BREAKDOWN: The Most Pro-Bitcoin Politicians in the US
Whether fighting for reduced taxes for staking or regulatory sandboxes for tokens, these politicians break the mold when it comes to digital assets.
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Whether fighting for reduced taxes for staking or regulatory sandboxes for tokens, these politicians break the mold when it comes to digital assets.
This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.
Today on the Brief:
- Markets react to FOMC notes
- Taiwan blocks China streaming services
- Initial jobless claims back on the rise
Our main discussion is a look at the politicians on both sides of the aisle who are pro-digital currencies and, especially, pro-bitcoin. Featuring:
- Rep. Thomas Massie
- Governor Jared Polis
- Andrew Yang
- Rep. Ted Budd
- Rep. Trey Hollingsworth
- Rep. Darren Soto
- Rep. Stacey Plaskett
- Rep. Tom Emmer
- Senate Candidate Cynthia Lummis
- Rep. Warren Davidson
- Rep. Patrick McHenry
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