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Crypto Bits addresses changes in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
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Mar 22, 2023
Cracking the Crypto Code: Unraveling the Complexities of Digital Finance with Amanda Wick
On this episode of Crypto Bits, host Seth DuCharme is joined by Amanda Wick, founder and CEO of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency. Amanda explores cryptocurrency value, the advantage of blockchain technology's advantages, and the importance of efficiency, competition and compliance. Amanda envisions a crypto future driven by inclusivity, constructive regulatory dialogue and innovation. She also highlights the unique value of NFTs as verifiable, authentic digital assets with intrinsic worth.
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Feb 14, 2023
Crypto Bits x Bracewell Covered
On this episode of Crypto Bits, host David Shargel is doing a crossover event with Houston partner Vince Morgan, who is the host of the Bracewell Covered podcast. They will discuss some intersections between crypto issues and insurance.
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Jan 10, 2023
Smarter Contracts on the Blockchain: A Conversation with Bracewell’s Jeonghoon Ha
On this episode of Crypto Bits, New York associate Jeonghoon Ha joins hosts Seth DuCharme and David Shargel to discuss smart contracts, a central feature of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.
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Dec 19, 2022
Bitcoin Mining, Renewable Energy and ESG – What You Learn Will Surprise You, With Special Guest Ben Kincaid, Founding Partner of Bridger Solutions
On this episode of Crypto Bits, Ben Kincaid, a founding partner of Bridger Solutions, joins hosts Seth DuCharme and David Shargel to discuss crypto mining, including public perceptions and its place in the future of the energy transition.
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Sep 1, 2022
The Basics of Crypto Mining Deals
On this episode of Bracewell Crypto Bits, Jared Berg joins host Anne Termine for the first in a series of discussions about crypto mining. Jared and Anne discuss the basics around structuring and setting up a crypto mining operation. This episode will provide background for future episodes that will dive deeper into specific technical aspects of crypto mining deals.
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Aug 22, 2022
Recent Crypto Bills
On this episode of Crypto Bits, Anne Termine and Sam Folb discuss two different pieces of legislation recently proposed that are intended to provide a regulatory framework for digital assets. The first bill is the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, proposed by Senators Lummis and Gillibrand. Senator Lummis is on the Senate Banking Committee and Senator Gillibrand is on the Senate Agricultural Committee. The second bill is the Digital Commodity Exchange Act, primarily introduced by Representative GT Thompson, who is on the House Agricultural Committee.
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Jul 13, 2022
Crypto Mining - Plugging In and Powering Up
In this episode from our special series on crypto mining, New York partner Danielle Garbien joins Anne Termine and Jared Berg to discuss strategies to purchase power for crypto mining facilities, including the various ways to structure a power purchase agreement into one that turns the lights on in a crypto mining shop. Danielle has experience negotiating and drafting EPC contracts, REC purchase agreements, turbine supply agreements, operating and management agreements and other procurement agreements for energy and infrastructure projects.
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Jun 29, 2022
The Crossroads of Crypto and Cyber
On this episode of Bracewell Crypto Bits hosted by Anne Termine, she is joined by fellow colleague Seth DuCharme to discuss the crossroads of crypto and cyber. Seth was Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General of the United States and the acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. While at the Eastern District, he held several positions, including Chief of the National Security and Cyber Crime Section.
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Jun 17, 2022
Key Takeaways from Consensus 2022 Conference
In this episode of Bracewell Crypto Bits, host Anne Termine discusses some key takeaways from Consensus 2022 with colleague Brittney Justice, who attended the conference in Austin, Texas.
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Jun 14, 2022
Takeaways from Some Bitcoin Conferences
In this episode of Bracewell Crypto Bits, host Anne Termine and Sylvia Cherem share highlights from several conferences that took place over the last couple of months and which covered a variety of interesting topics for the cryptocurrency community.
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Jun 9, 2022
The Fed's Take on CBDCs
On May 26, 2022, the House Financial Services Committee held hearings on central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, featuring testimony from Dr. Lael Brainard, vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Sam Folb, a summer associate at Bracewell, sat through the hearing and discusses some of the key takeaways with Anne Termine on this episode of Bracewell Crypto Bits.
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Jun 2, 2022
Takeaways From the World Blockchain Summit
On this episode of Bracewell Crypto Bits hosted by Anne Termine, Amelia Bowring shares insights from the World Blockchain Summit, including why Dubai has become a hotbed for cryptocurrency.
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May 31, 2022
Takeaways From the Web3 Legal Conference
In this episode of Bracewell Crypto Bits, host Anne Termine, Brittney Justice and Claire Cahoon share highlights from the Web3 Legal Conference held in Austin on April 7-8, including their takeaways on regulatory and policy developments that may impact the cryptocurrency and blockchain communities.
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May 17, 2022
A Renewed Focus on Stablecoins
Anne Termine, a 13-year CFTC veteran and chair of Bracewell’s cryptocurrency and blockchain practice, looks at stablecoins and the potential impact of recent news on regulation and policy issues.
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