Podcast: Bitcoin’s Role in the War on Cash | Mike Green & Alex Gladstein

Mike Green & Alex Gladstein debate Bitcoin’s role in the U.S. and beyond by looking at several topics, from government response to taxation.

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On this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, is joined by Mike Green of Simplify Asset Management & Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation.

Mike & Alex sit down to debate the role of Bitcoin from opposing angles, discussing whether a Bitcoin standard would benefit the U.S, what is the role of Bitcoin for those living under authoritarian regimes, government response to Bitcoin, the war on cash, & the role of sound money in society.

They also covered:

  • CBDCs
  • Stablecoins
  • If Bitcoin should be taxed
  • and more!

Watch the full episode down below! 👇

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by a co-host where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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