Welcome to episode #1 of The Culture Bit featuring Allen Helm! Bitcoin is money, but it\u2019s also a cultural movement. We\u2019re going to talk about the latest happenings in the space, giving you a run down of this week in Bitcoin including breaking news, beefs and commentary on the Bitcoin cult(ure).
\nThis episode discusses the first US Presidential election with Bitcoin taking center stage. Allen unpacks President Trump\u2019s views on Bitcoin and his potential impact on the industry as well as his recent shift from being wary of cryptocurrencies to supporting Bitcoin and defending the right to self-custody.
\nWe also discuss Trump\u2019s interest in maintaining America\u2019s economic dominance and how Bitcoin aligns with his America First vision. But the question remains: is Trump good for Bitcoin?
\nFind out on this episode of The Culture Bit!
\nTIMESTAMPS:
\n00:00 Introduction and Addressing the Elephant in the Room
\n01:24 Trump\u2019s Speech at the Libertarian National Convention
\n03:46 Trump\u2019s Change in Stance and Understanding of Bitcoin
\n06:06 Bitcoin as a Tool for Economic Dominance
\n09:16 Republican Party\u2019s Endorsement and Bitcoin 2024
\n10:11 Political Parties\u2019 Stances on Bitcoin
\n11:09 Trump\u2019s Impact on Bitcoin and the Election
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