Weird Week in Crypto: “Like Genghis Kahn but with more Pizzazz”
It was a weird week in crypto, even for crypto. A couple were arrested in connection with the 2016 hack of Bitfinex, involving bitcoin currently valued at $4.5 billion. She doubles as internet rapper “Razzlekahn,” described as “like Genghis Kahn, but with more pizzazz.” The takeaway is that regulators should be relieved that the immutable and open character of the bitcoin ledger helped law enforcement track the money down. (If you end up killing half the afternoon watching her wacky videos, I won’t judge you). Check out more here:
Back to Basics
Some BlockProf subscribers (we’re up to 1k subscribers! share with your friends) are crypto OGs, some are newbies and are asking for basic reading. Here are some of my favorite resources to get started:
Gemini’s crytopopedia.
Messari’s Annual 100 Theses to get up to speed on everything from the great Ryan Selkis.
Here’s a monster collection of readings on all things crypto.
Nah nah nah nah nah, Get A Job
Looking for a crypto job? Check out the top crypto job board at Blockchain Association. Or apply for Cato’s new defi fellowships!
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Crypto May Be Better at Monetary Policy Than Central Banks
I can’t say enough good things about the latest piece from Tascha. Check it out to learn more about the macroeconomics of crypto.