Crypto Voices: Episode 165 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ Today Alec, Keto, and Matthew are joined by guest Yves Bennaïm to discuss all things Bitcoin. Yves Bennaïm has focused since 2011 on the societal and political implications of Bitcoin and its Blockchain technology. In 2017, he founded 2B4CH, a not-for-profit think tank dedicated to helping industries and governments comprehend the social and financial impacts of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and cryptoassets. He currently serves as the chair of this organization. Since 2017, Yves has been a regular contributor to the Swiss business magazine Bilan with his column "Bitcoin and its Blockchain." Additionally, he writes the "Swindles in the World of Cryptoassets" column for the Swiss daily newspaper Le Temps. He chairs CEN and ISO technical committees, representing Switzerland. With a passion for spreading impactful ideas, he launched and curated TEDxGeneva in 2009 and 2010. His expertise and contributions to the field have been recognized in various media, including an interview-focused portrait by Le Temps newspaper. Learn more about Yves here: https://yves.bennaim.com/ Contents 00:00:37 Intro to guest Yves Bennaïm 00:01:35 Yves's Bitcoin Initiative 00:11:08 Getting the Vote Moving in Switzerland 00:17:41 Bitcoin Initiative Interest 00:23:30 Bitcoin's Acceptance in Switzerland 00:35:15 What is Needed for the Vote 00:35:58 Show Sponsor - Trezor 00:36:48 Voting Continued 00:43:25 Yves on Swiss Banking Secrecy 00:51:35 Samourai Wallet in the News 01:01:28 Satoshi's Quote and What it Means Today 01:09:07 Closing Thoughts Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

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