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Reposted from Cobra Kai ‘Cast, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/cobra-kai-cast—Call us Karate Kompletionists ‘cuz here we are to talk about the 2010 Karate Kid reboot, starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, to help us get ready for next week's premiere of the Karate Kid: Legends! Stoked to be joined by frequent caller-inner Alex Kruger!Next up: The first Karate Kid movie in 15 years, Karate Kid: Legends, starring Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso! If you get a chance to see it, write in or send a voice message and let us know your thoughts. You can email or send a voice message to waxonwaxoff@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
U.S. credit got downgraded. Fed policy expectations are flipping. And Coinbase hit the S&P 500 (while also being extorted). But what does all of this mean for crypto? On this week's Bits + Bips, James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, Ram Ahluwalia, and Noelle Acheson break down: Why the Moody's downgrade doesn't mean much for markets Whether Fed rate cuts are now further off than expected Why Alex says Coinbase is a “horrible product” despite S&P inclusion How stablecoins tie into U.S. geopolitical strategy Whether Circle should sell to Coinbase And what the altcoin ETF delay really tells us Plus: unemployment, yield curve control, the “Consensus vibes,” and Ram's wild anecdote about workers gaming unemployment benefits. Bitwise James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Macro Reuters: Moody's downgrade intensifies investor worry about US fiscal path USNews: Trump Tells Walmart to 'Eat the Tariffs' Instead of Raising Prices Coinbase Unchained: How the Attack on Coinbase Shows the Dangers of Centralized Exchanges Fortune: Circle pursues IPO—but talks with Coinbase and Ripple could mean a sale, sources say CNBC: Coinbase joining S&P 500, replacing Discover Financial Stablecoin bill Unchained: Stablecoin Bill Passes Key Hurdle: Dems Join GOP to Deliver a Crypto Win Timestamps:
Investors are still licking their wounds from this month's corrections. But just as Trump's tariffs are about to move into full-force, our experts are seeing silver linings and causes for optimism. With conflicting signals coming from all corners of the map, hosts Noelle Acheson, Ram Ahluwalia, Alex Kruger, and Felix Jauvin break down: What to expect from Trump on April 2nd Takeaways from last week's FOMC meeting If the White House and Powell are actually on the same page Why tech stocks are taking off again Why BlackRock is bullish on bitcoin during bear markets If ether is about to get its groove back Sponsors: Bitwise Hosts: Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Felix Jauvin, Director and Host - Forward Guidance Links Incoming Trump Tariffs Bloomberg: Trump Plans His Tariff ‘Liberation Day' With More Targeted Push WSJ: White House Narrows April 2 Tariffs FOMC Meeting Unchained: Bitcoin Drops as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, as Expected NYTimes: Citing Tariffs and Uncertainty, Fed Sees Higher Inflation and Lower Growth Animal Spirits Return Barron's: Don't Count Out the Mag 7. They Could Lead a U.S. Stock Comeback. CNBC: ‘Magnificent 7' has a notable up day after struggling for 3 months BlackRock Decrypt: BlackRock Digital Assets Head Criticizes Narrative of Bitcoin as a Risk-On Asset Bloomberg: BlackRock to List Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe Fidelity Tokenization CoinDesk: Fidelity Files for Onchain U.S. Treasury Fund, Joining the Asset Tokenization Race Timestamps:
Investors are still licking their wounds from this month's corrections. But just as Trump's tariffs are about to move into full-force, our experts are seeing silver linings and causes for optimism. With conflicting signals coming from all corners of the map, hosts Noelle Acheson, Ram Ahluwalia, Alex Kruger, and Felix Jauvin break down: What to expect from Trump on April 2nd Takeaways from last week's FOMC meeting If the White House and Powell are actually on the same page Why tech stocks are taking off again Why BlackRock is bullish on bitcoin during bear markets If ether is about to get its groove back Sponsors: Bitwise Hosts: Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Felix Jauvin, Director and Host - Forward Guidance Links Incoming Trump Tariffs Bloomberg: Trump Plans His Tariff ‘Liberation Day' With More Targeted Push WSJ: White House Narrows April 2 Tariffs FOMC Meeting Unchained: Bitcoin Drops as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, as Expected NYTimes: Citing Tariffs and Uncertainty, Fed Sees Higher Inflation and Lower Growth Animal Spirits Return Barron's: Don't Count Out the Mag 7. They Could Lead a U.S. Stock Comeback. CNBC: ‘Magnificent 7' has a notable up day after struggling for 3 months BlackRock Decrypt: BlackRock Digital Assets Head Criticizes Narrative of Bitcoin as a Risk-On Asset Bloomberg: BlackRock to List Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe Fidelity Tokenization CoinDesk: Fidelity Files for Onchain U.S. Treasury Fund, Joining the Asset Tokenization Race Timestamps:
Crypto markets are down bad—but is this just a rough patch, or are we looking at something bigger? After a brutal sell-off in Solana, the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, and macro uncertainty weighing on Bitcoin, investors are searching for answers. Some think the worst is over, while others believe more pain is coming before the market turns around. In this episode of Bits + Bips, Noelle Acheson, Alex Kruger, and Ram Ahluwalia are joined by Eliézer Ndinga of 21Shares to break it all down. They discuss how institutions are approaching this downturn, why Solana has been hit harder than the rest, and what catalysts could bring crypto back to life. Is this the start of a new accumulation phase, or are we in for another leg down? Show highlights: 2:36 How the ByBit team responded so well to the hack 17:43 Why the market selloff was not specific to crypto 29:09 How institutions have become more sophisticated about crypto 31:10 Why SOL has been down so much and whether it has bottomed 34:37 Whether tariffs keep having an effect on the markets 37:23 Why the state of the markets makes Eliézer think the crypto asset class has matured 41:27 Whether bitcoin can be a safe haven and the role of diversification 45:26 What the next catalysts for crypto are 49:33 Why Eliézer is so optimistic about the long-term outlook of crypto 53:33 Alex's spicy opinion on DOGE and Elon Musk Sponsors: Somnia Network RockWallet Bitwise Hosts: Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guest: Eliézer Ndinga, Head of Strategy and Business Development at 21.co; the parent company of 21Shares Links Unchained: North Korean Hackers Are Winning. Is the Crypto Industry Ready to Stop Them? Reuters: Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto markets are down bad—but is this just a rough patch, or are we looking at something bigger? After a brutal sell-off in Solana, the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, and macro uncertainty weighing on Bitcoin, investors are searching for answers. Some think the worst is over, while others believe more pain is coming before the market turns around. In this episode of Bits + Bips, Noelle Acheson, Alex Kruger, and Ram Ahluwalia are joined by Eliézer Ndinga of 21Shares to break it all down. They discuss how institutions are approaching this downturn, why Solana has been hit harder than the rest, and what catalysts could bring crypto back to life. Is this the start of a new accumulation phase, or are we in for another leg down? Show highlights: 2:36 How the ByBit team responded so well to the hack 17:43 Why the market selloff was not specific to crypto 29:09 How institutions have become more sophisticated about crypto 31:10 Why SOL has been down so much and whether it has bottomed 34:37 Whether tariffs keep having an effect on the markets 37:23 Why the state of the markets makes Eliézer think the crypto asset class has matured 41:27 Whether bitcoin can be a safe haven and the role of diversification 45:26 What the next catalysts for crypto are 49:33 Why Eliézer is so optimistic about the long-term outlook of crypto 53:33 Alex's spicy opinion on DOGE and Elon Musk Sponsors: Somnia Network RockWallet Bitwise Hosts: Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guest: Eliézer Ndinga, Head of Strategy and Business Development at 21.co; the parent company of 21Shares Links Unchained: North Korean Hackers Are Winning. Is the Crypto Industry Ready to Stop Them? Reuters: Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto markets are at a crossroads. Is Ethereum primed for a short squeeze, or is its dominance fading? Are the SOL unlocks a real risk, or is the panic overblown? And did we already have an alt season without realizing it? In this episode, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger and Ram Ahluwalia sit down with Sal Ternullo, managing partner at A100x Ventures, to break down the biggest questions facing traders today. They discuss whether Trump's tariffs are impacting ETH, why the market might be misreading SOL's unlocks, and how traders keep falling into the same traps—losing money despite crypto's explosive gains. They also debate the real reason altcoins haven't performed as expected, why memecoins might finally be dying off, and what the Growth Value Ratio reveals about the market's future. Plus: the implications of Elon Musk's bid for OpenAI, and whether Arweave's AO can seriously challenge ICP. Show highlights: 3:33 - Why Ram likes what Trump is trying to accomplish with the tariffs 10:35 - Why ETH got hit so hard with the tariffs and whether there's a squeeze coming 15:24 - Whether the market will see an alt season 21:47 - Why Sal believes that the SOL unlocks are not a big deal and why he'd like to see a shift away from memecoins 25:09 - Why Ram thinks that crypto markets don't have a clear narrative in the near future 27:28 - Why Alex is concerned about the SOL unlocks 32:19 - What the growth value ratio is teaching us about the state of the markets 40:59 - How the potential Kanye West memecoins is another example of why Sal doesn't like this space 46:39 - Whether Arweave's new project AO can compete with ICP 48:04 - How Elon Musk is running so many projects, plus bidding for OpenAI 55:26 - James' analysis on the likelihood of various crypto ETFs being approved 1:03:01 - Why Alex thinks this is the perfect time to “be patient” in the markets Sponsor: Somnia Network Bitwise Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guest: Sal Ternullo, Managing Partner at A100x Ventures Links Unchained: Grayscale Files for Cardano ETF Central African Republic launches memecoin Reuters: Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo Elon Musk-led group makes $97 billion bid for control of OpenAI The Block: SEC delays decision on BlackRock's Ethereum ETF options trading until April 9 Kanye West, after disclosing he was offered $2 million to launch a token, asks to speak with Coinbase CEO 'concerning crypto' Kanye West quashes memecoin launch rumors, says coins 'prey on the fans' James' and Eric Balchunas' tweet on the odds of crypto ETFs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto markets are at a crossroads. Is Ethereum primed for a short squeeze, or is its dominance fading? Are the SOL unlocks a real risk, or is the panic overblown? And did we already have an alt season without realizing it? In this episode, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger and Ram Ahluwalia sit down with Sal Ternullo, managing partner at A100x Ventures, to break down the biggest questions facing traders today. They discuss whether Trump's tariffs are impacting ETH, why the market might be misreading SOL's unlocks, and how traders keep falling into the same traps—losing money despite crypto's explosive gains. They also debate the real reason altcoins haven't performed as expected, why memecoins might finally be dying off, and what the Growth Value Ratio reveals about the market's future. Plus: the implications of Elon Musk's bid for OpenAI, and whether Arweave's AO can seriously challenge ICP. Show highlights: 3:33 - Why Ram likes what Trump is trying to accomplish with the tariffs 10:35 - Why ETH got hit so hard with the tariffs and whether there's a squeeze coming 15:24 - Whether the market will see an alt season 21:47 - Why Sal believes that the SOL unlocks are not a big deal and why he'd like to see a shift away from memecoins 25:09 - Why Ram thinks that crypto markets don't have a clear narrative in the near future 27:28 - Why Alex is concerned about the SOL unlocks 32:19 - What the growth value ratio is teaching us about the state of the markets 40:59 - How the potential Kanye West memecoins is another example of why Sal doesn't like this space 46:39 - Whether Arweave's new project AO can compete with ICP 48:04 - How Elon Musk is running so many projects, plus bidding for OpenAI 55:26 - James' analysis on the likelihood of various crypto ETFs being approved 1:03:01 - Why Alex thinks this is the perfect time to “be patient” in the markets Sponsor: Somnia Network Bitwise Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guest: Sal Ternullo, Managing Partner at A100x Ventures Links Unchained: Grayscale Files for Cardano ETF Central African Republic launches memecoin Reuters: Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo Elon Musk-led group makes $97 billion bid for control of OpenAI The Block: SEC delays decision on BlackRock's Ethereum ETF options trading until April 9 Kanye West, after disclosing he was offered $2 million to launch a token, asks to speak with Coinbase CEO 'concerning crypto' Kanye West quashes memecoin launch rumors, says coins 'prey on the fans' James' and Eric Balchunas' tweet on the odds of crypto ETFs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe to our newsletter! https://unchainedcrypto.beehiiv.com/subscribe Trump's new wave of tariffs has reignited the debate: Are they good for the economy or a disaster waiting to happen? Some say tariffs will crush trade, boost inflation, and slow growth—but others argue they could weaken the dollar and send bitcoin soaring. On this episode of Bits + Bips, Jeff Park of Bitwise, along with James Seyffart, Alex Kruger and Noelle Acheson, battle it out over the real impact of Trump's tariffs, whether they could spark a new Plaza Accord 2.0, and why ETH took a harder hit than BTC in the latest selloff. Plus, is Trump's economic strategy really about making America great again—or just about keeping his own real estate empire afloat? Jeff makes a bold claim outlining Trump's #1 goal—one that his personal wealth depends on. Show highlights: 2:38 - Why Jeff believes that people's reaction to tariffs was bizarre 7:09 - Why Jeff is convinced that tariffs are good for bitcoin 10:18 - Why Alex is so against tariffs 21:37 - How tariffs actually affect consumers 27:36 - What's Trump's number one priority is, according to Jeff 36:26 - Whether inflation will eventually come back to previous levels 41:05 - Why ETH got hit the hardest on Sunday night 49:56 - Whether the ETH/BTC ratio has bottomed 51:03 - How Hyperliquid's HYPE held up so strongly 53:02 - The significance of Tether adding USDT to the Lightning Network Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Guest: Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Previous appearance on Bits + Bips: The Real ‘Trump Trade' & Why Trump's World Liberty Financial Was a Flop Links AP: Canada and Mexico agree with Trump to postpone tariffs by at least 30 days Eric Trump on X: "In my opinion, it's a great time to add $ETH." Unchained: USDT Integrates With Bitcoin and Lightning Network ETH Crashes After Trump Imposes Tariffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe to our newsletter! https://unchainedcrypto.beehiiv.com/subscribe Trump's new wave of tariffs has reignited the debate: Are they good for the economy or a disaster waiting to happen? Some say tariffs will crush trade, boost inflation, and slow growth—but others argue they could weaken the dollar and send bitcoin soaring. On this episode of Bits + Bips, Jeff Park of Bitwise, along with James Seyffart, Alex Kruger and Noelle Acheson, battle it out over the real impact of Trump's tariffs, whether they could spark a new Plaza Accord 2.0, and why ETH took a harder hit than BTC in the latest selloff. Plus, is Trump's economic strategy really about making America great again—or just about keeping his own real estate empire afloat? Jeff makes a bold claim outlining Trump's #1 goal—one that his personal wealth depends on. Show highlights: 2:38 - Why Jeff believes that people's reaction to tariffs was bizarre 7:09 - Why Jeff is convinced that tariffs are good for bitcoin 10:18 - Why Alex is so against tariffs 21:37 - How tariffs actually affect consumers 27:36 - What's Trump's number one priority is, according to Jeff 36:26 - Whether inflation will eventually come back to previous levels 41:05 - Why ETH got hit the hardest on Sunday night 49:56 - Whether the ETH/BTC ratio has bottomed 51:03 - How Hyperliquid's HYPE held up so strongly 53:02 - The significance of Tether adding USDT to the Lightning Network Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Guest: Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Previous appearance on Bits + Bips: The Real ‘Trump Trade' & Why Trump's World Liberty Financial Was a Flop Links AP: Canada and Mexico agree with Trump to postpone tariffs by at least 30 days Eric Trump on X: "In my opinion, it's a great time to add $ETH." Unchained: USDT Integrates With Bitcoin and Lightning Network ETH Crashes After Trump Imposes Tariffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark, only to slump back down on Tuesday, sparking debates about what's next for the crypto markets. In this episode, James Seyffart and Alex Kruger are joined by Charles Edwards of quant fund Capriole Investments to break down the macro trends shaping Bitcoin's trajectory. From Trump's inauguration to the Fed's looming decisions on quantitative tightening, they analyze the key factors influencing risk assets. Plus, they unpack the premium on MicroStrategy's BTC holdings, the future of AI agents in crypto and whether AI agent swarms might someday hire humans, and their bold predictions —supercycle? SOL ETFs?—for 2025. Show highlights: 01:54 Why bitcoin broke the $100K level again 07:28 How the markets will react to the inauguration of Donald Trump as President 19:09 What factors will affect the Fed's next decision on rates 26:38 What the premium of MSTR to its BTC holdings should be 34:37 Why they all hate the current version of AI agents 43:19 Why Charles likes Ethena and ENA 45:49 Alex's and Charles' thoughts on what to expect in 2025: supercycle incoming? 50:01 Alex's analysis on the market corrections and what they teach us 57:34 Whether James believes the spot Solana ETF will be approved this year Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Guest: Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments Links Capriole Investments | Update #58 MicroStrategy just bought another $100m in Bitcoin on path to $2bn spree – DL News With AI Agents Now Trading Crypto, What Does Their Future Look Like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark, only to slump back down on Tuesday, sparking debates about what's next for the crypto markets. In this episode, James Seyffart and Alex Kruger are joined by Charles Edwards of quant fund Capriole Investments to break down the macro trends shaping Bitcoin's trajectory. From Trump's inauguration to the Fed's looming decisions on quantitative tightening, they analyze the key factors influencing risk assets. Plus, they unpack the premium on MicroStrategy's BTC holdings, the future of AI agents in crypto and whether AI agent swarms might someday hire humans, and their bold predictions —supercycle? SOL ETFs?—for 2025. Show highlights: 01:54 Why bitcoin broke the $100K level again 07:28 How the markets will react to the inauguration of Donald Trump as President 19:09 What factors will affect the Fed's next decision on rates 26:38 What the premium of MSTR to its BTC holdings should be 34:37 Why they all hate the current version of AI agents 43:19 Why Charles likes Ethena and ENA 45:49 Alex's and Charles' thoughts on what to expect in 2025: supercycle incoming? 50:01 Alex's analysis on the market corrections and what they teach us 57:34 Whether James believes the spot Solana ETF will be approved this year Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Guest: Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments Links Capriole Investments | Update #58 MicroStrategy just bought another $100m in Bitcoin on path to $2bn spree – DL News With AI Agents Now Trading Crypto, What Does Their Future Look Like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024 was nothing short of transformative for the crypto world. From bitcoin's relentless climb amidst macroeconomic shifts to Solana's continued rise amidst meme coin mania, this year saw narratives unfold that no one could have predicted. In this special episode that has become a tradition at Unchained, Laura revisits the biggest moments of the year, featuring insightful clips from the standout guests who joined Unchained and Bits + Bips in 2024. Whether it was further institutional adoption, debates over decentralization, the victory over Gary Genser's regulation by enforcement strategy, or the taking off of AI agents, this year marked a turning point for crypto. Tune in for a reflective journey through the year that was—and a glimpse of what lies ahead in 2025. Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Robinhood & Arbitrum Highlights and Timestamps: 03:15 | Matt Hougan on the significance of spot bitcoin ETFs 04:31 | Jesse Pollak explains the impact of Ethereum's Dencun upgrade 05:43 | Eric Balchunas on the rapid adoption of bitcoin ETFs 07:53 | Kyle Davies reflects on 3AC's collapse 10:11 | Carlos Domingo discusses BlackRock's BUIDL fund 11:13 | Sam Enzer on the reasoning behind SBF's sentencing 13:04 | Arthur Hayes debates the potential of a bitcoin supercycle 15:44 | Ansem breaks down the memecoin craze 16:42 | Eric Balchunas and Matt Hougan on ether ETF approval 18:18 | James Seyffart on SEC politics and ETF decisions 19:51 | Laura Brookover on the end of the Ethereum 2.0 probe 21:08 | Bryan Pellegrino on tackling Sybil attacks with LayerZero 23:42 | Iggy Azalea on her fascination with memecoins 24:31 | Joe McCann on how the assassination attempt influenced Trump's win 25:47 | Ro Khanna on the democratic party's stance on crypto 26:44 | George Selgin critiques a U.S. bitcoin reserve proposal 28:35 | Nick Tomaino on the truth-finding power of prediction markets 29:50 | Jack Booth on TON's viral growth strategies 31:58 | Jeff Dorman on why the ETH sell-off was a buying opportunity 32:29 | Caitlin Long and Michelle Kallen on their lawsuit against the Fed 33:52 | Justin Bons on why layer 2s might be parasitic to Ethereum 35:13 | Taylor Monahan on how North Koreans infiltrated crypto companies 36:42 | Taylor Monahan recounts a failed North Korean job interview 39:13 | Teng Yan on how truth terminal redefined AI and crypto 40:36 | Ryan Salame on DOJ dealings and his guilty plea 42:40 | Alex Kruger on Trump's election and its crypto impact 43:44 | Jeff Park on Uniswap and Solana's post-election gains 44:57 | Faryar Shirzad on the success of the FairShake PAC 46:15 | Eric Balchunas on the importance of bitcoin ETF options 47:26 | Cody Carbone on Paul Atkins' nomination as SEC chair 48:19 | Mike Selig on David Sacks as crypto and AI czar 49:27 | French Hill on token standards under FIT21 50:33 | Maria Shen on Solana's rise in new developer activity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024 was nothing short of transformative for the crypto world. From bitcoin's relentless climb amidst macroeconomic shifts to Solana's continued rise amidst meme coin mania, this year saw narratives unfold that no one could have predicted. In this special episode that has become a tradition at Unchained, Laura revisits the biggest moments of the year, featuring insightful clips from the standout guests who joined Unchained and Bits + Bips in 2024. Whether it was further institutional adoption, debates over decentralization, the victory over Gary Genser's regulation by enforcement strategy, or the taking off of AI agents, this year marked a turning point for crypto. Tune in for a reflective journey through the year that was—and a glimpse of what lies ahead in 2025. Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Robinhood & Arbitrum Highlights and Timestamps: 03:15 | Matt Hougan on the significance of spot bitcoin ETFs 04:31 | Jesse Pollak explains the impact of Ethereum's Dencun upgrade 05:43 | Eric Balchunas on the rapid adoption of bitcoin ETFs 07:53 | Kyle Davies reflects on 3AC's collapse 10:11 | Carlos Domingo discusses BlackRock's BUIDL fund 11:13 | Sam Enzer on the reasoning behind SBF's sentencing 13:04 | Arthur Hayes debates the potential of a bitcoin supercycle 15:44 | Ansem breaks down the memecoin craze 16:42 | Eric Balchunas and Matt Hougan on ether ETF approval 18:18 | James Seyffart on SEC politics and ETF decisions 19:51 | Laura Brookover on the end of the Ethereum 2.0 probe 21:08 | Bryan Pellegrino on tackling Sybil attacks with LayerZero 23:42 | Iggy Azalea on her fascination with memecoins 24:31 | Joe McCann on how the assassination attempt influenced Trump's win 25:47 | Ro Khanna on the democratic party's stance on crypto 26:44 | George Selgin critiques a U.S. bitcoin reserve proposal 28:35 | Nick Tomaino on the truth-finding power of prediction markets 29:50 | Jack Booth on TON's viral growth strategies 31:58 | Jeff Dorman on why the ETH sell-off was a buying opportunity 32:29 | Caitlin Long and Michelle Kallen on their lawsuit against the Fed 33:52 | Justin Bons on why layer 2s might be parasitic to Ethereum 35:13 | Taylor Monahan on how North Koreans infiltrated crypto companies 36:42 | Taylor Monahan recounts a failed North Korean job interview 39:13 | Teng Yan on how truth terminal redefined AI and crypto 40:36 | Ryan Salame on DOJ dealings and his guilty plea 42:40 | Alex Kruger on Trump's election and its crypto impact 43:44 | Jeff Park on Uniswap and Solana's post-election gains 44:57 | Faryar Shirzad on the success of the FairShake PAC 46:15 | Eric Balchunas on the importance of bitcoin ETF options 47:26 | Cody Carbone on Paul Atkins' nomination as SEC chair 48:19 | Mike Selig on David Sacks as crypto and AI czar 49:27 | French Hill on token standards under FIT21 50:33 | Maria Shen on Solana's rise in new developer activity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin's 2024 rally has been explosive, but is the next phase just beginning? In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts Noelle Acheson, Ram Ahluwalia, and Alex Kruger are joined by Ledn's Mauricio di Bartolomeo to unpack the forces shaping the crypto market as the year comes to a close. Mauricio explains how Ledn has grown amidst regulatory and economic shifts, and shares insights on why the “Trump put” is creating a new trading setup for crypto. The panel dissects the undercurrents behind Bitcoin's surge, explores how MicroStrategy's presence on the NASDAQ creates unique market dynamics, and debates how much higher BTC could climb. But they warn not to expect “buy” ratings on MSTR. Plus, they dive into why Solana underperformed in recent weeks, how Bitcoin enables capital flight (and how they may be happening from China), and what 2025 could hold for crypto. Packed with data, opinions, and a few book recommendations (well, except from Alex), this episode offers sharp analysis as 2024, a pivotal year for crypto, wraps up. Show highlights: Mauricio's background and how Venezuela's regime led him to crypto How Ledn works and how it's seen substantial growth since the elections What's driving this wave of growth in the price of bitcoin How much higher BTC will go and what the effects of the end-of-year portfolio rebalancing will be What the risks are for the U.S. economy How BTC is the easiest way to trade the Trump bump Whether the Chinese macro matters for crypto How MicroStrategy has become a Trojan horse Why Alex likes XRP and ENA and why SOL has been underperforming recently 2024 wrap-up: what everyone was most surprised about Book recommendations from everyone, except Alex, who's only focused on shitcoins Hosts: Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guest: Mauricio di Bartolomeo, cofounder & CSO of Ledn Links Unchained: Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq-100, Expanding Bitcoin Exposure to Billions Trump's Crypto Project Spent Nearly $45M Onchain in 2 Weeks FTX Distributions to Start in Under 2 Weeks Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Mauricio's journey from Venezuela to crypto 07:37 How Ledn thrived post-elections and saw major growth 15:16 Key drivers behind Bitcoin's explosive rally 20:30 How high could BTC climb – and might year-end rebalancing affect the price? 25:22 Risks facing the U.S. economy heading into 2025 32:47 BTC as the go-to trade for the Trump bump 36:13 The significance of Chinese macro trends for crypto 47:32 MicroStrategy's role as a Trojan horse for Bitcoin adoption 53:20 Why Alex likes XRP and ENA, but SOL is lagging 1:02:35 Biggest surprises from 2024's crypto market 1:06:33 Book picks from everyone—except Alex, who's all about shitcoins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin's 2024 rally has been explosive, but is the next phase just beginning? In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts Noelle Acheson, Ram Ahluwalia, and Alex Kruger are joined by Ledn's Mauricio di Bartolomeo to unpack the forces shaping the crypto market as the year comes to a close. Mauricio explains how Ledn has grown amidst regulatory and economic shifts, and shares insights on why the “Trump put” is creating a new trading setup for crypto. The panel dissects the undercurrents behind Bitcoin's surge, explores how MicroStrategy's presence on the NASDAQ creates unique market dynamics, and debates how much higher BTC could climb. But they warn not to expect “buy” ratings on MSTR. Plus, they dive into why Solana underperformed in recent weeks, how Bitcoin enables capital flight (and how they may be happening from China), and what 2025 could hold for crypto. Packed with data, opinions, and a few book recommendations (well, except from Alex), this episode offers sharp analysis as 2024, a pivotal year for crypto, wraps up. Show highlights: Mauricio's background and how Venezuela's regime led him to crypto How Ledn works and how it's seen substantial growth since the elections What's driving this wave of growth in the price of bitcoin How much higher BTC will go and what the effects of the end-of-year portfolio rebalancing will be What the risks are for the U.S. economy How BTC is the easiest way to trade the Trump bump Whether the Chinese macro matters for crypto How MicroStrategy has become a Trojan horse Why Alex likes XRP and ENA and why SOL has been underperforming recently 2024 wrap-up: what everyone was most surprised about Book recommendations from everyone, except Alex, who's only focused on shitcoins Hosts: Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guest: Mauricio di Bartolomeo, cofounder & CSO of Ledn Links Unchained: Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq-100, Expanding Bitcoin Exposure to Billions Trump's Crypto Project Spent Nearly $45M Onchain in 2 Weeks FTX Distributions to Start in Under 2 Weeks Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Mauricio's journey from Venezuela to crypto 07:37 How Ledn thrived post-elections and saw major growth 15:16 Key drivers behind Bitcoin's explosive rally 20:30 How high could BTC climb – and might year-end rebalancing affect the price? 25:22 Risks facing the U.S. economy heading into 2025 32:47 BTC as the go-to trade for the Trump bump 36:13 The significance of Chinese macro trends for crypto 47:32 MicroStrategy's role as a Trojan horse for Bitcoin adoption 53:20 Why Alex likes XRP and ENA, but SOL is lagging 1:02:35 Biggest surprises from 2024's crypto market 1:06:33 Book picks from everyone—except Alex, who's all about shitcoins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin and SOL are flirting with all time highs, Ethereum is lagging behind, and the next six months could define the trajectory of crypto markets. In this episode of Bits + Bips, James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and guest David Grider unravel the key stories driving the space: What could a meeting between Trump and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong mean for crypto policy? Could a new Treasury Secretary pick become the industry's biggest ally? And is Ethereum's underperformance hiding a major comeback? Plus, what crypto categories might be winners in the near future. Show highlights: What the potential meeting of Trump with Brian Armstrong shows Which pick for the Treasury Secretary position would be most positive for crypto Whether Michael Saylor has been driving the bitcoin market Whether rate cuts are coming in December and what impact it's having on the markets How tariffs are not as bad as people think, but massive deportation is, according to Alex Why a potential Treasury General Account (TGA) rundown would be bullish for the markets Whether traders will be taking profits at the $90,000 bitcoin level How ETH has been underperforming and why David sees a silver lining How the lack of institutional interest in ETH has changed dramatically since the election Why David is so optimistic about restaking across different ecosystems What the outlook for crypto regulation looks like in the near future and what will benefit the industry Why James believes that we'll have in-kind creations and redemptions for bitcoin ETFs under new SEC leadership What the future trajectory of bitcoin's price is and the role of a strategic bitcoin reserve How different categories within crypto will perform in the markets Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Guest: David Grider, Partner at Finality Capital Links Trump and politics: Unchained: Donald Trump to Meet Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: Report Truth Social in Talks to Acquire Crypto Platform Bakkt Who Might Trump Pick for S.E.C. Chair? This Is Who Jay Clayton Hopes to See The Trump-Connected Brad Bondi Is a New SEC Chair Contender and Pro-Crypto A Degen Administration? Why the Crypto Czar May Be Allowed to Own Tokens Markets: Unchained: Spot Ether ETFs See Record $515 Million Weekly Inflows Solana dApps See Massive Fees Amid Memecoin Frenzy Bitcoin ETF options: Unchained: Bitcoin Hits New All Time High as IBIT's First-Day Volume Nears $1.9 Billion Why Bitcoin ETF Options Could Unlock Massive Amounts of Capital for Crypto Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:31 What a Trump-Brian Armstrong meeting means for crypto 07:36 Who could be crypto's biggest ally as Treasury Secretary 12:43 Is Michael Saylor driving bitcoin's rally? 14:46 Whether December rate cuts will shake the markets 19:33 Tariffs vs. deportation: What's worse for crypto? 26:03 Whether a Treasury General Account rundown would be bullish for markets 30:19 Whether traders will take profits at $90K Bitcoin 35:50 Why ether's underperformance might hide a comeback 47:15 Whether institutional interest in ETH has turned around 51:49 Why David is bullish on restaking across ecosystems 54:09 What's next for crypto regulation and industry growth 1:06:55 Whether new SEC leadership would greenlight better bitcoin ETF structures 1:09:10 Whether strategic Bitcoin reserves could drive its price higher 1:17:25 Which crypto categories could lead the next rally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin and SOL are flirting with all time highs, Ethereum is lagging behind, and the next six months could define the trajectory of crypto markets. In this episode of Bits + Bips, James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and guest David Grider unravel the key stories driving the space: What could a meeting between Trump and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong mean for crypto policy? Could a new Treasury Secretary pick become the industry's biggest ally? And is Ethereum's underperformance hiding a major comeback? Plus, what crypto categories might be winners in the near future. Show highlights: What the potential meeting of Trump with Brian Armstrong shows Which pick for the Treasury Secretary position would be most positive for crypto Whether Michael Saylor has been driving the bitcoin market Whether rate cuts are coming in December and what impact it's having on the markets How tariffs are not as bad as people think, but massive deportation is, according to Alex Why a potential Treasury General Account (TGA) rundown would be bullish for the markets Whether traders will be taking profits at the $90,000 bitcoin level How ETH has been underperforming and why David sees a silver lining How the lack of institutional interest in ETH has changed dramatically since the election Why David is so optimistic about restaking across different ecosystems What the outlook for crypto regulation looks like in the near future and what will benefit the industry Why James believes that we'll have in-kind creations and redemptions for bitcoin ETFs under new SEC leadership What the future trajectory of bitcoin's price is and the role of a strategic bitcoin reserve How different categories within crypto will perform in the markets Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Guest: David Grider, Partner at Finality Capital Links Trump and politics: Unchained: Donald Trump to Meet Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: Report Truth Social in Talks to Acquire Crypto Platform Bakkt Who Might Trump Pick for S.E.C. Chair? This Is Who Jay Clayton Hopes to See The Trump-Connected Brad Bondi Is a New SEC Chair Contender and Pro-Crypto A Degen Administration? Why the Crypto Czar May Be Allowed to Own Tokens Markets: Unchained: Spot Ether ETFs See Record $515 Million Weekly Inflows Solana dApps See Massive Fees Amid Memecoin Frenzy Bitcoin ETF options: Unchained: Bitcoin Hits New All Time High as IBIT's First-Day Volume Nears $1.9 Billion Why Bitcoin ETF Options Could Unlock Massive Amounts of Capital for Crypto Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:31 What a Trump-Brian Armstrong meeting means for crypto 07:36 Who could be crypto's biggest ally as Treasury Secretary 12:43 Is Michael Saylor driving bitcoin's rally? 14:46 Whether December rate cuts will shake the markets 19:33 Tariffs vs. deportation: What's worse for crypto? 26:03 Whether a Treasury General Account rundown would be bullish for markets 30:19 Whether traders will take profits at $90K Bitcoin 35:50 Why ether's underperformance might hide a comeback 47:15 Whether institutional interest in ETH has turned around 51:49 Why David is bullish on restaking across ecosystems 54:09 What's next for crypto regulation and industry growth 1:06:55 Whether new SEC leadership would greenlight better bitcoin ETF structures 1:09:10 Whether strategic Bitcoin reserves could drive its price higher 1:17:25 Which crypto categories could lead the next rally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann are joined by Jeff Park of Bitwise to discuss some of the latest developments in the crypto world. They share their thoughts on a controversial ECB paper about Bitcoin, breaking down why they believe the authors missed the mark. They also dive into the rising institutional interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs and how Trump's momentum in the polls could impact the market, especially for altcoins. Plus, the conversation explores the significance of Bitcoin ETF options and why they could have a larger impact than many expect. Show highlights: Why the guys believe that the ECB paper on Bitcoin is a joke How the Minneapolis Fed report said that prohibiting Bitcoin would allow the government to operate at permanent deficits The institutional demand for spot bitcoin ETFs How Trump has been rising in the polls and what the Trump trade looks like at the moment Whether polls and Poylmarket bets on the U.S. elections are manipulated How the Fed is putting more focus on jobs than inflation When the bitcoin ETF options might launch and which issuers will get it first How memecoins succeed and the rise of AI memecoins like GOAT, fueled by the AI bot truth_terminal What the $1.1 billion acquisition by Stripe of stablecoin company Bridge means Why Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial token sale was a flop Sponsors: Gemini Stellar Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Links ECB paper on bitcoin: Bitcoin Appreciation Could Be ‘Fuelling The Division Of Society' Omid Malekan's rebuttal to the paper by Bindseil & Schaaf (of the ECB) Minneapolis Fed report: Unique Implementation of Permanent Primary Deficits? | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Alex Kruger's tweet on memecoins Alex Thorn's tweet on bitcoin adjusted by inflation Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:08 Why the ECB's Bitcoin paper missed the mark 10:17 Political motivations behind the Minneapolis Fed report on Bitcoin 14:18 Rising institutional demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs 21:38 How Trump's poll momentum could impact crypto 32:14 Are election polls and Polymarket bets manipulated? 43:36 Why the Fed is prioritizing jobs over inflation 52:37 When will Bitcoin ETF options launch? 1:01:08 What makes memecoins, including AI memecoins like GOAT, succeed? 1:13:00 The significance of Stripe's $1.1 billion crypto deal 1:18:02 Why the WLFI token sale was a “flop” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann are joined by Jeff Park of Bitwise to discuss some of the latest developments in the crypto world. They share their thoughts on a controversial ECB paper about Bitcoin, breaking down why they believe the authors missed the mark. They also dive into the rising institutional interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs and how Trump's momentum in the polls could impact the market, especially for altcoins. Plus, the conversation explores the significance of Bitcoin ETF options and why they could have a larger impact than many expect. Show highlights: Why the guys believe that the ECB paper on Bitcoin is a joke How the Minneapolis Fed report said that prohibiting Bitcoin would allow the government to operate at permanent deficits The institutional demand for spot bitcoin ETFs How Trump has been rising in the polls and what the Trump trade looks like at the moment Whether polls and Poylmarket bets on the U.S. elections are manipulated How the Fed is putting more focus on jobs than inflation When the bitcoin ETF options might launch and which issuers will get it first How memecoins succeed and the rise of AI memecoins like GOAT, fueled by the AI bot truth_terminal What the $1.1 billion acquisition by Stripe of stablecoin company Bridge means Why Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial token sale was a flop Sponsors: Gemini Stellar Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Links ECB paper on bitcoin: Bitcoin Appreciation Could Be ‘Fuelling The Division Of Society' Omid Malekan's rebuttal to the paper by Bindseil & Schaaf (of the ECB) Minneapolis Fed report: Unique Implementation of Permanent Primary Deficits? | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Alex Kruger's tweet on memecoins Alex Thorn's tweet on bitcoin adjusted by inflation Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:08 Why the ECB's Bitcoin paper missed the mark 10:17 Political motivations behind the Minneapolis Fed report on Bitcoin 14:18 Rising institutional demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs 21:38 How Trump's poll momentum could impact crypto 32:14 Are election polls and Polymarket bets manipulated? 43:36 Why the Fed is prioritizing jobs over inflation 52:37 When will Bitcoin ETF options launch? 1:01:08 What makes memecoins, including AI memecoins like GOAT, succeed? 1:13:00 The significance of Stripe's $1.1 billion crypto deal 1:18:02 Why the WLFI token sale was a “flop” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new season continues on as I welcome back my friend Alex Kruger, co-host of the Quit Chasin' Podcast, to talk one of Hollywood's greatest treasures, the one and only Tom Hanks. This episode, Alex and I discuss and breakdown our choices for Top 5 Favorite Tom Hanks films. Believe me when I tell you that this one of the hardest episodes I've ever done when it comes to choice a Top 5.Make sure to check out Alex's podcast, the Quit Chasin' Podcast wherever you find podcasts!If you like what you hear, don't forget to subscribe and rate the show wherever you stream your podcasts.Like Wilhelm on Facebook at WilhelmPodcastFollow Wilhelm on Instagram: @WilhelmPodcastEmail Wilhelm or Send a Voicemail: feedback@wilhelmpodcast.com
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann are joined by Sam Callahan of The NewsBlock to explore how macroeconomic factors and liquidity conditions are driving Bitcoin's price. They dive into the Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts, the impact of Solana's token unlocks, and why many investors are concerned about a potential liquidity crunch. Plus, the panel discusses whether Bitcoin's price is increasingly dependent on global M2 money supply, and how BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF options could impact the market. Is Bitcoin simply a leveraged macro bet? And could Solana's unlocks cause a price squeeze? Show highlights: Alex and Joe's takeaways from Token 2049 and Solana Breakpoint Why there's so little attention on Bitcoin at these conferences The SOL vs. ETH trade debate Why Sam thinks that the Fed cut rates to help the Treasury Whether they think inflation will persist How China's rate cuts aim to boost its economy amidst export challenges How Bitcoin's correlation with global liquidity can break down during speculative bull runs, despite its typical sensitivity to liquidity conditions The pros and cons of the approval of Bitcoin ETF options Why fears about BlackRock and Coinbase's bitcoin holdings are unfounded, according to James Sponsors: Gemini Stellar Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Sam Callahan, Current Free Agent Analyst & Scribe of the NewsBlock Sam's research post with Lyn Alden Links Coverage of Unchained on Token 2049 and Solana Breakpoint: Should the Solana Foundation Be Dissolved? Yes... and No... $1.3 Billion Market Cap BONK Caught Asymmetric Financial's Eye at $28 Million, Founder Tells Solana Breakpoint Event Bring Back ICOs, Says Multicoin Capital's Tushar Jain, Winning Agreement From Debate Adversary Qiao Wang of AllianceDAO PYTH Stakers Get Carrots and Sticks as Douro Labs Rejigs Staking Mechanism DeFi Protocol Sky, Formerly MakerDAO, to Launch on Solana Blockchain Firedancer Efforts Bring Solana a Step Closer to Leap in Processing Power, Says Jump Trading's Science Chief Stoner-Originated Proof-of-Liquidity Network Berachain Scores a Hit at Token2049 SOL vs. ETH Unchained: SOL on Course to Flip ETH, Says Multicoin Capital's Kyle Samani Alex's tweet: “Ironically $SOLETH is barely up in 2024” Rate cuts and macro: Fed Cuts Rates for First Time Since 2020 China: Reuters: China's central bank unveils most aggressive stimulus since pandemic | ETF options: CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options to Set Stage for GameStop-Like 'Gamma Squeeze' Rally Decrypt: SEC Hits Pause on Ethereum ETF Options Following Bitcoin Nod - Kamala Harris: Unchained: Kamala Harris Makes Her First Comments on Crypto Harris Commits to Prioritizing Emerging Industries Like Blockchain in Speech Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:55 Takeaways from Token 2049 and Solana Breakpoint 07:14 Little Bitcoin interest me at conferences 12:23 The SOL vs. ETH trade debate 17:32 Sam's view on the Fed's rate cuts 28:55 Will inflation persist? 41:14 China's rate cuts and economic boost 49:44 Bitcoin's correlation with global liquidity 1:02:43 Pros and cons of Bitcoin ETF options 1:13:23 BlackRock and Coinbase Bitcoin holdings fears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann are joined by Sam Callahan of The NewsBlock to explore how macroeconomic factors and liquidity conditions are driving Bitcoin's price. They dive into the Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts, the impact of Solana's token unlocks, and why many investors are concerned about a potential liquidity crunch. Plus, the panel discusses whether Bitcoin's price is increasingly dependent on global M2 money supply, and how BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF options could impact the market. Is Bitcoin simply a leveraged macro bet? And could Solana's unlocks cause a price squeeze? Show highlights: Alex and Joe's takeaways from Token 2049 and Solana Breakpoint Why there's so little attention on Bitcoin at these conferences The SOL vs. ETH trade debate Why Sam thinks that the Fed cut rates to help the Treasury Whether they think inflation will persist How China's rate cuts aim to boost its economy amidst export challenges How Bitcoin's correlation with global liquidity can break down during speculative bull runs, despite its typical sensitivity to liquidity conditions The pros and cons of the approval of Bitcoin ETF options Why fears about BlackRock and Coinbase's bitcoin holdings are unfounded, according to James Sponsors: Gemini Stellar Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Sam Callahan, Current Free Agent Analyst & Scribe of the NewsBlock Sam's research post with Lyn Alden Links Coverage of Unchained on Token 2049 and Solana Breakpoint: Should the Solana Foundation Be Dissolved? Yes... and No... $1.3 Billion Market Cap BONK Caught Asymmetric Financial's Eye at $28 Million, Founder Tells Solana Breakpoint Event Bring Back ICOs, Says Multicoin Capital's Tushar Jain, Winning Agreement From Debate Adversary Qiao Wang of AllianceDAO PYTH Stakers Get Carrots and Sticks as Douro Labs Rejigs Staking Mechanism DeFi Protocol Sky, Formerly MakerDAO, to Launch on Solana Blockchain Firedancer Efforts Bring Solana a Step Closer to Leap in Processing Power, Says Jump Trading's Science Chief Stoner-Originated Proof-of-Liquidity Network Berachain Scores a Hit at Token2049 SOL vs. ETH Unchained: SOL on Course to Flip ETH, Says Multicoin Capital's Kyle Samani Alex's tweet: “Ironically $SOLETH is barely up in 2024” Rate cuts and macro: Fed Cuts Rates for First Time Since 2020 China: Reuters: China's central bank unveils most aggressive stimulus since pandemic | ETF options: CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options to Set Stage for GameStop-Like 'Gamma Squeeze' Rally Decrypt: SEC Hits Pause on Ethereum ETF Options Following Bitcoin Nod - Kamala Harris: Unchained: Kamala Harris Makes Her First Comments on Crypto Harris Commits to Prioritizing Emerging Industries Like Blockchain in Speech Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:55 Takeaways from Token 2049 and Solana Breakpoint 07:14 Little Bitcoin interest me at conferences 12:23 The SOL vs. ETH trade debate 17:32 Sam's view on the Fed's rate cuts 28:55 Will inflation persist? 41:14 China's rate cuts and economic boost 49:44 Bitcoin's correlation with global liquidity 1:02:43 Pros and cons of Bitcoin ETF options 1:13:23 BlackRock and Coinbase Bitcoin holdings fears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann welcome venture capitalist Rennick Palley to explore the implications of Fed chair Jerome Powell's recent shift from focusing on inflation to employment, analyzing how it might influence crypto and global markets. Palley also shares some incisive analysis for why he thinks blue-chip DeFi projects might be overvalued, and both McCann and Palley highlight why they are still bullish on memecoins. Finally, the gang discusses the growing political influence of the crypto industry, the potential impact of Kamala Harris presidential run on future regulations, and whether Justin Sun is using Tron as his “personal piggy bank.” Plus, what's the latest with bitcoin ETF option applications, and what Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest means. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:41 How Powell's speech signaled a shift from a focus on inflation to employment and what that means for crypto markets 10:25 Why the Fed's proactive stance on the labor market could cement Powell's legacy, and how cutting rates amid high real rates might prevent long-term economic damage 23:47 How a significant payroll revision caused a brief panic, yet the markets dismissed it as noise due to its lagging nature 27:21 What the absence of crypto in the DNC's platform means for the industry, and how Kamala Harris' presidential run could impact future regulations 34:12 How the surge in crypto contributions to political campaigns highlights the industry's growing influence 37:00 How the growing narrative around undervalued DeFi tokens could play out under a Trump administration, given the perception of Republican support for crypto 43:15 Why blue-chip DeFi projects, despite their dominant market share and attractive business models, may be overvalued, according to Rennick 53:44 Whether Justin Sun uses Tron as his “personal piggy bank” 58:52 Whether investing in memecoins is a good strategy and how to construct a portfolio around them 1:12:59 Why James says that the withdrawal and refiling of bitcoin ETF options applications signals potential progress, and how the SEC's ongoing review could lead to approval by early 2025 1:19:43 Pavel Durov's arrest and why Alex believes TON might be a good asset to buy Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Rennick Palley, Czar of Speed, Protector of the Hat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann welcome venture capitalist Rennick Palley to explore the implications of Fed chair Jerome Powell's recent shift from focusing on inflation to employment, analyzing how it might influence crypto and global markets. Palley also shares some incisive analysis for why he thinks blue-chip DeFi projects might be overvalued, and both McCann and Palley highlight why they are still bullish on memecoins. Finally, the gang discusses the growing political influence of the crypto industry, the potential impact of Kamala Harris presidential run on future regulations, and whether Justin Sun is using Tron as his “personal piggy bank.” Plus, what's the latest with bitcoin ETF option applications, and what Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest means. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:41 How Powell's speech signaled a shift from a focus on inflation to employment and what that means for crypto markets 10:25 Why the Fed's proactive stance on the labor market could cement Powell's legacy, and how cutting rates amid high real rates might prevent long-term economic damage 23:47 How a significant payroll revision caused a brief panic, yet the markets dismissed it as noise due to its lagging nature 27:21 What the absence of crypto in the DNC's platform means for the industry, and how Kamala Harris' presidential run could impact future regulations 34:12 How the surge in crypto contributions to political campaigns highlights the industry's growing influence 37:00 How the growing narrative around undervalued DeFi tokens could play out under a Trump administration, given the perception of Republican support for crypto 43:15 Why blue-chip DeFi projects, despite their dominant market share and attractive business models, may be overvalued, according to Rennick 53:44 Whether Justin Sun uses Tron as his “personal piggy bank” 58:52 Whether investing in memecoins is a good strategy and how to construct a portfolio around them 1:12:59 Why James says that the withdrawal and refiling of bitcoin ETF options applications signals potential progress, and how the SEC's ongoing review could lead to approval by early 2025 1:19:43 Pavel Durov's arrest and why Alex believes TON might be a good asset to buy Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Rennick Palley, Czar of Speed, Protector of the Hat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann sit down with Chris Cecere of crypto investment firm Asymmetric to make sense of the latest market volatility and the factors driving it. From the impact of the yen carry trade and the Fed's controversial decisions on interest rates, to the potential signals coming out of Jackson Hole, the discussion cuts to the heart of what's moving the markets. The group also dives into the SEC's crackdown on Ripple, the ongoing drama surrounding wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) custody, and whether the Biden-Harris administration is genuinely considering a “crypto reset” or if it's just political posturing. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Whether the yen carry trade is to blame for the recent market sell-off and the concept of Value at Risk (VAR) 09:25 How Asymmetric handled the volatility of the sell-off using a strategy called “delta replacement” 14:17 Why the Volatility Index (VIX) spiked and whether it could do so again 22:21 Why Alex thinks that unemployment numbers started a panic and what the Sahm rule is 27:24 What might have triggered Jump Trading's sudden liquidation during a massive market sell-off, and whether more funds will face similar pressures 31:15 Why the market and major banks like J.P. Morgan agreed that the Fed missed the mark by not cutting rates in July 41:36 What key signals the Fed might send at Jackson Hole about the future of interest rates and the winding down of quantitative easing 45:40 How significant the timing of the first rate cut is in determining whether it will be bullish or bearish for the markets 53:45 What Ripple's lawsuit settlement and the SEC's subpoenas to VCs mean for the broader crypto industry 58:13 Whether Harris will actually do a “crypto reset” 1:03:04 The drama surrounding the custody of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Chris Cecere, GP and Head of global macro and trading at Asymmetric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann sit down with Chris Cecere of crypto investment firm Asymmetric to make sense of the latest market volatility and the factors driving it. From the impact of the yen carry trade and the Fed's controversial decisions on interest rates, to the potential signals coming out of Jackson Hole, the discussion cuts to the heart of what's moving the markets. The group also dives into the SEC's crackdown on Ripple, the ongoing drama surrounding wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) custody, and whether the Biden-Harris administration is genuinely considering a “crypto reset” or if it's just political posturing. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Whether the yen carry trade is to blame for the recent market sell-off and the concept of Value at Risk (VAR) 09:25 How Asymmetric handled the volatility of the sell-off using a strategy called “delta replacement” 14:17 Why the Volatility Index (VIX) spiked and whether it could do so again 22:21 Why Alex thinks that unemployment numbers started a panic and what the Sahm rule is 27:24 What might have triggered Jump Trading's sudden liquidation during a massive market sell-off, and whether more funds will face similar pressures 31:15 Why the market and major banks like J.P. Morgan agreed that the Fed missed the mark by not cutting rates in July 41:36 What key signals the Fed might send at Jackson Hole about the future of interest rates and the winding down of quantitative easing 45:40 How significant the timing of the first rate cut is in determining whether it will be bullish or bearish for the markets 53:45 What Ripple's lawsuit settlement and the SEC's subpoenas to VCs mean for the broader crypto industry 58:13 Whether Harris will actually do a “crypto reset” 1:03:04 The drama surrounding the custody of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Chris Cecere, GP and Head of global macro and trading at Asymmetric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann dive deep with Nic Carter into the game-changing promises Trump is making to the crypto community, Kamala Harris's unexpected policy shifts, and the explosive rise of Solana. Plus, Nic reveals his unexpected journey into amateur fighting and tackles the pressing issues around Ethereum ETFs, and what ecosystem he's been funding more as of late. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Why Alex believes the conference was one of the most incredible moments in the history of crypto 10:00 Nic's reaction to Trump mentioning breaking down ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0,' a term that Nic himself coined 13:44 Nic's karate fight and his journey to becoming an amateur fighter 21:42 Why Nic thinks that there's no chance that the Lummis bill proposing the US government establish a strategic bitcoin reserve will pass 29:31 The significance of Trump's promises at Bitcoin Nashville 36:26 How Tether is comparable to the Eurodollar system 39:41 What the potential impacts are of the Fed's language during their upcoming meeting 47:17 The implications of the Harris campaign's outreach to reset relations with crypto companies 55:44 How the ETH ETFs launch went and why Nic says that Ethereum has a “narrative problem” 59:34 How Solana has been ripping lately and Joe's response to some of the criticisms 1:07:22 How Nic, as a VC, sees the ETH vs. SOL debate and how founders are increasingly choosing Solana Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures Links Bitcoin Conference: Trump's speech: Unchained: At Bitcoin Conference, Trump Promises to Fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler If He Wins Trump Has Made Promises to Crypto Voters. If He's Elected, What Could He Actually Do? Lummis proposal: Unchained: A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for the U.S.? Senator Cynthia Lummis Reveals Her Bill The Block: Hong Kong lawmaker advocates for including bitcoin in financial reserves following Trump's speech | Democrats/Harris seeking “reset” Letter from Democratic politicians to DNC chair to put crypto plank in Democratic party platform: ETH ETFs Debut: Unchained: Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF net outflows hit $1.5B Will ETH Follow Bitcoin's Path and Reach New Highs Now That Spot ETFs Are Here? BlackRock: Our Spot Ether ETFs Are Complements to Bitcoin ETFs, Not Substitutes The Block: At this rate, Grayscale's ETHE could run out of ether within weeks | Solana's ripping: Unchained: Solana's Growth Metrics, Including Stablecoin Supply, Continue to Take Off - Solana Exceeds Ethereum in Monthly Trading Volume for First Time, But Not When Ethereum's L2s Are Included Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann dive deep with Nic Carter into the game-changing promises Trump is making to the crypto community, Kamala Harris's unexpected policy shifts, and the explosive rise of Solana. Plus, Nic reveals his unexpected journey into amateur fighting and tackles the pressing issues around Ethereum ETFs, and what ecosystem he's been funding more as of late. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Why Alex believes the conference was one of the most incredible moments in the history of crypto 10:00 Nic's reaction to Trump mentioning breaking down ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0,' a term that Nic himself coined 13:44 Nic's karate fight and his journey to becoming an amateur fighter 21:42 Why Nic thinks that there's no chance that the Lummis bill proposing the US government establish a strategic bitcoin reserve will pass 29:31 The significance of Trump's promises at Bitcoin Nashville 36:26 How Tether is comparable to the Eurodollar system 39:41 What the potential impacts are of the Fed's language during their upcoming meeting 47:17 The implications of the Harris campaign's outreach to reset relations with crypto companies 55:44 How the ETH ETFs launch went and why Nic says that Ethereum has a “narrative problem” 59:34 How Solana has been ripping lately and Joe's response to some of the criticisms 1:07:22 How Nic, as a VC, sees the ETH vs. SOL debate and how founders are increasingly choosing Solana Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures Links Bitcoin Conference: Trump's speech: Unchained: At Bitcoin Conference, Trump Promises to Fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler If He Wins Trump Has Made Promises to Crypto Voters. If He's Elected, What Could He Actually Do? Lummis proposal: Unchained: A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for the U.S.? Senator Cynthia Lummis Reveals Her Bill The Block: Hong Kong lawmaker advocates for including bitcoin in financial reserves following Trump's speech | Democrats/Harris seeking “reset” Letter from Democratic politicians to DNC chair to put crypto plank in Democratic party platform: ETH ETFs Debut: Unchained: Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF net outflows hit $1.5B Will ETH Follow Bitcoin's Path and Reach New Highs Now That Spot ETFs Are Here? BlackRock: Our Spot Ether ETFs Are Complements to Bitcoin ETFs, Not Substitutes The Block: At this rate, Grayscale's ETHE could run out of ether within weeks | Solana's ripping: Unchained: Solana's Growth Metrics, Including Stablecoin Supply, Continue to Take Off - Solana Exceeds Ethereum in Monthly Trading Volume for First Time, But Not When Ethereum's L2s Are Included Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann, joined by guest Jack Platts, dive into the market's reaction to the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, looking at how this event will influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election—and the crypto markets. They also cover potential rate cuts: Could there be a cut this July? How big might the rate cut be in September? Could the decision ever be influenced by the upcoming election? They also give their predictions for what percentage of the BTC ETF inflows the ETH ETFs will reach, and James talks about what he's expecting for Grayscale's ETHE (hint: his view would be positive for ETH). Finally, they delve into what's next for Bitcoin as the German government runs out of BTC and Mt. Gox distributions begin. Is it up only now? Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Whether the Trump shooting has settled the election and whether the event caused a “flight to safety” 11:23 How election markets are becoming a place to watch election odds and whether crypto “leans right” 20:16 Whether rate cuts are coming in July or September and how much they'll cut: 25bps or 50bps 29:06 How Joe views the relationship between global liquidity cycles, rate cuts, and Bitcoin's potential rise 34:41 What new updates there are about the Ethereum ETFs and their expected launch 42:08 Why Solana hasn't outperformed significantly since the Trump news 43:25 What market breadth indicates about the current market rally and the impact of rates in small caps 49:01 Everyone's predictions of ETH ETF inflows and how much outflows we'll see on Grayscale's ETHE 53:04 What's next for BTC after the German government is out of bitcoin, and with Mt. Gox distributions starting this week Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Jack Platts, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Hypersphere Ventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann, joined by guest Jack Platts, dive into the market's reaction to the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, looking at how this event will influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election—and the crypto markets. They also cover potential rate cuts: Could there be a cut this July? How big might the rate cut be in September? Could the decision ever be influenced by the upcoming election? They also give their predictions for what percentage of the BTC ETF inflows the ETH ETFs will reach, and James talks about what he's expecting for Grayscale's ETHE (hint: his view would be positive for ETH). Finally, they delve into what's next for Bitcoin as the German government runs out of BTC and Mt. Gox distributions begin. Is it up only now? Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Whether the Trump shooting has settled the election and whether the event caused a “flight to safety” 11:23 How election markets are becoming a place to watch election odds and whether crypto “leans right” 20:16 Whether rate cuts are coming in July or September and how much they'll cut: 25bps or 50bps 29:06 How Joe views the relationship between global liquidity cycles, rate cuts, and Bitcoin's potential rise 34:41 What new updates there are about the Ethereum ETFs and their expected launch 42:08 Why Solana hasn't outperformed significantly since the Trump news 43:25 What market breadth indicates about the current market rally and the impact of rates in small caps 49:01 Everyone's predictions of ETH ETF inflows and how much outflows we'll see on Grayscale's ETHE 53:04 What's next for BTC after the German government is out of bitcoin, and with Mt. Gox distributions starting this week Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Jack Platts, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Hypersphere Ventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Solana ETFs on the brink of approval? How might political outcomes influence this decision? Join hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann as they delve into the latest buzz around Solana's potential spot ETFs, dissect the SEC's puzzling delay on Ethereum ETFs, and debate why Bitcoin's recent performance has diverged from the NASDAQ. They also discuss the U.S. presidential election, the event that Alex says was the “second most bizarre thing” he's seen in his life, what the bond market seems to indicate about expectations for a Trump presidency, and how upcoming nonfarm payroll reports and potential rate might affect the markets. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:47 How political outcomes might influence the approval of spot Solana ETFs 04:16 Whether futures ETFs are 100% needed for an approval of spot crypto ETFs 09:26 The high premium on Grayscale's Solana Trust (GSOL) 13:50 How the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could impact the crypto industry 20:55 Why the SEC delayed the launch of the Ethereum ETF 24:53 How the upcoming nonfarm payroll report and potential rate cuts impact market volatility and the Federal Reserve's decisions 27:51 How the rise of populist candidates in France and changes in currency markets might affect the US dollar and the broader economic landscape 31:40 How Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana performed in Q2, and the surprising outperformance of BONK 34:45 Why Bitcoin's performance diverged from the Nasdaq's recent rally 45:48 How recent movements in long-term bond rates are linked to political changes, such as the rise of right-wing populism and concerns about fiscal responsibility 52:45 How FTX creditors could potentially influence market dynamics, and the irony in the US government using Coinbase as a custodian Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Solana ETFs on the brink of approval? How might political outcomes influence this decision? Join hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann as they delve into the latest buzz around Solana's potential spot ETFs, dissect the SEC's puzzling delay on Ethereum ETFs, and debate why Bitcoin's recent performance has diverged from the NASDAQ. They also discuss the U.S. presidential election, the event that Alex says was the “second most bizarre thing” he's seen in his life, what the bond market seems to indicate about expectations for a Trump presidency, and how upcoming nonfarm payroll reports and potential rate might affect the markets. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:47 How political outcomes might influence the approval of spot Solana ETFs 04:16 Whether futures ETFs are 100% needed for an approval of spot crypto ETFs 09:26 The high premium on Grayscale's Solana Trust (GSOL) 13:50 How the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could impact the crypto industry 20:55 Why the SEC delayed the launch of the Ethereum ETF 24:53 How the upcoming nonfarm payroll report and potential rate cuts impact market volatility and the Federal Reserve's decisions 27:51 How the rise of populist candidates in France and changes in currency markets might affect the US dollar and the broader economic landscape 31:40 How Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana performed in Q2, and the surprising outperformance of BONK 34:45 Why Bitcoin's performance diverged from the Nasdaq's recent rally 45:48 How recent movements in long-term bond rates are linked to political changes, such as the rise of right-wing populism and concerns about fiscal responsibility 52:45 How FTX creditors could potentially influence market dynamics, and the irony in the US government using Coinbase as a custodian Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann, along with guest Hal Press, founder of North Rock Digital, dive into the intricate challenges of pitching the ETH spot ETF to traditional finance and the Federal Reserve's anticipated next steps. They discuss why Biden vetoed the repeal of SAB 121, and why that veto lends credence to an alternative theory as to why the SEC approved Ethereum ETFs. Also, they talk about why the spot ETH ETFs are already turning out to be different from the Bitcoin ETFs, Hong Kong's (and perhaps China's?) crypto ambitions, recent U.S. macroeconomic indicators, and whether or not Roaring Kitty's recent antics with GME stock are illegal—and how he's impacting memecoins. Show highlights: Why Biden vetoed the repeal of SAB 121 and whether it was priced in The recent political change around crypto and the surprise Gen Z celebrity who could swing the U.S. presidential election The impact of the Trump conviction on the crypto industry Why ETF issuers were caught off guard with the spot ETH ETF approvals Whether Bitcoin ETF buyers will rotate to Ethereum, and when the products will launch How the ETH ETF will be pitched to TradFi Why Alex thinks ETH/BTC will go up How Hong Kong is trying to become the Wall Street of crypto, according to Joe The recent macroeconomic indicators in the U.S. and their implications for crypto The massive glitches in the NYSE that showed Berkshire Hathaway going down 99% Whether what Roaring Kitty is doing with the GME stock is illegal Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Hal Press, Founder of North Rock Digital Links Politics: Unchained: President Biden Vetoes SAB121 Repeal Unchained: FIT21 Bill Heads to The Senate: Should We Really Be Excited? POLITICO: Crypto super PACs get $25M boost Fortune: Coinbase donates $25 million to super PAC Fairshake days after Biden vetoes crypto custody bill Ether ETFs: Unchained: Ethereum ETFs Likely Protect Ether From the SEC. But What About Staked ETH? Why the SEC May Not Be Done in Its Legal Battles Over Ethereum Why ETH Spot ETFs Could Benefit Stakers and Make Ethereum More Resilient ETH ETFs Will Be Approved. But Could Grayscale Outflows Depress the Price of ETH? Blockworks: What we learned from the latest ETH ETF filing dump Hong Kong Bloomberg: Hong Kong Says 11 Crypto Exchanges Are Closer to Getting Permits Other recent events: CNN Business: Berkshire Hathaway: NYSE says glitch that showed stock down 99.97% has been resolved WSJ: E*Trade Considers Kicking Meme-Stock Leader Keith Gill Off Platform TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:59 Why Biden vetoed the repeal of SAB 121 and whether it was priced in 08:43 The recent political change around crypto and whether this particular Gen Z celeb could swing the U.S. presidential election 12:07 What the impact of the Trump conviction had in the crypto industry 15:38 Whether Bitcoin ETF buyers will rotate to Ethereum, and when the ETH ETFs will launch 25:53 How the ETH ETF will or should be pitched to TradFi 31:02 Why Alex thinks ETH/BTC will go up 32:48How Hong Kong is trying to become the Wall Street of crypto, according to Joe 36:27 The recent macroeconomic indicators in the U.S. and their implications for crypto 45:15 The massive glitches in the NYSE that showed Berkshire Hathaway going down 99% 49:26 Whether what Roaring Kitty is doing with the GME stock is illegal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann, along with guest Hal Press, founder of North Rock Digital, dive into the intricate challenges of pitching the ETH spot ETF to traditional finance and the Federal Reserve's anticipated next steps. They discuss why Biden vetoed the repeal of SAB 121, and why that veto lends credence to an alternative theory as to why the SEC approved Ethereum ETFs. Also, they talk about why the spot ETH ETFs are already turning out to be different from the Bitcoin ETFs, Hong Kong's (and perhaps China's?) crypto ambitions, recent U.S. macroeconomic indicators, and whether or not Roaring Kitty's recent antics with GME stock are illegal—and how he's impacting memecoins. Show highlights: Why Biden vetoed the repeal of SAB 121 and whether it was priced in The recent political change around crypto and the surprise Gen Z celebrity who could swing the U.S. presidential election The impact of the Trump conviction on the crypto industry Why ETF issuers were caught off guard with the spot ETH ETF approvals Whether Bitcoin ETF buyers will rotate to Ethereum, and when the products will launch How the ETH ETF will be pitched to TradFi Why Alex thinks ETH/BTC will go up How Hong Kong is trying to become the Wall Street of crypto, according to Joe The recent macroeconomic indicators in the U.S. and their implications for crypto The massive glitches in the NYSE that showed Berkshire Hathaway going down 99% Whether what Roaring Kitty is doing with the GME stock is illegal Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Guest: Hal Press, Founder of North Rock Digital Links Politics: Unchained: President Biden Vetoes SAB121 Repeal Unchained: FIT21 Bill Heads to The Senate: Should We Really Be Excited? POLITICO: Crypto super PACs get $25M boost Fortune: Coinbase donates $25 million to super PAC Fairshake days after Biden vetoes crypto custody bill Ether ETFs: Unchained: Ethereum ETFs Likely Protect Ether From the SEC. But What About Staked ETH? Why the SEC May Not Be Done in Its Legal Battles Over Ethereum Why ETH Spot ETFs Could Benefit Stakers and Make Ethereum More Resilient ETH ETFs Will Be Approved. But Could Grayscale Outflows Depress the Price of ETH? Blockworks: What we learned from the latest ETH ETF filing dump Hong Kong Bloomberg: Hong Kong Says 11 Crypto Exchanges Are Closer to Getting Permits Other recent events: CNN Business: Berkshire Hathaway: NYSE says glitch that showed stock down 99.97% has been resolved WSJ: E*Trade Considers Kicking Meme-Stock Leader Keith Gill Off Platform TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:59 Why Biden vetoed the repeal of SAB 121 and whether it was priced in 08:43 The recent political change around crypto and whether this particular Gen Z celeb could swing the U.S. presidential election 12:07 What the impact of the Trump conviction had in the crypto industry 15:38 Whether Bitcoin ETF buyers will rotate to Ethereum, and when the ETH ETFs will launch 25:53 How the ETH ETF will or should be pitched to TradFi 31:02 Why Alex thinks ETH/BTC will go up 32:48How Hong Kong is trying to become the Wall Street of crypto, according to Joe 36:27 The recent macroeconomic indicators in the U.S. and their implications for crypto 45:15 The massive glitches in the NYSE that showed Berkshire Hathaway going down 99% 49:26 Whether what Roaring Kitty is doing with the GME stock is illegal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With ETH spot ETFs now more likely than ever, Bits + Bips hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann delve into the reasons behind this shift, surmising that the reversal may have come from powers above the SEC—perhaps in the Biden administration. The three hosts surmise that ETH will likely reach all-time highs, discuss how this changes their election trading strategy and ponder where there is enough institutional demand for ether ETFs. They also look at whether the potential approval could sway the US elections. Plus, they share insights into stablecoins and how they strengthen the US's political power globally, dive into the debate on low float/high FDV coins, and also take a peek at what they think could be the potential next crypto spot ETF. Show highlights: Why the chances of an ETH ETF suddenly reversed What the "Coinbase premium" is and how Joe uses it for trading Why Alex believes that ETH is heading to all-time highs Whether there's institutional demand for spot ether ETFs The political pressure that led to this change Whether the ETH ETF will change the course of the US elections The broader macroeconomics conditions and how Alex thinks to trade the US elections How US dollar-pegged stablecoins promote USD hegemony The debate about high FDV, low float coins, and whether there is a solution Whether new crypto spot ETFs will be approved Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Links Ether ETF approval: Unchained: Analysts Up Odds of Spot Ether ETF to 75% as Prometheum Launches Product That Treats ETH as a Security CoinDesk: Ether ETFs Filing Process Sees Abrupt Progress, Though Approval Not Guaranteed: Sources The Block: Fidelity files amended S-1 registration statement, removing staking rewards from prospective Ethereum ETF Unchained Podcast: Why Spot Ether ETFs Are Now Likely to Be Approved on Thursday High FDV, low float coins: Unchained: Who's to Blame for the Underperformance of Low Float, High FDV Tokens? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With ETH spot ETFs now more likely than ever, Bits + Bips hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann delve into the reasons behind this shift, surmising that the reversal may have come from powers above the SEC—perhaps in the Biden administration. The three hosts surmise that ETH will likely reach all-time highs, discuss how this changes their election trading strategy and ponder where there is enough institutional demand for ether ETFs. They also look at whether the potential approval could sway the US elections. Plus, they share insights into stablecoins and how they strengthen the US's political power globally, dive into the debate on low float/high FDV coins, and also take a peek at what they think could be the potential next crypto spot ETF. Show highlights: Why the chances of an ETH ETF suddenly reversed What the "Coinbase premium" is and how Joe uses it for trading Why Alex believes that ETH is heading to all-time highs Whether there's institutional demand for spot ether ETFs The political pressure that led to this change Whether the ETH ETF will change the course of the US elections The broader macroeconomics conditions and how Alex thinks to trade the US elections How US dollar-pegged stablecoins promote USD hegemony The debate about high FDV, low float coins, and whether there is a solution Whether new crypto spot ETFs will be approved Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Links Ether ETF approval: Unchained: Analysts Up Odds of Spot Ether ETF to 75% as Prometheum Launches Product That Treats ETH as a Security CoinDesk: Ether ETFs Filing Process Sees Abrupt Progress, Though Approval Not Guaranteed: Sources The Block: Fidelity files amended S-1 registration statement, removing staking rewards from prospective Ethereum ETF Unchained Podcast: Why Spot Ether ETFs Are Now Likely to Be Approved on Thursday High FDV, low float coins: Unchained: Who's to Blame for the Underperformance of Low Float, High FDV Tokens? Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:40) Why the chances of an ETH ETF suddenly reversed (09:13) Why Alex believes that ETH is heading to all time highs (11:22) Whether there's institutional demand for ether (16:46) The political pressure that led to this change (28:46) The broader macroeconomics conditions and how Alex thinks he'll trade the US elections (35:51) How US dollar-pegged stablecoins promote USD hegemony and mirror the Eurodollars market (40:01) The debate about high FDV, low float coins, and whether there is a solution (49:52) Whether there are going to be new crypto spot ETFs being approved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this first episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann explain why the macroeconomics could point to the markets actually being in a crypto supercycle. They discuss the recent Federal Reserve meeting and its impact on the markets, as well as the irony that leveraged Ethereum futures ETFs will likely be approved while spot Ethereum ETFs will likely not. James also reveals his pet theory on where the SEC is going with its investigation into ETH. They cover why the bottoming of emerging market currencies in Asia is good for Bitcoin, dismiss the recent Wells notice issued to Robinhood, and speculate that Tether may be the most profitable company per employee in the world. Agreeing that the current market cycle is different, Seyffart and McCann suggest that there is still a long way to go, and assert that the market may be underweighting the possibility that crypto goes to a $10 trillion market cap in the next few years. Show highlights: The Fed's recent decisions and how they lower the chances of more rate hikes The importance of global liquidity in the performance of risk assets like Bitcoin and crypto assets Why a bottoming in the value of the yen, yuan and other emerging markets currencies is good for Bitcoin and crypto, according to Joe The irony that leveraged Ethereum futures ETFs are likely to be approved but spot ETFs are not James's pet theory about how the SEC will rule on whether ETH is a security Whether trading in Hong Kong's crypto ETFs shows how little interest there would be in an ETH ETF compared to spot BTC ETFs Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF Whether people are underweight on a “crazy bonkers rise” in crypto Why Robinhood's Wells Notice is a "minor story," according to Alex Whether Tether is the most profitable business per employee in the world Why James believes that it's not a good idea for the US Congress to be against stablecoins CZ's sentence and whether it's a "good ending for the story" Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this first episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann explain why the macroeconomics could point to the markets actually being in a crypto supercycle. They discuss the recent Federal Reserve meeting and its impact on the markets, as well as the irony that leveraged Ethereum futures ETFs will likely be approved while spot Ethereum ETFs will likely not. James also reveals his pet theory on where the SEC is going with its investigation into ETH. They cover why the bottoming of emerging market currencies in Asia is good for Bitcoin, dismiss the recent Wells notice issued to Robinhood, and speculate that Tether may be the most profitable company per employee in the world. Agreeing that the current market cycle is different, Seyffart and McCann suggest that there is still a long way to go, and assert that the market may be underweighting the possibility that crypto goes to a $10 trillion market cap in the next few years. Show highlights: The Fed's recent decisions and how they lower the chances of more rate hikes The importance of global liquidity in the performance of risk assets like Bitcoin and crypto assets Why a bottoming in the value of the yen, yuan and other emerging markets currencies is good for Bitcoin and crypto, according to Joe The irony that leveraged Ethereum futures ETFs are likely to be approved but spot ETFs are not James's pet theory about how the SEC will rule on whether ETH is a security Whether trading in Hong Kong's crypto ETFs shows how little interest there would be in an ETH ETF compared to spot BTC ETFs Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF Whether people are underweight on a “crazy bonkers rise” in crypto Why Robinhood's Wells Notice is a "minor story," according to Alex Whether Tether is the most profitable business per employee in the world Why James believes that it's not a good idea for the US Congress to be against stablecoins CZ's sentence and whether it's a "good ending for the story" Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Alex Kruger, Founder of Asgard Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to The Revisited Podcast as we continue our journey into the hit AppleTV+ series TED LASSO! This episode, join us (Ben & Kristin) and special guest co-host Alex Kruger as we continue our coverage into the final season of the series with this week's breakdown and discussion of Season 3 Episode 02 "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea".0:00:00 - Intro0:03:50 - Main Discussion1:22:45 - Spoilers1:40:00 - Favorite Quotes1:46:00 - Listener Feedback2:00:50 - Wrap UpNext Episode: Ted Lasso S03E03 "5-4-2"Make sure to check out Alex's new podcast, the Quit Chasin' Podcast, available on iTunes and Spotify!Be sure to check out our website at http://www.revisitedpod.com! There you can find all of our social media links, where to subscribe to the podcast, ways to leave us feedback and so much more!You can also email feedback to use directly at feedback@revisitedpod.comMake sure to subscribe to the Wilhelm podcast at http://www.wilhelmpodcast.com for all new episodes of The Movie Swap with Kristin & BenCheck out all the other great podcasts that are part of the Podcastica network at http://www.podcastica.comIf you are a fan of the podcast and enjoy listening, please do us a huge favor and rate the podcast on whatever platform you listen and leave us a review! It would really help us out!
This week, Alex Kruger aka Krugermacro joins the show for a discussion on where we are in the current crypto cycle. With Bitcoin ripping above all-time highs, ETF flows strong & meme coins up only are thing getting a little too frothy too quick, or does this rally have much further to run? -- Follow Alex: https://twitter.com/krugermacro Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Perennial is an on-chain derivatives protocol built from first principles to be a DeFi primitive. The core protocol is minimalist, flexible, and efficient, allowing Perennial to mold to the needs of many different users & use cases. Perennial has a super efficient core protocol that lets LPs use native maker leverage — allowing $1mn in TVL to back to $5-10mn in Open interest. Trade and LP at: https://perennial.finance/1000x -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:59) Trading Bull vs Bear Markets (4:21) The FTX Blowup (11:30) Where Are We In The Cycle? (18:27) Trading Blow-Off Tops (22:02) Perennial Ad (23:34) The Bitcoin ETF Is Still Early (29:30) Meme Coins (39:49) There's A Lot Of Euphoria.. But Not In Alt's (47:34) The Bitcoin Basis Trade (51:08) Solana & The FTX Estate -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
**APOLOGIES AGAIN FOR THE MICROPHONE MISHAP*Spring Training is in full effect which means Baseball season is just on the horizon. So what better time to talk about our Top 5 Favorite Baseball Movies!!! Listen in as on this episode Ben welcomes first-time podcaster Alex Kruger as they reveal and discuss some of their all-time movies about America's National Pastime.If you like what you hear, don't forget to subscribe and rate the show wherever you stream your podcasts.Like Wilhelm on Facebook at WilhelmPodcastFollow Wilhelm on Instagram: @WilhelmPodcastEmail Wilhelm or Send a Voicemail: feedback@wilhelmpodcast.com
Episode 13 of Crypto Market Wizards, a new interview series focused on crypto traders in the trenches of the liquid markets. Today we have Alex Kruger talking about his journey from trading TradFi to becoming crypto-pilled. He shares his bull case for risk assets in 2024 and why bears have continued to bang the bearish drum despite being wrong for the past couple months. Crypto Market Wizards is an ad-free and sponsor-free podcast. Guest's Twitter: https://twitter.com/krugermacro Premium Discord: https://whop.com/humble-farmer-army Free Newsletter: https://hfaresearch.substack.com/ Taiki's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2 HFAResearch Twitter: https://twitter.com/HFAresearch Taiki's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2 Free Telegram: https://t.me/+3LgpNxIgJ4IzY2Fh HFA Research Dashboard: https://hfaresearch.io/ PODCASTS: Crypto Market Wizards: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6bwqqJO_txgGQySGK5-HSuTPp0LjeGqA Steady Lads: https://www.youtube.com/@0xSteadyLads Taiki is the founder of HFAResearch, a DeFi-focused research company founded in 2021 with a mission to create high-quality, digestible content that helps separate signal from noise for DeFi enthusiasts. We were frustrated with the lack of authentic educational content on Crypto YouTube/Twitter and took matters into our own hands. Timestamps: 0:00 Alex Krüger Background 01:49 Differentiating The Majors 06:14 Views on Macro Environment 11:46 Bitcoin Price Outlook & Flipping Gold 19:37 Overcoming Bear Market PTSD 22:22 Best & Worst Types of Content to Consume 26:20 Views on ETH 35:16 Views on SOL 40:08 How to Make it This Cycle 43:58 Building Conviction & Cutting Losses 46:34 Common Traits of Successful Traders 51:14 Managing Emotions 55:51 Advice to Younger Self
Alex Kruger is a trader from Argentina, and he continues to figure out what is going on in the macro economic world, along with cryptocurrencies. In this conversation, we talk about why he is incredibly bullish on risk assets, relationship between Milei, Bukele, Trump, Zelenskyy, United States national debt, bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, how he evaluates assets, and portfolio construction. ======================= This episode is brought to you by Frec — Just as easy as investing in an ETF, Frec Direct Indexing can help you earn more by unlocking tax savings, no matter the market. Done for you, automatically. Check them out at https://frec.com/ ======================= Get Better Crypto Data: Do you want faster, easier crypto data? Sign up for Velo Data, a new product that we have been working on to solve this problem: velowaitlist.com ======================= Pomp writes a daily letter to over 265,000+ investors about business, technology, and finance. He breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language while sharing opinions on various aspects of each industry. You can subscribe at https://pomp.substack.com/ ======================= View 10k+ open startup jobs: https://dreamstartupjob.com/ Enroll in my Crypto Academy: https://www.thecryptoacademy.io/
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CoinDesk is reporting that blockchain data show that at least some of the estimated $600 million in funds stolen during Friday's hack of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX had been transferred to a single address earlier today. This is just one of many developments related to a collapse that continues to shake the crypto industry. Paul Guerra and Ash Bennington welcome Jeff Dorman, the chief investment officer at Arca, and Alex Kruger, the founder of Krugermacro, to today's Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing to talk about the extent of the damage done already and how far it's likely to spread from here.
Join Genevieve Roch-Decter, Alex Kruger, and Peter Tchir who come to my show to discuss the aftermath of FTX collapse! Genevieve Roch-Decter: https://twitter.com/grdecter Alex Kruger: https://twitter.com/krugermacro Peter Tchir: https://twitter.com/TFMkts ►► JOIN THE FREE WOLF DEN NEWSLETTER https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen GET UP TO A $8,000 BONUS IN USDT AND TRADE ALL SPOT PAIRS ON BITGET FOR ZERO FEES! ►► https://thewolfofallstreets.info/bitget Follow Scott Melker: Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottmelker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wolfofallstreets Web: https://www.thewolfofallstreets.io Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30N5FDe Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3FASB2c #FTX #crypto Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:30 What is the aftermath of FTX 7:00 The role of regulation 11:40 FTX's company structure 13:40 FTX hack 21:10 FTX was the best exchange 28:50 FTT token is a ponzi scheme 30:30 Valuation of FTT and FTX 31:30 Circularity issue 32:50 $8 billion dollar missing 36:10 SBF's intentions 37:10 Custodians and exchanges should be separated 41:00 DeFi is the answer 45:00 Will big banks step in into crypto 48:00 FTX case will slow down the whole industry 49:20 What is institutional adoption The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own and should in no way be interpreted as financial advice. This video was created for entertainment. Every investment and trading move involves risk. You should conduct your own research when making a decision. I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this video constitutes or shall be construed as an offering of financial instruments or as investment advice or recommendations of an investment strategy or whether or not to "Buy," "Sell," or "Hold" an investment.
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So if you're a regular listener to Oven-Ready you'll know that at the end of each season we put together a couple compilation episodes called Oven-Ready Reheated looking again at some of the themes and best bits. Season 4 of the show has been hugely popular with some fantastic interviews so thanks again to all of my exceptional guests. Remember all of the seasons shows are available at ovenreadyhr.com or wherever you get your podcasts but here are some tasty appetisers: Radical Candor is the management philosophy developed by Kim Scott based on caring personally but challenging directly. I asked Kim to tell me the inspiration for her approach: David Hieatt, the co-founder of Hiut Denim talked to me organisational purpose and also his approach to finding talent.In the first of two segments, author, entrepreneur and thinker Julia Hobsbawm came on to the show to discuss her new book The Nowhere Office, here she explains why she believes the Monday-Friday working week is history. In this second segment, Julia Hobsbawm reveals why she thinks HR need to kill some ‘darlings'.Andrew Bazeley from the Fawcett Society – the UK's leading charity campaigning for gender equality and women's rights explained why they are asking for the salary history question to be banned.I ask entrepreneur Alex Kruger if he was in anyway proud of ‘Grace' the funeral start up business he founded and later closed.I ask HR advocate and speaker Tracie Sponenberg if she feels that HR leaders have a sit at the board table.It has been 25 years since Professor Dave Ulrich coined the phrased HR Business Partner. In our interview title is it time kill off the HR business partner role? Author, futurist and Consulting Partner at HR Curator, Dave Millner gives an assessment on why firms seem to be appointing non hr professional to senior HR roles. That's it folks – Season 5 of the show will return in May 2022. If you have themes or stories you'd like me to cover then I'd love to hear from you – get hold of me at ovenreadyhr.com.Resources:https://ovenreadyhr.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/podcasthost/Twitter: @OvenHrhttps://www.personneltoday.com
In this episode of the Oven-Ready HR with Chris Taylor, our guest is Alex Kruger. Alex is the founder of Grace, the $2 Million Funeral startup firm. Grace is believed to be successful with money, but not in terms of its purpose. In my conservation with Alex, he shares the importance of a company's purpose and its role on the employees.Grace as Uber but for Cremations[01:49]At the age of 25, someone approached Alex and encouraged him to start a company that involved funerals. What attracted him to agree is that he's going to be the CEO of that company.[02:52]Upon establishing the company, they went through a lot of ideas. The first one was closing accounts of those who passed away, basically handling the admin side of death. The most interesting idea that they've encountered is being a one-stop-shop where they will be handling the actual person by body logistics, cremation, and etc.Is it difficult to find hires?[10:13]Alex mentioned that it was difficult to find hires because of what they sell. There is a lot of competition from other businesses. People would rather do something else than what they were doing. They would also prefer work that allows you to separate your personal and professional lives. They can't do that in this industry because they need to fix the dead's papers so that their cremation can take place right away.The Death Knell of the Company[11:19]Towards the end of the company, both Alex and his co-founder realized what they learned while operating the company. They decided to give up and thought it was no longer worth continuing. They were earning, but they were also losing money. Nevertheless, this company brought them a sense of fulfillment. A Company's Purpose[16:49]Alex has no prior experience working for large corporations. Following Grace, he spent time reflecting on who he is, his motivations, and what brings him joy. He believes that in a small company, there is a better chance of finding people who can put the company's mission, vision, and goals into action. However, large corporations such as Amazon and Facebook are not the same. There will be a low likelihood of having employees who care about the company's goals.[18:59]Alex believes that when you grow into a certain size in a company, you might lose it. Although, there must still be a way to maintain that thinking. When a person is treated better in a company, they would be working for you well.Advice as an Entrepreneur[22:29]Your business shouldn't revolve around money. There are a lot of ideas out there that you can do for your business. Make sure that whatever you're starting connects with something that intrinsically motivates you more than virtually anything else.What is Alex Currently Doing?[24:43]Alex manages an interim CMO agency with only himself and a team of eight contractors. They often conduct zero-to-one marketing. After that, Alex spent around a fourth of my time doing nothing else. Writing is something he could do for hours. But he tries to spend his time on marketing execution and implementation. Learn more about Alex Kruger:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amkruger/Twitter: https://twitter.com/krugersaysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kroogz/
Alex Krüger shares his secrets to trading Crypto & NFTs. Alex Kruger is a highly influential macroeconomist and professional trader. With an MBA from Colombia, his crypto commentary is one of his most notable talents, with his tweets and articles shaping the opinions of many across the financial space. This podcast was recorded on 3rd August 2021.
Alex Kruger is a writer who recently published an essay with The New York Times’ Modern Love column. What’s the “right” approach to dating? An organized and thoughtful effort, or a hands-off attitude that lets what will be, be? Or…are both Alex and Shani 100% right? This episode is FULL of explorations into modern singlehood, and all the little idiosyncrasies and anxieties that come with it. A must listen for anyone who feels like dating is happening to them, rather than the other way around, as well as anyone who feels a little out of control. Modern Love: My Ridiculous Dating System by Alex KrugerAlex Kruger on Substack What’s Right With You? podcast episode featuring Sara Eckel April Patreon Episodes: Representation Changes Attitudes with Rowan EllisUnique Is Normal with Laura BehnkeSexuality Is An Energy with August McLaughlin (August’s book, Girl Boner)Join the Patreon for A Single Serving Podcast to get full access to all weekly podcast episodes in 2021. Anti-Racism Resources For My White Friends & ReadersPodcast logo by Johanna PendleyPodcast hosted on BuzzsproutTranscript of podcast via OtterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/shanisilver)
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Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 14% at $34,194 Ethereum is down 18% at $1072 and XRP is down 15% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Horizen up 29% Bumpy start to the week for market leaders. 2 bars are for sale in NYC for crypto. Centralized web2 telegraphs firm position. Daniel Larimer steps down as Block.one CTO. UK Watchdog FCA issues common-sense warning for investors.
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For complete show notes and for the full premium experience with video, visit our YouTube channel at CryptoNewsAlerts.net Bitcoin is on track to be one of the year's best performing assets, despite a recent retraction - but that's not stopped BTC bulls from fighting on Twitter. The Bitcoin price has climbed through much of 2020, adding some 40%, with the bullish stock-to-flow model - that predicts a massive $288,000 BTC price before 2024 - working "like clockwork," according to its anonymous creator. However, a number of high-profile bitcoin analysts and entrepreneurs have clashed over the stock-to-flow model this last week, with the anonymous PlanB accusing his critics of trying to unmask him and his model derided as "absolutely useless." "The [stock-to-flow] model is based on the most fundamental errors which render it absolutely useless," warned Alex Kruger, an economist and cryptocurrency analyst, speaking over the phone. The stock-to-flow pricing model, created by anonymous Twitter user PlanB, who claims to be a Dutch institutional investor with a legal and quantitative finance background that manages around $100 billion in assets and tweets from the handle @100trillionUSD, calculates a ratio based on the existing supply of an asset against how much is entering circulation. Kruger, along with many other analysts in recent months, has warned the model is based on faulty comparisons and a "spurious relationship" between price and scarcity. "The whole model rests on the wrong assumption that there is cointegration between price and scarcity," Kruger said, who explained that without cointegration it's "nonsensical to think that bitcoin stock-to-flow, a number that goes up programmatically, and everybody knows what it will be at any point in time, can be used to predict price."
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GT and Wild Jo discuss fertility as they await Baby #2, then explore the fertile minds of comics Alex Kruger, Dupree Lee, and Kelly Shanley. Recorded at Universal Bar & Grill in Universal City, with emcee Mista See keeping the show dark and dirty.
Had a blast talking about his upcoming gay ski trip, his next set at The Comedy Store, and what acting roles we could all play (they are not flattering).
Another fun and enlightening episode of Dive Bar Comedy with hosts GT and Wild Jo. This week, comics Catie Ryan and Alex Kruger talk about everything from dogs in restaurants to straight guys in gay bars. Anything goes in this live standup show, straight from Universal Bar & Grill with emcee Mista See.
With the upcoming Constantinople Ethereum hard fork, I'm bullish on the price of ETH in the short to medium term. Let's discuss why the block reward reduction from 3 to 2 is a positive for supply/demand and how it might impact things moving forward. Alex Kruger thread on Ethereum Constantinople hard fork:https://twitter.com/Crypto_Macro/status/1077221644408635392 Older CoinTelegraph article:https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-constantinople-hard-fork-to-come-in-mid-january-based-on-devs-new-agreement My portfolio: https://cryptobobby.com/my-portfolio/ Margin trade crypto to hedge your portfolio (only for advanced investors and traders):Bitmex - https://www.bitmex.com/register/9taqGR Buy and Trade altcoins on Binance - https://cryptobobby.com/binance Secure your Crypto with a Ledger Nano S: Amazon (faster shipping): https://cryptobobby.com/ledger-amazonLedger (slower shipping, but cheaper): https://cryptobobby.com/ledger Get a Free Trial of Coinigy (the trading/charting software I use):https://cryptobobby.com/coinigy Follow me on Steemit:https://steemit.com/@cryptobobby Follow me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/crypto_bobby Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/140921189836895/ Portfolio Tracking:Blockfolio - https://www.blockfolio.com/CoinTracking.info - https://cryptobobby.com/cointrackingBitcoin.tax - https://cryptobobby.com/bitcointax *Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning if you click and purchase something, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend companies and products I personally use, and any commissions help to pay for content creation. Thanks! * ** This is not financial advice and these are simply my own opinions, as such, this should not be treated as explicit financial, trading or otherwise investment advice. This is not explicit advice to buy these cryptos, do you own research.**
Gabe Zichermann chats with Alex Kruger, founder of Grace, about his journey from failed death entrepreneur to successful leader and humorist.
Alex Kruger is the Founder and CEO of Attendant and they have an amazing new software that is helping families ease through a difficult transition. Stop Identiy theft for the deceased. Our next guest is Casey Barber she will be discussing her new book “Pierogi Love”. This book is a New Take on an Old-World Comfort Food! The innovative recipes of Casey Barber take the familiar wrapping of pierogies and stuffs them with a host of unconventional, innovative, and decidedly delicious fillings. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).
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