Miami Mayor Francis Suarez talks about how Miami plans to be the crypto capital of the world. In this show, he discusses:\n what Miami is doing to become the crypto capital of the world (1:40)\n why he feels so strongly about bringing crypto to Miami (3:09)\n the relationship between cryptocurrencies and government (4:08)\n why he believes that, in the future, governments will transaction in crypto, not fiat currency (5:26)\n his feelings about the FTX sponsorship proposal and how he convinced city officials to move past crypto\u2019s tumultuous past (6:51)\n whether city of Miami employees have expressed interest in being paid in bitcoin (10:06)\n what needs to happen for Miami to be able to hold BTC in its treasury (11:25)\n how Mayor Suarez balances his interest in Bitcoin against his interest in mitigating the effects of climate change on Miami (14:24)\n Crypto News Recap (18:00)\n \xa0\n Thank you to our sponsors!\xa0\n Download the Crypto.com app and get $25 with the code \u201cLaura\u201d:\xa0\n https://crypto.onelink.me/J9Lg/unchainedcardearnfeb2021\n \xa0\n Check out InterPop, a superteam redefining the future of NTFs and fandom!\n https://hellointerpop.io/?utm_source=Unchained&utm_medium=episode-sponsorship&utm_campaign=interpop-launch&utm_content=interpop\n \xa0\n Episode Links:\n \xa0\n Francis Suarez - Mayor of Miami\n Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrancisSuarez\xa0\n \xa0\n Miami and Crypto\xa0\n Overview\n New York Times: https://www.nytimes3xbfgragh.onion/2021/03/23/business/dealbook/miami-suarez-crypto.html\xa0\n CNBC interview: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/02/17/miami-mayor-francis-suarez-on-push-to-accept-bitcoin-attract-big-tech.html\xa0\n Forbes Coverage:\n https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerhuang/2021/02/01/miamis-mayor-leads-the-charge-to-bring-bitcoin-to-americas-largest-cities/?sh=5bbbbf68c6c9\n \n https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeorshimron/2021/02/07/miami-mayor-francis-suarez-talks-bitcoin--building-a-tech-innovation-hub/?sh=1d1c40691a53\xa0\n \n \n FTX Naming Rights\n Press Release: https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2021-03-23-mayor-arena-agreement.asp\xa0\n The Block: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/99134/report-ftx-miami-heat-stadium-vote\xa0\n \n Bitcoin\n paying employees in BTC + investing treasury in BTC:\n \n https://twitter.com/francissuarez/status/1360069847971954690?lang=en\n \xa0\n Link to the Crypto News Recap:\n https://unchainedpodcast.com/tesla-is-a-hodler/\n \xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices