Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Crypto News: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for the crypto market structure bill Clarity Act to be passed asap. Trump will attend meme coin event. XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut.Brought to you by

May Zabaneh, SVP and General Manager of Crypto at PayPal, joined me to discuss how the company is taking its PYUSD stablecoin global. With a massive launch across 70 new markets. Topics:- PayPal's crypto products - PYUSD available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account - Future of Stablecoins and Payments - Stablecoin regulation - GENIUS Act implementation - YouTube PYUSD IntegrationBrought to you by 

Crypto News: White House Economists Say Stablecoin Rewards Won't Harm Banks. Morgan Stanley's MSBT bitcoin ETF logs $34 million in first-day volume. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Effects-of-Stablecoin-Yield-Prohibition-on-Bank-Lending.pdf Brought to you by

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the crypto market metrics for Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana.

Crypto News: US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire which caused Bitcoin and Stocks to pump. Crypto's $224 million inflow rebound was led by mostly one country and XRP.Brought to you by 

Crypto News: SEC Chair Paul Atkins says crypto reg for token fundraising is coming. JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon sees ‘new competitors' from blockchain, stablecoins.Brought to you by

Leif Abraham, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Public, joined me to discuss how Public is offering crypto alongside traditional assets and integrating AI agents to improve investing for users.Topics:- Public's investing solutions - AI Agents in investing - Crypto market outlook- Future of Investing Brought to you by https://propy.com/home/ 

In this episode Amanda Whitcroft and I discuss the following crypto topics:- Bitcoin's boring price action - Clarity Act update - are we close to stablecoin yield compromise? - Franklin Templeton's Crypto acquisition - Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter - Crypto backed MortgagesBrought to you by

Charles Schwab plans to launch spot cryptocurrency trading for bitcoin and ether in the first half of 2026. Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition. SoFi announces 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto.Brought to you by

Glenn Morgan, Head of Digital Assets at Aon, joined me to discuss the company's completion of the first stablecoin insurance premium payment and its digital asset strategy.Topics: - Aon tests stablecoin payments with Coinbase and Paxos - Utilizing USDC and PYUSD for payments - Genius Act and Stablecoin market - Insurance for Crypto assets and services Brought to you by

Crypto News: U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto. Charles Hoskinson debuted Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain built on Cardano. Elon Musk tweets Bitcoin meme video. Brought to you by Azza Miner https://azzaminer.com/login.php?ref=TNHQY3

Joseph Chalom, CEO of SharpLink, joined me to discuss the company's Ethereum treasury strategy and the future of ETH.Topics: - BlackRock's Digital Asset adoption - Sharplink's Ethereum Treasury - Ethereum adoption by TradFi - Tokenization marketBrought to you by 

Crypto News: Morgan Stanley sets 0.14% Bitcoin ETF fee, lowest in market. Ripple is rolling out AI-driven security upgrades for the XRP Ledger. Tether hires KPMG as auditor ahead of US expansion. Brought to you by

Crypto News: David Sacks says his time as Trump's crypto and AI czar has ended. White House clears review of proposal to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. Coinbase, Fannie Mae bring crypto-backed mortgages to homebuyers.Brought to you by

Amanda Whitcroft, Founder of WhitcroftPR, joined me to break down crypto's wild ride into a bear market—and what comes next.Topics: - Crypto bear market - Michael Saylor and Strategy's risk - Crypto legislation - Banks vs Stablecoin yield - MemecoinsBrought to you by

Crypto News: Ripple joins Singapore's Monetary Authority BLOOM initiative, partnering with Unloq to pilot cross-border trade settlements using XRP Ledger and RLUSD stablecoin. Franklin Templeton, Ondo to launch tokenized ETFs with 24/7 trading via crypto wallets. Brought to you by

Roger Bayston, Head of digital assets at Franklin Templeton, joined me to discuss the firms tokenization strategy and the future of finance.Topics: - Franklin's Benji technology and Tokenization initiatives - Tokenization market outlook - Binance partnership - Future of Finance - Permissioned vs Public blockchains - Clarity Act and Crypto Regulation impact Brought to you by

Crypto News: New York Stock Exchange taps Securitize to build its tokenized stock platform. Hostplus, a $105B Australian pension fund, is exploring Bitcoin and crypto access for its 2M members. Tether hires a 'Big Four' firm for a full audit of USDT reserves.Brought to you by

Crypto News: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sees tokenization making investing with your phone as easy as payments. Sen. Warren requests details from MrBeast about its future plans for teens and crypto. Solana Foundation targets institutions with new privacy framework.Brought to you by

Meredith Fitzpatrick, Partner and Head of Cryptocurrency at Forensic Risk Alliance, joined me to discuss how the firm helps companies monitor and protect their crypto assets and platforms. Topics:- Crypto security risks and threats - How scammers/hackers are using crypto - International crypto forensics - Non Custodial Wallet pros and cons 

Crypto News: Senators say they've reached compromise on stablecoin yield to advance the crypto market bill clarity act. Ripple survey finds 72% of finance leaders see digital assets as essential. Brought to you by

Crypto News: XRP treasury Evernorth files with SEC to list shares on Nasdaq. Europe's largest asset manager Amundi has launched a $100M tokenized fund on Ethereum and Stellar. Apex Group's Tokeny taps Polygon to debut chain for compliant tokenized RWAs.Brought to you by

Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute, joined me to discuss the latest developments with the crypto market structure bill and much more.Topics: - Clarity Act status - What happens if the Clarity Act does not pass in 2026 - Banks vs Stablecoin Yield and DeFi - SEC & CFTC Crypto guidance - Anti-CBDC Bill update Brought to you by

Crypto News: SEC approves Nasdaq's move to support tokenized securities trading. S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses its flagship index for crypto trading on Hyperliquid. Senator Tim Scott says crypto market structure negotiations are advancing.Brought to you by

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the crypto market metrics. We review onchain metrics for Bitcoin, Ripple XRP, Ethereum, and Solana.

Crypto News: The SEC provides critical guidance on how various crypto assets will be classified highlighting most cryptocurrency assets are not securities. Mastercard agrees to buy stablecoin platform BVNK for up to $1.8 billion. Moody's becomes the first credit rating agency to bring its ratings data onchain, debuting its Token Integration Engine on the Canton Network. Brought to you by 

Johann Kerbrat, SVP & General Manager of Crypto at Robinhood, joined me to discuss the firm's crypto and tokenization initiatives.Topics:- Robinhood chain launch- New crypto assets listings- Global Dollar (USDG) updates - usage and future plans- Tokenization market outlook- Stablecoin market outlook- Future of investingBrought to you by

Crypto News: Bitcoin rallies above $74,000 and altcoins prices move upwards. Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks in global turmoil as ETFs and Strategy accumulate. T. Rowe Price files amendment no. 2 for its Active Crypto ETF, which will track multiple assets including BTC, XRP, ETH and more. Brought to you by

Crypto News: Bitcoin continues relief rally but the stock market shows a potential crash is coming. The crypto market structure legislation, Clarity Act, may not pass in 2026.Brought to you by

Crypto News: Wells Fargo filed a crypto-related trademark application for WFUSD, signaling a deeper push into crypto and blockchain services. Mastercard launches new Crypto Partner Program. Brought to you by

Nass Eddequiouaq, Cofounder and CEO of Bastion, joined me to discuss Bastion's regulated stablecoin infrastructure solutions.Topics: - Bastion's Stablecoin Solutions- Helping Sony Bank to launch a stablecoin- Stablecoin regulation and market- Stablecoin impact on payments- Banks vs Stablecoin yield- Ai Agents using stablecoinsBrought to you by

Crypto News: Nasdaq partners with Kraken for issuer-centric tokenized equities. Aon tests stablecoin payments for insurance premiums with Paxos, Coinbase.Brought to you by

Crypto News: Crypto and Stocks dump as Oil prices spike. Expect market volatility. Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.Brought to you by

Crypto News: First US state-level stablecoin bill passes in Florida. Kazakhstan central bank eyes spring start for $350M crypto-linked portfolio. Pakistan's parliament passes the Virtual Assets Act of 2026.Brought to you by

Crypto News: New York Stock Exchange owner invests in crypto exchange OKX. Ripple Prime institutional clients can now trade Coinbase's bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP futures in a regulated U.S. market.Brought to you by

Malcolm Clarke, VP of Digital Assets at Western Union, joined me to discuss why Western Union is building its own stablecoin, USDPT, on the Solana blockchain.Topics: - Building a stablecoin on Solana - U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) - Banks and payment companies using stablecoins - Stablecoins impact on capital allocation and liquidity - Future of payments - Tokenization marketBrought to you by

Crypto News: Kraken exchange wins Kansas City Fed approval for limited master account. Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY Mellon for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETF. Western Union teams with Crossmint to support USDPT stablecoin on Solana. Brought to you by

Crypto News: President Trump rebukes Banks for holding up the Clarity Act because of Stablecoin yields in the Genius Act. SoFi and Mastercard announced an enhanced partnership to enable SoFiUSD stablecoin as a settlement option across Mastercard's global payments network. Ripple expands stablecoin payments stack for banks, fintechs.Brought to you by

Crypto News: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon talks stablecoin yield and crypto level playing field. Bitcoin moves to $70K showing signs of strength.Brought to you by

Crypto News: Bitcoin and altcoins continue to hold strong despite the Iran war signaling the relief rally will happen. Ethereum smart accounts are finally coming 'within a year' — Vitalik Buterin. Brought to you by

Jacques Boschung, CEO of Halborn, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed how Halborn is helping institutions to protect their crypto assets. Recorded January 23rd. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

Crypto News: Barclays is exploring the creation of a blockchain platform for processes like payments. Morgan Stanley doubles down on crypto, files for bank charter to custody digital assets and offer staking. PYUSDx, a stablecoin tokenization framework from PayPal and MoonPay. Brought to you by

William Quigley, Co-Founder of Tether and WAX, joined me to discuss the disappointing crypto bull market and when we may see a recovery.Topics:- Tether & the Stablecoin market - Banks fighting stablecoin yield - Stablecoins impact on FX Market - Crypto bull and bear market review- Future of Crypto Brought to you by

Crypto News: U.S. regulator's GENIUS pitch casts dark cloud over crypto sector's stablecoin model. NY Times post bearish crypto article. MetaMask and Mastercard partner to launch the US MetaMask Card. Flare and Xaman unlock one-click DeFi access for over 2 billion XRP sitting idle in wallets. Brought to you by Ayni Gold https://app.ayni.gold/signup?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=thimkimgcrypto

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the Onchain metrics for the crypto market. We conduct analysis on Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Uniswap.

Crypto News: Bitcoin and altcoins see upside in price as Terraform sues Jane Street and market manipulation gets exposed. Ethereum unveils new 'Strawmap' roadmap adding private ETH transactions, quantum-proof security, and massive L2 scaling. Tether invests $200 million in digital marketplace Whop to expand stablecoin payments.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is planning stablecoin comeback in the second half of this year. White House reiterates Trump has no plans to pardon Sam Bankman-Fried. DSRV and SBI Ripple Asia will test cross border payments on XRP Ledger.Brought to you by

Crypto News: Bitcoin is nearing a point of a major move. Missouri advances bitcoin reserve bill to House committee, reviving crypto treasury push. Chainlink's Taylor Lindman joins SEC as chief counsel for crypto task force. Fidelity is hiring a defi product manager.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Amanda Tuminelli, Executive Director at the DeFi Education Fund, joined me to discuss the need for balanced regulation in DeFi and broader crypto legislation.Topics: - SEC and CFTC working together- DeFi Regulation - The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) ( Sen Lummis & Wyden)- TradFi pushback on DeFi - Citadel Securities letter to the SEC about DeFi- Tokenized assets in DeFi- Will the Clarity Act pass in 2026?Brought to you by

Henry Zhang, Founder & CEO of DigiFT, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed how DigiFT is helping global institutions go on-chain by tokenizing assets. Recorded January 23rd.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Jelena Djuric, Co-Founder & CEO at Noble, sat down with me for an interview at the Halborn Access 2026 Summit at the NYSE. We discussed how Noble's infrastructure is helping companies to get access to stablecoin liquidity around the world. Recorded January 23rd.Brought to you by