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Episode · Jul 10, 2024 ·

ATC: DAVE & KOOL TALK ALL THINGS CRYPTO

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Summary

0:04:47

CFTC Labels BTC and ETH Commodities

Juni opened the show highlighting the Illinois court ruling that Bitcoin and Ethereum are commodities, as cited by CFTC chair Rostin Behnam. NatNat called the news fantastic for bringing regulatory clarity and new money, while noting it confirms crypto is here to stay. NatNat raised questions about potential tax implications for commodities versus securities, especially with the CPI report due.

0:04:47Juni opens the show and runs through the day's stories

0:16:42

Blockchain for National Security and DMV

Dave discussed the US Senate exploring blockchain for national security applications. Kool said it would likely run on a private chain like JPMorgan's and not to get too excited. Dave highlighted California's ongoing Tezos blockchain test with the DMV for licenses and records, which NatNat found super bullish for transparency.

0:21:46

Bitcoin ETF Inflows and Post-Halving Volatility

NatNat and Bread expressed overall bullish views on Bitcoin's long-term trajectory despite corrections.

0:24:47German government sales, Justin Sun's OTC offer, and Mt. Gox distributions

0:32:32Voice H's technical analysis, order blocks, and dollar cost averaging

0:39:00

Securing Telegram and Twitter Accounts

A speaker emphasized the need for strong security on Telegram and Twitter accounts in Web3 to protect portfolios. The speaker advised reducing link sharing in Telegram to avoid spam bans and explained how AI monitors Twitter for suspicious activity that can lead to suspensions.

Moments0:39:00
0:52:21

Crypto Taxes Legislation and Real Estate

ALEX DAMSKER discussed crypto taxes, noting many fail to report conversions and flips and highlighted the Loper decision ending agency deference, which opens possibilities for reclassifying assets. ALEX DAMSKER called for the crypto community to organize into groups focused on drafting workable legislation and pursuing litigation.

1:03:10Buying a home with crypto, like-kind value, good funds, and capital gains

1:19:22How blockchain could simplify real estate title, ZK proofs, and getting counties on board

Moments0:52:21
1:30:58

Celebrity Meme Coin Risks

Kool and ALEX DAMSKER addressed the celebrity-endorsed water token linked to Messi and Ronaldinho. Kool criticized it as paid promotion where insiders hold 60 percent of supply and warned it onboards the wrong people by eventually dumping on retail.

Moments1:30:58

Key quotes

“It's a slow moving train. That's it.”

Kool0:15:54Share on X

“we're going to see massively violent moves to the upside and to the downside.”

Dave0:27:52Share on X

“There is a common misconception that within a bull market, assets only go up. That's not true.”

NatNat0:31:42Share on X

“This is actually a feature, not a bug.”

AALEX DAMSKER1:00:21Share on X

“If you don't know what a wallet is, you should not be in a Meme Coin.”

AALEX DAMSKER1:32:50Share on X

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