Jason and Santi break down the Fifth Circuit's ruling against Tornado Cash sanctions and its implications for crypto protocols. They also examine PumpFun's content moderation crisis and how platforms should navigate these issues. The discussion then shifts to Brazil's proposed Bitcoin reserve bill and broader government adoption, exploring how geopolitical dynamics are reshaping institutional crypto demand. They close out by discussing Base's growth, memecoin dynamics, and surprising movements in legacy tokens. Thanks for tuning in!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:59 Thanksgiving Vibes
12:27 PumpFun Content Moderation
19:08 Will Memes Continue?
23:02 Tornado Cash Court Victory
31:30 Skale Ad
32:09 Toku Ad
33:00 Ledger Ad
33:45 Metrics Dive
45:52 Central Banks Buying Bitcoin
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.