Blockhash: Exploring The Blockchain

For episode 478, Head of Public Policy Brian Morgenstern joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Riot Platforms and the probability of the U.S. Treasury adopting a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Brian Morgenstern is the head of public policy for Riot Platforms, one of the world’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies. He is also on the boards of the Bitcoin Voter Project, Bitcoin Voter PAC, and the Texas Blockchain Council, as well as the executive committee of The Digital Chamber. He previously served as White House deputy press secretary, deputy communications director, and special assistant to President Donald J. Trump. Prior to joining The White House, Brian was deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department and chief speechwriter to the Secretary. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:37 | Who is Brian Morgenstern? 7:17 | Crypto Lobbying 11:51 | Crypto in Politics 15:02 | Trump Administration and Crypto 20:39 | U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve 27:19 | Bitcoin and the U.S. Dollar 31:59 | Riot Pla