21(Taproot edges closer to activation, IRS demands reports for $10k txns, OCC reversal on Bitcoin?) (EP.215)

On The Brink with Castle Island

English - May 21, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 272 ratings
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Matt and Nic are back for another volatile week. In this episode:

Nic's 72h fast Nic explains the Moscow time joke on Bloomberg Coinbase sells off Our explanations for the selloff Tax selling or Fed discussion of tapering? Taproot edges towards activation Eth monetary hardening - improving or impairing its monetary credibility? IRS demands cash transaction reports for transactions over $10k FinCEN doesn't inflation-index their reporting thresholds OCC reviews Brian Brooks' rules Will the new OCC be hostile to Bitcoin? Tom Emmer asks accounting regulators to revisit their accounting treatment of digital assets Elon suggests miners disclose their energy mix Should miners buy carbon offsets?

Content mentioned in this episode:

Nic's appearance on Bloomberg NyMag, Jack Dorsey Says Bitcoin Can Make the World Greener

This episode supported by:

Sovryn, DeFi on Bitcoin Eventus, global leader in trade surveillance, market risk and transaction monitoring solutions