Aug 20, 2020 at 21:00 UTC
(Harold Mendoza/Unsplash) 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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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 Rep.
Warren Davidson Rep.Patrick McHenry
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