
Macro picture, Bitcoin's bull/bear case, DCG controversy & more | E1666
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Vinny and Sunny are back for our first crypto-roundtable of 2023. Vinny breaks down the macroeconomic variables affecting Bitcoin's price (1:39), plus they all predict whether Bitcoin will hit $30K or $16 first (11:43) (This is not financial advice). They delve into the ongoing controversy involving DCG, Gemini and Genesis (26:54), as well as the news that the SEC has charged both Gemini and Genesis with offering and selling unregistered securities (35:12). We wrap up the show with a great discussion about Porsche's failed NFT drop and how brands should approach entering Web 3.0 (44:38).
(0:00) Jason kicks off the show
(1:39) Vinny's macroeconomic breakdown
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(11:43) Bitcoin's price action + will it hit $30k or $16K
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(18:59) Gluttony and the lack of consumer savings
(26:54) DCG, Genesis and Gemini controversy
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(35:12) The SEC has charged Gemini and Genesis for selling unregistered securities
(44:38) Porsche's NFT drop
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