The Wolf Of All Streets

Iran says there will be no talks with Washington until its demands are met, and oil is back near $110 as tanker attacks around the Strait of Hormuz keep supply on edge. Bitcoin is still stuck below the level that rejected it four days in a row, with the Fed meeting next week. Nicola White, Robinhood's VP of Institutional Crypto and General Manager of Bitstamp, joins to talk about Robinhood's US perps rollout, the CFTC's fight with CME over Bitcoin perpetual futures, and why 16 companies, including Goldman Sachs and Microsoft, are objecting to tokenized versions of their stock. Plus, JPMorgan's U-turn on Bitcoin, the SpaceX-Tesla merger talk ahead of Tesla earnings, and bank stocks' longest losing streak since 2008 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin ETFs just posted their best day since September, with BlackRock's IBIT pulling in $665 million on its own, yet Bitcoin still stalled below last week's highs. We dig into who is selling into that bid, why Strategy bought just 267 BTC last week while spending $193 million buying back its own preferred stock, and what BlackRock's new downside-protected Bitcoin ETF filing says about Wall Street's appetite. Plus, the SEC's crypto rule comment deadline, 10-year yields above 5% and chip stocks ahead of next week's Fed meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin held up last week, falling only about 2% while more than $1 trillion was wiped off AI and chip stocks in a brutal tech selloff. Inflation remains hot, with CPI at 3.7% and PPI at 6.3%, yet Treasury yields have pulled back ahead of next week's Fed meeting. We break down what's holding Bitcoin up, a second straight week of spot Bitcoin ETF outflows, and the new MSCI rules that put Strategy's index spots at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strategy faces potential removal from major MSCI indexes, raising concerns about billions in forced selling, while Google’s latest quantum breakthrough reignites debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security. We also cover Fed Chair Warsh’s warning about a bumpy AI transition and Hyperliquid’s push for regulation at the application layer rather than the blockchain itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Biden joins the show to explain why he launched the LAPTOP memecoin, what went wrong during its chaotic launch, and why he believes his approach differs from other political tokens. He also discusses the Trump family's involvement in crypto, the failure of the Clarity Act, and why bipartisan support is essential for crypto's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coinbase is urging Bitcoin to prepare for future quantum threats, while Strive plans to raise $500M to expand its BTC treasury. Meanwhile, Citadel and BNY test tokenized U.S. Treasuries, Kraken moves into traditional banking with a European acquisition, and hardware wallet security concerns grow as Ledger investigates tampered devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin rebounds above $83K despite a sharp selloff in tech stocks and over $800M in crypto liquidations, showing relative strength ahead of CPI. Meanwhile, the IMF warns that slowing AI growth and rising bond yields could trigger broader market stress, the CFTC’s new crypto framework could be delayed until 2028, and Blur shuts down after NFT trading volumes collapse 99%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oil prices fall after Trump announces a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, while Citi expects Bessent could cut long-term Treasury issuance to ease pressure on bond yields. We also cover SWI raising nearly $900M to convert Bitcoin mining sites into AI data centers, the IMF highlighting growing demand for tokenized stocks, and South Korea launching its first traditional bank loans backed by Bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Schiff joins the show to explain why he believes rising Treasury yields, soaring U.S. debt and persistent inflation are pushing the economy toward a major financial crisis. He questions whether AI can solve America's debt problem, debates Bitcoin versus gold as a hedge against currency debasement, and warns that changing political dynamics could create new risks for Bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin falls toward $80K as crypto markets sell off ahead of the anniversary of last October’s historic flash crash, even as JPMorgan reports $50B in crypto inflows this year. We also cover Bitwise’s push into AI-focused ETFs, Citrini’s thesis on the biggest winners of tokenization, and growing concerns around AI valuations after OpenAI’s revenue forecast falls $20B short of expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin falls below $83K as renewed Iran tensions and concerns over AI-driven threats to crypto security weigh on markets. Meanwhile, Samsung is bringing USDC transfers to 82 million Galaxy phones, Solana’s tokenized equity holders hit a record 1.2 million, and Bitcoin-backed loans are gaining traction beyond trading as more people use BTC for everyday financing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin falls below $84K as renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push oil and Treasury yields higher, with the 30-year yield hitting a 24-year high. We also cover Robinhood adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, another Ethereum L2 shutting down, and BitMine preparing to stop buying ETH once it reaches its 5% supply cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is back near $85K after another rejection at $87K, while stocks continue trading near record highs. We also cover the SEC approving 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the CFTC opening a path for leveraged retail crypto trading, OKX launching a stablecoin app offering up to 10% yield, and Treasury dropping its proposed rules targeting crypto mixers and self-hosted wallets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin holds strong near $86K despite the dollar hitting an 18-month high and Treasury yields continuing to climb. Meanwhile, global liquidity is surging, OKX and NYSE owner ICE are pushing for 24/7 tokenized stock trading, and China is undergoing a massive consolidation of its banking system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Horsley breaks down why institutional crypto adoption is becoming increasingly irreversible, with ETFs, tokenization and onchain finance pulling traditional finance deeper into the industry. He explains why ETFs are becoming the preferred way for many investors to hold crypto, what new custody rules could unlock for wealth managers, and why crypto adoption can keep accelerating even without the Clarity Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin breaks above $86K ahead of the U.S. jobs report, clearing a major sell wall despite high yields and a strong dollar. We also cover the SEC’s new crypto custody rules, Robinhood’s concerns with tokenized-stock limits, and Aave’s push for DeFi-friendly regulation in Europe. Plus, Stani Kulechov joins to discuss Aave V4, stablecoins, tokenization and what could bring the next 100 million users into DeFi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Citi raises its Bitcoin target to $113K as institutional demand returns, even as Treasury yields hit 24-year highs. We also cover MetaMask’s staking security incident, Open USD launching with $1B in backing, and VanEck’s thesis that Bitcoin miners could become major winners from the AI power shortage — a key topic we explore with Matt Sigel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is stuck near $83K as rising Treasury yields and upcoming PCE inflation data keep markets cautious. Meanwhile, Robinhood is making a major push into AI trading agents, crypto perps and weekend stock trading, while OpenAI seeks $30B at a $1.4T valuation. We also cover Wall Street exploring tokenized options and signs that Gulf producers are finding ways around disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin faces another macro test as analysts warn the 10-year Treasury yield could reach 6%, although rising debt concerns could strengthen Bitcoin’s long-term case. We also cover Goldman bringing its $100B Treasury fund into crypto infrastructure, the debate over Tether’s role in Iran, Anthropic’s IPO disclosures around AI risks, and Coinbase completing its regulated U.S. derivatives stack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin falls back toward $83K despite a massive $2.4B week for ETF inflows, as oil spikes above $100 and the 10-year Treasury yield surges to 5.2%. We also cover Trump considering a diesel export ban, California cracking down on political memecoins, and Bitget recovering from a $352M hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses what comes next after the Clarity Act failed and why the SEC can still move crypto regulation forward under its existing authority. She breaks down the new five-year framework for tokenized stocks, the push to bring more financial activity onchain, and why experimentation could help shape a more permanent regulatory framework for crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avichal Garg breaks down why Bitcoin could eventually reach multi-million-dollar valuations as adoption expands from retail and institutions to AI agents. He explains why autonomous agents will need crypto wallets and stablecoin rails, how AI is already changing the nature of work, and why the convergence of AI and crypto could create an entirely new digital economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Chalom breaks down how AI agents, stablecoins, tokenization and DeFi could reshape the financial system and disrupt trillions in fees. He explains why Ethereum could become a key settlement layer for this agentic economy, while Bitcoin remains a hedge against monetary debasement. Ultimately, he believes AI agents could automate investing, saving and borrowing while putting more financial control back in consumers’ hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin falls toward $83K as markets price in four more Fed hikes and the 10-year Treasury yield surges above 5.1%. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is exploring a global push for dollar stablecoins, while Infosys, Chainlink, IBM and Swift accelerate efforts to bring traditional finance and payments onchain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding near $87K as it heads toward its first three-month winning streak since 2012, while Zcash continues to outperform with another 10% rally. We also cover BlackRock’s thesis that AI agents could drive the next wave of stablecoin adoption and the growing AI price war as Anthropic rolls out a cheaper model. Plus, Tristan Thompson joins to discuss his crypto investments, Zcash thesis, backing Anthropic, and the upcoming NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding near $85K as ETF demand surges, with nearly $1 billion flowing into U.S. spot funds in a single day. Meanwhile, X is bringing stock and crypto trading closer to its timeline, while Google, Apple, and even the ECB push deeper into tokenization. Copper is also back near record highs as global supply tightens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Armstrong discusses the fallout from the failed Clarity Act and why he believes crypto regulation can still move forward through the SEC and CFTC. He shares his outlook on tokenized equities, crypto perps and new capital-formation rules, arguing that clearer regulations could open access to new financial products and make the U.S. more competitive in crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin surges to $85K as a massive short squeeze wipes out nearly $648M in bearish bets, while falling oil prices push Treasury yields back below 5%. We also discuss the CFTC moving ahead with crypto rules despite the stalled Clarity Act and what the latest regulatory changes could mean for the broader market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin shares his journey from traditional banking into crypto and explains why he now sees crypto working alongside banks rather than replacing them. The conversation covers stablecoins, institutional adoption, the changing altcoin market, privacy, and why simplifying crypto’s complicated UX is essential for mainstream adoption. They also discuss how companies like ChangeNOW are becoming part of the financial “plumbing” that could eventually make blockchain invisible to everyday users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding near $78K despite rate hikes, a stronger dollar and the Clarity Act setback, while JPMorgan says BTC could outperform gold if defensive ETF positioning unwinds. We also cover the SEC opening a five-year path for real U.S. stocks to trade onchain and Hyperliquid’s rapid growth in RWA trading as traditional assets move onto crypto rails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crypto rallied after the Fed delivered its first 25bps hike since 2023, with Bitcoin holding near $76K, Treasury yields easing and Zcash surging to new highs. Tristan Thompson joins the show as we break down the market reaction, the Fed’s path from here, and how the SEC and CFTC are moving ahead with crypto rules after the Clarity Act stalled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is trading near $76K ahead of today’s Fed decision, while the Clarity Act failed its key Senate vote and regulators prepare to move ahead with crypto rules anyway. We also cover Robinhood engineers charged with insider trading through Hyperliquid and Circle launching Arc mainnet with major institutional backing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markets are heading into a huge week with the Fed decision and Clarity Act vote in focus, while the 10-year Treasury yield breaks above 5% to its highest level since 2007. We also cover the SEC pushing ahead on crypto rules even if Clarity fails, the DOJ targeting $61M in Iran-linked crypto, and Robinhood moving to make stock tokens function more like real shares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding near $78K even as AI fears hit global stocks, while markets now price an 85% chance of a Fed rate hike this week. We also cover Trump backing new crypto ethics rules ahead of the Clarity Act vote, growing calls to slow the AI race, copper’s long-term supply squeeze, and Revolut exposing sensitive customer data after falling for a fake government request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin Long explains why she believes Operation Choke Point 2.0 is still alive, even as major banks embrace crypto. She shares what she saw in Fed emails obtained through her lawsuit and why she believes crypto banks are still being blocked. We also discuss what a forensic investigation could reveal about the Fed’s role in the 2023 banking crisis, how far up it could go, and whether anyone will be held accountable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Moss joins the show to break down Bitcoin’s sharp rebound, why institutional buyers accumulated while retail capitulated, and why he believes the cycle low is likely already in. The conversation dives into AI-driven economic growth, higher interest rates, Treasury intervention and why those forces could ultimately strengthen Bitcoin’s long-term monetary case. They also discuss Bitcoin’s path toward a $1 million valuation, the evolution of Bitcoin treasury companies, and how Strategy is pioneering an entirely new financial model around BTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Tapiero joins the show to break down why he thinks Bitcoin’s recent low is likely in, with U.S.-Japan currency intervention and improving liquidity helping drive the rebound. He also discusses the rapid convergence of crypto and TradFi, arguing that tokenization, RWAs, stablecoins and prediction markets are expanding the digital asset ecosystem far beyond Bitcoin alone. The conversation finishes with why he sees the intersection of AI and blockchain — especially agentic payments and tokenized illiquid assets — as one of the biggest long-term investment opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin and markets are heading into a major political and macro week as Trump ties a $5,000 dividend and the end of the war to the midterms, while Treasury’s $6B bond buyback fails to stop yields from climbing. Strive continues aggressively adding Bitcoin as SATA nears a $1B market cap, and Brian Armstrong says crypto will get regulatory clarity even if the Clarity Act fails — a notable shift in tone ahead of the Sept. 15 vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding near $79K ahead of key inflation data and next week’s Fed decision, while Zcash ETF demand is exploding and HYPE hits new highs as Hyperliquid open interest nears pre-crash levels. We also cover Bessent’s aggressive stance on the yen, Robinhood Chain’s record fees driven by Pons, and growing concerns inside frontier AI labs after an Anthropic researcher quits over safety risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is stuck below $80K as markets wait on CPI and PPI, with Fed hike odds still near 60% and oil pushing toward $100 on renewed geopolitical pressure. We also cover Hunter Biden’s new LAPTOP memecoin, governance concerns hammering Metaplanet shares, and white-hat hackers returning most of the $320M taken from Liquid. Plus, South Korea says stablecoins could save merchants billions in annual payment fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad joins the show to break down the political battle around the Clarity Act, why crypto has become a real voting issue, and what happens if Congress fails to pass legislation. He explains how regulators could still move aggressively through rulemaking, why permanence and federal preemption matter, and how products like perpetuals and tokenized assets are pushing finance toward 24/7 blockchain rails. Today's sponsor: Bron Wallet. Self-custody with no seed phrase, guardian recovery in 48 hours. Mobile app out now on iOS and Android: https://go.bron.org/wolfofallstreets02 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is starting to trade more like gold than stocks, with its correlation to gold hitting a six-year high as concerns around bonds, the dollar, and debasement grow. Meanwhile, tokenized stocks are creating new controversy after AMC pushed back on Robinhood’s synthetic shares, while Arbitrum is benefiting from Robinhood Chain’s growth. Coinbase is also pushing for 24/7 stock perpetuals in the U.S., and Strive says it could become the world’s second-largest public Bitcoin holder by year-end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is nearing a golden cross as ETF inflows and falling USDT dominance point to improving risk appetite. We also cover catastrophe bonds moving onchain, the Supreme Court fight over prediction-market regulation, Robinhood Chain speculation spilling into Nasdaq stocks, and Kraken delaying its IPO to 2027. Plus, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe joins to discuss crypto custody, institutional demand and the push to bring perpetual futures to U.S. markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bond markets are spiraling again, with U.S. 10-year yields back above 4.8%, UK yields at their highest since 2008, and oil near $95 reigniting inflation and Fed hike fears. Bitcoin is getting crushed alongside risk assets as markets now price roughly a 70% chance of a September rate hike. Meanwhile, major banks are teaming up on a new stablecoin, Hyperliquid Strategies expands its equity facility to $2.5 billion, and China’s collapsing credit impulse adds another warning sign for global liquidity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin ETF buying is back after a brief pause, with assets hovering near $100 billion as institutional demand continues to build. Hyperliquid is working with Kraken parent Payward on a path into U.S. markets, while Robinhood Chain is seeing record activity and even outpacing Ethereum in daily revenue. Polymarket is also raising $1 billion at a $21 billion valuation, and GoPro stock surged after Markiplier became its largest shareholder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin heads into September under pressure as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes push oil above $90 and markets sharply raise the odds of a Fed rate hike after Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech. Despite September’s historically weak reputation, midterm-year seasonality has often been much stronger, while gold is still coming off its best month since January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tether is evolving far beyond its roots as a stablecoin issuer, building a broader financial and technology company around USDT, U.S. Treasuries, Bitcoin, gold and even farmland. The conversation covers how its new KPMG audit addresses years of criticism, why Tether is hedging its exposure to the dollar with scarce assets, and how it could eventually become one of the largest buyers of U.S. government debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin’s breakout may be signaling the start of a new bull phase, with the setup looking similar to the 2023 move that followed the Silicon Valley Bank crisis. Ran Neuner argues that compressed volatility, Bitcoin’s bounce from long-term technical levels, renewed ETF inflows and improving macro conditions all support the idea that the bear market may be over. The conversation also covers potential tension between Kevin Warsh and Scott Bessent, why the Clarity Act may still fail, and what that could mean for crypto regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is back near $80K as markets brace for Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, with U.S. demand strengthening and ETF inflows continuing. Elsewhere, Ethena is overhauling ENA tokenomics with aggressive buybacks, Solana is moving toward lower inflation and higher burns, and Charles Schwab is expanding direct crypto trading to SOL, AVAX and LINK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin breaks through $80K as BlackRock says the macro case for BTC is getting stronger, while Nvidia’s blowout earnings add fuel to the broader risk rally. We also cover the SEC reviving crypto custody rules, StarkWare’s first quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction, and Robinhood Chain’s surge in tokenized stock activity. Plus, Tushar Jain joins to discuss Hyperliquid, Zcash’s move, and the latest Multicoin thesis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is nearing $80K as sentiment flips rapidly from fear to greed, raising concerns the market may be getting too bullish too fast. Meanwhile, Japan, Revolut and LayerZero are all pushing more traditional finance onchain. Kalshi has also raised over $1.1 billion as prediction markets continue to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is pushing toward $82K as the rally broadens beyond BTC, with Solana outperforming and ETF demand hitting record levels. At the same time, falling yields and a weaker dollar are reviving the hard-asset trade, while Druckenmiller warns Treasury intervention can’t overpower fundamentals forever. We also look at the next leg of the AI boom, where power, uranium, and infrastructure are becoming the bottleneck, and Anthropic is already being priced near a $2 trillion valuation in pre-IPO markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is coming off one of its strongest weeks in years, with ETF inflows surging, yields falling, and the weaker dollar bringing the debasement trade back into focus. Attention now shifts to PCE, Nvidia earnings, and Jackson Hole, while strong moves in ETH, Zcash, and other crypto assets suggest risk appetite is broadening beyond Bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Barhydt argues that Bitcoin’s breakout is being driven by a broader shift toward easier financial conditions, weaker dollar pressure, and renewed liquidity. He also explains why crypto is evolving into a 24/7 financial layer for perps, prediction markets, tokenized assets, and AI-driven investing, with Bitcoin increasingly positioned as pristine collateral for that system. The conversation closes on how AI could reshape portfolio management and accelerate the convergence of crypto, banking, and global capital markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is pushing toward $80K after a massive 20% weekly rally, reclaiming its 200-day moving average and putting the bull case firmly back in focus. Strategy is back in profit, Korean retail is rushing back into crypto, and gold and precious metals are rallying alongside Bitcoin as falling yields, a weaker dollar, and the debasement trade return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin explodes above $72K in its biggest upside move in years, wiping out a record $2.7B in shorts as ETF inflows return and majors start to lead again. We also cover Treasury stepping in with larger long-bond buybacks, Trump pushing for CLARITY while opening the door to Hyperliquid and U.S. perps, and Elon Musk exploring USDC payouts on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin may be nearing the end of its 11-month correction, with VanEck flagging multiple capitulation signals and ETF inflows starting to improve. At the same time, the SEC is moving ahead with a major new crypto fundraising framework even as the CLARITY Act remains uncertain. We also cover the explosion in RWA and pre-IPO trading, Unitree’s massive debut, and Citi’s push into institutional Bitcoin custody as TradFi continues moving deeper into crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin breaks above $64K while stocks pull back, showing relative strength as the market waits for a larger move. Meanwhile, CLARITY Act odds have collapsed amid ongoing political delays, while Tom Lee’s BitMine nears its goal of controlling 5% of Ethereum’s supply. Elsewhere, Robinhood Chain sees strong TVL growth and South Korea joins 30+ jurisdictions restricting Polymarket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin continues to hold above $63K despite heavy ETF outflows and elevated Treasury yields, showing surprising resilience as markets remain cautious. With volatility near historic lows and Goldman expecting no Fed hike in September, the setup could be building for a bigger move as macro and geopolitical risks remain in focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Booth argues that Bitcoin represents a fundamentally different monetary system built around scarcity, decentralization, and a free market driven by deflation. He explains why AI-driven productivity could accelerate the breakdown of the current debt-based system, why Bitcoin’s recent controversies around BIP-110, mining, and self-custody are part of its evolution, and why he believes institutional adoption is inevitable. The conversation also explores Bitcoin treasury companies, leverage, and Booth’s vision for building businesses that generate cash flow and steadily move capital into Bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tether completes its first full Big Four audit, strengthening confidence in USDT’s reserves and transparency, while markets debate whether today’s AI-driven rally resembles the dot-com bubble. We also cover rising Treasury yields and renewed Iran-related inflation risks, alongside growing security concerns in crypto—from North Korean hackers infiltrating companies to the Trezor data breach exposing nearly 14,000 users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin’s OG investors may have just had their most profitable cycle ever, while the market now waits for the next wave of institutional capital. We break down Goldman Sachs’ $2.25B acquisition of NEOS and the growing demand for Bitcoin income products, Wintermute’s $1B push into AI and traditional markets, and Kalshi’s move toward Wall Street-grade trading infrastructure. We also look at Japan’s potential rate hike and what it could mean for global liquidity and crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin remains resilient, but the key question is whether the current move has enough real spot demand to continue, with futures activity once again leading the rally. The show also looks at NVIDIA’s $500 billion AI financing push and what it means for the ongoing rotation of capital into AI, while CoreWeave’s strong earnings add to the momentum. On the macro side, Trump is considering major tax and housing policies ahead of the midterms, while the yen intervention appears to be losing its impact and could force the U.S. and Japan into another response. We also cover the CFTC stepping in to protect Kalshi as its regulatory battle with New York escalates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is at the center of a major capital rotation as Riot turns its power infrastructure toward AI with a massive Anthropic deal, while Unitree’s 8,000x oversubscribed IPO signals growing excitement around robotics. Meanwhile, Tom Lee slows ETH accumulation in favor of buybacks, and the SEC moves ahead with a new crypto token framework despite delays to the CLARITY Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin holds above $65K as investors return to ETFs ahead of a major week of inflation data. We cover the strongest Bitcoin ETF inflows since April, the collapse of BIP-110’s miner support, and why gold continues to outperform as major banks raise their price targets. We also look at Berkshire Hathaway putting billions back into stocks, and what the latest Iran and Strait of Hormuz developments mean for markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Hadick discusses how institutional adoption is accelerating even as retail activity remains weak. We cover the growth of prediction markets, stablecoins, and tokenization, what caused the October 10 liquidation event, and why the next crypto cycle could be more selective, with stronger fundamentals and institutional capital driving the winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The panel discusses why institutional adoption is accelerating despite weak market sentiment, arguing that Wall Street is focused on long-term infrastructure rather than short-term price action. It explores the convergence of AI and blockchain, the rise of tokenization and real-world assets, and how crypto is evolving into the financial rails powering global markets—often without users even realizing they’re using blockchain technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Institutional adoption is no longer a future narrative — it’s already underway. Chris Perkins explains why he joined Franklin Templeton to lead its digital asset business, arguing that crypto has entered a phase where fundamentals, regulation, and institutional capital matter more than hype. Despite bearish retail sentiment, he believes Wall Street is quietly positioning for the next cycle through tokenization, Bitcoin, and high-quality crypto projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discussion explores how the Coldcard hack has reignited the debate around self-custody, with participants questioning whether hardware wallets remain the best option as institutional custody solutions continue to mature. The conversation also examines how growing institutional adoption is reshaping Bitcoin ownership, why security and trust are becoming more important than ideology, and how the rise of agentic AI trading could transform markets by enabling autonomous systems to trade, manage capital, and interact with financial infrastructure in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin starts the week holding firm as macro risks begin to ease, with oil plunging after President Trump once again pauses strikes on Iran and attention shifting back to economic data and the Federal Reserve. The show breaks down Scott Bessent’s comments on U.S.-Japan currency intervention, the $90 million Coldcard hardware wallet exploit and what it means for the self-custody debate, Trump’s new $100,000 Truth Social API for institutional traders, and why this week’s earnings from Palantir, AMD, and SpaceX could shape the next phase of the AI trade. It also covers Bithumb’s IPO plans and the key macro events to watch throughout the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Giancarlo explains why innovation in crypto won’t be stopped if Clarity Act doesn’t pass. He argues Ethics is an important issues but there can always be another excuse to stop the bill from passing. We also cover the ongoing legal battle between the prediction markets and state regulators. Chris makes the distinction between how prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are a marketplace rather than a sportsbook or a casino. Despite the bear market struggles and delays in legal frameworks, Chris is optimistic about the outlook of the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the panel focuses on why Bitcoin may be nearing a market bottom despite ongoing negative headlines. The speakers argue that recent security issues with hardware wallets reinforce the need for trusted custodians and institutional products to drive mainstream adoption, while emphasizing that these incidents don't change Bitcoin's long-term fundamentals. They also discuss the trade-offs between self-custody and institutional custody, why the CLARITY Act could improve investor protections, and how Bitcoin's technology will continue evolving even as adoption grows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Bitcoin already found its bottom? In this episode, we break down the growing evidence that the worst of the correction may be behind us, why market sentiment remains overwhelmingly bearish despite improving fundamentals, and the key catalysts that could drive Bitcoin's next major move. We also discuss institutional demand, macro risks, and what investors should watch before the next breakout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin remained resilient above $64,000 even as stocks extended their selloff following the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged, sending Treasury yields higher and keeping pressure on risk assets. We also discuss the continued unwind in the AI trade, Binance's expansion into prediction markets, and what to expect from Coinbase's earnings as crypto trading activity remains subdued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the panel focuses on the growing divide between Wall Street's rapid adoption of blockchain technology and the political uncertainty surrounding the CLARITY Act in Washington. We explain why regulatory clarity is essential for crypto innovation, institutional adoption, and tokenization, while arguing that continued delays risk pushing the industry overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding above $64,000 as markets brace for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with expectations split between a pause and the possibility of a surprise hike. We also discuss the continued unwind in AI stocks, why crypto ETFs are putting pressure on traditional exchanges, and how leveraged ETFs are reshaping retail investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is back around $63,000 as markets prepare for one of the biggest weeks of the quarter, with the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision taking center stage. We also break down the continued selloff in AI stocks, what it means for risk assets, and the key macro catalysts that could determine Bitcoin's next major move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the panel explores whether Ethereum's recent strength marks the start of a broader crypto rally. The panel also covers rising institutional demand, Strategy's latest Bitcoin moves, and why improving crypto fundamentals could outweigh a weak macro backdrop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin rebounds above $65,000 as Middle East tensions ease, but the market now faces its biggest macro test of the year with the Fed decision, Big Tech earnings, and key inflation data all ahead. We also cover Nvidia's massive OpenAI infrastructure deal, the outlook for gold and commodities, China's AI boom, and why more crypto exchange closures could be signaling a market bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the panel focuses on the ongoing debate surrounding the CLARITY Act and why regulatory certainty is viewed as essential for accelerating tokenization and broader crypto adoption, even if Bitcoin itself does not depend on the legislation. The panel also explores growing institutional commitment to Bitcoin through the launch of a new security consortium focused on quantum resilience, debates concerns over centralization, and examines how major financial firms are preparing for a future in which tokenized assets become a core part of global financial markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin remains resilient near $65,000 despite one of the biggest Big Tech selloffs of the year, with nearly $800 billion erased from the Magnificent Seven following disappointing earnings reactions from Alphabet and Tesla. The episode explores whether Bitcoin is beginning to decouple from equities, the launch of a Bitcoin Security Consortium by Strategy, BlackRock, and other industry leaders to prepare for future quantum threats, the latest setback in CLARITY Act negotiations as Democrats reject the GOP's ethics proposal, and why slowing growth at Anthropic is fueling a broader debate over AI regulation and competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin remains resilient above $65,000 despite a wave of macro headwinds, including surging oil prices, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and continued uncertainty surrounding the CLARITY Act. Institutional demand continues to strengthen as spot Bitcoin ETFs record their longest inflow streak since October 2025, while lawmakers work to resolve key disagreements over U.S. crypto legislation ahead of the August recess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the discussion centers on the growing momentum behind real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and why regulatory clarity is becoming essential for the next phase of crypto adoption. The panel explores how exchanges, financial institutions, and blockchain networks are positioning themselves for a future where tokenized stocks, global trading, and onchain finance become mainstream, while debating whether public blockchains or permissioned networks will ultimately power traditional capital markets. They also discuss the evolution of DeFi market structure, the rise of crypto utility over speculation, and why AI, tokenization, and regulatory progress could collectively drive the next wave of innovation across the digital asset industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding near $66,000 as investors brace for one of the biggest weeks of Big Tech earnings this year, with Alphabet, Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon all set to report. We also cover the largest Bitcoin outflow from Binance in five months, Brian Armstrong's warning that Coinbase may continue expanding overseas if the CLARITY Act fails, growing concerns over AI-powered crypto security after OpenAI's latest model leak, Jack Mallers stepping down as CEO of Twenty One Capital, and why one of the UK's largest Bitcoin treasury companies has voted to liquidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin climbed to a two-week high as risk appetite returned to global markets, helped by five straight days of Bitcoin ETF inflows, easing geopolitical tensions, and a rebound in technology stocks. We discuss whether this move marks the beginning of a sustainable breakout or just another rally within Bitcoin's broader consolidation. We also break down the biggest development yet for the CLARITY Act after President Trump reportedly agreed to an ethics provision, dramatically improving the odds of comprehensive U.S. crypto legislation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss why several experienced market participants believe Bitcoin may be in the final stages of its correction despite widespread bearish sentiment. We explore the latest macro backdrop, Strategy's recent Bitcoin sales, why some traders are turning bullish again, and the catalysts that could reignite the next leg of the market. We also dive into the growing debate around open-source AI, its implications for crypto adoption, the future of Ethereum versus Solana, and whether blockchain infrastructure stands to benefit from the rise of AI-powered agents and the next wave of institutional adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding above $64,000 despite rising oil prices, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and crypto sentiment falling to its lowest level in over a year. In today's Macro Monday, we break down why Bitcoin has remained resilient, whether long-term holder capitulation is signaling a bottom, and what the latest macro developments could mean for the weeks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ran Hindi explains why privacy is the biggest obstacle preventing institutions from moving trillions of dollars onchain. He argues that public blockchains are simply too transparent for real-world finance, and that Zama is building the blockchain equivalent of HTTPS by adding confidential transactions to networks like Ethereum and Solana. The conversation explores how encrypted stablecoins, private DeFi, and confidential onchain finance could unlock institutional adoption without sacrificing compliance, ultimately making privacy the default layer for blockchain transactions rather than a niche feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the panel dives into why many investors believe crypto could be entering the early stages of a new bull market. We break down the latest developments surrounding the CLARITY Act, how banks and policymakers are positioning themselves, and why the regulatory narrative may be shifting in crypto's favor. We also explore the future of decentralized digital identity, tokenization, and Bitcoin governance, discussing how real-world applications could drive the next phase of adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is meeting with Republican senators today to push the CLARITY Act across the finish line, marking a pivotal moment for U.S. crypto regulation. We also discuss Nico Lechuga's new Bitcoin treasury company, Orange Juice, which is pioneering a new model for accumulating Bitcoin through operating businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hyperliquid is back in the spotlight after listing China's biggest AI chip IPO ahead of its public debut, showcasing how crypto markets are increasingly driving price discovery before Wall Street. We also cover the launch of EthSystems, a new institutional privacy initiative from Ethereum Foundation researchers, and why Japan, South Korea, and the UK are accelerating crypto-friendly regulation to attract digital asset innovation. Plus, we break down why soft inflation data and strong bank earnings pushed the odds of the Fed holding rates steady above 90%, the regulatory risks facing AI infrastructure after New York paused new data center permits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding steady as investors await today's U.S. core inflation report and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's congressional testimony, two events that could determine the market's next move. We also cover why Bitcoin ETFs just saw another $425 million in outflows despite continued whale accumulation, and how Trump's proposed 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is bringing oil prices and inflation risks back into focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin remains stuck in its multi-month range as investors wait for this week's key U.S. inflation data and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's testimony, which could determine the next move for both crypto and traditional markets. We also cover South Korea's sharp market selloff and why its housing market could become a bigger macro risk, rising oil prices as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt shipping, and why record-low cash on the sidelines may leave markets more vulnerable if selling accelerates. Finally, we discuss the recent pullback in stablecoin supply and why analysts believe it reflects slowing trading activity rather than the end of the crypto bull market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nexo says crypto-backed lending is making a comeback as regulation improves and institutions return to the market. We talked about why more people are borrowing against their Bitcoin instead of selling it, how institutions are coming back as regulation improves, and why the U.S. could become one of the biggest growth markets for crypto lending over the next few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke finance professor Campbell Harvey explains why the recession everyone expected never arrived, argues that AI-driven productivity is just getting started, and makes the case that crypto's biggest opportunity isn't speculation but tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins. He also challenges the idea that Bitcoin is "digital gold," explains why he believes Bitcoin remains highly volatile, and outlines a controversial thesis that derivatives markets could make a theoretical 51% attack on Bitcoin economically profitable. The conversation wraps up with why AI agents may become crypto's biggest long-term use case and how tokenization could reshape the global financial system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is showing resilience as it pushes above $64,000, with its 307-day consolidation becoming one of the longest in history and setting the stage for a potential breakout. We also cover why Circle's new OCC approval is a major win for stablecoins, Robinhood's growing dominance in onchain trading, and how the next draft of the CLARITY Act could reshape crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, we discuss Coinbase's legal leadership transition, and the push by Hyperliquid and Phantom for DeFi-specific regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin continues to hold firm despite geopolitical uncertainty, even as spot Bitcoin ETFs saw another day of outflows while Ethereum extended its streak of institutional inflows. We also break down why Glassnode believes Bitcoin's bottoming process isn't complete yet, and why the explosive growth of tokenized stocks could become one of crypto's biggest narratives over the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott and the panel discuss the quick downturn in the crypto markets on the news that Iran ceasfire is over. At the same time, the stablecoin competition between USDT and USDC is heating up, with USDC quietly handling a majority of on-chain transactions, a point highlighted by a recent Visa report. As we consider the implications of institutional adoption and the need for clearer regulations, there's a consensus that the upcoming month is crucial for the Clarity Act, which could influence market dynamics significantly. The introduction of innovative privacy solutions, such as those being developed by Zama, promises to enhance confidentiality in on-chain finance, addressing the growing demand for secure transactions. With expectations that on-chain finance may soon encompass trillions, the future of crypto appears poised for a resurgence, especially if institutions can navigate the balance between privacy and compliance effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin fell below $62K after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions triggered a broader risk-off move across markets. We break down the macro forces driving Bitcoin, why Japanese companies are adding BTC to their treasuries as the yen weakens, and what it means for the market. We also discuss Robinhood chain hot start, Strike's no-liquidation Bitcoin-backed loans, Morgan Stanley's AI outlook, and why Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes this correction is a healthy deleveraging process, forming the bottom for higher prices in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices