This episode dives deep into the heart of Bitcoin 2024, unpacking the event’s highlights and controversies with industry experts like Scott Presler, Mitchell, David Bailey, Matthew Sigel, Mattunchi, Alex Faze, Anndy Lian, and the Cointelegraph team. We dissect Donald Trump’s Bitcoin promises, questioning whether they signal true support or mere campaign strategy. Was his vision for Bitcoin, including removing SEC Chair Gary Gensler and forming a strategic Bitcoin reserve, genuine or simply a play for votes?
We then contrast this with RFK Jr.’s compelling perspective, exploring why many believe he demonstrated a more profound grasp of Bitcoin and what his ambitious plan to secure a vast Bitcoin reserve could mean for the US.
This episode doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable questions, either. We tackle the increasing politicization of Bitcoin, debating whether the influx of politicians signals mainstream acceptance or raises concerns about potential political manipulation. What does this mean for the future of the industry?
Zooming out, we examine Bitcoin’s potential as a geopolitical game-changer. Could the US leveraging Bitcoin ignite a global power struggle, perhaps even prompting China to rethink its crypto stance?
Finally, with a crucial US election on the horizon, we analyze the potential ramifications of both a Democrat and Republican administration on Bitcoin regulation and adoption. Will the US become a crypto haven or a regulatory battleground?
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Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.
Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.
An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.