David Zell: The Bitcoin Policy Institute

In this episode Cedric sits down with David Zell from the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization researching the policy and societal implications of Bitcoin. Before founding BPI, David was the Director of Policy for BTC Inc, where he led the organization’s education and advocacy efforts.

Previously, David co-founded and led ASAP, a nonprofit organizaion that made history derailing billions of dollars in private prison financing. He studied political science at the University of Alabama.

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