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The Florida Bar's LegalFuel PodcastAs AI Allows Lawyers to Better Serve Clients, Firms Must Prepare for the Post-AI WorldThe legal industry has reached a pivotal turning point where the integration of artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a daily operational reality. Recent industry insights suggest that over 80% of legal tasks ranging from contract review and research to client intake now have the potential to be automated or significantly altered by AI. As these technologies begin to handle the routine work traditionally assigned to junior associates, the profession faces a critical shift. Survival in this post-AI landscape requires practitioners across all firm sizes to actively level up their skills to navigate a world where traditional...
2026-04-2759 min
The Former Lawyer PodcastHow to Break Into Legal Tech and AI as a Lawyer with Ben ChiribogaLegal tech comes up constantly when lawyers are thinking about leaving practice. It's legal adjacent, the field is growing, and there seem to be a lot of jobs. But when lawyers actually try to make a move, they usually don't know where to start. The roles aren't standardized, the titles don't mean the same thing across companies, and it's hard to know where a legal background even fits in.Ben Chiriboga figured this out the hard way. He spent two years after leaving practice chasing legal tech roles without any real direction, burned through his savings, and...
2026-04-2045 min
Centre AccessTaxes, Transparency and the Governor in Happy ValleySaturday, April 18, 2026 | (Season 1, Episode 5)This week on Centre Access: the State College and Bellefonte school districts propose tax increases for 2026–27, with officials pointing to rising personnel and special education costs. Governor Josh Shapiro stops in State College and takes questions on data center development and the state's maternal healthcare crisis. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders Penn State to release trustee retreat and board records, ending a years-long transparency fight with Spotlight PA. Police charge a Lock Haven man in the February crash that critically injured Penn State student Sophia Ruscillo. Hollidaysburg Borough Council reaches a co...
2026-04-1818 min
Bitcoin Magazine PodcastUnmasking Satoshi Is Bad for Bitcoin | Bitcoin Policy Hour Episode 34The New York Times just published a major investigation claiming Adam Back is Satoshi Nakamoto and the hosts of Bitcoin Policy Hour think that's a problem. Ken Egan, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explain why Bitcoin was specifically designed so the founder's identity doesn't matter, and why unmasking Satoshi could do more harm than good. The conversation also covers the Iran conflict and the creative U.S. reverse blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the truth behind viral claims about crypto being used for toll payments, BPI's new stablecoin policy paper on dollarization, and Anthropic's Mythos model, an AI...
2026-04-181h 03
More Than A Lawyer with Holly CopeHow To Create a Claude- Native AI Law Firm with Zack ShapiroIn this episode, I'm talking with Zack Shapiro, founder of an AI-native law firm, Rains LLP. Zack is a corporate lawyer focused on startups and business law who has transformed his two-person practice into a high-leverage powerhouse serving over 200 clients. Despite describing himself as "uniquely bad at using tech tools," he has pioneered a "Claude-native" workflow that uses agentic AI to handle his legal work.We talk about the shift from "billable hours" to "high-judgment lawyering" and how prompting is becoming the most critical white-collar skill of the next decade. You’ll hear perspectives on why mo...
2026-04-1248 min
Locked On Oklahoma State - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma State Cowboys Football & BasketballOklahoma State Adds Bannett Berge, Is Meyer Shapiro THE Answer To Take Down Penn State?Oklahoma State snags another 184lb All American to compete with Zach Ryder who could end up pushing Alex Facundo, unless that shoulder put him out for a considerable amount of time. Adding Meyer Shapiro could instantly put David Taylor in a position to catch Penn State next year instead of waiting until 2028, that doesn't necessarily mean it's the right move for the future. Jax Forrest, Sergio Vega, Dee Lockett & Casey Swiderski all might be adding some weight to make some new moves. Zack Seyko helps me break it all down & as usual he helped carry this episode like a...
2026-04-1034 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastIs Google's Quantum Breakthrough a Threat to Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep 33Is Bitcoin's encryption more vulnerable to quantum computing than we thought? A new Google paper says the threshold to crack elliptic curve cryptography dropped from 20 million qubits to just 500,000. Sam Lyman, Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro and Ken Egan from the Bitcoin Policy Institute discuss the geopolitical implications, the race between developers and institutions to lead Bitcoin's quantum upgrade, and why "not your keys, not your coins" is about to be tested like never before.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Co...
2026-04-041h 02
TABConf SessionsTABConf 4: Bitcoin Legal Panel with Justine Harper, Hussein Badakhchani, Zack Shapiro, and Desiree DickersonDescription:A TABConf 2022 panel on the legal challenges and opportunities in Bitcoin. Justine Harper, Hussein Badakhchani, Zack Shapiro, and Desiree Dickerson cover regulation, compliance, and where the legal landscape is heading as Bitcoin adoption grows. Recorded live at TABConf in 2022.
2026-04-0141 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastWhy Agentic Payments are BULLISH for Bitcoin Tax Exemption | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep 3260 congressional staffers packed a room to hear why Bitcoin should be tax-free for everyday purchases. BPI joined a major Hill briefing on de minimis with Coinbase, Block, and River, drawing bipartisan interest from tax staffers who've never dealt with crypto lobbyists before. The team also unpacks the CoinCenter litigation setback, a quick win against Kentucky's self-custody threat, and why the stablecoin yield fight might need to wait. Ken Egan gives a geopolitical read on US-Iran tensions.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X...
2026-03-281h 00Bitcoin Magazine PodcastWargaming the Oil Crisis, Bitcoin's Role in US-China Competition, & AI Agent Payments | BPH Ep 31The Iran conflict is sending global oil markets into crisis, and the ripple effects could trigger a geopolitical reset with massive implications for Bitcoin. In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, Ken, Zack Shapiro, and host Zack Cohen break down Bitcoin's strategic role in U.S.-China competition, why Lightning Network is becoming the payment standard for AI agents, and the CFTC's precedent-setting no-action letter on non-custodial wallets. They also tackle Basel III's punitive 1,250% capital requirements for banks holding Bitcoin and the fight for a Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption on Capitol Hill. Click here to get 10% off bitcoin 2026...
2026-03-251h 01
Law BytesEpisode 262: Zack Shapiro on the Claude AI Native Law FirmWhat are the limits of using AI to help run a legal practice? There is much discussion about what an AI future might look like, but with the rapid development of AI tools, the future may be now. The hot AI service of the moment is Claude AI, which targets various verticals, including software development and legal services. Zack Shapiro is a New York lawyer and the founder of the Rains law firm. He is a Yale Law School grad who clerked in the U.S. federal courts and practiced at Davis Polk in New York. In a trio of...
2026-03-2342 min
Block & OrderThe 10x Lawyer: How AI Is Reshaping Law feat. Zack ShapiroIn this insightful episode, Zack Shapiro, Founder of Raines LLP and recognized thought leader in AI and law, joins hosts Kyle and Moish for a revealing discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal profession. They explore how new AI tools are transforming workflows, the rise of "cloud-native" law practices, and why judgment and decision-making skills remain crucial for lawyers in an AI-driven future. Zack shares insights from his own experience, discusses the limitations of current legal tech products, regulatory challenges, the future of legal education, and forecasts the emergence of the "10x lawyer" in a ra...
2026-03-1754 min
Without LimitationInside the Claude-Native Law FirmWe discuss how he actually uses AI day to day, how he thinks about the security and privilege considerations, and what happens to the billable hour when you scale your work with AI.Side note: for a demo of Claude on legal use cases, watch this LinkedIn Live recording I posted last week.Introducing ZackZack Shapiro went to Yale Law School thinking he’d become an academic. If not law, it would have been a philosophy PhD. He eventually decided that Yale Law offered the same intellectual life with better job security an...
2026-03-1447 min
LawDroid Manifesto PodcastThe Claude-Native Lawyer: Zack ShapiroZack Shapiro's article on building a Claude-Native Law Firm reached over 7.5 million views—and in this episode, he explains exactly how he did it. As founder of Raines LLP, Zack runs a two-person firm serving 200 startups using custom AI skills and agentic workflows, not expensive legal tools. His core insight: the secret to great AI output is the quality of your input, and lawyers are uniquely positioned to get this right. If you're ready to understand how AI actually transforms a legal practice—not in theory, but in daily work—this episode is your roadmap. Visit lawdroidmanifesto.com to learn...
2026-03-0940 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastUS Strikes Iran, Banks Lobby Against Stablecoin Bill & Why AI's Future Chooses Bitcoin | BPH Ep 30The US launches strikes on Iran and the global power balance is shifting fast. Ken Egan breaks down the geopolitics, from the BRICS setback to what happens when Trump meets Xi in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the White House is taking sides against the banks on the GENIUS Act as the stablecoin yield fight heats up ahead of midterms. Plus, BPI drops a groundbreaking study where they tested 36 AI models across 9,000+ conversations, and Bitcoin was chosen nearly 50% of the time without ever being mentioned in the prompts. Luke Danielian walks through the findings and Zack Shapiro explains why machine-to-machine...
2026-03-061h 01Bitcoin Magazine PodcastSelf-Custody Under Threat, Why Banks Can't Hold Bitcoin & the 2028 AI Crisis | BPH Ep 29Your right to self-custody is being quietly negotiated away. Bipartisan deal-making on the stablecoin bill could gut the BRCA provisions that protect Bitcoin developers and your right to hold your own keys. Meanwhile, the Basel framework's 1,250% risk weight makes it so expensive for banks to hold Bitcoin that none of them will and that may be by design. They also dig into Trini Research's viral 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis report and why mass AI disruption could actually be hyper-bullish for Bitcoin.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: htt...
2026-02-271h 03
The Gwart Show | Blockspace MediaWhy The Banking Lobby Is Fighting Stablecoin YieldZack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Founder of Rains, joins us to talk about the shifting landscape of crypto regulation under the Trump administration. We discuss why the CLARITY Act is in limbo, the "Defi mullet" and the legal challenges facing AI agents. Zack gives a behind-the-scenes look at the banking lobby's war on stablecoin yields and evaluates the progress of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
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* Banks lobbied for 1:1 yield ban.
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2026-02-2457 minBitcoin Magazine Podcast"AI Centaurs" vs "Slop Cannons": Economic Bifurcation in the Age of AI | BPH Ep 28We're living in the "centaur era" of AI and if you're not combining human judgment with AI tools, you're already falling behind. In this episode, Zack Cohen and the Bitcoin Policy Hour team break down the BCG study proving that AI-augmented workers crush both pure humans and blind AI users, then pivot to Secretary Rubio's landmark Munich Security Conference speech signaling the end of the postwar order with Europe. Plus, the hosts analyze Bitcoin ETF flows, whale selling pressure, and why a federal judge just ruled your AI chat logs aren't privileged.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.c...
2026-02-2058 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour: Crypto-Redollarization: Gold, Tether & Bitcoin Shaping the New Monetary OrderWhy did Tether launch a U.S. stablecoin now? Why does Coinbase have so much influence in Congress? And what’s really behind the SEC–CFTC harmonization push? Bitcoin Policy Hour breaks down the biggest regulatory stories shaping Bitcoin’s future plus a deep look at the debasement trade driving gold, silver, and potentially bitcoin higher.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters: 03:15 – Tether’s GENIUS-Compliant U.S...
2026-02-1653 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastAI Agents Are Already Using Bitcoin in a Bot-Run Economy | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 27AI agents are no longer just tools, they’re becoming autonomous economic actors. In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, we explore how AI agents are already using bitcoin to transact and coordinate inside emerging bot-run economies, including early experiments like Moltbook, an AI-driven social network where autonomous agents interact with each other and, in some cases, create wallets and move value without direct human control. The discussion breaks down why bitcoin, especially when paired with Lightning is uniquely suited for machine-to-machine payments, permissionless settlement, and autonomous economic activity, and what this shift means for policy, regulation, and the fu...
2026-02-0659 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastDebasement vs Redollarization: Gold, Tether & Bitcoin Shaping the New Monetary Order | BPH Ep. 26Why did Tether launch a U.S. stablecoin now? Why does Coinbase have so much influence in Congress? And what’s really behind the SEC–CFTC harmonization push? Bitcoin Policy Hour breaks down the biggest regulatory stories shaping Bitcoin’s future plus a deep look at the debasement trade driving gold, silver, and potentially Bitcoin higher.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters: 03:15 – Tether’s GENIUS-Compliant U.S...
2026-01-3053 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour: The Fight Over Stablecoins & Crypto Market StructureWhy are banks fighting stablecoin yield and why does it matter for Bitcoin? Zack Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Zack Cohen, break down the political battle unfolding in the U.S. Senate and why Coinbase’s opposition could derail market structure reform in the latest Senate bill. From developer protections to self-custody rights, this episode explores what’s at stake for the future of Bitcoin in the United States.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x...
2026-01-2956 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastBanks vs Coinbase: The Fight Over Stablecoins & Crypto Market Structure | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 25Why are banks fighting stablecoin yield and why does it matter for Bitcoin? Zack Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Zack Cohen, break down the political battle unfolding in the U.S. Senate and why Coinbase’s opposition could derail market structure reform in the latest Senate bill. From developer protections to self-custody rights, this episode explores what’s at stake for the future of Bitcoin in the United States.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Learn more about the B...
2026-01-2156 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastVenezuela & Geoeconomic Imperialism | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 24Global power is shifting and bitcoin is at the center of it. In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, leaders from the Bitcoin Policy Institute break down Venezuela, US foreign policy, stablecoins, and the emerging Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. From DOJ bitcoin seizures to looming market structure legislation, this conversation reveals how bitcoin is becoming a core instrument of global policy.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Connect with Stephen Pollock on X: https://x.com/spollock...
2026-01-141h 11Bitcoin Magazine PodcastThe Great Bitcoin Entrenchment: 2025 Year in Review | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 23For the first time, Bitcoin is no longer being pushed into a corner in Washington. In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, Zack Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Stephen Pollock break down the rise of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and what it signals for U.S. policy. From the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to market structure legislation, this conversation shows how far the Overton window has shifted.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Connect with Stephen Pollock on X...
2025-12-171h 06
The BOOM ROOM by Arcanum VenturesINTERVIEW: Zack Shapiro - Managing Partner @ Rains Law (Ep. 29)In this Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures speak with Zack Shapiro, Managing Partner at Rains Law and Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI). Zack, a Yale Law Alumnus, brings a rare blend of deep legal expertise and technical understanding of crypto to the forefront of the regulation debate.We tackle the seismic shifts in the US regulatory environment, discussing how we moved from an enforcement-first stance to a period of perceived "loose regulations" and the implications for the future direction of US crypto policy.
2025-12-0459 min
Treasury Orange - Bitcoin PodcastZack Shapiro: The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Changes EVERYTHING (BPI Policy Director)🔥 BPI Head of Policy Zack Shapiro reveals how the proposed Bitcoin for America Act will let American Bitcoiners save MILLIONS in taxes potentially.
In this Treasury Orange exclusive, Zack reveals:
✅ Why "the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve already exists" (Trump's executive order IS the SBR)
💰 The Bitcoin for America Act tax strategy: Pay with low-cost-basis BTC, trigger NO capital gains (talk with an accountant first)
📊 How the US will acquire Bitcoin without spending a dollar (20-year minimum hold requirement)
🎯 "We went from playing defense to pla...
2025-12-0444 min
Grow Everything Biotech Podcast157. (Thanksgiving Replay) Meat the Future: How Paul Shapiro is Brewing Superfoods at Better Meat Co.In this Thanksgiving replay, we revisit our conversation with Paul Shapiro, co-founder and CEO of Better Meat Co, who's pioneering the use of mycelium-based proteins as a sustainable alternative to animal meat. Paul shares his remarkable journey from starting an animal welfare organization in high school to becoming a biotech entrepreneur. He explains how fungi fermentation creates protein-rich, meat-like textures in less than 24 hours without the environmental toll of traditional agriculture. The episode explores the science behind mycoprotein, the challenges facing the alternative protein industry, the need for government investment in biomanufacturing, and why fungi may be the key...
2025-11-281h 09Bitcoin Magazine PodcastThe Modern Wage Crisis & Bitcoin's Institutional Takeover | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 22This week on Bitcoin Policy Hour, Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan break down a change in U.S. financial policy: the Bitcoin for America Act, a bill that could allow Americans to pay taxes in bitcoin and fund a strategic national bitcoin reserve. We also explore Middle East Bitcoin adoption, why Harvard’s endowment just made BTC its largest equity position, and the economic crisis facing young Americans — with new research showing it may take $140,000 a year just to survive in 2024.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen...
2025-11-261h 01
The Bitcoin FrontierSelf-custody is foundational to bitcoin's value with Zack Shapiro | The Last Free AmericansZack Shapiro is the head of legal and policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and a key architect behind the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund. He’s spent years on the frontlines where law, technology, and human freedom intersect—helping lawmakers and judges understand what it means to hold value in the digital age. In this episode, Zack joins The Bitcoin Frontier to break down why self-custody is foundational to bitcoin’s value, how the Clarity Act could define financial freedom for a generation, and why the right to hold your own money might be the most American right of all.W...
2025-11-1856 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastThe “Inevitable” Game Theory of Institutional Adoption: Bullish (and Dangerous?)In this episode of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, the conversation turns to the accelerating game theory of institutional adoption—why major banks, asset managers, and policymakers now find it strategically necessary to engage with Bitcoin. From JP Morgan’s acceptance of bitcoin as collateral to shifting credit dynamics and liquidity constraints, the panel unpacks how traditional finance is being pulled, not pushed, into digital monetary infrastructure.But with adoption comes risk. As bitcoin transitions from a counter-institutional asset to a core financial instrument, questions of governance, regulatory capture, and monetary independence take center stage. Is Bitcoin’s integration into Wall S...
2025-11-101h 01
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 15: Washington's Crypto Power Grab ExplainedIn episode 15 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, Washington is tightening its grip on crypto. Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan of the Bitcoin Policy Institute are breaking down what that really means for your wallet and your freedom to build. From the fallout over the leaked DeFi regulation memo to renewed fights on Capitol Hill over self-custody and market structure, this week’s discussion dives into how power, politics, and innovation are colliding in D.C.From President Trump's pardon of former Binance CEO CZ to how quantum computing breakthroughs could challenge Bitcoin’s security to how the conf...
2025-10-3156 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastWashington's Crypto Power Grab Explained | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 19In episode 19 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, Washington is tightening its grip on crypto. Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan of the Bitcoin Policy Institute break down what that really means for your wallet and your freedom to build. From the fallout over the leaked DeFi regulation memo to renewed fights on Capitol Hill over self-custody and market structure, this week’s discussion dives into how power, politics, and innovation are colliding in D.C.From President Trump's pardon of former Binance CEO CZ to how quantum computing breakthroughs could challenge Bitcoin’s secu...
2025-10-2956 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 14: China's "Gold War", US Adds 127k BTC to Reserve?In episode 14 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the BPI team breaks down one of the most consequential stories in Bitcoin policy to date. The U.S. government has seized one of the largest Bitcoin troves in history — approx. 127,000 BTC — from a massive “pig-butchering” scam ring. With the now-enacated SBR, the federal government is now empowered to add this to its hoard of Bitcoin.The team unpacks the legal and game theoretic implications of this: from the incentive for further legal enforcement, to the precedent this sets for asset forfeiture and Bitcoin regulation going forward.They also explore how China’s ongoing...
2025-10-231h 02
Coin Stories with Natalie BrunellNews Block: Bitcoin Price Rebounding, Odds for Next "Big Print" Rise, DOJ Seizes 127K Bitcoin from Pig-Butchering SchemeIn this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin recovers from historic crypto deleveraging event Liquidity pressures point to increased odds of new round of money printing U.S. government seizes ~127,000 Bitcoin from international scam ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly pa...
2025-10-2011 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 13: The War on Bitcoin Wallets, Why CLARITY is Make or BreakCongress is waging a war on Bitcoin wallets through the CLARITY Act — a market structure bill that could either protect self-custody and open-source developers or dismantle them at the last minute. In episode 17, special guest Kyle Olney joins to break down what the bill really says, why the Satoshi Needs You campaign is rallying Bitcoiners, and how Washington politics could decide the future of peer-to-peer money. This is the most important Bitcoin policy battle in over 16 years — one that will shape freedom to transact in America and beyond.Read more about the Save our Wallets campaign in Bitcoin Magazine: http...
2025-10-0352 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 12: Intel, AI and Investing in the Age of State-Led CapitalismIn an era where free markets are increasingly shaped by state power, investors need to understand the nexus of geopolitics, political economy and exponential technologies as a tool of statecraft. BPI’s Matt Pines and Zack Shapiro join Zack Cohen to examine how U.S. industrial policy, AI breakthroughs, and Bitcoin regulation are converging to reshape global markets. The conversation explores the latest market structure bill and its impact on Bitcoin liquidity, the strategic Bitcoin reserve as a potential geopolitical hedge, and what Intel’s bailout signals about the rise of national champions and state-directed capital allocation.Chap...
2025-09-1755 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastIntel, AI and Investing in the Age of State-Led Capitalism | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 16In an era where free markets are increasingly shaped by state power, investors need to understand the nexus of geopolitics, political economy and exponential technologies as a tool of statecraft. BPI’s Matt Pines and Zack Shapiro join Zack Cohen to examine how U.S. industrial policy, AI breakthroughs, and Bitcoin regulation are converging to reshape global markets.The conversation explores the latest market structure bill and its impact on Bitcoin liquidity, the strategic Bitcoin reserve as a potential geopolitical hedge, and what Intel’s bailout signals about the rise of national champions and stat...
2025-09-1655 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastTrump's Multi-Trillion Dollar TradFi Unlock: Policy and The Institutional Bitcoin Adoption CycleInstitutional Bitcoin adoption is accelerating — with record ETF inflows, corporate treasuries buying BTC, and policy shifts that could open trillions in capital flows. In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, special guests Alex Thorn and Stephen Pollock join the show to break down the $54B surge into Bitcoin ETFs, the growing list of Bitcoin treasury companies, and Washington’s moves on banking access and 401(k) modernization.We also cover the Tornado Cash verdict and what it means for privacy tools, money transmission laws, and the future of crypto regulation. From Wall Street to Washington, Bitcoin’s path to becoming a glob...
2025-08-131h 03
The Robin Seyr PodcastBitcoin Replaces the Fed (Fixed Money Is Now Inevitable)Zack Shapiro: Bitcoin Ends the Money Printer Era (State Control Is Over)Take your Self-Custody seriously and Get a Microseed:- https://microseed.ioGet the Best Bitcoin Watches ever: - Here: https://www.coinvigilante.com/?ref=robinseyrContact the CyberSecurity & Self Custody Experts from the Bitcoin Way:- 30 mins free call with my link: https://thebitcoinway.com/robinWhere to store your Bitcoin? I personally use a BitBox!- Get a 5% Discount with code "ROBIN"- & visit: https://bitbox.swiss/robinGuest's contact: https://x.com/zackbshapiroSummaryIn this conversation, Zack Shapiro discusses his dual role in the Bitcoin space as a corporate...
2025-08-081h 02
THE Bitcoin PodcastBitcoin Policy: White House Report, SBR, Samurai Plea, CLARITY & Stablecoins vs CBDCs | Zack Shapiro"If the US government were to go in and fully monetize Bitcoin, that enriches our citizens, our companies, our country, if we can stack enough Bitcoin in time, specifically at the expense of our geopolitical adversaries that are holding the competing asset, is gold."
Walker America sits down with Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to discuss the latest developments in Bitcoin regulation, the White House's Digital Assets Report, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve geopolitical game theory, the Samurai Wallet plea deal, the Tornado Cash trial, and the push for protective legislation like the Clarity...
2025-08-051h 29Bitcoin Magazine PodcastTrump's Crypto-Dollarization Gameplan | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 14In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosts Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Matt Pines unpack the most revealing U.S. government crypto report to date — and how it quietly lays the groundwork for a Bitcoin-aligned, post-CBDC dollar strategy.With references to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a clear rejection of retail CBDCs, and surprising pro-Bitcoin signals embedded in White House language, the report reads less like bureaucratic filler — and more like a covert blueprint for crypto-dollarization.The group provides an outlook on strategic bitcoin accumulation by the US government as well as the latest on Tornado Cash, Samourai Wall...
2025-08-021h 01
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 11: Why the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Matters for US-China ConflictWhat future risk does quantum computing pose to Bitcoin, and how can we think of those risks in terms of their potential geopolitical outcomes?In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen recap the "Crypto Week" legislative wins, followed by a deep dive on the "Q-Day" threat—the moment quantum computers become powerful enough to threaten Bitcoin’s core cryptographic security.This leads to the question: with the ability to undermine Satoshi’s coins, could a quantum breakthrough trigger a global monetary crisis, and ignite a new geopolitical arms race between the U.S., Ch...
2025-07-2854 min
Bitcoin Today RecastBitcoin Today Recast 7/25/25Join us for another dynamic episode of Bitcoin Today Recast, the podcast and YouTube series born from our lively X Space, Bitcoin Today! In this episode, Puncher steps up as host, kicking things off with a fiery debate featuring Zack Shapiro of the Bitcoin Policy Institute. What starts as a heated exchange with sharp-witted personal jabs evolves into a thought-provoking discussion, delivering valuable insights and counterpoints for our listeners. The conversation then shifts to the latest market moves, unpacking the recent price dip and the peculiar patterns of coin movements. While steering clear of tinfoil-hat territory, we explore intriguing th...
2025-07-252h 43Bitcoin Magazine PodcastBitcoin's Q-Day: The Geopolitics of Quantum Computing and Capital | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 13What future risk does quantum computing pose to Bitcoin, and how can we think of those risks in terms of their potential geopolitical outcomes?In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen recap the "Crypto Week" legislative wins, followed by a deep dive on the "Q-Day" threat—the moment quantum computers become powerful enough to threaten Bitcoin’s core cryptographic security.This leads to the question: with the ability to undermine Satoshi’s coins, could a quantum breakthrough trigger a global monetary crisis, and ignite a new geopolitical arms race between the U.S., Ch...
2025-07-2554 min
Monero TalkCrypto Legislation and Digital Cash w/ Zack Shapiro of the Bitcoin Policy Institute | EPI 357Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, legal expert Zach Shapiro joins Douglas Tuman to discuss U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, the legal challenges facing privacy tech, and the philosophical divide between building unstoppable systems versus working within regulatory frameworks.
Shapiro, who runs a crypto-focused law firm and is involved with the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation, outlines recent bills in...
2025-07-191h 23
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 10: Crypto Week, CBDC Drama, $120k BTC w/ David ZellIn this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute's Zack Cohen and Zack Shapiro are joined by special guest David Zell, (BPI Co-founder) to break down Crypto Week in DC, including the Genius Act, anti-CBDC legislation, and the Clarity Act.The team analyzes the recent surge in Bitcoin price action, the growing role of institutional capital, and how partisan politics are shaping the current outlook for digital asset policy in the United States. They also dive into the Roman Storm/Tornado Cash trial and the legal threat to open-source development represented therein. (Recorded 7/15/2025)Chapters:00:00 - Intro +...
2025-07-1746 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastCrypto Week, CBDC Drama, $120k BTC: Institutional Adoption Tailwinds | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 12In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute's Zack Cohen and Zack Shapiro are joined by special guest David Zell, (BPI Co-founder) to break down Crypto Week in DC, including the Genius Act, anti-CBDC legislation, and the Clarity Act.The team analyzes the recent surge in Bitcoin price action, the growing role of institutional capital, and how partisan politics are shaping the current outlook for digital asset policy in the United States. They also dive into the Roman Storm/Tornado Cash trial and the legal threat to open-source development represented therein. (Recorded 7/15/2025)Chapters:00:00 - Intro +...
2025-07-1746 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 9: Elon's America Party Bitcoin Embrace & 80K BTC "Hack" a Quantum Canary?Elon Musk’s newly-stated alignment with the so-called “America Party” might mark a turning point in Bitcoin politics—but could it also polarize Trump against BTC? In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, BPI’s Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen unpack the political chessboard as Elon steps closer to Bitcoin.Chapters:00:00 – Elon’s Political Power & Bitcoin Alignment01:04 – Mysterious 80,000 BTC Movement: Quantum or OG?06:00 – Legal Ownership vs Possession of Bitcoin13:00 – Adverse Possession, White Hat vs Black Hat19:00 – National Security Risks if North Korea Brute-Forces Bitcoin22:00 – Elon, Trump, and the Politicization of Bitcoin26:40 – Why the “Bitcoin Unifier” Narrative Still Str...
2025-07-1658 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastElon's America Party Bitcoin Embrace, 80K BTC "Hack" a Quantum Canary? | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 11Elon Musk’s newly-stated alignment with the so-called “America Party” might mark a turning point in Bitcoin politics—but could it also polarize Trump against BTC? In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, BPI’s Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen unpack the political chessboard as Elon steps closer to Bitcoin.Meanwhile, the mysterious movement of 80,000 BTC from early wallets sparks intense speculation. Was it a white-hat rescue, a legal gray zone grab, or a quantum canary in the coal mine warning of cryptographic vulnerability? The crew dives into dormant keys, legal ownership vs possession, and the deeper geopolitic...
2025-07-1258 min
Onramp Bitcoin MediaThe Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Playbook: Inside BPI’s Toolkit for Sovereign AdoptionConnect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Bitcoin Policy Institute // Zack Shapiro on X // Zack Cohen on X // State-Level SBR ToolkitThe Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, & Brian Cubellis. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset...in the digital age, it's The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.00:00:00 – Intro + Why This Ep...
2025-07-091h 24
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 8: Running it Hot, The Big Beautiful Bill Debt Playbook ExplainedThe U.S. government is running it hot — and Bitcoin may be the only exit.In episode 8 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute team — Executive Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen — break down what just happened with the Big Beautiful Bill and why it matters for Bitcoin, inflation, and America’s fiscal future.They dive into the last-minute push to pass pro-Bitcoin tax reform (including the de minimis exemption and mining tax fixes), explain why it failed, and assess the rising importance of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) as...
2025-07-061h 07Bitcoin Magazine Podcast"Running It Hot": The Big Beautiful Bill Debt Playbook Explained | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 10The U.S. government is running it hot — and Bitcoin may be the only exit.In episode 10 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute team — Executive Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen — break down what just happened with the Big Beautiful Bill and why it matters for Bitcoin, inflation, and America’s fiscal future.They dive into the last-minute push to pass pro-Bitcoin tax reform (including the de minimis exemption and mining tax fixes), explain why it failed, and assess the rising importance of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) as the next...
2025-07-041h 07Bitcoin Magazine Podcast$2 Trillion to $10 Trillion: How BTC Will Re-Architect Political Power | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 9What happens when Bitcoin grows from $2 trillion to $10 trillion? In this special edition of Bitcoin Policy Hour recorded in Washington, DC, BPI Exec. Director Matthew Pines and Head of Policy Zack Shapiro break down how Bitcoin's exponential monetization is forcing a re-architecture of political and economic power in real time.They dive into:- Why policymakers are finally paying attention to Bitcoin- How AI, quantum computing, and global instability intersect with BTC policy- What a $10T Bitcoin means for U.S. national security and global influence- The legislative battlefield ahead (Clarity Act, market structure bills, non-custodial dev protections...
2025-07-0228 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastWartime Bitcoin: Navigating an Age of Global Conflict | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 8As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the geopolitical chessboard is being redrawn—and Bitcoin is in the middle of it. In episode 8 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, BPI's Exec. Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen break down the strategic implications of Middle East conflict, AI-driven warfare, and Bitcoin’s emergence as a neutral asset in an unstable world.From Palantir’s battlefield AI to the future of U.S. involvement and regime change, this is the episode for anyone trying to understand how monetary policy and military power...
2025-06-191h 01
The Bugle WeeklySatarize the System and Samourai Wallet with Frank Corva, Zack Shapiro, Jeremy Poley and the BugleBuy a ticket to the Satarize the System in Vegas:
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2025-05-171h 36
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast#618: The Samourai Case Threatens Every Bitcoiner with Zack ShapiroMarty sits down with Zack Shapiro to discuss the Samourai case.
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0:00 - Intro0:28 - Outlining the case12:26 - Biden/Warren admin17:24 - Fold & Coinkite19:00 - Next step and implications for precedent23:24 - Unchained23:53 - GENIUS act27:34 - History of Bank Secrecy Act33:19 - Nation states will need bitcoin39:21 - Bitcoin fixes the world45:52 - Killer use cases56:14 - OP_DEBATE1:04:54 - C2A
2025-05-141h 13
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 5: Bitcoinizing the Dollar, The GENIUS Act & Samourai WalletMatthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen tackle three pivotal issues shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory in episode 5 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour. They explore the rapid expansion of stablecoins into the energy and commodity sectors, the legal showdown over Samourai Wallet and its implications for Bitcoin software developers, and the GENIUS Act’s bid to redefine stablecoin regulation and US dollar hegemony. As these dynamics unfold, Bitcoin’s role in the evolving financial landscape faces critical tests. Tune in for a compelling analysis of how these developments could reshape decentralized finance and regulatory frameworks.
2025-05-1359 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastBitcoinizing the Dollar: The GENIUS Act & Samourai Wallet | The Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 5Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen of the Bitcoin Policy institute tackle three pivotal issues shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory in episode 5 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour. They explore the rapid expansion of stablecoins into the energy and commodity sectors, the legal showdown over Samourai Wallet and its implications for Bitcoin software developers, and the GENIUS Act’s bid to redefine stablecoin regulation and US dollar hegemony. As these dynamics unfold, Bitcoin’s role in the evolving financial landscape faces critical tests. Tune in for a compelling analysis of how these developments could...
2025-05-1259 min
What Bitcoin DidThe US Government Vs Bitcoin w/ Zack ShapiroZack Shapiro is a lawyer and Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.
In this episode, we discuss the Samurai Wallet case, how the U.S. government is using outdated laws to target non-custodial Bitcoin tools — and why the outcome of this case could criminalise running a node or writing open-source Bitcoin code.
We also discuss the DOJ’s “regulation by prosecution” playbook, the fact that FinCEN explicitly told prosecutors Samurai was not breaking the law, why prosecutors hid that fact for a year and why he believes a political fix — not just a legal one...
2025-05-091h 10
Galaxy BrainsThe DOJ’s Case Against Samourai Wallet With Zack ShapiroIn this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to examine the DOJ’s criminal case against the developers of Samourai Wallet and its far-reaching implications for open-source software, financial privacy, and the future of non-custodial Bitcoin tools in the U.S. Alex also speaks with Natalia Li, Head of U.S. Policy at Galaxy, about the Senate’s stablecoin legislation and with Beimnet Abebe, Head of Credit Trading at Galaxy, about key Fed takeaways, market signals, and macro risks.
This episode was r...
2025-05-0851 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 4: The Bitcoin Space Race, Why The U.S. Risks Falling Behind Its RivalsIn this urgent and wide-ranging conversation, Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explain why the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) must be the top legislative priority — not market structure bills or stablecoin regulations. As China and the Middle East move faster on sovereign Bitcoin adoption, the U.S. risks losing its monetary edge in a geopolitical arms race. Drawing on national security strategy, economic tail-risk analysis, and the realpolitik of crypto lobbying, the hosts argue that falling behind could be catastrophic for open networks and freedom technology globally.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Game Theory - Faster Than You Think01:30 – What is the St...
2025-05-011h 02
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 3: Post-AGI Economics in the Age of BitcoinPolicy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explore the radical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how Bitcoin might serve as a stabilizing counterforce in a world dominated by AI. Drawing from the viral “AI 2027” scenario, we examine the risks of alignment failure, economic disruption, and geopolitical escalation—and argue why Bitcoin’s monetary properties could make it the most important freedom-preserving infrastructure of the post-AI era.
2025-04-241h 02Bitcoin Magazine PodcastPost-AGI Economics in the Age of Bitcoin | The Bitcoin Policy HourEpisode #3 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explore the radical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how Bitcoin might serve as a stabilizing counterforce in a world dominated by AI.Drawing from the viral “AI 2027” scenario, they examine the risks of alignment failure, economic disruption, and geopolitical escalation—and argue why Bitcoin’s monetary properties could make it the most important freedom-preserving infrastructure of the post-AI era.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:18 - What i...
2025-04-221h 02
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 2: Bitcoin vs. Gold, The U.S. Strategic Pivot ExplainedEpisode #2 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss America's Bitcoin and gold strategies in the context of a new monetary order and U.S.-China competition. They game out for what reasons, and with what likelihood, the U.S. may pivot from hoarding gold, to accumulating Bitcoin, and what this could mean for global capital flows and international relations.Join us at the Bitcoin Policy Summit, use code BTCPOLICYHOUR for 21% off: https://lu.ma/btcpolicysummit
2025-04-211h 00
Bitcoin News Alerts | Daily BTC Macro Signal“Here’s WHY USA Will Dump Gold to Buy Bitcoin for Strategic Reserve”As tensions escalate across the global financial order, three senior voices from the Bitcoin Policy Institute - Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen - offer a sobering and strategic forecast: America may soon revalue its gold to buy Bitcoin, fundamentally reshaping global power dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-1931 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 1: Wargaming the Mar-a-Lago Accord: Tariffs, Bitcoin and StablecoinsEpisode #1 of "The Bitcoin Policy Hour", a new show by Bitcoin Magazine and the Bitcoin Policy Institute where we cover all things geopolitics, public policy and Bitcoin.Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss the Trump admin's tariff gambit in the context of US-China relations and the Triffin Dilemma, making the case that Bitcoin, despite its nascent appearance on the global stage, may be the unlikely focal point for global trade negotiations and domestic political strategy alike.Join us at the Bitcoin Policy Summit, use code BTCPOLICYHOUR for 21% off...
2025-04-1656 minBitcoin Magazine PodcastBitcoin vs. Gold: The U.S. Strategic Pivot Explained | The Bitcoin Policy HourEpisode #2 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss America's Bitcoin and gold strategies in the context of a new monetary order and U.S.-China competition. They game out for what reasons, and with what likelihood, the U.S. may pivot from hoarding gold, to accumulating Bitcoin, and what this could mean for global capital flows and international relations.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:10 - Geo-economic Forces & the Dollar Network06:00 - Triffin's Dilemma Explained10:50 - Gold as a Geopolitical Hedge20:00 - U.S. Bitcoin Strategy...
2025-04-161h 00Bitcoin Magazine PodcastWargaming the Mar-a-Lago Accord: Tariffs, Bitcoin and Stablecoins w/ the Bitcoin Policy InstituteJoin the Bitcoin Policy Institute for a deep dive on the Mar-a-Lago Accord, wargaming the implications of a potential new monetary order when it comes to Bitcoin, stablecoins, tariffs and geopolitical alliances.Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss the Trump admin's tariff gambit and the context of US-China relations and the Triffin Dilemma, making the case that Bitcoin, despite its nascent appearance on the global stage, may be the unlikely focal point for global trade negotiations and domestic political strategy.Chapters:00:22...
2025-04-0956 min
Actual Justice WarriorBen Shapiro Doesn't Understand SupermanIn this video, I discuss the new Superman teaser that recently dropped as well as some ridiculous but predictable reactions to it from people who don't understand the character, like Ben ShapiroWebsite: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/https://linktr.ee/ActualJusticeOdysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrior:2Rumble: https://rumble.com/ActualJusticeWarriorInstagram NEW: https://www.instagram.com/actualjustice/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/actualjusticewarriorUtreon: https://utreon.com/c/ActualJusticeWarrior2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ajw2dreamscometrueTeeSpring Store: https://teespring...
2025-04-0823 min
Success Unleash'dMapping The Future Of Media: Evan Shapiro On Disruption, Streaming, And The Creator EconomyIn this episode of Success Unleash’d with Shawne Merriman and Zack Ellison, we dive deep into the evolving media landscape with the one and only Evan Shapiro – widely recognized as the Media Universe Cartographer. Evan has mapped out the future of media with his influential infographics and razor-sharp analysis, shaping how executives, investors, and creators understand the ever-shifting industry. As an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer behind Portlandia, Comedy Bang Bang, and Brick City, and a professor at NYU Stern, Evan has a unique vantage point on the collision of streaming, sports rights, creator monetization, and the fight for...
2025-02-1841 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy and the Trump Administration with Zack Shapiro and Matthew PinesMatthew Pines is the Head of Strategy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Director of Security Advisory at SentinelOne. Zack Shapiro is the Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Managing Partner at Rains Law.
BPI's Zack Cohen sat down with Zack Shapiro and Matthew Pines to outline what Bitcoin policy might look like under the new Trump administration.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to the Incoming Trump Administration
00:59 - Key Personnel: Scott Bessent
05:50 - Key Personnel: David Sacks
14:53 - Regulatory Concerns of the Crypto Industry
26:31 - Legislative Landscape for Stablecoins
32:06 - The BITCOIN Act
39:54 - What...
2025-01-2355 min
Citadel DispatchCD149: BITCOIN POLICY AND P2P RIGHTS WITH ZACK SHAPIROZack Shapiro is Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Executive Director of the P2P Rights Fund. We discuss the current regulatory landscape and how it may evolve under the upcoming Trump Administration.Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ P2P Rights Fund: https://p2prights.org/ EPISODE: 149BLOCK: 879414PRICE: 1006 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https...
2025-01-1656 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteIRS "Broker" Rule Change with Zack ShapiroZack Shapiro is Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Managing Partner at his law firm, Rains. Zack joins us today to discuss a final regulation implementation by the IRS which would redefine the category of "brokers" to include non-custodial platforms. This rule subjects developers of these platforms to stringent reporting requirements which would undermine the peer-to-peer nature of their tools. We break down what the rule is and what impacts it would have, if it goes unchallenged.
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2025-01-0723 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteRecapping Bitcoin Policy and Peer-to-Peer Rights in 2024Join the Bitcoin Policy Institute's Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, Senior Vice President of Operations Stephen Pollock, and intern Zack Cohen for a year-end review of 2024. In this episode we discuss the major events of this past year including the proposals for a strategic bitcoin reserve, the approval of spot bitcoin ETFS, and the ongoing battle against self-custody in the courts.
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2024-12-1245 min
What Bitcoin DidSAMOURAI WALLET & THE FIGHT FOR BITCOIN PRIVACY w/ Roger Burlingame & Zack ShapiroRoger Burlingame is the defense attorney for William Hill, co-founder and CTO of Samourai Wallet, a privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet. Zack Shapiro is the head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.
In this interview, we discuss the legal case against Samourai Wallet and the implications for Bitcoin privacy and non-custodial tools. We also get into the historical context of the Bank Secrecy Act, comparisons to cases like PGP and Tornado Cash, and the impact of discovery challenges and legislative advocacy on the outcome of this pivotal case.
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2024-12-101h 09
Bitcoin Policy InstituteP2P Rights 1: What the Recent Tornado Cash Ruling MeansLast week, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that OFAC overstepped its jurisdiction by sanctioning the Tornado Cash smart contract. Many have celebrated the victory, but what does the ruling actually mean for the future of peer-to-peer rights? Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund Executive Director Zack Shapiro breaks it down.
2024-12-0415 min
The Pregame (NYC)ELECTION SPECIAL (w/ Mason Lynaugh, Jason Brett, Frank Corva, Zack Shapiro)Mason Lynaugh, Community Director of Stand With CryptoJason Brett, Bitcoin and Blockchain Policy Advisor, Bitcoin Policy InstituteFrank Corva, Business and Political Correspondent at Bitcoin MagazineZack Shapiro, Managing Partner Rains LLC, Legal Fellow, Bitcoin Policy InstituteThomas Pacchia, PubKey FounderRecorded on October 29th, 2024 at PubKey NYC.
2024-10-3058 min
Bitcoin Policy InstituteWebinar 3: The Legal Battle on Self-CustodyIn the latest installment of the Bitcoin Policy Institute's webinar series, we sat down with BPI's legal fellow Zack Shapiro. During the conversation, we cover Bitcoin's self-custodial regulatory landscape, the legal cases brought against Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet, and what is at stake in this battle for self-custody in the United States.
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Zack Shapiro
2024-10-2950 minCitadel DispatchLEGAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OPEN SOURCE DEVS IN THE US WITH TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL JONATHAN SKRMETTI, ALEX GLADSTEIN, AND ZACK SHAPIROJonathan Skrmetti is the Attorney General of Tennessee. Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation. Zack Shapiro is a Legal Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Matt Odell is Managing Partner at Ten31 and CoFounder of OpenSats and Bitcoin Park. Recorded Live at Bitcoin Park in Nashville: https://bitcoinpark.com support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/stream nostr account: https://primal.net/odell youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatch podcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/Citad...
2024-08-1327 min
The Café Bitcoin PodcastMining Update with Sam Callahan, Anthony Power, and Zack ShapiroJoin us in this episode as we dive into the latest developments in the world of Bitcoin mining. From CleanSpark's acquisition of Grid to the rise of High-Performance Computing (HPC) in the industry, Sam Callahan, Anthony Power, and more discuss the shifting landscape of Bitcoin mining companies. Discover how the demand for reliable power is reshaping the energy sector and how miners are adapting to the changing market dynamics.00:00:15 - Exciting News: CleanSpark Acquires Grid00:03:32 - Coinbase Lawsuit Against SEC and FDIC00:08:12 - FOIA Requests and Government Transparency00:15:08 - Power of Affirmative Litigation in...
2024-06-2754 min
Swan Signal Live - A Bitcoin ShowBitcoin Regulation & Enforcement Action with Zack Shapiro | EP 156Sam sits down with Zack Shapiro, Managing Partner of the law firm Rains LLP and Legal Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute to discuss all of the regulatory developments occurring in the broader cryptocurrency space including the recent enforcement actions against Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet and what they could mean for the Bitcoin ecosystem moving forward.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Zack: https://twitter.com/zackbshapiroTimestamps:00:00:00 - Pacific Bitcoin Festival00:00:41 - Swan $10k No Fees00:01:08 - Intro to Zach Shapiro00:01:51 - FinCen Proposal & Mixers...
2024-05-161h 20The Café Bitcoin PodcastBitcoin Dips to $58k | Bitcoin News with John Haar and Friends - May 2nd, 2024We're joined by John Haar, Tomer Strolight, Terrence Yang, Zack Shapiro, and many others to talk about Bill Maher's comments about how "Bitcoin is nothing," CashApp/Block being investigated, and how Bitcoin will be the native currency for A.I. We also talk about MicroStrategy launching "MicroStrategy Orange."Use code “CAFE” for a discount to https://www.pacificbitcoin.com "Welcome to Bitcoin" A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the holidays at https://Swan.com/welcome Swan Team Members:Sam Callahan: https...
2024-05-021h 05
The Café Bitcoin PodcastBitcoin ETF Advertising Race + Ark Sells Entire GBTC Position - December 28th, 2023We're joined by Alex Stanczyk, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about the Bitcoin ETF advertising race, and Cathie Wood Ark selling their entire GBTC position. We're also joined by Zack Shapiro for an update on the work they're doing at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.
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"Welcome to Bitcoin" A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the ho...
2023-12-2858 min
Bitcoin – TerraSpacesFederal Reserve Threatens to Sue Bitcoin MagazineToday on the Ether we have Bitcoin Magazine hosting a space discussing potentially getting sued by the Federal Reserve. You'll hear from Nolan, The Bitcoin Magazine, ODELL, brian_trollz, Mike Germano, markgoodw.in, Zack Shapiro, MKoolass, Bill Stebbins, ICOffenderII, and more! Recorded on November 3rd 2023.
Make sure to check out the newest tracks from Finn and the RAC FM gang over at ImaginetheSmell.org! The majority of the music at the end of these spaces can be found streaming over on Spotify, and the rest of the streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan...
2023-11-031h 19Bitcoin Magazine PodcastBitcoin Policy Institute - Bitcoin, Binance, Coinbase, SEC, and CongressBitcoin Policy Institute visits the Bitcoin Magazine Podcast to break down the latest news about Bitcoin, Binance, Coinbase, SEC, and Congress with Grant McCarty, Kyle Schneps, Ron Hammond, and Zack Shapiro.
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2023-06-141h 18
Derek Shapiro Show"D Shap In The Morning" March 17, 2023 6A-9A"D Shap In The Morning" March 17, 2023 6A-9A w/Derek Hosting from His Apartment in Cranston, RI & Guests Include Danielle Quick in Smithfield, RI, & Cindy & Zack Gonzalez in Upstate NY w/Entertainment News Sprinkled In!
2023-03-162h 58
Don't Read the SynopsisReading Comfort ZonesThis week Zack and Devon talk about reading comfort zones: what they are, how they might be established, why you want to break out of them and offer some advice for reading outside your comfort zones. As usual, they share what they've been reading and what upcoming books they're looking forward to reading.
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Zack’s Latest Reads
All The Feels by Oliva Dade
Ship Wrecked by Olive Dade
When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao
Devon’s Latest Reads
A Guide to Being Just Fri...
2023-02-021h 08
The Bitcoin Source: A Bitcoin ConversationBitcoin Law and Order-Zack ShapiroZack Shapiro is an attorney, startup advisor with Pleb Lab, and legal fellow for The Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss NFT law and regulation, accepting Bitcoin as payment for legal fees, and self custody private key disclosure law.
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2022-09-2817 min
Couch Command PodcastEXCALIBUR… Because It Influenced a Lot of Zack Snyder’s Style. :)And thus ends our kinda sorta “trilogy” of Zack Snyder and things he thinks are awesome. After reviewing Batman v. Superman and Zack Snyder’s Justice League… time to dive into the 80’s classic that inspired a lot of Zack’s film making……. John Boorman’s EXCALIBUR!!! What We’ve Been Geeking On: Fighting Game Sticks City of Heroes He-Man: Revelations NetFlix’s Resident Evil The Perfection Terminator: Dark Fate The Bad Batch Army of the Dead/Return of the Living Dead LOKI ...
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