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Expert Explains Why the U.S. Government Can’t Shut Down Bitcoin | Ep. 107 — 107 Eric
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He mined Bitcoin in 2011, lost 1,000 BTC when his dad threw away the hard drive, and today he’s writing the laws that shape Bitcoin’s future.
Eric Peterson of Satoshi Action Fund joins Sat Chats to share his journey from early mining to navigating the U.S. regulatory battles that could decide Bitcoin’s path forward.
Chapters
00:00 Sat Chats Welcome | Guest Intro01:14 Understanding Bitcoin Regulations and the Satoshi Action Fund
02:50 The Impact of Government on Bitcoin and Crypto
05:12 The Role of Regulation in Innovation
08:03 Recent Changes in Bitcoin Policy and Market Structure
11:00 Using Bitcoin as Collateral for Loans
13:57 The Future of Bitcoin and Regulatory Challenges
24:11 Learning from Market Experiences
25:51 Navigating Bitcoin's Regulatory Landscape
27:30 Nation-State and Corporate Adoption of Bitcoin
29:52 Bitcoin as a Store of Value vs. Medium of Exchange
32:34 Government's Role in Bitcoin Legislation
37:53 Encouraging Pre-Coiners to Stack Sats
39:25 Future Predictions for Bitcoin and Regulation
48:35 The Offer
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