New Coin Center newsletter coincenter.substack.com/p/how-we-think… Including: - How Congress should think about DeFi (code is speech) - Update on SEC's attempt to regulate 'communications protocols' as exchanges - Good update on Tornado Cash lawsuit

1/ The convergence of #AI and #crypto holds immense potential for addressing challenges in the AI landscape and unlocking innovative opportunities. Sami Kassab explores how these technologies can synergize and pave the way for a new era of possibilities. 🧵

Today marks 49 years of the ongoing Turkish illegal occupation of 37% of #Cyprus territory. This wound remains open to this day, while Turkey's provocations continue unabated. It is time to go back to the negotiating table for a solution to reunify 🇨🇾& to finally heal this wound.

Just in case anyone in Brussels, Berlin, Stockholm or DC are confused. If the aggressors in Ankara can wield vetoes, so can Cyprus. If the Erdogan regime wants to double down on its intransigence on Cyprus, it is time to #VetoTurkey when it comes to its 🇪🇺 aspirations.

While the unprecedented #HamasAttacks against #Israel have spawned fears of a wider war, they're also putting the spotlight on not only #Iran’s sponsoring of Hamas, but also #Turkey. Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the Turkey-Hamas connection: thegreekcurrent.simplecast.com/episodes/turke…

“Greece is a true ally of the United States and a pillar of stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean” - Nikos #Dendias Defense Minister of Greece, commenting on several bilateral agreements signed between Greece and the US since 2019. HellenicLeaders

At Chicago Council on Global Affairs Nikos Dendias speaking with Endy Zemenides HellenicLeaders —

#ThrowbackThursday Last week, HALC and American Jewish Committee were honored to be joined by Nikos Dendias and Alexi Giannoulias in bestowing the Athens-Wishner award to the most deserving and inspiring of leaders, David Harris. #ΑΞΙΟΣ mod.mil.gr/en/defence-min…

“Regarding the Eastern Mediterranean Energy and Security Act…now we have to be pushing towards implementation.” - Senator Cory Booker in his fireside chat with Ambassador George J. Tsunis at the DelphiEconomicForum

“Our values and our interests completely align…it is in our best interest that [Greece] continues to be a thriving democracy” - Sen Senator Jerry Moran reflecting on the U.S./Cyprus/Greece relationship at the DelphiEconomicForum by HellenicLeaders

Memecoins are unquestionably over. (Obviously, they won’t fully disappear, but the trade is gone). Reason being, the entire premise of memecoins was that they were “fair launch” opportunities where John Q Retail had just as good a shot at making money as the funds and VCs. This

Should In-N-Out accept Bitcoin?

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Erdogan’s actions, not his words, show his true intentions. #WorstAllyEver

WATCH: The complete Presidential address at the Digital Asset Summit

On this Greek Independence Day week, Secretary Marco Rubio has a great opportunity here to let Turkey know that enough is enough. Minister Fidan needs to answer for Turkey's actions, not its words: see more below.

This #GreekIndependenceDay, watch and share our "Did you know?" series about the Greek Revolution! We dig into the role of the Greek diaspora, the Philhellenes, the debate the Greek struggle for freedom sparked in the US, and more... Watch here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Great episode from The Greek Current this week, take a listen below:

JUST IN: SEC Chair Paul Atkins announces he's in favor of Bitcoin & crypto self custody. 👀 "The right to have self custody of ones private property is a foundational American value." 🇺🇸

As Ecumenical Patriarch has spelled out many times, reopening #Halki and protecting Christian minorities isn’t symbolic. It’s about human rights and religious freedom. President Donald J. Trump, the US must press Ankara to act aegeanmonthly.com/2024/05/01/hal…