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Feb 12, 2026 2 hr 47 min

They Are Coming For Your Crypto

from Memes and Markets Hosted by Memes and Markets

Keith & Ben break down the crypto laws and potential upcoming regulations that every crypto holder should understand. They also examine real-world cases of projects that violated securities or compliance rules, what went wrong, and the consequences that followed.Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Show Updates 05:38 Proposed Legislation: Bitcoin for Taxes 14:39 The Disconnect in Legislative Understanding 24:42 The Impact of Social Media on Public Discourse 32:15 The Bernstein Case and Free Speech 42:09 Silk Road: A Case Study in Crypto Legality 50:14 The IRS and Cryptocurrency: Tax Classifications 59:17 The Fallout from Major Crypto Scandals 01:09:24 The Push for Crypto Regulation 01:15:33 The Bitcoin Community's Mindset 01:21:53 Media Literacy and Misinformation 01:29:27 Legislation and Meme Coins 01:35:40 The Future of NFTs and Digital Ownership 01:47:34 The Shift in Gaming Economics 01:53:10 Economic Partnerships and Global Influence 01:59:50 Rising Delinquencies and Financial Strain 02:16:53 Resonance in Music and Popularity Dynamics 02:22:03 The Intersection of Politics and Media Narratives 02:28:11 Engaging with Audience Feedback and Comments 02:37:18 The Importance of Connection in Online Entrepreneurship Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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