About this episode
This Crypto Town Hall live stream centered on the recent pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) by the Trump administration, a move that has sparked debate within the crypto community and mainstream media. The goal was to unpack the political, legal, and industry ramifications of the pardon, contrast CZ's situation with figures like Sam Bankman-Fried, and examine the broader context of crypto regulation in the US. The hosts and guest speakers also explored macro issues including the impact of institutional financial innovations (like Bitcoin being used as pristine collateral), money market liquidity, and the current cycle in markets, offering a broad discussion of what's next for crypto both legally and in the wider financial landscape.