Podcast: Bitcoin’s Role in the Freedom Convoy Protests | Alex Gladstein, Greg Foss and Jeff Booth

Alex Gladstein, Greg Foss and Jeff Booth return to “On the Margin” to give a thorough rundown of the Freedom Convey Protests and how Bitcoin factors in

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On this episode of “On the Margin,” Blockworks Co-founder Michael Ippolito is joined by returning guests Alex Gladstein, Greg Foss and Jeff Booth to discuss the ongoing Freedom Convoy Protests in Canada. We invited our guests to discuss the origins of the protests and how the situation in Canada has evolved.

Tune in to hear Alex, Greg and Jeff cover why Canadian truckers are protesting, how these protests compare with Occupy Wall Street, why GoFundMe cancelled the Canadian Freedom Convoy’s fund and what role Bitcoin plays in their fight for freedom.

They also cover:

  • an update of the overall situation
  • transitioning to bitcoin
  • and so much more

Watch the full episode below! 👇

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts. 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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