ROLLUP: Milei’s Memecoin Scandal | KAITO Airdrop | The Fed’s QT Pivot? | Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade

This Bankless podcast episode focuses on the fallout from the LIBRA meme coin launch, tweeted by Argentinian presidential candidate Javier Milei. The hosts discuss the rapid rise and fall of LIBRA, the involvement of Hayden Davis and Kelsier Ventures, and the subsequent CoffeeZilla interview exposing manipulative tactics. They analyze the connections between the LIBRA launch and other meme coin projects, highlighting the alleged bribery of Milei's sister by Davis to secure the tweet. The discussion expands to broader themes of meme coin market manipulation, the role of influencers, and the evolving landscape of crypto airdrops, using the Kaito airdrop as a case study. Finally, the hosts touch upon the SEC's new cyber police unit and the need for the crypto industry to self-regulate.