoin is like Passover .... wait what?!?!? 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

25:28

Today on Passover Alex discusses how #Bitcoin is like Passover…. Wait what?!?!?!? Both involve a story of liberation: Passover celebrates the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, while Bitcoin represents a potential liberation of people from traditional financial systems that are controlled by governments and banks. Both have a st…

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Debt Crisis, GDP, and Social Security Reform with Dr. Larry Kotlikoff Part 2 58:51

1+ y ago58:51

58:51

Our special guest is Professor Lawrence Kotlikoff, economics professor at Boston University and ranked by The Economist magazine as one of the world’s 25 most influential economists. Larry is also the president of Economic Security Planning, Inc. and the founder of Maximize My Social Security and MaxiFi. We spoke about different investment strategi…

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Bank runs and overhauling the Government with Dr Larry Kotlikoff 57:09

1+ y ago57:09

57:09

In today’s episode, Shimon discusses the recent Silicon Valley bank debacle, the response from the federal reserve, and what it means for the price of Bitcoin and stocks. Are we about to see a large amount of money printing or will the federal reserve be able to sustain interest rates at high levels? Our special guest is Professor Lawrence Kotlikof…

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Kristen Ragusin and the Scarcity of Money Part 2 1:01:37

1+ y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Alex and Shimon discuss the latest in the markets and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. Will the previous pattern of sideways action and then an upward break repeat itself? They also discuss the latest unemployment and CPI prints and how the current methodology of calculating these metrics that the federal reserve relies on for determining the monetary…

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Misunderstanding of Money with Kristen Ragusin Part 1; and also Celsius Bankruptcy FTX Guilty Plea 59:03

1+ y ago59:03

59:03

Today Alex and Shimon discuss the latest Bitcoin news, the decoupling of Bitcoin and the traditional markets, and the Celsius bankruptcy proceedings. Critically, the Celsius retail claw back rule and how that can affect Our guest today is Kristen Ragusin. Kristen is a professional wealth management consultant with twenty-five years of experience. I…

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Profit First with David Richter 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

46:39

Today Shimon and Alex discuss the latest news in the #Crypto and #Bitcoin markets, analyzing the latest regulatory challenges brought to crypto by U.S. Regulators. They also touch on national security and #AI – examining how ChatGPT can enable a productivity gain. The featured guest of this episode is David Richter of Simple CFO and the Profit Firs…

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Bitcoin Ordinals and Goodbye to the Hardcore Finance Show 49:29

1+ y ago49:29

49:29

In today’s episode Shimon and Alex say good bye to the Hardcore Finance Show and hello to the Dollar Auction Show. The Dollar Auction Show will be the Digital Asset Strategy show - focusing on Growth and Management Strategy in the Digital Asset sphere. Shimon will bring the Marketing/Growth/Strategy angle and Alex will bring the Strategy/Technical/…

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2023 - The Year of Crypto Regulation 29:49

1+ y ago29:49

29:49

2023 is the year of crypto regulation and while all global regulators are important, the US Regulators seem to drive the global Crypto Agenda. Most media outlets are reporting on regulation in the crypto space, but we, at the Hardcore Finance show are going straight to the source. In this episode, Alex goes to Capital Hill to chat with his represen…

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Building in 2023 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

26:53

Alex discusses 2023 and how to use this year to build. The episode goes through old mistakes, reflections on the crypto space and how to be a mature company, as well as what does 2023 have in store for us. Alex email for comments: alex@hardcorefinanceshow.com Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc …

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GPT3 will save us from the debt crisis 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

27:09

Shimon and Alex discuss GPT3, and its recently released to the public chatbot. We discuss the deflationary aspects of having artificial intelligence being able to answer prompts and develop them into narratives, solving problems, coming up with a reason the recent ROI of marketing campaigns is dropping and a lot more! Will this deflation enable the…

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The privatization of money - How Bitcoin can lead to human flourishing across the globe 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

42:20

In this third installment of the privatization of money, Shimon discusses the different advantages that privatization of any resource has from the point of view of the government. Then he continues to analyze what is unique about money and how the privatization of the good called "money" can bring prosperity to the worldwide population. Apple Podca…

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We are in a funk and so is the market 42:44

1+ y ago42:44

42:44

In this episode, Alex and Shimon discuss the following: * The recent ripple effects from the interest rate increases * The large hit that crypto took * The FTX saga - using customer funds to gamble with * FTX valuation drivers and why they weren’t reliable * Lack of due diligence by traditional VCs * Effective altruism and it’s possible terrible co…

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The downfall of FTX (no other description needed) 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

33:51

Shimon and Alex discuss the fallout from the FTX debacle and next steps for Crypto and Bitcoin. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the Show.By Shimon Lazarov and Alex Chizhik

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Representative Margaret Croke and the future of Crypto Legislation 53:36

1+ y ago53:36

53:36

In today’s episode Alex and Shimon welcome back Representative Margaret Croke. Representative Croke represents the 12th District in Illinois and has been a big crypto proponent. Representative Croke talks to us about the future of crypto regulation, what would it take to get sensible regulation passed, governments adopting blockchain technology and…

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The Upcoming Real Estate Turmoil with David Blatt 57:15

1+ y ago57:15

57:15

In today’s episode Alex welcomes David Blatt back on the show. We talk about the massive bond yield hikes of the last 6 months, the Fed Pivot, effects on the real estate market – both residential and commercial and when the bottom in Real Estate will come. David is CEO of CapStack Partners, focused on helping clients find real estate investment & c…

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The Jackson Hole debacle. Will we get into a deep recession? 23:03

1+ y ago23:03

23:03

In this episode of the hardcore finance show, Shimon discusses the disastrous short term effects of the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting. Is there a silver lining waiting in the long term, or are we up for more carnage in the markets? Can raising interest rates be good for the economy long term? And how does all of that affect the cryptocurrency markets?…

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Minting Millionaires - with Tony Bradshaw 56:00

1+ y ago56:00

56:00

Want to be a MILLIONAIRE? Tony Bradshaw - the award winning wealth coach - teaches us how to make the Millionaire Choice. Shimon, Alex, and Tony discuss how to manage money, what is real wealth, asset classes, the current financial crisis, and even.... a bit of crypto. This is one of the best and most informative episodes yet! https://www.tonybrads…

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Hardcore Finance Show - Our New Identity 25:52

2y ago25:52

25:52

In this Episode Shimon and Alex wrangle with the Identity of the Hardcore Finance Show and why talking to people about finance and financial freedom is so near and dear to our hearts. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support th…

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Ukraine, Russia, the Fed and the latest and greatest in the global markets - PART 2 27:19

2y ago27:19

27:19

Shimon and Alex discuss the recent happenings in the Ukraine - Russia war and how that will impact the global markets. Part 2 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the Show.By Shimon Lazarov and Alex Chizhik

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Ukraine, Russia, the Fed and the latest and greatest in the global markets - PART 1 26:27

2y ago26:27

26:27

Shimon and Alex discuss the recent happenings in the Ukraine - Russia war and how that will impact the global markets Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the Show.By Shimon Lazarov and Alex Chizhik

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The Federal Reserve Jackson Hole meeting and its effect on markets 23:03

2y ago23:03

23:03

In this episode of the hardcore finance show, Shimon discusses the disastrous short term effects of the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting. Is there a silver lining waiting in the long term, or are we up for more carnage in the markets? Can raising interest rates be good for the economy long term? And how does all of that affect the cryptocurrency markets?…

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The Ethereum Merge - is it actually Bullish for Bitcoin? 25:28

2y ago25:28

25:28

Shimon and Alex walk the streets of DC and discuss the upcoming Ethereum Merge. Is it actually bullish for Bitcoin? Is Proof of Stake better than Proof of Work? Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the Show.…

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Are we in a Recession? 26:09

2y ago26:09

26:09

Recession?!?!? That terrible four (9) letter word! are we in one? What does it mean to be in one? Should we panic? Where do we hide? Why isn't Joe Biden doing anything!? Alex goes into all of these points and more in the latest episode of the Hardcore Finance Show. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv…

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When will the Pain Stop? 27:03

2y ago27:03

27:03

Shimon and Alex get together to discuss the stock market pain and if and when it will stop. Are you hurting? So are we! Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the Show.By Shimon Lazarov and Alex Chizhik

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Have we hit the market bottom? 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

In this episode of hardcore finance, Alex and Shimon discuss whether we have hit the market bottom, or whether we have more losses ahead of us. The bull case - the fed will be able to lower interest rates without increasing inflation further. The bear case - interest rates are going up and market will continue to crash. We discuss the prospects of …

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Market Bloodbath and the Interest Rate Panic 28:24

2y ago28:24

28:24

In this episode, Shimon and Alex discuss the recent drop in the markets: * How long will the bloodbath continue? * Will the federal reserve be able to increase interest rates for much longer? * How similar is the current situation to the end of 2018? * Is the NASDAQ in a technical correction? * Can the keynsian method work? If the interest rate inc…

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We are back! Ukraine, the Fed, Bitcoin and more! 56:42

2y ago56:42

56:42

Shimon and Alex are back after a while to discuss the following topics: * Authoritarianism in Canada * War in Europe * Bank robberies with covid masks * How to make a lot of money - have a belief that is different than everyone else, but also correct * Is the nasdaq still a good place to allocate capital to given the recent volatility * Time horizo…

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Wrapping up 2021 and a look at 2022 - Interview with Rob Frasca 54:41

2+ y ago54:41

54:41

In this episode of Hardcore Finance, Alex and Shimon speak with Rob Frasca. Rob is a serial entrepreneur who has built and brought three venture-backed startups to successful exits. He is the co-founder and managing partner of COSIMO Ventures, a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in promising blockchain technologies and cryptocurren…

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Real Estate, Leverage and the future of Debt - Interview with David Blatt, CEO CapStack Partners 49:51

2+ y ago49:51

49:51

Shimon and Alex welcome David Blatt to the show. David is CEO of CapStack Partners, focused on helping clients find real estate investment & capital solutions. He is also the Founder & CEO of Banxel, the first lender2lender marketplace to syndicate, buy & sell real estate loans. With a background in distressed real estate, Mr. Blatt has successfull…

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Bitcoin price pump or panic and the macro mega bullish news! 57:08

2+ y ago57:08

57:08

Bitcoin just hit all time highs and then the market dropped. What does this mean? What's really going on? How does the macro landscape affect the markets? And the latest from the Biden Administration. Shimon and Alex seek out the truth. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Fol…

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China, Yields, Bitcoin, Stocks and more. The week in review. 31:12

3y ago31:12

31:12

In today's episode of the hardcore finance show, Alex and Shimon discuss the recent weekly events. We talk about china banning bitcoin (again), capital controls, evergrande and their real estate woes, the recent price drop in the markets, the infrastructure bill and its implication on inflation and treasury interest rates, and what does all of this…

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El Salvador adopts Bitcoin, SEC has a bone to pick with Coinbase - a wild week in review 39:52

3y ago39:52

39:52

What a week it has been. El Salvador is adopting Bitcoin, crypto markets are REKT, The IMF is rooting against the underprivileged, and Coinbase is airing out their dirty SEC laundry. Shimon and Alex discuss a whirl wind of a week! Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us…

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Finding the signal in the noise - Interview with Eliaz Tobias of Crowdsense 48:01

3y ago48:01

48:01

Shimon and Alex welcome back Gil Eyal and Eliaz Tobias of Crowdsense. Crowdsense is one of the best tools in the market for finding signal in noise and can quickly analyze thousands of data points to help investors trade. This is acutely applicable to Crypto as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Polkadot and even GameFi tokens like Star Atlas and Axie Inf…

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The case to buy Bitcoin - with a Special Shoutout to Kristen 50:14

3y ago50:14

50:14

Shimon and Alex open up the brand new Hardcore Finance Studio. We then re-examine the markets and why people should invest in Bitcoin - as a special request from our fans. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the Show.…

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The Privatization of Money - Part 2 18:16

3y ago18:16

18:16

In this solo episode, Shimon discusses why governments could let Bitcoin survive and thrive. Some of the questions discussed are: - How could getting rid of the state monopoly of money creation help the state collect more tax revenue? - When would this relevant? - What is our Bitcoin price target before governments start to care? - What is the opti…

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The Privatization of Money - Part 1 23:29

3y ago23:29

23:29

In this solo episode, Shimon explores a thesis under which governments choose to not stop bitcoin I wanted to start from a desired end result (bitcoin becomes world money) and examine a scenario under which it could happen. The main thesis of bitcoin supporters is that governments cannot stop it. I don’t agree. If the governments could put people o…

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Donald Trump's Legal Reckoning with Glenn Kirschner 51:28

3y ago51:28

51:28

Glenn Kirschner, Shimon Lazarov and Alex Chizhik chat about the Mueller Report, the workings of the USA legal system on both the federal and state level, Trump’s legal troubles, Trump’s associates charged with fraud and other types of financial crimes and foreign interference into the USA policies. Glenn Kirschner is a retired federal prosecutor wh…

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Joe Biden's Inflation Plan and BNY Mellon's Sinead Colton Grant recap 28:40

3y ago28:40

28:40

Shimon and Alex discuss President Joe Biden's stance on inflation and how he plans to manage it. Is there inflation? Did he misspeak? Does he really think money printing will cause less inflation? We then move on to discuss our interview with the brilliant Sinead Colton Grant and how encouraging it is to have major institutions so deeply understand…

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Impact Investing with Digital Assets – Interview with Sinead Colton Grant of BNY Mellon 52:41

3y ago52:41

52:41

BNY Mellon’s Sinead Colton Grant, Alex Chizhik and Shimon Lazarov chat about Digital Asset Impact Investing and many topics in the intersection of digital currencies, the traditional fintech space, and the global macro environment. We discussed: • Bitcoin as a store of value • The global macro landscape • The role of digital currencies in the rapid…

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Property Rights, Criminal Activity and the Power of the States - Interview with Lee Bratcher 45:53

3y ago45:53

45:53

Today on the Hardcore Finance Podcast we welcome Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council. (https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/). We talk about how fundamental property rights are to capitalism and democracy, Bitcoin and illicit activity, and the incredible movement brewing underneath the surface across many States. Texasblockchainsummit.org te…

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