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Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: panic across global markets sends Bitcoin tumbling.Fears grow that the US could enter recession.The UK says it won't be copying the president's plan to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve.And Canada has a new prime minister… who's a fierce crypto critic.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: why Bitcoiners are disappointed by the president's new strategic reserve.XRP, Solana and Cardano are left out in the cold as a separate digital asset stockpile is created.And why one analyst thinks this policy could DESTROY Bitcoin in the long run. Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: chaos and confusion surrounds Trump's crypto reserve.Michael Saylor tries to avoid criticizing the president as he's asked whether smaller coins should be included.Analysts predict how Friday's White House crypto summit will affect Bitcoin's price.And why crypto scammers in Singapore could soon be beaten with canes.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: analysts predict what lies ahead for Bitcoin in the next three months.A billionaire gives his advice on what crypto investors should do as prices fall. New figures show the memecoin space is collapsing dramatically.And why TikTok could be about to get a Web3 makeover.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin falls 10% as global markets panic over Trump's tariffs and the war in Ukraine.Criticism grows over the president's plans to include altcoins in America's crypto reserve.Bybit reveals it's in a race against time to recover the $1.4 billion stolen by North Korea.And a streamer shares dramatic footage of her being targeted by crypto robbers at gunpoint.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.Breaking news in today's episode: Donald Trump HAS confirmed that a crypto strategic reserve IS going ahead… but it's a little different to what was expected.On Truth Social, the U.S. president announced that this stockpile will include smaller cryptocurrencies, and didn't mention Bitcoin once.He later clarified that BTC and ETH will have a role in this reserve... as well as "other valuable cryptocurrencies." We'll look at how the markets are reacting right now — and the questions that remain unanswered.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: extreme fear as Bitcoin keeps falling, with prices touching fresh lows of $82,000. The FBI says North Korea was to blame for the Bybit hack.Andrew Tate flies to Florida — as Romania returns his luxury cars.New figures reveal how much lawyers have made from FTX's bankruptcy.And a new law calls for presidents to be banned from launching memecoins.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: why Bitcoin could suffer fresh sell-offs later today.ByBit's CEO declares war on the Lazarus Group after the biggest crypto hack in history.An influencer flees the country and says he's received death threats after the Libra memecoin scandal.And why there's growing calls to clamp down on crypto ATMs in the U.S.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin's plunged below $88,000 — a level that hasn't been seen since last November.All 50 of the biggest cryptocurrencies are in the red — with most altcoins suffering double-digit losses.We find out how low BTC might go.Plus… new details emerge about how North Korea's Lazarus Group managed to steal $1.5 billion from Bybit.And Sam Bankman-Fried posts some weird tweets from prison.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: we've got a deep dive into the Bybit hack.We'll look at what happened, who was responsible — and the impact it's having on the crypto market… as well as the crypto industry.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

$1.4 billion worth of crypto has been stolen in an audacious hack targeting the Bybit exchange.This is hands down the biggest crypto hack of all time.The news was confirmed by Bybit's co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou — who said a hacker was able to take control of a cold wallet, and transfer funds to an unidentified address.Here's what we know so far.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin secures its highest daily close in three weeks.Michael Saylor calls for the U.S. to own 20% of all Bitcoin.Javier Milei shakes off the Libra scandal with a visit to Washington.And Sam Bankman-Fried insists he's innocent in a new interview from behind bars.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: new figures reveal how much money was lost when the Libra token collapsed.Why experts predict the scandal could spell the end for memecoins.A woman who stole $4 million in crypto is jailed for 10 years.And new rumors that Google might be about to make it a lot easier to use Bitcoin.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: experts are divided on whether Bitcoin has peaked — or whether the bull run's just beginning.New twists and turns in the scandal surrounding Argentina's president and the Libra memecoin.Speculation builds that an XRP ETF is imminent after a Donald Trump post on Truth Social.FTX begins repaying $1.2 billion to customers.And the tap-to-earn game Hamster Kombat's making a comeback — but it's bad news for token holders.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Argentina's president tries to downplay the scandal surrounding a memecoin he endorsed — as 112 criminal complaints are filed.New warnings that it could take 20 months for crypto regulations to be passed in the U.S.And CZ denies rumors that Binance is up for sale.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Argentina's president faces allegations of fraud after promoting a memecoin.A top crypto investor is investigated over his taxes.And Coinbase becomes the exclusive sponsor of an F1 team.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: an interesting theory on why Bitcoin is flat as a pancake — as XRP rallies after an ETF breakthrough.Coinbase profits surge as Brian Armstrong predicts mass adoption by 2030.GameStop hints it may start investing in Bitcoin.And NFT marketplace OpenSea confirms it's launching its own token.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin falls $2,000 in 10 minutes after a surprise rise in U.S. inflation.Why Cathie Wood thinks BTC will hit $1.5 million by 2030.Donald Trump releases a Russian crypto criminal from jail.And a nude artist's memecoin flops spectacularly.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin's on a knife edge as inflation figures loom.SEC commissioner Hester Peirce criticises Gary Gensler.New figures reveal how much money investors have lost in the Trump token.And a top BBC presenter's X account is hacked to promote a crypto scam. Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: why eggs are outperforming Bitcoin as an asset class.A new report suggests Ether is massively undervalued.A major payments company unveils plans to embrace crypto.Another documentary promising to identify Satoshi Nakamoto is being made.And the new research that suggests interest in memecoins is drying up.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin wobbles as Donald Trump unveils even more tariffs.A landfill site where a man accidentally threw away 8,000 BTC is set to close.And the number of new memecoins created on pump.fun hits record highs.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Haliey Welch breaks her silence in a leaked podcast about the disastrous HAWK memecoin. Rumors swirl about who might serve on Donald Trump's crypto advisory council.And Copper's head of research Fadi Aboualfa joins us to talk about a report revealing when Bitcoin's price may show signs of getting overheated.Plus — he tells us why it's unrealistic to expect Bitcoin to hit $300,000 this year.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: MicroStrategy rebrands as its focus on Bitcoin grows stronger.Michael Saylor reveals why he thinks 2025 is going to be the most billish year yet.A senior Republican vows to get crypto legislation passed during Trump's first 100 days as president.And BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF might be coming to Europe.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode, we're joined by BitWise's chief investment officer Matt Hougan at the Digital Assets Forum in London. He reveals why the next bear market be "shorter and shallower," whether there's institutional interest for ETFs tracking smaller cryptocurrencies, and how the markets might react to a strategic Bitcoin reserveGive our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: we talk to SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci at the Digital Assets Forum in London.We discuss whether Donald Trump's tariffs could derail the bull run, uncertainty around America's strategic Bitcoin reserve, and if the president's relationship with Elon Musk will end in tears.Plus — we've got all the latest news.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: smaller cryptocurrencies plunge by more than 20% as Donald Trump imposes tariffs on America's three closest trading partners.That includes Ether, which has suffered its biggest single-day drop in four years.Plus — as crypto kidnappings rise, security expert Kate Bright reveals how you can stay safe.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

In today's episode: Sam Bankman-Fried's parents want their son to receive a presidential pardon.The Czech National Bank is rowing back on plans to build a Bitcoin reserve.A prominent hedge fund warns that the White House is inflating a crypto bubble that's fit to burst.A man who falsely claimed he was a "Bitcoin billionaire" is facing 140 years in prison.And pump.fun is slapped with yet another lawsuit.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin rises as Jerome Powell softens his tone towards digital assets.Why one analyst thinks crypto's four-year cycle may be over.Mark Zuckerberg says 2025 will be a big year for the metaverse.And the Winklevoss twins are accused of being petty as they launch their latest attack against Gary Gensler.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: the head of the Czech National Bank has revealed that he wants to invest up to 5% of the country's reserves — about $7 billion — into Bitcoin.Ripple's accused of sabotaging America's plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.The UK government comes under growing pressure to sell off Bitcoin worth billions.And Gary Gensler reveals his next job after stepping down as chair of the SEC. Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin recovers despite a bloodbath on Wall Street.Ripple calls for Donald Trump to include other cryptocurrencies in his strategic reserve.And Roger Veer — the man known as "Bitcoin Jesus" — asks the president for a pardon.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: we've got the latest as Bitcoin plunges below $100,000.Analysts say February could be a bullish month — but it might be a challenging year for altcoins.Elon Musk considers using blockchain to track U.S. government spending.And why MicroStrategy could be about to face a huge tax bill on its Bitcoin holdings.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: why Bitcoiners are disappointed by Trump's executive order. Markets rally as a key rule stopping banks from taking custody of crypto is lifted.Ross Ulbricht breaks his silence after being pardoned by the president.And the dramatic story of a crypto executive who was kidnapped in France.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: an analyst warns we could see painful sell-offs if Trump doesn't unveil pro-crypto policies soon.But BlackRock CEO Larry Fink believes Bitcoin could hit $700,000 if more asset managers start gaining exposure.Plus — the latest fallout from the Trump token, as donations pour in for freed Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: top executives say they're confident Bitcoin's still a priority for the president — as a new crypto taskforce is unveiled by the SEC.The Trump token crashes by 15% as he admits to not knowing much about it.And Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht walks free from prison after being given a pardon.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: disappointment as Donald Trump fails to sign any executive orders related to Bitcoin on day one in office — but industry watchers urge investors to be patient.Questions are asked about why Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is yet to be pardoned.Plus: Bitcoin falls away from all-time highs — as Donald Trump's official token becomes the worst-performing altcoin among the 100 biggest cryptocurrencies.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Donald and Melania Trump have launched their own official tokens — we'll bring you the latest.Speculation grows on whether the new president will prioritise pro-crypto policies once he's sworn in.And Coinbase urges countries around the world to invest in Bitcoin — as the World Economic Forum begins.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: why Joe Biden could disrupt Donald Trump's plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.Industry heavyweights prepare for a glitzy Crypto Ball to mark the inauguration.XRP surges by 40% in a week as its impressive rally continues.And Coinbase unveils plans to offer Bitcoin-backed loans.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: why Bitcoin might be on the verge of a breakout.Altcoins surge 20% as the crypto markets recover — with XRP at a seven-year high.And plans are unveiled for a brand-new Crypto Tower in Dubai.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: expectation builds as Donald Trump's inauguration looms.Michael Saylor reveals what he thinks Bitcoin is really worth.And why there's light at the end of the tunnel for FTX victims.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin at risk of falling below $90,000 as turmoil hits global markets.Crypto investors rally to support those affected by California's wildfires — as it emerges one person lost their savings in the blaze.Polymarket comes under scrutiny for letting users bet on how the natural disaster will unfold.Plus Heather Morgan, the amateur rapper known as Razzlekhan, has dropped another AWFUL music video ahead of her going to jail for laundering stolen Bitcoin.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: a man who accidentally threw away a hard drive holding $700 million worth of Bitcoin loses his legal battle.BTC starts to recover after almost falling below $91,000 on Thursday.Reports suggest pro-Bitcoin politician Cynthia Lummis could lead a new Senate subcommittee on crypto.And find out which crypto firms are donating millions of dollars to Donald Trump's inauguration.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin outflows from exchange-traded funds near record levels — as economic jitters grow.Gary Gensler attacks altcoins in his final interview before he steps down as SEC chair.Why Do Kwon's fraud trial is only going to take place next year.And find out which popular holiday destination is trialling crypto payments for tourists.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission resigns, and warns there are big gaps in crypto regulation.Bitcoin slides as BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts the markets could top out in March.Court filings in the US estimate that Terra could have more than one million victims, as Do Kwon awaits trial.Plus — harrowing stories about crypto trading addictions, and what to do if you're affected.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

It's a special edition of the Crypto Today podcast!Connor Sephton, Olivia Capozzalo and Molly Jane Zuckerman take a look back at the biggest stories of 2024.From the launch of ETFs to Bitcoin hitting record highs, there's a lot to unpack.We also talk about MicroStrategy, Microsoft, Sam Bankman-Fried and CZ.Please do leave our podcast a review — and you can follow us on X: @ConnorSephton, @lilycap_ and @MollyJZuckerman.We'll be back with another festive episode on December 30 — with more highlights from the past 12 months… and a look ahead to what 2025 has in store.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin plunges to $93,000, with double-digit losses across altcoins.El Salvador steps up its BTC buys despite reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund.Craig Wright is told he could go to jail if he attempts to file any Bitcoin-related lawsuits in the next two years.And… guess who's back! Molly Jane Zuckerman joins us to discuss two very special episodes we've got coming out over the holidays, along with our new co-host Olivia Capozzalo. Our daily shows will be back on January 6th.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin and the stock market falls as the Federal Reserve warns there may be fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than first thought.Why Craig Wright, the man who falsely claimed he invented Bitcoin, could face prison time.And Cristiano Ronaldo unveils a new NFT collection that comes with some pretty exclusive perks.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: why one expert predicts Bitcoin will take a "harrowing dump" next month.Momentum grows in Donald Trump's plans to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve — but there are doubts whether the president has enough time to create it.And where is the Hawk Tuah girl? Two weeks have passed since her Haliey Welch was last seen online — we've got an update.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: another day, another all-time high for Bitcoin — and experts believe the bull run's far from over.MicroStrategy's buying bonanza continues as "relentless" demand from ETFs far outstrips supply.The UK proposes a fresh clampdown on the crypto market.And the owner of Peanut the Squirrel sends off a flurry of cease-and-desist orders as he tries to promote his own memecoin.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin hits $106,000 as President-elect Donald Trump doubles down on his promise to build a strategic reserve.MicroStrategy is officially entering the Nasdaq 100, as the company's holdings increase to 2% of BTC's supply. Plus — fresh predictions for 2025 emerge, with warnings of a brutal altcoin crash.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: BlackRock reveals how much Bitcoin should be in your portfolio.An early Bitcoin adopter is jailed for tax evasion.And why MicroStrategy potentially joining the Nasdaq 100 index is a big deal.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod

Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories.In today's episode: Bitcoin's back above $100,000 after US inflation data was in line with expectations.A billionaire reveals why he's scared of crypto.Vancouver passes a motion to become a Bitcoin-friendly city.And new details emerge about Microsoft's decision to vote against investing in Bitcoin.Give our show a follow wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on X: @ConnorSephton and @CryptoTodayPod.