James Macedonio, Blockstream’s Global Head of Mining and Business Development, joins Host Spencer Nichols to talk about the state of the bitcoin mining industry, his outlook on the bitcoin price and the potential SEC approval of a Spot ETF. James also discusses Blockstream’s latest product, the BASIC Note, and their forthcoming ASIC rig set to launch in 2024. Enjoy this discussion! 1 BTC in prizes is up for grabs! | The Bitcoin Halving Challenge powered by Bitcoin Magazine and Nitrobetting 🔥 Guess the price of bitcoin at the halving and win a share of the bitcoin prize pool 🚀 Enter your guess at ➡️ https://www.bitcoinhalving.com/ Lower your time preference and lock-in your Bitcoin 2024 conference tickets today!!! Use promo code BMLIVE for 10% off your tickets! https://b.tc/conference/2024 Remember to Like, Comment, and Share! Please Follow us on Twitter or Nostr Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisAlaimo6 https://twitter.com/DeSpencer_ https://twitter.com/Blockstream Nostr [email protected] IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER "All views expressed by hosts, guests, and interviewees of "Bitcoin Magazine Live" are opinion only and do not reflect the views of Bitcoin Magazine, its ownership, management, any of their associated or affiliated entities, or their inhouse or third party service providers and platforms. This program is informational only, and its content does not contain or construe any offers to buy, sell, or hold any bitcoin, other cryptocurrency, or any securities or other financial instruments in the United States or any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful. Nor does this show's programming constitute any kind of legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Individuals who appear on "Bitcoin Magazine Live" are not deemed investment advisors and their performances in the past are not indicative of future results. Nor are staff or management of "Bitcoin Magazine Live," its publishers and affiliated companies in the business of providing advice, financial or otherwise. All investment carries risk and you should do your own due diligence before investing."