From Bernie to Bitcoin with Logan Bolinger

From Bernie to Bitcoin with Logan Bolinger

Author: Bitcoin is for Everyone July 26, 2022 Duration: 53:54

My guest today is Logan Bolinger. Logan, is an attorney and prolific writer on Bitcoin. He has been a welcomed voice in the space as he draws from his experience as an attorney and Bernie Sanders supporter, as well as his Master's degree in English literature. 

We cover:

  • Why Logan wrote a letter to his new daughter about Bitcoin
  • His Bitcoin journey from Bernie Sanders supporter to Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin as a new system for change
  • Bitcoin versus crypto and the big question of unregistered securities

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