248 - Bitcoin, Hunter Biden & The Return of the Memecoin Casino

It's never a dull week in crypto, folks.First up, Hunter Biden is launching a memecoin called LAPTOP — aimed squarely at people who've lost money on the Trump memecoin. And the timing is pretty extraordinary, because memecoin trading is roaring back, with Robinhood Chain posting record volumes.Then, Bitcoin miners are quitting Bitcoin for AI. Some of the biggest players in the industry are shutting down mining operations and turning their power-hungry warehouses over to AI — because apparently GPUs are now a better business than Bitcoin.And finally, El Salvador's Bitcoin mystery deepens. The IMF says the country's Bitcoin stash has continued growing thanks to private donations... from donors who, so far, nobody seems willing to name.Let's get into it 🚀****TIMESTAMPS3:04 Sleepy Joe's son is launching a memecoin called LAPTOP8:09 Hyperscale Data is quitting Bitcoin for AI11:27 El Salvador mystery deepens14:14 Short, sharp news bites****Show notes:2-minute surveyCurious about our app? Try out the new Bamboo demo mode.OR try our new Micro-Investment CalculatorHave you subscribed to the Crypto Curious Newsletter?****If you’re enjoying these episodes please subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend or family member.If you want to start investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold & Silver, you can download the Bamboo app here. Use the code CURIOUS for $10 in BTC when you sign up.Follow the Crypto Curious Instagram here.Join the Crypto Curious Facebook Group here.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Crypto Curious acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.*****This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs, or objectives.Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.