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On today's podcast we will uncover the most intriguing stories and insights from the world of digital assets. Join Chip and Jeff as they navigate through a whirlwind of topics, from XRP's gold-backed future and Steve Jobs' Satoshi identity to political battles over crypto, the Blue Teams Desire to end it and the latest developments in the CBDC space. Join me as we delve into these captivating stories, dissect expert opinions, and explore the ever-evolving crypto landscape. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and let's decode the world of cryptocurrency together.


Let's talk about 10 things. Nobody can speak for XRP(L) and these are just my own views. Also, it's dangerous to say something will definitely not happen. I'm talking about what it's reasonable to expect.  

Support a Democrat for President is equivalent to banning Bitcoin and Crypto

US presidential candidate Robert Kennedy says FedNow is first step to banning Bitcoin
Robert Kennedy Jr. says central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could lead to financial slavery and political tyranny.

https://cryptoslate.com/us-presidential-candidate-robert-kennedy-says-fednow-is-first-step-to-banning-bitcoin/

Bitcoin cannot be stopped – Regulators will only be playing Whack-a-Mole: Caitlin Long

https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-cannot-be-stopped-regulators-will-only-be-playing-whack-a-mole-caitlin-long/

So NBC knows best on Fednow digital currency

DeSantis and RFK Jr. misconstrue Fed’s digital plans in warning of government overreach
Florida’s GOP governor and the anti-vaccine activist, both seen as potential 2024 presidential candidates, mischaracterized two Federal Reserve proposals as efforts to restrict Americans’ purchases.
NBC NewsBrian Cheung


Texas Bill to create Gold Back Digital Asset

Texas moves to create gold-backed digital currency
Lawmakers in Texas have introduced a pair of bills that would approve the creation of a state-issued, gold-backed digital currency.
Kitco NewsJordan Finneseth


Was Steve Jobs actually Satoshi

Apple hiding a bitcoin manifesto in Macs is fueling theories that Steve Jobs was Satoshi Nakamoto, the crypto’s mysterious inventor
The discovery that Apple includes a PDF of Satoshi’s original bitcoin white paper in every new Mac has sparked fresh conspiracies tied to Jobs.
Yahoo FinancePhil Rosen


CBDC will lead to absolute government control

CBDCs will lead to absolute government control
2Governments around the world are salivating at the prospect of CBDCs they can manipulate hassle-free, according to Miller Whitehouse-Levine.
CointelegraphMiller Whitehouse-Levine


Bitboy served for violent remarks

‘BitBoy’ Ben Armstrong Faces Legal Action From FTX Class Action Lawyers
Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong is alleged to have used phone calls and social media to send ‘violent threats’ to an attorney in the FTX class action.
BlockworksKatherine Ross


This is awful. The Fed pays high interest rates on cash to keep it idle while banks—especially small banks—are compelled to reduce lending to their customers. Real investment is being displaced by Fed policies at expense of free enterprise and real growth.



I am surprised that Senator @SenWarren attacks crypto, while other progressives utilize them as incentives for additional free resources.


Tim Draper sells his beachfront estate

Breaks my heart to sell it. #beachfront #hermosabeach  


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Tracking #XRP related naming changes:
• xVia, xCurrent -> RippleNet (RippleNet Cloud
• xRapid -> ODL in RippleNet
• IOUs & issued currencies -> tokens
• federated sidechains -> sidechains with witness servers, not federator nodes.

Others to remember?


Former Coinbase Executive Accused of Insider Trading Reaches Agreement With SEC

Former Coinbase Executive Accused of Insider Trading Reaches Agreement With SEC: Report - The Daily Hodl
Former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi is close to reaching a settlement with securities regulators after pleading guilty to charges in the first-ever insider trading case involving crypto assets.
The Daily HodlRhodilee Jean Dolor



It’s over. The Obama, Clinton, Biden gang has done it. The irreversible and accelerating destruction of US dollar value and therefore to the value of all American owned assets. Get out of the US Dollar. Get into Gold, Silver and Crypto. Don’t use banks.



Top Lawyer Confident That #SECGov Will Not Appeal If #Ripple Wins. #XRP

Top Lawyer Says SEC Will Not Appeal If Ripple Wins
With the Ripple vs. SEC summary judgment expected to come anytime soon, many crypto stakeholders are commenting on the possible outcome.
The Crypto Basic - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, DeFi Topics And NewsLele Jima



Tracking #XRP related naming changes:
• xVia, xCurrent -> RippleNet (RippleNet Cloud
• xRapid -> ODL in RippleNet
• IOUs & issued currencies -> tokens
• federated sidechains -> sidechains with witness servers, not federator nodes.

Others to remember?



Awesome 🧵 by @MarioNawfal

If we give up an inch of our freedom, the government will take a mile. The Biden Administration needs to ask themselves, would they like the Trump Administration to have such power? Just b/c you’re in power now, doesn’t mean you will be in 2 years.



You’re building an anti crypto army? Good luck with that.

We have been building the crypto army since 2009 and it’s bigger than any politician.


SEC Chair Gary Gensler is a “bad-faith regulator,” states @GOPMajorityWhip on @unchained_pod. 💣

Do you agree?



This has nothing to do with the company Ripple Labs. This was an attempt in  2013 by James Cox. to make a company to buy, sell bullion using the ripple payment gateway to transact. In the early days, many people were experimenting with gateways. In 2014. most popular Ripple…