Weekly Roundup 08/16/24 (Crypto4Harris, stablecoins vs CBDCs) (EP.553)

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode:

  • Fairshake is getting active in Senate Races
  • What’s going on with the Harris pivot?
  • Chuck Schumer promises crypto legislation by end of year
  • What’s happening with WBTC?
  • The SEC is subpoenaing VC funds over Uniswap
  • Don Jr is launching a crypto project
  • Will CBDCs destroy the stablecoin sector?
  • Will stablecoins have to KYC all holders?

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