Operation Chokepoint 2.0: The Fed's Secret War on Crypto with Caitlin Long

In this episode, Nik is joined by Caitlin Long to dissect the evolving landscape of crypto banking. She dives into the impact of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, exploring how government agencies viciously attacked the crypto sector. She explains how the powerful influence of the banking lobby shapes regulatory frameworks and sheds light on the inherent fragility of the traditional banking system and the dangers of blending crypto with legacy finance. The discussion also covers the double-edged nature of bitcoin ETFs, the regulatory disparity between small and big banks, and the rise of offshore dollar markets as a direct reaction to restrictive US policies. Caitlin specifically calls out Michael Barr, Elizabeth Warren, and Bharat Ramamurti as culprits in circumventing the rule of law to target the crypto industry.
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[@soulechristopher]

Just bring Nayebe Bukele in and have Him clean house

[@bryangoodson1721]

Great guest with industry insight. Corrupt FED. BTC, is the regular guys off ramp.

[@busymikey]

Huge respect for Caitlin

[@mothtube12]

Not surprised to hear any of this. I'm glad the capable people of the world are standing in the way of incompetant authoritarians.

[@tjunglec]

Just makes me more bullish. Love CL

[@chrishayes8012]

Such important topics. Huge thanks you two -

[@mc-kz8zn]

How do we get Catilin's story to millions of people? This type of corruption is outrageous.

[@CeeCrazzy]

How about reinstate Glass-Stegal act that separated investment from savings banks. Or the rule that banks have at least 10% reserves?

[@NappyWayz]

I would love to work for Caitlin.

[@GreenisYellow]

So much truth

[@Buckaroo801]

Damn Caitlin, keep up the great work. Work with Mike Novogratz to get this ironed out!!

[@shkottrendezvous6644]

Love Caitlin 😅

[@jwalkerblck]

Great conversation, loved the mutual knowledge sharing!

[@iaretehleet]

Love it ❤

[@mthomann123]

❤Keep fighting these bastards!

[@CowboyInTheJungle21]

Katlin, never ascribe to incompetence that which can be explained by malice.

[@CarlosTorres-tg3ml]

Caitlin and Nick Thank you . Very interesting interview . Put some info in the book regarding this hypocresy from the FED. Some notes about the current behaviour of eurodollar in Asia . We need globally put options in front of people to protect their wealth against the collusion between banks and government . Thank you again

[@BrandonGParkes]

Hey lady. How is the ETF NOT mass adoption if I for example might have leveraged multiple hundreds of thousands of dollars and bought nothing but IBIT (and with personal savings in other accounts as well), and have ZERO intentions on even looking at it until BTC is over $1M a coin? My background is economics and finance and I could share a dozen reasons why I very firmly believe that there are a multitude of problems in this world, with money, debt, sustainability, policy and more, that all back up BTC saving the planet and changing people's lives for generations. Please do tell.

[@Buckaroo801]

I agree about Elizabeth Warren and Gary G. It’s really incredible that the White House under Trump and Biden have not been able to get a handle on this.

[@peterwilson9327]

"Possession of bitcoin with intent to distribute"- The executive order, that'll shut it all down😮

[@sharpenedge]

25:29 she's not understanding something and im a little suprised. a cbdc is more likely to come from the private industry, not the fed or treasury. The latter is far too difficult an environment in which to do things like deplatforming.

[@dano5008]

Trump did not say Jamie diamond would be the treasury secretary. Was a rumour.

[@bobmccall9725]

Ripple. - 🤔

[@soulechristopher]

To be fair, the PO is the only one who is accessible in virtually every zip code in America

[@cjkonstantinos]

So smart yet so naive to think that Kamala would clean house 🤡🌎

[@shriaingnama]

Ass wiping is too much of a challenge for the aforementioned person.

[@ThePoerio]

My thoughts exactly

[@lishajain-e7b]

Investing in cryptocurrency is one of the best decisions anyone can make, but it has also helped me a lot in strengthening myself financially.

[@ANGELCRYPT0]

Trump 2024

[@chvftaya8944]

For president of the cell block!

[@jasonhill9247]

Almost. She's just blaming the exact wrong people.😅

[@tjunglec]

Expand

[@jasonhill9247]

His delivery needs be less monotone. Its hard to listen to for long.

[@gavinclaassen6440]

Yeah , as bad as the Democrats are , i still wouldn't hold out any hope for positive benevolent changes for Americans by the Trump government either .

[@siddg1463]

Yes, But at least we know Trump would definitely fire Gensler & a boatload of people who stand in the way or support CBDCs

[@straightupautomotive]

TRUMP!

[@chvftaya8944]

That's Emperor Trump to you.

[@peterwilson9327]

Lord Trump

[@jasonhill9247]

Does she know she is being framed as the 4th horse of the apocalypse? 😅