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Brian Brooks on Future of U.S. Crypto Regulation
Brian Brooks on Future of U.S. Crypto Regulation
As Nic Carter explained in his blog post the widespread reports that U S banks are being instructed not to service crypto providers comes with no official communication from any regulator He compared it to Operation Choke Point a stealth campaign during the Obama administration to restrict fund flows to fringe but entirely legal services [...]
Brian Brooks on Future of U.S. Crypto Regulation

Nic Carter at Consensus 2022 (CoinDesk)
The Bitcoiner Who Stood Up to Toxicity
Nic Carter, a commentator and venture capitalist, has taken a stand against Bitcoin Maximalism. That’s why he is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Nic Carter at Consensus 2022 (CoinDesk)

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OK Proof of Reserves, but for Real This Time?
Numerous exchanges committed to proof of reserves after FTX, but is it enough?
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Weekend Story: Let’s Actually Commit to Proof of Reserves This Time, OK?
On today’s show we’re taking a look at proof of reserves, and why we might want to do them, courtesy of Nic Carter, a CoinDesk columnist and partner at Castle Island Ventures.
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FTX Fallout: Can Proof of Reserves Improve Crypto Transparency?
FTX Fallout: Can Proof of Reserves Improve Crypto Transparency?
After FTX’s stunning meltdown, Castle Island Ventures Partner Nic Carter is calling for exchanges to prove they have enough assets in reserve to offset any outstanding liabilities. Carter discusses FTX's implosion and what it shows about the importance of proof of reserves and regulatory clarity.
FTX Fallout: Can Proof of Reserves Improve Crypto Transparency?

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Why Proof-of-Reserves Now
After the events of this week, exchange reserve attestations seem more urgent than ever.
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Ethereum’s Censorship Trial by Fire
Will the U.S. government ask stakers to censor transactions?
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Building an Institutional Grade BTC Miner
Building an Institutional Grade BTC Miner
Core Scientific's co-founder and Co-Chairman Darin Feinstein joins Castle Island's Partner Nic Carter at Consensus 2022 for a conversation on the emerging blockchain data center industry, the infrastructure required to build scaled mining operations and the current and future state of the industry.
Building an Institutional Grade BTC Miner

The End of Pax Americana? Open Protocols and the New Monetary Order
The End of Pax Americana? Open Protocols and the New Monetary Order
Castle Island Partner Nic Carter, Daneel Capital Partner Maya Zehavi and Flint Global's Senior Advisor Bruno Macaes join Consensus 2022 for a conversation on how the war between Russia and Ukraine is impacting crypto and the monetary system around the world. Moderator: Michael Casey, Chief Content Officer, CoinDesk
The End of Pax Americana? Open Protocols and the New Monetary Order

Nic Carter and the True Meaning of Bitcoin Maximalism
Nic Carter and the True Meaning of Bitcoin Maximalism
Crypto analyst and venture investor Nic Carter clashed with bitcoin maximalists after he announced an equity investment in multi-chain start up “Dynamic.” “The Hash” squad discusses the ongoing fight and whether it could signal the end of bitcoin maximalism as an ideology.
Nic Carter and the True Meaning of Bitcoin Maximalism