Topic: Brock Pierce

The Bitcoin Foundation is facing internal turmoil after former child star Brock Pierce was named executive director, leading to ten members resigning in protest. The hosts discuss Pierce's controversial past and speculate that his appointment might be part of a government effort to infiltrate or "sink" the Bitcoin community. They also mention Glenn Beck's interest in Bitcoin and Halsey Minor's plan to open an exchange.

A group of investors, including former child star Brock Pierce and a former FBI agent, is attempting to buy the bankrupt Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox. The sudden discovery of 200,000 "lost" Bitcoins in a wallet has raised suspicions of a "honeypot" or a large-scale scam. The involvement of individuals linked to the failed Digital Entertainment Network (DEN) adds to the skepticism surrounding the deal.