Nic and Matt return with a special Thanksgiving issue of OTB. In this episode:  How Castle Island VC was almost Brink VC The difference between financialized walled-garden gold and its Bitcoin equivalent How USDC is being used in Venezuela via AirTM How stablecoins are now tools of geopolitical power projection Vaneck lanches an ETN on the Deutsche Bourse Is GBTC the cause of the rally The OCC proposes fair access to banking services A few people and organizations that we're thankful for Chaincode Labs Bitcoin Optech Greg Schvey and Adam Ludwin Caitlin Long John Pfeffer Fidelity Digital Assets Coin Center Three Arrows and CMS Holdings Should thanksgiving turkey trots be cancelled? Content mentioned in this episode:  Jeremy Rubin's collegiate BTC sweater Adventures in Capitalism, Why this Reflexive Ponzi Scheme will Continue Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Proposed Rule Would Ensure Fair Access to Bank Services, Capital, and Credit Sponsor notes: Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm committed to helping our clients be more profitable, efficient and productive in today’s complex business environment. Our Digital Currency group is proud to partner with members of the cryptocurrency community. Get to know us at withum.com/crypto.