Beards & Bitcoins

BAB058 - Turmoil in Hong Kong Has Huge Effect on Bitcoin   Quinn Gibson is the founder of Mid Earth Crypto and a marketing consultant in the gaming dApp space for mass adoption and blockchain interactions. He has previously worked as the Brand Ambassador for Tronbet and as the Latin Rep for Team McAfee. Quinn studied International Business and Portuguese, settling in Ecuador, where cross border payment issues spurred his interest in cryptocurrency solutions. He has a wife, son, and enjoys adventure sports and traveling.   Quinn joins us today to discuss the turmoil in Hong Kong and the considerable effect it has on Bitcoin. We discuss the origins of Hong Kong protests, China’s project funding in South America, and how state media controls the narrative. Quinn also highlights why Bitcoin buy volumes from Hong Kong are going up and how these protests are just the beginning of the troubles.       “The rush from HK Dollars into Bitcoin is only evident in what is happening. The buying volume has gone up from two m