Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Crypto News: The next crypto bull run is here as Bitcoin and Altcoins start moving. Big news around Ethereum and Solana treasury companies.Show Sponsor -✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Congressman French Hill, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, joined me to discuss the upcoming Crypto Week, during which the House will vote on the Stablecoin and Crypto Market Structure bills, as well as the anti-CBDC legislation.Topics: - What is Crypto Week - Genius Act Stablecoin Bill - Clarity Act Market Structure Bill - AntiCBDC Bill - Implications of Stablecoin legislation passing - Crypto tax policy Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Bitcoin pumps to a new high of $117,000 as Altcoins like Ethereum and XRP starting moving. US Treasury rolls back crypto broker reporting rules.Show Sponsor -

Max Rabinovitch, Chief Strategy Officer at Chiliz, joined me to discuss how the sports industry is embracing Web3 and blockchain through the use of fan tokens.Topics: - Chiliz overview- Revolutionizing fan engagement with Tokens - How Sports teams are using Web3 tech - Chiliz blockchain and CHZ coin - Chiliz no action letter from the SEC and expansion in the US - Crypto market outlook Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Bitcoin pumps past $112K with XRP and Altcoins waking up. Ripple chooses BNY Mellon to custody RLUSD stablecoin reserves. Securitize highlights tokenization market hits $25 billion.Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Blackrock now holds 700,00 Bitcoin in its ETF. Trump's Truth Social files for index-based crypto ETF which includes XRP, Solana, CRO, Ethereum, and Bitcoin.Show Sponsor -

Evan Kuhn, President of DeLorean Labs, joined me to discuss how DeLorean is leveraging Web3 technology built on SUI for its upcoming car.Topics: - DeLorean Labs overview - DMC Token - Building on the SUI blockchain - Integrating blockchain into Cars - Crypto market growth and outlook https://deloreanlabs.com/Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Bitcoin and XRP charts look bullish. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will testify before the senate on Wednesday. Detroit Pistons will use Avalanche Avax.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Crypto News: Bitcoin has its highest weekly close ever at $109,200. This is a bullish sign for Altcoins and the entire crypto market. Elon Musk says new political party America Party will support Bitcoin. Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: The House financial services will host Crypto Week which will involve reviewing Stablecoin and Crypto market structure bill. Mercado Bitcoin is tokenizing on the XRP Ledger. Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Trump's Bg beautiful bill passes and will lead to highert global liquidity which will pump Bitcoin and assets. Both Ripple XRP and Ondo Finance launch funding for RWA Tokenization.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the metrics for Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana. We dive into crypto market sentiment, Bitcoin Whale activity, ETF inflows and much more.

Crypto News: Ripple files for a national bank charter from the OCC and if approved could mean big adoption for RLUSD and XRP. Coinbase aquires token management platform Liquifi. Show Sponsor -

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, joined me to discuss the latest with Crypto ETFs. Topics:- Timeline for XRP & Solana ETF approval - Staking in Ethereum ETFs - Crypto Index ETFs- Rex Osprey Solana Staking ETF - Tokenized Stocks & 24/7 markets - Mortgages backed by Crypto- US Crypto Legislation outlook Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: SEC approves Grayscale ETF that Includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA. Deutsche Bank Plans to Launch Crypto Custody Service in 2026.Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Robinhood is expanding its crypto offerings by developing its own blockchain network based on Arbitrum and launching tokenized stock trading for European users. Stablecoin issuer Circle applies for a national bank charter. SEC clears way for first Solana staking ETF.Show Sponsor -

I interviewed Hoolie Tejwani, Head of Coinbase Ventures, at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. We discuss the various investments Coinbase has made in crypto startups and more.

Crypto News: Ripple drops appeal in SEC XRP case as Judge Torres pushes back on both parties. President Trump makes bullish statements about Bitcoin and Crypto. Dana White says he is all in on VeChain.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Kristin Smith, President at Solana Policy Institute, joined me to discuss the current state of Crypto & Stablecoin legislation in the US.Topics:- Solana Policy Institute Overview - Stablecoin bill passing in the Senate- Crypto market structure bill may not pass in 2025 - SEC's new approach to Crypto- Howey Test and Crypto- The continued crypto advocacy in DCShow Sponsor -

Kevin Chin, CEO of VivoPower, and Adam Traidman, Chairman of the Board of Advisors for VivoPower, joined me to discuss VivoPower's XRP Treasury Strategy.Topics: - VivoPower(VVPR) Overview - Why XRP was chosen as a Treasury Asset - Building a DeFi ecosystem with XRP and Flare - Using BitGo for custody - Future of Crypto Treasury Strategy - Risks with market downsides - Holding and using the RLUSD stablecoin Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: The US Government Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare their businesses to count cryptocurrency as an asset for a mortgage. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says crypto will replace traditional finance.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Joseph Onorati, CEO of the Defi Development Corporation, joined me to discuss the company's Solana treasury strategy.Topics: - DeFi Development Corp overview - Choosing Solana as a treasury reserve asset - Cantor Fitzgerald coverage of Solana treasury companies - Trend of companies using Crypto as a treasury reserve asset - Risks that come with a bear marketShow Sponsor -

Crypto News: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says "banks are free to conduct crypto activities.".Anthony Pompliano's ProCap buys 3,724 Bitcoin. Bill Pulte says US government will into crypto being used for mortgages.Show Sponsor -

Tristan Thompson, Chief Content Officer of TracyAI, joined me to discuss how crypto and AI will impact sports—and how his new AI solution aims to revolutionize basketball analysis. https://tracy.tech/Topics:- Can NBA Contracts include Bitcoin? - Players tokenizing themselves and contracts- Future of Crypto and Web3- TracyAI Overview - Cavs Season Outlook - NBA Finals and how the game has changed-2016 Cavs 3-1 Comeback Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Bitcoin reverses and price moves over $105,000 again, is the bottom in? Anthony Pompliano is doing a $1 billion BitcoinTreasury Company SPAC. The Federal reserve is easing crypto banking restrictions. Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

Crypto News: Bitcoin crashes to $98,000 and altcoins dump. Is the crypto bull market over? Texas approves Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.Show Sponsor -

I interviewed Aklil Ibssa, Head of Corporate Development and M&A at Coinbase, at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. We discussed Coinbase's acquisition of Deribit — the largest in the crypto industry to date.

I interviewed Anthony Scaramucci at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. We discussed crypto's continued growth, Donald Trump's crypto ventures, the Circle IPO, the stablecoin market, crypto regulation, and much more.

Crypto News: Bloomberg ETF analyst raise XRP and Solana ETF approvals to 90%. Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation(DTCC) met with SEC Crypto Task Force today to discuss tokenization. Show Sponsor -

I interviewed Max Branzburg, VP of Product at Coinbase, at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. We discussed Coinbase's crypto-backed loans, which allow users to borrow against their Bitcoin and receive the loan in USDC.

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the current state of the crypto bull market and dive into key metrics for Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana.

Crypto News: Trump family's company cuts stake in World Liberty Financial by 20%. Blockchain can solve world's largest data breach affecting Apple, Google, Facebook and more. Circle Rockets After Stablecoin Bill Clears Senate.Show Sponsor -

I interviewed Brett Tejpaul, Head of Coinbase Institutional, at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. We discussed the rising institutional demand for crypto and Coinbase's suite of institutional services.

Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, joined me to discuss the state of the Stablecoin and Crypto Market structure bills as they make their way through the legislative process.Topics:- Stablecoin Bill passes in the Senate, How fast can it pass in the House? - State of the Crypto Market Structure Bills - Is the Crypto Industry reviewing the Bills - Will Tether be affected by the US Stablecoin Legislation - SEC's new approach to Crypto - Upcoming Crypto Hearings Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: XRP ETF goes live on Toronto Stock Exchange. Coinbase adds XRP DeFi via Base and Moonwell. Trump posts about stablecoin bill passing in Senate and that he is ready to sign. Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

I interviewed Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. We discussed the shifting approach to crypto by the SEC and the U.S. government, Coinbase's ongoing fight for regulatory clarity, and much more.

Crypto News: Senate passes the stablecoin legislation bill the GENIUS Act. JPMorgan launches a deposit token on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2.Show Sponsor -

I interviewed Jesse Pollak,Head of Base and Coinbase Wallet, at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. He discusses the latest and great with adoption on Base and the Coinbase wallet.

Ash Pampati, Head of Ecosystem at the Aptos Foundation, joined me to discuss the future of Web3 and Aptos' role in shaping it.Topics:- How platforms such as YouTube and Spotify will embrace Web3 - Creator Economy and Web3 - What makes Aptos different from other Blockchains - $200 Million DeFi grants - Rhuna, an AI-driven white-label event infrastructure platform, partnership - US Crypto Legislation Outlook Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: JPMorgan files for Stablecoin trademark. XRP ETF will go live on the Toronto stock exchange. Donald Trump's Truth Social files for Dual Bitcoin and Ether ETF.Show Sponsor -

I interviewed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. He shares his outlook on Coinbase, discusses new products such as the Coinbase One credit card and the Shopify partnership, and gives his perspective on crypto legislation in the U.S.

Luigi D'Onorio DeMeo, Chief Strategy Officer at Ava Labs, joined me to discuss the latest developments and major projects being built on the Avalanche blockchain.Topics:- Why Avalanche is different from other Blockchains - How Avalanche achieves high speed and low transaction fees - FIFA building on Avalanche - $290 Billion in Real Estate on Avalanche - Gaming on Avalanche - US Crypto Outlook Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Uncertainty hits investors in the Crypto market as Bitcoin stalls and War rises in the middle east. Trump Media gets SEC Approval for share sell to buy Bitcoin.Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: The WSJ is reporting that Amazon and Walmart are looking to launch their own stablecoins. Stablecoin bill could get passed on Tuesday. Trident Digital aims to raise $500 million to create a corporate treasury focused on XRP. Cardano's Charles Hoskinson proposed converting $100M of ADA into bitcoin and stablecoins.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Crypto News: BlackRock looks to become the world's largest crypto asset manager by 2030. Circle launches USDC stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. Stablecoin Bill Genius Act could be passed by next week. Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Vivo Power will put $100 Million in XRP on Flare (FLR) to arn yield. Ondo Finance tokenization on the XRP Ledger. Bank of America confirms stablecoin development.Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Bloomberg iETF analysts are reporting that the SEC could approve Altcoin ETF such as XRP, Solana and more this summer.Show Sponsor -

Nic Roberts-Huntley, co-founder and CEO of Blueprint Finance, joined me to discuss how institutions can earn yield with new DeFi platforms on Ethereum and Solana.Topics: - Blueprint Finance DeFi Solutions - Building on Ethereum and Solana - Institutional demand for DeFi - Future of DeFi - Outlook on Crypto in the US Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Crypto News: SEC Chair Paul Atkins talks crypto self custody at SEC roundtable today. Nasdaq confirms XRP, SOL, ADA, and XLM in benchmark index via new SEC filing. The Stablecoin Genius ACT Bill could be passed this week.Show Sponsor -

Yat Siu, Co-founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands, joined me to discuss how Web3 will transform the world and how businesses and individuals can adapt to this emerging technology. Topics:- Why people should care about Web3 - How Bitcoin fits in Web3 - How Businesses can use Web3 tech to improve customer retention - Sony's Blockchain - Web3 Gaming - Digital currency in the Space economy - Tokenized assets & NFTs Show Sponsor -

Crypto News: Ripple and Web3 Salon are launching a new partnership for Japan-based Web3 startups to build on the XRP Ledger. Deutsche Bank is exploring stablecoins and tokenized deposits as part of its digital assets strategy. Show Sponsor -