Interview: Gabriel Shapiro On Bitcoin Regulations

Interview: Gabriel Shapiro On Bitcoin Regulations

In this episode of “The Biz,” crypto lawyer Gabriel Shapiro discussed Bitcoin and altcoin regulation.Watch This Episode On YouTubeListen To This Episode:AppleSpotifyGoogleLibsynOvercastThis episode of “The Biz” featured Gabriel Shapiro, an experienced “crypto” lawyer for both Bitcoin and altcoin businesses. Host John Carvalho and Shapiro bridged the gap of topics across Bitcoin, Ethereum, regulations, contracts and much more.Shapiro took the time to contrast what he thinks Bitcoiners miss about Ethereum supporters, and what Ethereans miss about Bitcoin. Carvalho managed to remain civil....


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