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Today's blockchain and crypto news Uphold teases XRP yield and relaunching crypto debit card in US BitGo and Kraken begin distributing $5 billion in former FTX user payouts BitMEX thwarts supposed Lazarus attack Sui community passes governance vote to recover stolen Cetus funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Byte-Sized Insight, we're diving into MiCA — the EU's landmark crypto regulation — as it enters a critical implementation phase. From stablecoin restrictions to emerging licensing hurdles, what does MiCA mean for crypto's future in Europe?Tether has already said it won't play ball. Meanwhile, companies like BitGo are racing to comply and regulators are navigating a fragmented landscape.We hear directly from industry voices, including Brett Reeves of BitGo and Erwin Voloder of the European Blockchain Association, to unpack what's at stake and who's most affected.Whether you're a crypto builder, holder or policymaker, this episode breaks down the key timelines, challenges and opportunities as MiCA moves from paper to practice.This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
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more info: https://rhr.tv- ESP32 microcontroller vulnerabilities https://cryptodeeptech.ru/bitcoin-bluetooth-attacks/- Trump Signs Resolution Blocking IRS Reporting Rule for 'DeFi Brokers' https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/trump-signs-resolution-blocking-irs-reporting-rule-for-defi-brokers/- Tether to back OCEAN Pool with its hashrate https://tether.io/news/tether-to-deploy-hashrate-on-ocean-advancing-decentralized-bitcoin-mining-infrastructure/- New Voltage Enterprise Platform enables fastest way to enable bitcoin and soon stablecoin transactions https://www.voltage.cloud/blog/new-voltage-platform-enables-fastest-way-to-enable-bitcoin-and-soon-stablecoin-transactions- BitGo and Voltage Team Up to Deliver Instant Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payments via Lightning https://www.voltage.cloud/blog/bitgo-and-voltage-team-up-to-deliver-instant-bitcoin-and-stablecoin-payments-via-lightning- OpenSats Eleventh Wave of Nostr Grants https://opensats.org/blog/eleventh-wave-of-nostr-grants- OpenSats Impact Report: Advancements in Lightning Infrastructure https://opensats.org/blog/advancements-in-lightning-infrastructure- Unchained has launched the Bitcoin Legacy Project https://www.unchained.com/blog/introducing-the-bitcoin-legacy-project- Bitcoin mining centralization in 2025 https://b10c.me/blog/015-bitcoin-mining-centralization/- South Korea | 7-Eleven Accepting Discounted CBDC Payments During Pilot PhaseSouth Korea launched a nationwide pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), enrolling 100,000 South Korean users. As part of the rollout, 7-Eleven will accept CBDC payments and offer a 10% discount on all products. Governments facing public skepticism regarding their CBDCs increasingly use similar incentive tactics to onboard users. For example, Nigeria discounts taxi fares to push its e-Naira CBDC, while Thailand is distributing its CBDC directly to citizens for free. While South Korea's CBDC project aims to modernize payments, it is part of a broader push from countries, even democratic ones, to integrate state-controlled digital currencies into everyday transactions. A move that is diametrically opposed to individuals' freedom, privacy, and human rights. FinancialFreedomReport.org- Bitcoin Core v29.0 https://bitcoincore.org/en/releases/29.0/- ColdCard Firmware Updates - MK4 5.4.2 and Q 1.3.2 https://x.com/COLDCARDwallet/status/1912896809682247765- Liana Wallet v10.0: Wallet Backups & Dependencies Update https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/liana-wallet-v10-0/- LNbits v1.0.0: Stable, Hardened, and Production-Ready https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnbits-v1-0-0/- Ross Ulbricht joins nostr https://primal.net/ross0:00 - Intro3:04 - Zoomer perspective28:00 - Base memecoins38:32 - ESP32 vulverability43:30 - Trump blocks defi broker rule45:15 - Tether hashrate on OCEAN1:02:06 - Bitaxe quantum sniping1:08:46 - Voltage1:11:02 - OpenSats1:12:44 - Unchained Legacy Project1:14:12 - HRF Story of the Week1:17:47 - Software updates1:25:00 - Ross on Nostr1:25:26 - Zoomers againShoutout to our sponsors:Coinkitehttps://coinkite.com/Unchainedhttps://unchained.com/rhr/Bitkeyhttps://bitkey.world/Stakworkhttps://stakwork.ai/Follow Marty Bent:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/martybentNostrhttps://primal.net/martyNewsletterhttps://tftc.io/martys-bent/Podcasthttps://tftc.io/podcasts/Follow Odell:Nostrhttps://primal.net/odellNewsletterhttps://discreetlog.com/Podcasthttps://citadeldispatch.com/
Crypto News: BlackRock officially registers as a crypto asset firm in the UK. USDC issuer Circle Files for IPO. Mastercard is looking for a way for consumers to transact Bitcoin and crypto: Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Senator Tommy Tuberville to introduce bill allowing Americans to invest their retirement funds in crypto. The Bitcoin policy Institute introduces the USA BitBonds idea for the US to be able to buy BTC for its reserve.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Bitcoin, Altcoins, and the Stock Market continue their decline as Tariff uncertainty persists. Is this the end of the bull market?Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
Caleb Franzen, founder of Cubic analytics, joined me to discuss what happens next for Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, SUI, and Ethereum as the crypto market is at an inflection point. https://cubicanalytics.substack.com/ Show Sponsor -
The FDIC just dropped its 2022 rule requiring banks to get pre-approval before engaging with crypto-related activities. French state bank Bpifrance plans €25 million crypto fund to invest directly in digital assets.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmation hearing takeaways. Gary Gensler gets called stupid. Fidelity wants to launch a stablecoin. SEC drops more crypto cases.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Brian Q. from Santiment joined me to review the Crypto market performance with a deep dive into the metrics for Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and Ethereum.
Congressman Bryan Steil, Chairman of Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, joined me to discuss the latest with Crypto market structure and stablecoin legislation.Topics: - Crypto's impact on the US Elections - Crypto market structure and Stablecoin legislation status - Timeline for Crypto legislation in 2025 - Bitcoin Reserve & Digital Asset Stockpile - Government using Blockchain Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: The SEC Ripple XRP case is over. BlackRock expands its Bitcoin ETF to Europe and Tokenized fund BUIDL on Solana. Custodia bank launches stablecoin on Ethereum.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange lists Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana. Trump Media to partner with Crypto dot com to launch ETFs.Show Sponsor -
John D'Agostino, Head of Strategy at Coinbase Institutional, joined me to discuss TradFi entering Crypto and how Coinbase is servicing institutions such as BlackRock. John has an incredible story in TradFi that was told in the book Rigged, the True Story of an Ivy League Kid who Changed the World of Oil, written by Ben Mezrich.Topics:- TradFi going all in on Crypto- Coinbase BlackRock Partnership - Tokenization - Stablecoins - Banks entering the Crypto market - Coinbase Institutional roadmap - Crypto in the USShow Sponsor -
Crypto News: Fidelity is tokenizing its its U.S. dollar money market fund on Ethereum. USDT stablecoin issuer Tether CEO says full audit by 'Big Four' firm is 'top priority'. SEC may give clarity on NFTs not being a securities soon.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Coinbase acquiring crypto options platform Deribit talks reaches 'advanced' stage. SEC hosted the first cryptocurrency roundtable in Washington DC. Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
Jasmine Cooper, Head of Product at RippleX, joined me to discuss the latest adoption on the XRP Ledger.Topics:- XRPL decentralization - Private vs Public ledger - Institutional DeFi on the XRP Ledger - XRPL DEX, AMM, EVM Sidechain, Multi-Purpose Token (MPT), Tokenization - XRPL roadmap Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
Crypto News: SEC gives guidance on crypto mining actives. BlackRock's head of digital assets speaks about Ethereum ETF staking. President Trump talks crypto and stablecoin legislation. Nasdaq Shift To Round-The-Clock Stock Trading Partly Due to Cryptocurrency.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Attorney Fred Rispoli, founder of HODL Law, joined me to discuss what happens next after the SEC dropped the appeal in the Ripple XRP case.Topics:- Why the SEC dropped the appeal - Will Ripple Cross Appeal? - Will the $125 Million fee be thrown out or reduced? - Ripple & SEC deal for institutional sales moving forward - With the appeal dropped will XRP ETFs be approved ShowSponsor -
Crypto News: Bitcoin and Stock Market rally on news of Fed Chair Jerome Powell stating Quantitative Tightening is ramping do. XRP Futures and Solana Futures ETF launching tomorrow. New updates in SEC Ripple Case.Show Sponsor -⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
Crypto News: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse breaks new that the SEC has dropped its appeal in the Ripple XRP Case.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmation Senate hearing reportedly planned for March 27. Microsoft has discovered a new trojan, StilachiRAT, targeting cryptocurrency wallets in the Google Chrome browser. Coinbase study finds over 75% of institutional investors to increase crypto exposure.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Ripple files trademark application for custody service and wallet which could support XRP and RLUSD. Canary Capital files with SEC for what could be the first Sui ETF.Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
Crypto News: The Fed will hold its FOMC meeting this week, will they cut rates and signal the return of Quantitative Easing which could pump Bitcoin, Altcoins, and Stocks. Solana marks 5 year anniversary as network activity dips, Firedancer launch inches closer.Show Sponsor -
Brian Q from Santiment joined me to discuss the current crypto market conditions. We review Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and Ethereum.
Crypto News: Bitcoin and XRP charts look good for a reversal soon. BNY Deepens Relationship With Stablecoin Company Circle. Goldman Sachs acknowledges crypto in annual shareholder letter.Show Sponsor -
Cosmo Jiang is a General Partner at crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital. He joined me to discuss the outlook for crypto in the US and the different sectors of the crypto market.Topics:- Pantera's Approach to investing in Crypto Projects - Current Crypto market conditions and when recovery may happen - Crypto in the US - Meme Coins and Solana - DePin Projects and Outlook - Will new Altcoin ETFs be approved this year? - Stablecoin adoption and market - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
Crypto News: Ripple XRP receives approval from Dubai Financial Services Authority to provide crypto payments. Blackrock Tokenized Fund Buidl hits $1 billion. Senator Hagerty Stablecoin bill Geniss Act gets approved by banking GOP.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: Reports say the SEC Ripple XRP case will end soon. Binance gets a $2 billion investment. Rumble buys $17.1 million in Bitcoin.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Franklin Templeton files for a XRP spot ETF, is BlackRock next? Fidelity files for staking in its Ethereum ETF VanEck creates an Avalanche Avax trust.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Bitcoin, Altcoins, and the Stock market continue to crash. Is the bottom near or is this the end of the cryptocurrency bull market? US government wants to use stablecoins. Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
Crypto News: Major updates from the White House crypto summit today and OCC greenlights Banks to participate in cryptocurrency.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a strategic bitcoin reserve and a digital asset stockpile. World Liberty Financial to invest in SUI. Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Les Borsai, co-founder at Wave Digital Assets, joined me to discuss the problem the US Marshals has with accounting for Bitcoin and the impact it could have on the strategic bitcoin reserve.Topics:- Les's background in the Music Industry - Being an advisor to Ripple - Bitcoin Reserve - The US Marshals Bitcoin problem - Bitcoin & Altcoin ETFs - Crypto Regulations - Web3 and the Music Industry Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Howard Lutnick gives update on the Trump US Crypto Reserve with how Bitcoin and Altcoins such has XRP, Solana, Ethereum, & Cardano will be handled.Show sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
In this episode with Casa co-founder and CSO of Casa we discuss: Bitcoin address "poisoning" aimed at stealing your assets! Recent hacks, scams and threats in crypto ecosystem How did ByBit exchange get hacked for $1.4 billion? How to protect yourself with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie Kidnapping and ransom concerns Making your identity more private online Sign up for our free security webinar on 3/6/25: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kp2bk2OeT4ubn8YYswXM9A#/registration ---- Guest Bio: Jameson Lopp is co-founder and Chief Security Officer of Casa, a platform that helps users secure their Bitcoin and other digital assets using multiple keys. Prior to joining Casa, the cypherpunk, software engineer, writer, and Bitcoin security expert was at BitGo. Jameson first became involved in Bitcoin around 2012. Follow Jameson on X at https://x.com/lopp ---- Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Natalie's Promotional Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025 Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing
Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel & Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys, joined me to discuss the SEC's dismissal of its case against Consensys and other key players in the crypto industry.Topics:- SEC Consensys Case dismissal - SEC crypto task force - case dismissals, roundtables etc - Memecoins are not securities - Altcoin ETFs and Staking in Ethereum ETFs - Hex case dismissal victory - IRS DeFi broker rule vote - Upcoming White House Crypto SummitShow Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: BlackRock talks Bitcoin supply shock and Larry Finks says buy the dip. Nasdaq submits key 19b-4 filing for Grayscale's Hedera Hbar ETF. Senate votes to repeal IRS broker dealer rule.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Michael Saylor talks Altcoins like XRP, Solana, Ethereum & Cardano being added to the crypto reserve. SEC drops cases against Kraken exchange and Yuga Labs. Show Sponsor -
Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, joined me to discuss Bitstamp's growth plans as the U.S. has become more crypto-friendly. He also shared insights from his role in bringing Bitcoin futures to CME Group in 2015!Topics:- Bitstamp's Crypto Exchange services - Robinhood Bitstamp Acquisition - What the future of Crypto Exchanges look like - Crypto boom in the US & will regulations be passed this year - Bitcoin & Altcoin ETFs - Memecoins Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
Crypto News: Attorney James Murphy thinks Ripple maybe delaying SEC XRP lawsuit dismissal. Ripple releases RLUSD stablecoin attestation report.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: President Donald Trump confirms the US will launch a crypto reserve which will include XRP, Solana, Cardano, Bitcoin, and Ethereum.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News:The White House and President Trump will host its first ever Crypto Summit next Friday. ME Group planning on launching sol futures on March 17th. BlackRock adding 1-2% IBIT allocation to their model portfolios that allow for alternatives.Show Sponsor -
James Seyffart, Bloomberg ETF analyst, joined me to discuss the altcoin etf filings and when we may see approval.Topics: - CME Solana Futures - Which Altcoin ETFs have the highest chance of approval - XRP ETF & Futures - Hbar & Litecoin ETFs - Staking in Ethereum ETFs - BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in Model Portfolios Show Sponsor -
Is your cross-chain bitcoin secure? What does “wrapping” bitcoin even mean anyway?You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comMatt Luongo from Thesis helps us “wrap” our heads around what it means to take your bitcoin cross-chain. What are the trust assumptions? What are the differences between different wrapped Bitcoin products? Is there any “funny business” going on? Notes:• New users are coming to ETFs• Microstrategy vs cross-chain Bitcoin• TVL mirroring• BitGo's Wrapped Bitcoin vs other wrapped BitcoinCheck out our Bitcoin scaling conference! Visit opnext.dev to learn more.Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:03 What is Wrapped Bitcoin05:12 Bitcoin Layers and Bridging10:30 Trust Assumptions in Wrapped Bitcoin14:14 Proof of Reserves vs. Solvency19:02 The Scale of Wrapped Bitcoin25:12 Soft Forks and Bitcoin's Future-