Podcasts about BitMEX

Over a trillion dollars worth of perps are traded every month, yet 99% people have never heard of them. Fewer understand how they work.This podcast is a multi-hour deep dive on perps, starting from the history of grain futures in Chicago to a historic CFTC announcement on Friday, May 29, 2026.My goal: The internet's most comprehensive explainer on perps.In this episode, you'll hear from the world's leading experts on the legal layer of perps: Hyperliquid Policy Center CEO Jake Chervinsky and policy counsel Brad Bourque BrettHarrison, CEO of ArchitectKatherine Kirkpatrick Bos, general counsel of StarkWareRyne Miller, partner at Morrison FoersterMike Frisch, partner at Croke Fairchild David Shafer, lawyer at CoinbaseBy the end of this episode, I promise you'll be in the top percentile for understanding perps, regardless of where you're starting from. (You just might need to listen twice. There's a lot here.)Timestamps:0:00 Intro4:04 What is a perp? 7:18 Why futures contracts exist8:15 Liquidity fragmentation11:01 History of U.S. futures 17:08 Richard Nixon, the gold standard and financial futures 21:27 Birth of the CFTC24:27 Robert Shiller's 1992 paper30:09 Price convergence32:00 The funding rate 43:41 Oracles and manipulation risk47:39 Are perps swaps or futures? 52:44 A @ChairmanSelig clip on perps54:02 The DCM framework59:16 DCMs, DCOs and FCMs explained1:04:55 History of crypto perps (BitMEX, FTX)1:13:00 How Hyperliquid works 1:25:41 CFTC's historic announcements on May 29, 20261:35:00 Fireside with @jchervinsky and @BradBourque of @HyperliquidPC Newsletter: I'm re-launching the Law of Code newsletter soon: you can ⁠⁠⁠stay updated on emerging tech law for free here⁠⁠⁠. https://www.lawofcode.fm/Any feedback on this episode? Or how to improve the podcast? ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠. https://forms.gle/W4d2a5aHuLJjuNdn7Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Arthur Hayes from Consensus Miami. BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes took the Consensus Miami mainstage to make a provocative case: crypto regulation is irrelevant to Bitcoin's price performance. Hayes argues that fiat liquidity, not legislation, is the only variable that matters. He breaks down how money printing drove Bitcoin's historic gains, why the CLARITY Act won't move the needle, and where he thinks the crypto community should actually focus its political energy. - Timecodes: 0:00 - Why Arthur Hayes Doesn't Care About Crypto Regulation 02:09 - Bitcoin's Value Proposition: Technology + Fiat Liquidity 04:50 - Obama, QE, and the Birth of Bitcoin 7:48 - Janet Yellen's Reverse Repo and the 200% Bitcoin Rally08:50 - Transformation in Trump's Rhetoric Around Bitcoin 11:12 - Why Regulation Is Irrelevant to Bitcoin's Price 12:10 - The Fed Balance Sheet vs. Bitcoin: The Only Chart That Matters13:16 - The Case for Supporting Open Source Developers

At Consensus Miami, BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes joins CoinDesk Live to break down why AI-driven layoffs could create the next banking crisis and how bitcoin is already pricing it in. He also shares his updated BTC price target, his conviction bet on Hyperliquid, and why he thinks crypto regulation misses the point entirely. - 00:00 - Q1 No-Trade Zone and What Changed Arthur's View 02:34 - AI Layoffs, Over-Leveraged Economy, and the Coming Banking Crisis 04:57 - Why the Fed Is Missing the Problem and What Bitcoin Is Signaling 06:09 - Crypto Regulation, the CLARITY Act, and Why Arthur Doesn't Care 08:29 - Bitcoin $125K Target and the Money Printing Thesis 09:26 - Hyperliquid, Hype $150 by August, and Why Trading Apps Win 15:23 - Prediction Markets, Zcash, and Why Altcoins Will Never Die

At Consensus Miami, BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes joins CoinDesk Live to break down why AI-driven layoffs could create the next banking crisis and how bitcoin is already pricing it in. He also shares his updated BTC price target, his conviction bet on Hyperliquid, and why he thinks crypto regulation misses the point entirely. - 00:00 - Q1 No-Trade Zone and What Changed Arthur's View 02:34 - AI Layoffs, Over-Leveraged Economy, and the Coming Banking Crisis 04:57 - Why the Fed Is Missing the Problem and What Bitcoin Is Signaling 06:09 - Crypto Regulation, the CLARITY Act, and Why Arthur Doesn't Care 08:29 - Bitcoin $125K Target and the Money Printing Thesis 09:26 - Hyperliquid, Hype $150 by August, and Why Trading Apps Win 15:23 - Prediction Markets, Zcash, and Why Altcoins Will Never Die

A bi-weekly news show informing you on the latest in Bitcoin, privacy and open source tech hosted by Ungovernables, Max and Q. AOBPrime Time reminder (FTF + Week 3)Vegas coming upNEWSRoman Storm Acquittal?? - The RageRule 29 hearing in SDNY. Retrial dates floated: Oct, Nov, Jan 2027.Gov theory: running Tornado Cash was criminal, but mixers aren't illegal and it wasn't criminal at inception. Failla: so when did liability start?Gov collapsed UI and protocol. Claimed Tornado Cash itself transferred funds — user wallets as "instrumentalities."Only 15% of volume was illicit across the charged period.Failla to prosecutor: "I might argue you were doing better before you started talking."BIP-361 - LinkNew proposal from Jameson Lopp and others (submitted 14 April) to protect Bitcoin from future quantum computers.Quantum computers could one day crack the cryptography Bitcoin uses today (ECDSA/Schnorr). BIP-361 forces everyone to move to new quantum-safe address types before that happens.Two phases: first, you can't send to old-style addresses. Five years later, old-style coins can't be spent at all. If you haven't moved your coins by then, they're frozen.Controversial because it means coins that don't migrate get effectively confiscated — including Satoshi's ~1M BTC and anything on lost seeds. Breaks Bitcoin's "your coins are yours forever" promise.BitMEX pushed back with a "wait and see" alternative: only freeze coins if quantum is actually proven to exist.Foundation angle: if you hold your own keys, you just migrate when new address types ship. The people at risk are exchange users, lost-seed holders, and very old wallets.Bitcoin Depot Hacked - 50.9 BTC ($3.7M) Stolen - Bitcoin Magazine / SecurityWeekPublished: Breach detected March 23, disclosed April 8-9, 2026Bitcoin Depot, the largest crypto ATM operator in the US (9,000+ machines, 47 states), lost 50.9 BTC after attackers gained control of credentials for digital asset settlement accounts. Customer data was not affected. SEC disclosure filed April 8.Talking points: Centralised custodians are honeypots. One set of credentials = nearly $4M gone. The 16-day gap between detection and disclosure is worth noting. Compare with self-custody where there is no single point of failure.Kraken Insider Extortion - Support Staff Recruited by Criminal Groups - CoinDeskPublished: April 13, 2026A criminal group is extorting Kraken after two insider incidents where support staff inappropriately accessed data from ~2,000 client accounts. No funds were at risk. Kraken warned of coordinated insider recruitment campaigns targeting crypto, gaming, and telecom firms.Talking points: Your exchange account is only as secure as the lowest-paid support worker with access to your data. This is organised, coordinated insider recruitment across multiple industries. Self-custody eliminates this counterparty risk entirely. Credit to Kraken for transparency and refusing to pay.Fake Ledger Live app on Mac App Store - Coindesk$9.5M drained from 50+ victims between 7–13 April via fake Ledger Live macOS app on Apple's App Store.Hits across BTC, ETH, Tron, Solana, XRP. Three seven-figure losses — largest $3.23M USDT. Musician G. Love lost 5.9 BTC.Attack vector: app prompted users to enter recovery phrase. Game over.Published under "Leva Heal Limited." Faked version history 1.0 to 5.0 in two weeks to look legit. Passed App Review.Funds laundered through 150+ KuCoin deposit addresses tied to "AudiA6" mixer. KuCoin froze accounts until 20 April only.UPDATES/RELEASESAqua v0.4.2 - April 11Adds transaction notes (BIP329), fiat amount entry for Lightning payments, Sats display unit option, improved animations, GDK upgrade to 0.76.3.https://github.com/AquaWallet/aqua-wallet/releases/tag/v0.4.2BTCPay Server v2.3.7 - April 2 (BORDERLINE)First release using .NET 10. Transaction comments in Send view, admin-editable subscription dates, amount-less BOLT11 invoices for top-ups, RTL language support (Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi), subscriber management API.https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver/releases/tag/v2.3.7BULL Wallet v6.8.2-fss-hybrid - April 10Hybrid flutter_secure_storage implementation with fallback to v9 for incompatible devices. Appears to be internal/hybrid build rather than public consumer release.https://github.com/SatoshiPortal/bullbitcoin-mobile/releases/tag/6.8.2-fss-hybridCake Wallet v6.1.0 - April 18"Smoother Performance & USDT Bridging" release. Native USDT bridging between chains, performance optimizations, wallet stability improvements, Lightning and EVM bug fixes.https://github.com/cake-tech/cake_wallet/releases/tag/v6.1.0Envoy v2.2.13 - April 9Maintenance release addressing Passport Prime onboarding issues, iOS share sheet bug, and a security-related dependency update.https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/envoy/releases/tag/v2.2.13KeyOS v1.2.1 - April 16Users can now decide whether they want to perform a manual or magic backup, regardless of Envoy Magic Backup status. Before initiating the magic backup, tap Advanced in the top right corner to change to manual.https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/KeyOS/releases/tag/v1.2.1Liana v14.0 - April 17Major UI rework: redesigned home page, menu, payment history, sidebar. Adds xpub import from Coldcard ccxp files, BitBox pairing code display for taproot devices, reduced dust output limit from 5,000 to 500 sats. Default fiat price source changed to mempool.space.https://github.com/wizardsardine/liana/releases/tag/v14.0LNBits v1.5.4-rc1 - April 16 (RC only)Release candidate, minimal notes. Latest stable remains v1.5.3.https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits/releases/tag/v1.5.4-rc1Mempool v3.3.0 - April 14Major release: coinbase transaction previews from Stratum jobs, Taproot script tree visualization, sighash icons, stale block comparisons, sub-1-sat/vB support, ephemeral dust support, PSBT signature display, Simplicity support (Liquid), Angular 16-to-20 upgrade, decimal fee recommendations.https://github.com/mempool/mempool/releases/tag/v3.3.0Mostro v0.17.3 - April 13Fixes bug in v0.17.2 blocking range orders. v0.17.2 (Apr 11) added interactive setup wizard and fixed validation issues preventing duplicate payments.https://github.com/MostroP2P/mostro/releases/tag/v0.17.3Nunchuk v2.4.0 - April 8Adds Nunchuk API support with bug fixes and improvements.https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-android/releases/tag/2.4.0Peach Bitcoin v0.69.0 - April 10UniqueID Hash saved in iOS keychain for identity persistence. Fixes: percentage placeholder, PGP key registration timing, Telegram URL, seed restoration error handling.https://github.com/Peach2Peach/peach-app/releases/tag/v0.69.0-343Start9 v0.4.0-beta.5 - April 11 (beta)Complete StartOS rewrite: redesigned UI, new networking stack with WireGuard VPN gateways and Let's Encrypt, LXC container runtime, improved differential backups, i18n support, TypeScript SDK, SMTP notifications.https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/releases/tag/v0.4.0-beta.5Zeus v13.0.0-beta2 - April 17 (beta)Major v13 cycle: LDK Node as new embedded node option, updated onboarding, Cashu improvements with offline mode, embedded LND v0.20.1-beta, enhanced payment UI, Android stealth mode.https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus/releases/tag/v13.0.0-beta2TO DONATE TO ROMAN'S DEFENSE FUND: https://freeromanstorm.com/donateHELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today's tech conglomerates. 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Arthur Hayes is the CIO of Maelstrom and co-founder of BitMEX. In this conversation, we break down what's really happening in the global economy—from the Iran conflict and oil prices to the push and pull between inflation and deflation. We also get into bitcoin's role in all of this, how AI is reshaping the labor market, and where he sees the biggest opportunities in crypto, from decentralized exchanges to prediction markets and privacy coins.Follow Arthur Hayes:IG - https://www.instagram.com/cryptohayes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-hayes-b493b42/Substack - https://cryptohayes.substack.com/Web: https://www.cryptohayes.comX - https://x.com/cryptohayesCheck out the Maelstrom Fund: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maelstromfundWeb - https://www.maelstrom.fundX - https://x.com/maelstromfund=====================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I'm compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.=====================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=====================0:00 - Intro0:49 - Iran war & oil market reaction5:30 - Inflation vs deflation breakdown7:42 - Why the Fed will always print money9:08 - Gold vs bitcoin & global trade shift14:20 - Arthur Hayes portfolio strategy17:54 - Hyperliquid & the future of trading24:20 - Insider trading should be legal?27:59 - Why bitcoin doesn't need institutions32:09 - Zcash & privacy in crypto35:23 - What Arthur is bearish on in crypto40:30 - How big Hyperliquid can get42:24 - Will prediction markets be successful?46:45 - Final market outlook

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and CIO of Maelstrom, joins Coin Stories to discuss Bitcoin, AI disruption, and what comes next in the crypto cycle. We discuss: Why Bitcoin is a "liquidity alarm" for global markets How AI job disruption could trigger the next financial crisis Why central banks may need to print more than during COVID Whether institutions are changing Bitcoin's market dynamics Why Arthur Hayes says wait for money printing before buying Follow Arthur Hayes on X https://x.com/CryptoHayes  ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- 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

Existe uma preocupação recorrente com a possível ameaça de um computador quântico contra a criptografia da rede Bitcoin. Mas qual é o nível da ameaça? Existe uma preocupação de criptógrafos sobre o assunto ou apenas ignoram? Quanto seus fundos estariam em risco no pior dos casos? Entenda mais sobre a ameaça quântica ao Bitcoin neste vídeo!Post da Bitmex sobre a Ameaça Quânticahttps://x.com/BitMEXResearch/status/2003587862034297079https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/2003587862034297079.htmlEND THE FUDhttps://endthefud.org/Dealing with SHA-256 Collisionshttps://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=191.0;allProposta BIP 360https://bip360.org/Artigo do Lopp contra recuperação de moedas pós-quânticashttps://blog.lopp.net/against-quantum-recovery-of-bitcoin/Debates Bohr-Einsteinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohr%E2%80%93Einstein_debatesGravado no bloco 929410________________APOIE O CANALhttps://bitcoinheiros.com/apoie/⚡ln@pay.bitcoinheiros.comPara agendar uma CONSULTA PRIVADA com o Dov: https://consultorio.bitcoinheiros.com/Consulta pública: https://ask.arata.se/bitdov00:00 Introdução00:39 A computação quântica pode destruir o Bitcoin?02:18 Artigo Bitcoin and Quantum Risk da BitMEX Research04:40 Conclusões do livro Post Quantum Cryptography08:01 A opinião de Satoshi Nakamoto sobre computação quântica e o Bitcoin12:03 Possíveis impactos da computação quântica na segurança do Bitcoin25:51 Avanços nas assinaturas resistentes à computação quântica30:16 O site endthefud.org explica por que a computação quântica não vai matar o Bitcoin30:42 BIP 360 proposta que implementa segurança contra computação quântica33:27 Como seria um ataque quântico a endereços de Bitcoin?45:31 Por que nunca reutilizar endereços de Bitcoin47:25 Como funcionaria a ativação do BIP 36049:38 Endereços vulneráveis de Bitcoin devem ser bloqueados?53:30 Como será a transição do Bitcoin para a era pós quântica

De discussie over Tether laait opnieuw op. Het stablecoinbedrijf ligt periodiek onder een vergrootglas en deze week is dat niet anders. De zorgen gaan zoals vaker over de samenstelling van de reserves, het ontbreken van een volledige audit en de vraag hoe robuust het bedrijf werkelijk is bij een forse daling van de markt. Tegelijkertijd verdient Tether meer dan ooit. De rente-inkomsten op de Amerikaanse staatsobligaties die het bedrijf aanhoudt zorgen voor recordwinsten, wat het bedrijf gebruikt om een groeiende positie in bitcoin en ook goud op te bouwen. Toch blijven de vragen terugkeren. De reserves bestaan grotendeels uit kortlopende staatsobligaties, maar er zitten ook meer risicovolle onderdelen in, zoals de eerdergenoemde goud- en bitcoinposities en bepaalde leningen. Critici wijzen op dat laatste als zwak punt. Arthur Hayes, voormalig CEO van BitMex, stelde dat Tether bij een stevige drawdown “theoretisch insolvent” zou kunnen zijn. De vraag is dan hoe groot dat risico werkelijk is en wat het betekent voor gewone gebruikers. Want zelfs als zo’n scenario optreedt, is het nog maar de vraag in hoeverre die gevolgen direct bij het brede publiek terechtkomen. Daarmee hangt de grootste onbekende nog altijd boven de markt: het ontbreken van een volwaardige, onafhankelijke audit van de balans. Al jaren belooft Tether meer transparantie, maar zover is het nog niet. Dat blijft een factor in het systeemrisico van USDT, zeker omdat de munt zo’n grote rol speelt in de wereldwijde cryptomarkt. Ondertussen groeit het bedrijf door en worden de bitcoinreserves steeds verder uitgebreid. De vraag is hoe dit zich ontwikkelt als Tether zijn eigen macht vergroot en wat dat betekent voor de markt waarin het opereert. Op de markt zelf was het ook onrustig. De koers liep de hele week rustig op, maar zakte zondagavond plotseling hard weg tot onder de 84.000 dollar. Ook komt de vraag voorbij of MicroStrategy, het bedrijf van Michael Saylor, een risico begint te vormen nu het aandeel slecht presteert terwijl het miljarden aan bitcoin bezit. En er is de grotere vraag of we het inmiddels bearmarkt mogen noemen, of dat die conclusie nog te vroeg is. Tot slot speelt er opnieuw een discussie over banken en cryptodiensten. De term ‘Operation Choke Point 3.0’ duikt steeds vaker op, verwijzend naar eerdere periodes waarin bedrijven de toegang tot betalingsdiensten verloren. Recente incidenten, zoals het debanken van Strike of het stopzetten van de Dolphin Card van Samson Mow, doen de vraag rijzen of hier sprake is van een patroon. Sommige analyses wijzen niet op complotten, maar op banken die vooral concurrentie willen afremmen. Wat dat betekent voor gebruikers en voor de bredere machtsstrijd in het financiële systeem komt uitgebreid aan bod. Co-hosts zijn Bert en Peter Slagter. Gasten Bert Slagter Peter Slagter Links Host Daniël Mol Redactie Daniël Mol Matthijs DamsteegSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Bier is the author of the influential best-seller "The Blocksize War: The battle over who controls Bitcoin's protocol rules", as well as one of the most prolific and respected researchers in Bitcoin. He is also an active investor who sits on various company boards and advises projects in the space. In this episode, we talk about parallels between the Bitcoin scaling debate and the filter wars, but also highlight some debunked Satoshi Nakamoto claims. Time stamps: 00:01:11 - Introducing Jonathan Bier and Blocksize War Book 00:02:44 - Meeting BitMEX Founders and Starting Research 00:05:31 - Arthur Hayes' Blog Writing and Vision 00:07:32 - BitMEX Success: Leverage, Perpetual Swaps, Troll Box 00:10:43 - FTX Copying BitMEX and Backend Issues 00:11:20 - Binance's Rise and Market Dominance 00:13:49 - BitMEX's Slow Adoption of Stablecoins 00:16:39 - Current BitMEX Volumes and Rankings 00:17:39 - History of Bitcoin Derivatives and Innovations 00:23:49 - Jonathan's First Bitcoin Encounter in 2010 00:26:12 - 2011 Bubble and Mt. Gox Scandal 00:28:02 - Views on Bitcoin Bubbles and Valuations 00:30:19 - Ad: Bitcoin.com News 00:31:00 - Layer 2 Labs Question: Is Lightning a Waste? 00:32:08 - Lightning Network Success and Limitations 00:35:02 - Scaling Challenges and Sidechains 00:37:30 - Current Filter Wars and Ordinals/Inscriptions 00:39:40 - History of Relay Policies and RBF 00:43:49 - OP_RETURN Limits and Debates 00:47:04 - Bitnod.es Website and Node Peers 00:48:39 - Ineffectiveness of Filters 00:50:00 - Super TestNet's Bandwidth Argument 00:51:42 - Generational Crusades in Bitcoin 01:01:55 - London Meetup Stories and Fanaticism 01:15:00 - Loss of Merchants Post-Blocksize War 01:18:13 - Ethereum Benefiting from Bitcoin Decisions 01:18:48 - 2014 OP_RETURN Wars and Counterparty 01:23:03 - Reasons Counterparty Failed 01:27:31 - Mastercoin, First ICO, and Omni/Tether 01:29:37 - Zcash Launch and BitMEX Futures Shenanigans 01:33:26 - Ethereum DevCon 2016 Attack Story 01:35:04 - Conferences Then vs Now 01:38:00 - Cultural Divide in Bitcoin Maxis 01:39:46 - Misconceptions About Bitcoin Core Developers 01:43:25 - Youth of Early Developers Like Tamas 01:46:59 - Criteria for Developers and Unicorn Myth 01:48:41 - Educators in Bitcoin History: From Satoshi to Saylor 01:52:05 - Dumbing Down of Bitcoin Narratives 01:55:34 - Past Idiocy and Learning Curves 01:56:50 - BIP 444 Dangers and Ineffectiveness 02:00:59 - Irony of Anti-Spam Fork and Spam Magnets 02:01:22 - Parallels to Blocksize Wars, Bitcoin Cash Price Peaks 02:03:30 - Excitement and Fear During BCH Surge 02:04:28 - Reasons Big Blockers Couldn't Compete, Craig Wright's Role 02:05:16 - Satoshi's Response to Scaling Concerns (2008) 02:06:05 - Jeff Garzik's Early Block Size Proposal (2010) 02:07:33 - Early Onchain Exchanges and Scaling Realization 02:07:58 - Defining Small Blocker vs Big Blocker 02:08:56 - Surplus Capacity in Blocks Debate 02:10:10 - Cultural Biases: Technical vs Business Sides 02:11:32 - Competent Developers on BCH Side, Inflation Bug 02:12:35 - Block Size Numbers Not the Core Issue 02:13:29 - Modern Block Size Increase Justification 02:14:15 - Hard Forks Unlikely, Quantum Signatures 02:15:03 - James O'Beirne's Block Size Presentation 02:15:54 - Filter Wars Impact on Future Changes 02:17:13 - Spam as Reason Against Block Size Increase 02:18:18 - Quantum Safe Spending Proposal 02:19:31 - Fee Market vs Crusades Against Spam 02:20:45 - Craig Wright's Unintentional Help to Small Blockers 02:22:04 - Jihan Wu's Dislike of Craig Wright 02:23:34 - ASIC Boost Role in BCH Creation 02:24:50 - Covert vs Overt ASIC Boost Explained 02:30:00 - Treasuries and MicroStrategy Debt Structures 02:35:00 - Bitcoin Treasuries vs Ponzi Schemes 02:40:00 - Balancing Professional Life and Cypherpunk Roots 02:42:31 - Advisor Roles: Bitwise, Brink, Maelstrom 02:53:16 - Privacy Tools: Payjoin, Silent Payments, CoinJoin 02:54:41 - Ethereum vs Bitcoin on Privacy Support 02:55:45 - Ross Ulbricht Pardon and Government Misconduct 03:00:13 - Curtis Green's Torture and Fake Death 03:03:00 - Aaron Swartz Comparison 03:04:29 - Cypherpunk Culture Not Scaling 03:05:53 - ETFs as Bitcoin Scaling Layer 03:07:39 - IBIT vs WBTC Similarities 03:09:00 - Three Legit Altcoins: Monero, Dogecoin, Litecoin 03:10:02 - Satoshi's Views on Block Sizes 03:11:02 - Closing and Follow Jonathan Bier

Akshat Vaidya – Managing Partner & Co-Founder, MaelstromAkshat Vaidya is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Maelstrom, the family office founded by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. In this role, Akshat leads Maelstrom's investment strategy across its multiple verticals, including venture investments, liquid markets, and private equity deals. He oversees the recently launched Maelstrom Equity Fund I (a US$250 million fund) which focuses on acquiring mid-sized, profitable companies in the crypto-infrastructure space.Akshat's journey into digital assets began over a decade ago. He first started buying Bitcoin in 2013 while still working in traditional finance. Before co-founding Maelstrom, he served as Head of Corporate Development and M&A at BitMEX, where he led the exchange's expansion through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Earlier in his career, Akshat was an investor at Granite Creek Capital Partners, executing leveraged buyouts and growth investments in U.S. middle-market companies. He holds a Bachelor's in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, combining a classic finance education with a forward-looking tech perspective.Under Akshat's leadership, Maelstrom has grown from a two-person family office into a multi-strategy investment platform. The firm now operates across venture capital, liquidity provisioning, and private equity initiatives. Akshat remains a champion of long-term value creation in a market often driven by hype and short cycles. He strives to bridge traditional financial rigor with digital-asset innovation, ensuring Maelstrom's portfolio is built on strong fundamentals and sustainable growth. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshatvaidya/Adam Schlegel – Partner & Head of Private Equity, MaelstromAdam Schlegel is a Partner at Maelstrom, where he leads the firm's private equity strategy and heads its debut buyout vehicle, Maelstrom Equity Fund I. With over a decade of experience in traditional private equity and cross-border transactions, Adam brings institutional discipline to the evolving crypto-infrastructure space. He joined Maelstrom to expand its reach into buyouts of established crypto-industry companies, applying proven investment frameworks to this emerging sector.In his previous roles, Adam built a strong foundation in global finance. He was an Investor at Haveli Investments – the Austin-based private equity firm founded by Brian Sheth (co-founder of Vista Equity Partners) – focusing on enterprise SaaS buyouts and growth-equity deals. Prior to Haveli, he served as an Associate at Baring Private Equity Asia, executing large cross-border transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Adam began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in Morgan Stanley's Global Energy Group, where he gained experience in capital markets and corporate finance. He holds a Master of Arts in International Finance from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (with a minor in Chinese) from Swarthmore College.At Maelstrom, Adam is driving the firm's expansion into private equity by identifying and acquiring crypto-infrastructure and data analytics companies that meet specific criteria. Adam's approach blends traditional buyout expertise with a deep understanding of how digital assets, stablecoins, and decentralized finance are transforming financial infrastructure worldwide. By applying classic private equity frameworks (e.g. rigorous due diligence, operational improvements, and long-term value creation plans) to crypto-enabled businesses, he aims to bridge the gap between conventional finance and the crypto economy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schlegel-2b5247b/

Bitcoin has dropped about 19% from its record high as the government shutdown saps $700 billion from markets, but analysts see a major rally ahead when liquidity returns. BitMEX analysts expect a strong relief rally when the shutdown ends and hundreds of billions are injected back into markets, suggesting Bitcoin's 4-year cycle isn't finished yet.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC00:00 intro00:08 Sponsor: BTCC00:44 Crypto Crashing!01:05 Government Shutdown Over This Week02:13 Manipulation?03:02 SNAP Benefits Held Hostage03:25 Scott Bessent on Healthcare Plan04:05 Data Blackout04:59 Supreme Court v. Tariffs05:30 Elections Finally Over05:52 Texas Trolls U.S.06:55 CLARITY Act07:43 Banks Still Whining08:45 Nasdaq Waiting on CLARITY Act09:54 Citi Bank Waiting on CLARITY Act10:51 Passing Before Thanksgiving?11:48 Ripple Unlocking $13 Trillion13:41 Ripple Season Incoming14:07 Solana ETF Success & Outlook15:01 Crypto Indexes Coming15:29 Nasdaq Crypto IPO's Coming Soon16:17 Crypto Market Crash = Bear Market?17:22 outro#Crypto #shutdown #Bitcoin~Shutdown Crypto Crash!!

Crypto has spent years obsessing over tokens, airdrops, and speculation. But what about the unsexy businesses actually making money? Arthur Hayes and Adam Schlegel join Laura Shin to talk about Maelstrom's $250M private equity fund targeting crypto's most profitable, yet overlooked, companies, $50M revenue businesses with 50% margins that VCs can't touch and exchanges won't pay cash for. But while everyone frames this as just another fund, Hayes and Schlegel argue it's actually the missing piece in crypto's maturation: a cash buyer for founders who've done their time and want out without four-year earnouts.  Plus: Why Asian crypto companies with monster margins get ignored by Western capital. Thank you to our sponsors! Binance Guests: Arthur Hayes, Co-Founder of BitMEX & CIO at Maelstrom Adam Schlegel, Head of Private Equity at Maelstrom Links: Previous appearances on Unchained: The Chopping Block: Arthur Hayes & Tom Lee; Hyperliquid vs Aster, DATs & ETH Arthur Hayes and Hanson Birringer on Hyperliquid's Success (And What Could Stop It) Bloomberg: Arthur Hayes' Family Office Seeks $250M for Buyout Fund Coindesk: Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom Seeks $250M Private Equity Fund to Acquire Crypto Firms: Bloomberg Akshat's tweet announcing the fund Timestamps:

Is this the beginning of the biggest crypto bull run ever?Arthur Hayes, legendary BitMEX co-founder and CIO of Maelstrom, joins the show to break down why he believes we're heading into a multi-year, liquidity-fueled supercycle unlike anything we've seen before.He explains what really caused last week's wipeout, why most traders still don't understand leverage risk, and how global central banks are restarting the money printer.~~~~~

In this exclusive conversation, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, and Allan Marshall, CEO of Upexi, break down the rise and fall of Bitcoin treasury companies, why only a few will survive, and how fiat liquidity — not halving cycles — truly drives Bitcoin's future. They reveal how government money printing, the debasement trade, and passive inflows could push Bitcoin toward $1 million, while mismanaged treasuries implode under leverage. A must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the real macro forces shaping crypto's next supercycle.

Jay Berg joined Bitcoin in 2010 and became the first person to tweet about BTCUSD when the price hit a new high of $12. In this episode, he talks about why most Bitcoiners are wrong in their recent filter debate and how SidePit aims to fix trading. Time stamps: 00:01:57 - Hot take: Maxis wrong, shitcoining new Bitcoining 00:03:00 - Bitcoin kernel: Litecoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Lightning, Liquid 00:03:23 - Bitcoin failed as P2P cash 00:04:09 - Filters vs. OP_RETURN debate 00:05:18 - Luke Dash Jr. fork prediction 00:05:45 - Original sin: No OP_CTV (BIP 119) 00:06:47 - 2017 civil war: Gavin Andresen, Mike Hearn 00:07:45 - Craig Wright conspiracy 00:08:42 - Wright intro: Bitcoin Belle, Gavin signing (2015) 00:09:32 - Debate with Nick Szabo 00:10:02 - Szabo denies Satoshi; Hal Finney, John Nash possibles 00:11:05 - Civil war apology 00:12:08 - Shitcoiner as new maxi 00:12:42 - Code over 21M meme 00:13:58 - Jay's background: Bloomberg, EURUSD 00:14:49 - 1998 digital cash, double spend 00:15:39 - Fortress HFT 00:17:03 - Bitcoin discovery (2009) 00:18:36 - BTCUSD tweets: Newberg Consulting 00:20:00 - 2010-2014 decentralized era 00:21:10 - Roger Ver adoption (2011) 00:21:30 - BitMEX on 2010 data debates 00:22:01 - OP_RETURN war: Counterparty, Omni 00:22:34 - Ethereum rise 00:23:13 - CP FUD on chain 00:23:36 - Cognitive dissonance 00:24:30 - Ethereum wars: Jimmy Song, Samson Mow 00:25:01 - Ethereum scales Bitcoin tweet 00:27:11 - Plebs control post-2017 00:28:05 - 21M changeable 00:29:06 - BIP 42: Pieter Wuille 00:30:23 - Security budget FUD 00:30:57 - Ethereum VM anti-pattern 00:32:25 - Rock-paper-scissors example 00:35:03 - MEV in DeFi 00:38:12 - Ethereum scales post-war 00:38:45 - Roger Ver buy Core attempt 00:38:52 - Luke Jr. block increase 00:39:38 - OP_CTV from no two-way peg 00:40:05 - Blocked by Adam Back 00:41:36 - Full RBF issue 00:42:10 - Sponsor: Layer2 Labs, Paul Sztorc, Drivechain (BIP 300) 00:42:35 - Sidechains: Thunder, Zside, BitAsset, EthSide 00:43:45 - Litecoin BIP 300 test 00:44:26 - Lightning not Bitcoin 00:45:44 - Sponsor: Citrea ZK rollup 00:46:02 - DeFi, Tornado Cash on Bitcoin 00:47:29 - OP_RETURN bytes need 00:50:02 - Lightning custodians 00:50:58 - Lightning as Bitcoin how? 03:26:01 - Zcash soft fork (2013) 03:26:42 - Trump Ethereum: World Liberty 03:27:50 - BIP 300, OP_CTV excitement 03:28:38 - Stubborn fork potential 03:28:49 - Stamp JPEG issue 03:29:11 - Luke Jr. denial 03:30:28 - No real JPEGs 03:32:24 - Gloria Zhao attack 03:32:54 - Matthew Kratter channel 03:33:21 - Mechanic handler theory 03:34:38 - Luke lost Bitcoin 03:35:48 - Richard Heart Hex debate 03:37:20 - Maxi used ETH 03:37:51 - Gresham's law 03:38:56 - Jason Lowery defense 03:40:31 - Naka, David Bailey 03:41:34 - Maxi cycle 03:42:23 - Cult elements 03:42:52 - Hypocrisy: Dogecoin, Litecoin 03:43:30 - Freedom Index: Monero, Zcash, Pirate, Zano, Nym 03:45:43 - Nym mixnet 03:46:44 - Zano tokens, FUSD 03:48:23 - Roger Ver Zano 03:49:40 - Saberhagen Cryptonote 03:51:55 - Alpha vs beta 03:55:10 - Ethereum leveraged BTC 03:56:21 - Opportunity 03:58:21 - Dorsey funding 03:58:51 - Renaissance or burn 03:59:30 - Number up vs fundamentals 04:00:28 - Success/failure 04:02:17 - Laszlo Pizza fear 04:03:00 - Swaps 04:03:24 - Lightning failure 04:04:30 - Platforms differences 04:05:56 - Shitcoiners new 04:07:20 - No blockchain solve? 04:08:49 - 2010-14 decentralized 04:09:40 - Mt. Gox exchanges 04:10:59 - SidePit swaps 04:11:18 - Follow: sidpit.com, JAYBNY 04:11:51 - Launch Q404:15:01 - Next: Sean Bowe Tachyon 04:15:13 - Sponsors: SideShift, Citrea, LayerTwo Labs, Bitcoin dot com News, Noones

In this episode, Co-Founder of BitMEX & CIO of Maelstrom Arthur Hayes shares his macro view on the erosion of Fed independence, inevitable money printing, and how these forces intersect with crypto markets. He covers Bitcoin's performance versus gold and stocks, the political choices around AI's productivity boom, and why DeFi, stablecoins, and new decentralized trading models are at the heart of the next cycle. Enjoy! __ Follow Arthur: https://x.com/CryptoHayes  Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance  Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_  Origin Summit: https://www.originsummit.xyz/ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx  Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance  __ Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code FORWARD100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london  __ This Forward Guidance episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH):  http://vaneck.com/SMHFelix Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX):  vaneck.com/SMHXFelix — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:42) Money Printing & Yield Curve Control (05:33) What Does this Mean for Bitcoin? (08:38) VanEck Ad (09:22) AI & the Debt Doom Loop (13:19) Favorite Crypto Themes & Innovations (14:23) Perp DEXes & Hyperliquid (18:47) VanEck Ad (19:28) Stablecoin Winners & Losers (22:45) Stablecoin Systemic Risk (24:43) AI, Intellectual Property, and Blockchain (25:59) Western vs. Asian Crypto Markets __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance 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 opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance

Live from Proof of Talk Paris 2025, this episode of The Edge of Show explores the evolution of digital finance, security, and real-world blockchain utility with four visionary leaders shaping the next phase of Web3.First, we spoke with Stephan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX, who shared insights on exchange security, AI-assisted trading, and how BitMEX is navigating a more responsible approach to token listings and trader education.Next, we sat down with Nkiru Uwaje, CEO of Mansa, to learn how her team is powering cross-border payments with stablecoins and building liquidity rails for Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.Then we spoke with Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer at CertiK, who outlined how real-time monitoring and smarter compliance tools are transforming security in blockchain—and why regulators are finally catching up.Lastly, Damu Winston from Amazon Web3 joined us to discuss the convergence of Web3, AI, and spatial computing—plus a surprise appearance from his personal AI agent Samir, who gave us a glimpse into the not-so-distant future.This episode offers a rare and dynamic cross-section of the global leaders building Web3's next chapter—combining infrastructure, policy, finance, and futuristic tech.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

For episode 554 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sam Sandiford, Head of Product for BitMEX. BitMEX is a popular cryptocurrency derivatives exchange and trading platform. It allows users to trade cryptocurrency-based financial products, including perpetual contracts, futures contracts, and options contracts, with high leverage. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:00 | Who is Sam Sandiford?3:28 | What is unique about BitMEX?8:17 | Funding Rate Analysis Report15:10 | Will ETFs & DeFi eliminate volatility in Crypto?19:42 | What's holding back interest in Options trading?21:38 | New BitMEX products & trading tools in 202525:24 | Copytrading on BitMEX27:24 | Current market trends in Crypto32:13 | BitMEX roadmap40:25 | BitMEX website, socials & community 

At the recent Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Arthur Hayes, the billionaire co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, outlined a potential scenario by which Bitcoin could hit a price of $1 million per BTC during the Trump presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin could nearly double in price from the current level over the coming weeks. “This year, I think we get to $250,000 in Bitcoin. Maybe this summer, run to something like $150,000 to $200,000, before we get some sort of pullback.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes is predicting Bitcoin will hit seven figures in about three years for one main reason. “We're going to around a $1 million per BTC by 2028, because we're going to print more money in Trump's 2.0 than Biden did in his term.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We compare Bitcoin's recent 30% price drop to previous crashes like COVID, Terra/Luna, and FTX, discussing market sentiment, recovery patterns, and whether Bitcoin behaves as a risk-on or risk-off asset.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comHow do previous Bitcoin crashes compare to this week's Tariff Troubles? Colin and Charlie analyze Bitcoin's recent 30% drop from $109K to $76K in context of previous market crashes. We compare the COVID crash of 2020, the Terra/Luna collapse of 2022, and the FTX insolvency in November that same year. We cover how market sentiment in each crash despite similar percentage drops, explore how exogenous and endogenous factors affected declines and recoveries – plus, why the current drawdown, mired in macro turmoil, most resembles the March 2020 COVID crash.Follow our guests: @cbspears @asilayhodling @btcszn2Notes:- Bitcoin down 30% from $109K to $76K- Markets recovered 9.5% in one day- Terra/Luna crash: 35% drop in one week- FTX collapse: only 30% drop but worst sentiment- US fiscal deficit at $36.7 trillion debt- BitMEX "outage" may have saved 2020 crashTimestamps:00:00 Start00:46 Bitcoin crashes, “don't buy it”06:25 Macro lookback14:00 Covid crash (march 2020)23:18 Terra Luna crash (may 2022)32:16 FTX Crash38:43 Stay humble, stack sats-

This is a cross-post of our latest Writer's Room for Bitcoin Season 2, a weekly back-and-forth between Blockspace's Charlie Spears and Colin Harper on hot news items and Bitcoin esoterica. You can find prior episodes on the Bitcoin Season 2 YouTube. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com How do previous Bitcoin crashes compare to this week's Tariff Troubles? Colin and Charlie analyze Bitcoin's recent 30% drop from $109K to $76K in context of previous market crashes. We compare the COVID crash of 2020, the Terra/Luna collapse of 2022, and the FTX insolvency in November that same year. We cover how market sentiment in each crash despite similar percentage drops, explore how exogenous and endogenous factors affected declines and recoveries – plus, why the current drawdown, mired in macro turmoil, most resembles the March 2020 COVID crash. Follow our guests: @cbspears @asilayhodling @btcszn2 Notes: - Bitcoin down 30% from $109K to $76K - Markets recovered 9.5% in one day - Terra/Luna crash: 35% drop in one week - FTX collapse: only 30% drop but worst sentiment - US fiscal deficit at $36.7 trillion debt - BitMEX "outage" may have saved 2020 crash Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:46 Bitcoin crashes, “don't buy it” 06:25 Macro lookback 14:00 Covid crash (march 2020) 23:18 Terra Luna crash (may 2022) 32:16 FTX Crash 38:43 Stay humble, stack sats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TradFi and DeFi markets are in motion, responding to Trump's tariffs, but a giant injection of liquidity could be on the way. Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes provides his expertise on economic policy, macro movements, and political implications, delving into a variety of topics, including: Trump's rationale for tariffs The possibility of a “fiat liquidity bonanza” and what it means for crypto What the Hyperliquid brouhaha reveals about decentralization dreams How Ethena might be an attack on Ethereum The value prop of Circle's IPO Future price expectations for BTC, ETH, and SOL Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Bitwise HRF Guest: Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom Previous appearances on Unchained: How Arthur Hayes Has Prepared His Portfolio for the Elections Links Previous coverage on Unchained: Trump Tariffs Sink Crypto, BlackRock Pumps Bitcoin's Bags Why Trump-Induced Stagflation Could Finally Make Bitcoin a Safe Haven Tariffs, Hyperliquid, and $1 million Bitcoin Arthur Hayes on X: Tariffs = money printer goes brrrr Arthur Hayes on X: Is Trump trying to trigger a mini financial crisis? Arthur Hayes on X: CZ and Star ‘gang up' on HyperLiquid Kevin Zhou on X: Binance and OKX listing $JELLY sets a precedent DL News: Arthur Hayes on the one reason that tariffs can't stop Bitcoin's surge Trump pardon: CFTC.gov: Federal Court Orders BitMEX's Three Co-Founders to Pay a Total of $30 Million for Illegally Operating a Cryptocurrency Derivatives Trading Platform and Anti-Money Laundering Violations | CFTC (May 2022) Justice.gov: Southern District of New York | Global Cryptocurrency Exchange BitMEX Fined $100 Million For Violating Bank Secrecy Act | United States Department of Justice (Jan 2025)  CNBC: Politics Trump pardons three BitMEX crypto exchange co-founders, and ex-employee  Timestamps:

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMex and CIO at Maelstrom, joined me to discuss the impact of Tariffs on Bitcoin and the crypto bull market.Topics: - Impact of Tariffs on the markets - Will the Crypto Bull Market extend? - Bitcoin's role in the monetary system - TradFi's entry into Crypto - Will Ethereum recover and perform this cycle? - Ethereum vs Solana - US Crypto Regulations - Stablecoin market Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

Ralph welcomes Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, whose group has filed eight lawsuits that have significantly slowed the Trump/Musk cabal's attempt to dismantle the government. Then, our resident Constitutional scholar Bruce Fein reports on Public Interest Law Day at Harvard Law School and how important it is for law schools in general to step up to meet this constitutional crisis. Plus, Ralph answers listener questions!Robert Weissman is a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on a wide variety of issues ranging from corporate accountability and government transparency, to trade and globalization, to economic and regulatory policy. As the President of Public Citizen, he has spearheaded the effort to loosen the chokehold corporations and the wealthy have over our democracy.The efforts in the courts are really vital to stem the illegal, unconstitutional actions of the administration, but also to show that there's a way to fight back. In these early days and months of the administration, there's been a sense that Trump is inevitable and unstoppable. And the actions in the courts, I think, have been really critical to illustrating that that's not true.Robert WeissmanIt's open season for the polluters. And of course, they're also promoting in a variety of ways a rush towards climate catastrophe by undoing the positive measures that have come recently from the Biden administration to deal with the climate crisis.Robert WeissmanIf you pull back all the enforcement rules, and you say we're not going to enforce the rules that are left over, corporations get the message. And they're going to bemore reckless, and it's a near certainty that we're going to have many more serious industrial disasters as a direct result of what they're doing at EPA and other agencies.Robert WeissmanBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.If we don't inform the public (with the law students as well as others in the lead), we're not going to have rule of law and Harvard Law School will become an irrelevancy. It will be a museum piece.Bruce FeinI think the country and the law students are going to pay a price. They're being very narrow and myopic with regard to their immediate preoccupation with their trade school, where they're going to work the next day, and very little given to the fact that if we don't have a country anymore, they aren't going to have a legal career.Bruce FeinIt's a more cowardly, timid type of law school whose explanations are still ready to be discovered. It's a real puzzle…because they have tenure, they have status, they have wealth, and they have the ability to defend themselves because they're skilled lawyers.Ralph NaderNews 4/2/251. Our top stories this week are on the topic of corporate crime. First, the American Prospect reports that the Trump administration is seeking to reverse a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau case against Townstone, a mortgage brokerage firm that blatantly discouraged potential Black borrowers. According to the Prospect, Townstone's owners Barry Sturner and David Hochberg vigorously promoted their firm though “personal-finance call-in infomercials,” on Chicago's WGN radio station. During these infomercials, which generated 90 percent of Townstone's business, Sturner and Hochberg “characterized the South Side of Chicago as a ‘war zone,' downtown Chicago as a ‘jungle' that turned on Friday and Saturday into ‘hoodlum weekend,'” and so on. As the Prospect notes, if Sturner and Hochberg were simply airing these views that would be perfectly legal, however unsavory. Instead, this program is “an informercial, which generates 90 percent of the brokerage's leads, which the brokerage pays WGN to air, presumably punctuated at regular intervals by some phrase along the lines of ‘an equal housing lender.'” Therefore, this rhetoric was determined to have violated the Fair Housing Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Community Reinvestment Act. The remarkable thing about this case is that it was brought by the Trump administration's CFPB between 2017 and 2020. Townstone eventually settled the case for a little over $100,000. Yet, just last week, the Trump administration 2.0 returned the money to Townstone posting “a long press release about how ‘abusive' and ‘unjust' the whole case had been.” This episode highlights just how much more extreme the new Trump administration is, even compared to the old one.2. Another outrageous case of corporate criminal leniency comes to us from Rick Claypool, a corporate crime expert at Public Citizen. For background, CNBC reports that Trump has “pardoned three co-founders of the BitMEX global cryptocurrency exchange, as well as…a former high-ranking employee.” As this piece explains, the co-founders received criminal sentences of probation…and were ordered to pay civil fines totaling $30 million,” after “Prosecutors accused the men of effectively operating BitMEX as a ‘money laundering platform' …[and] ‘a sham.'” But Trump went beyond pardoning the corporate criminals involved. As Claypool noted, “the crypto corporation pled guilty and was sentenced in January to two years' probation,” leading Claypool to wonder whether Trump would pardon the corporation itself. His question was answered on March 29th when Law360 reported that yes, Trump pardoned the business entity. This is the logical endpoint of regarding corporations as people. Not only will individual crooks be let off the hook, the whole crooked enterprise will come out unscathed.3. New evidence confirms the redistribution of wealth from working people to the capitalist class. A February 2025 RAND Corporation study titled “Measuring the Income Gap from 1975 to 2023” finds that, “the bottom 90 percent of workers would have earned $3.9 trillion more with..more even growth rates [since 1975],” resulting in a “cumulative amount of $79 trillion.” This study extends prior estimates by factoring in “inflation, growth in inequality, and a longer time frame.” And even more recently, an April 2025 article in the Journal of Political Economy, titled “How the Wealth Was Won: Factor Shares as Market Fundamentals,” finds that “40% of [the increase in real per capita value of corporate equity, which grew at an annual rate of 7.2% between 1989 and 2017]…was attributable to a reallocation of rewards to shareholders in a decelerating economy, primarily at the expense of labor compensation.” This study estimates “Economic growth accounted for just 25% of the increase,” and compares this period to the preceding era, “1952–88, [which] experienced only one-third as much growth in market equity, but economic growth accounted for more than 100% of it.” Taken together, these studies starkly illustrate an American economic machine built to make the rich even richer and the poor ever poorer.4. On the other end of the criminal penalty spectrum, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that they will seek the death penalty for alleged UnitedHealthcare assassin Luigi Mangione, the BBC reports. The first Trump administration saw the resumption of the federal death penalty after a 16-year hiatus; the Biden administration then issued a new moratorium and commuted the sentences of most federal death row prisoners. Since returning to power, Trump has aggressively pursued federal executions once again.5. In more positive legal news, NBC reports French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was found guilty Monday of embezzling over €3 million of European Union funds. The National Rally party leader was sentenced to four years in prison (with two on house arrest and two suspended), a €100,000 fine, and a ban on holding political office for five years – making her ineligible for the 2027 French presidential election, which polls showed her leading. Her party will, for the time being, be led by her protégé 29-year-old Jordan Bardella. It is unclear if he will enjoy the same popularity Ms. Le Pen held. She announced that she plans to appeal the verdict, but will remain ineligible for public office unless and until she wins that case.6. In more international news, British police last week executed a shocking raid on a congregation of the Quakers. The Guardian reports, “More than 20 uniformed police, some equipped with Tasers, forced their way into the Westminster meeting house…[and] seized attenders' phones and laptops.” In a statement, Paul Parker, the recording clerk for Quakers in Britain, said “No one has been arrested in a Quaker meeting house in living memory… This aggressive violation of our place of worship and the forceful removal of young people holding a protest group meeting clearly shows what happens when a society criminalises protest.” The stated charge is the absurd “conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.” A report on the incident in Church Times adds a statement from Oliver Robertson, head of witness and worship for Quakers in Britain, who said “This raid is not an isolated incident. It reflects a growing trend of excessive policing under new laws brought in by the previous government, which are now being enforced by the current administration.” Even former Tory minister Jacob Rees-Mogg, criticized the raid, stating “There has long been a tradition in this country…that religious spaces should not be invaded by the forces of law and order unless absolutely necessary.”7. Of course, the outrageous use of lawfare on Israel's behalf continues in the halls of Congress as well. In a letter, Congressmen Jim Jordan, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Brian Mast – famous for his role as an American volunteer for the IDF – have announced their intention to investigate activist groups critical of the Israeli government – within Israel. According to the Jerusalem Post, these NGOs are being investigated to, “ascertain whether funding they allegedly received from the Biden administration was utilized for the judicial reform protests in 2023.” These groups include the Movement for Quality Government in Israel and Blue and White Future, among others.8. The government's use of brute force to muzzle criticism of Israel continues to rock academia. At Harvard, the Crimson reports 82 of Harvard Law School's 118 active professors have signed a letter which “accused the federal government of exacting retribution on lawyers and law firms for representing clients and causes opposed by President Donald Trump…described Trump's threats as a danger to the rule of law…[and] condemned the government for intimidating individuals based on their past public statements and threatening international students with deportation over ‘lawful speech and political activism.'” The letter reads, in part, “we share a conviction that our Constitution, including its First Amendment, was designed to make dissent and debate possible without fear of government punishment. Neither a law school nor a society can properly function amidst such fear.” This letter stands in stark contrast to the recent statement by Harvard President Alan Garber, in which he pledged to “engage” with the federal government's demands in order to protect the university's $9 billion in federal funding.9. Last week, we reported on the “lynching” of Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land – and how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences dithered before ultimately releasing a milquetoast statement decrying violence against “artists for their work or their viewpoints,” with no mention of Palestine or even Ballal's name. This caused so much uproar among Academy members that nearly 900 of them signed a letter “denouncing the Academy's silence,” per Variety. The letter and full list of signatories can be found here. Shamed, the Academy leadership was forced to issue a follow-up statement expressing their “regret that we failed to directly acknowledge Mr. Ballal and the film by name.” This statement continues “We sincerely apologize to Mr. Ballal…We abhor the suppression of free speech under any circumstances.”10. Finally, speaking of shame, the Hill reports that the shame of Congressional Republicans is giving Democrats a golden opportunity. According to this piece, “House Democrats are ramping up their aggressive strategy of conducting town halls in Republican-held districts, vying to exploit the GOP's advised moratorium on the events to make inroads with frustrated voters, pick up battleground seats, and flip control of the House in next year's midterms.” One Democrat, Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign co-chair Ro Khanna, has held three town halls in Republican-held districts, whose main takeaway was “People are mad.” Republicans who have bucked the GOP leadership and held town halls anyway, such as Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman and Indiana congresswoman Victoria Spartz have found themselves looking down the barrel of constituents furious at the conduct of the administration in general and DOGE in particular. This, combined with the upset Democratic victories in recent special elections, has the GOP on a defensive backfoot for the first time in months. Could we be looking at the beginning of a Democratic tea party? Only time will tell.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  What's the deal with the tariffs? Are the tariffs 4D chess? STABLE Act advances from committee Galaxy settles with the NYAG for touting Luna Trump pardons the BitMEX founders Coinlist returns to the US FDUSD has a depeg amidst Justin Sun drama Fidelity launches a no-fee crypto IRA product Larry Fink is bullish bitcoin Content mentioned: AI 2027, by Daniel Kokotajlo, Scott Alexander, Thomas Larsen, Eli Lifland, Romeo Dean

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry after U.S. President Donald Trump invites El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to the White House.U.S. President Donald Trump invites El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to the White House, pardons former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes and other BitMEX executives, and the Trump family invests in American Bitcoin, a mining company controlled by Hut 8. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at uniswap.org.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down 1% at $82,291 Eth is down 1% at $1,850 XRP, is up half a percent at $2.09 Bpifrance launches 25M Euro fund for French crypto scene. Markets sink on inflation data Bitcoin dominance rises Coinbase user scammed President Trump pardons BitMEX founders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Bitcoin heading to $100,000 or crashing back below $80,000? Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, joins us to reveal a critical Fed move everyone's overlooking – and why it could catapult Bitcoin to $250,000 by the end of 2025. He breaks down Powell's latest statements, unveiling a shift in policy that signals a massive influx of liquidity into the market.~~~~~

In this conversation, Arthur Hayes, the CIO of Maelstrom, discusses his journey in the crypto space, including the origins of BitMEX's Troll Box, his writing process, and the current state of the crypto market. He shares insights on investment strategies, the evolution of crypto projects, the value of conferences, and his views on the future of the market.

Jugnu Verma, Head of Market and Trade Surveillance at BitMEX, discusses trade surveillance challenges in crypto. Learn about market manipulation, AI's role in compliance, and how BitMEX prevented $5M+ in fraud.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the SEC dismisses its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase.Bitcoin touching a low of about $78,000 early Friday amid U.S. tariff uncertainty. Plus, the U.S. SEC dismisses its Coinbase lawsuit and BitMEX searches for a buyer. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin has two clear targets on the horizon as unfilled CME futures gaps create near-term BTC price magnets. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says that Bitcoin could potentially fall to $70,000 if large hedge funds unwind their positions in US Bitcoin ETF's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says that Bitcoin could potentially fall to $70,000 if large hedge funds unwind their positions in US Bitcoin ETF's, while Ash Crypto shared: "So you are telling me Bitcoin dumped more than $10k in 2 days without any major negative news?? This is pure MANIPULATION!!! All These Big fucking exchanges and market makers are liquidating people and making millions with volatility. A Typical Wall Street playbook." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $99,359 Eth is up slightly at $3,356 XRP, up half a percent at $3.32 Litecoin, up 15% Trump reportedly considering prioritizing US-founded coins XRP hits new ATH Oklahoma representative introduces "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act" for the state Litecoin ETF possible. S-1 filed. BitMEX hit with fresh $100M fine. Burwick pursuing legal action against pump.fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes one catalyst could help send Bitcoin (BTC) to seven figures as US debt mounts. “I believe we can get to $1 million end of the cycle – $1 million… because the amount of money that's going to be printed is going to be absolutely insane as every government around the world does the same thing, which is print money to make my people feel happy because the global growth is slowing… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the 2024 U.S. election draws near, the crypto market is buzzing with speculation on what's next. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, joins Unchained to discuss how Bitcoin and altcoins might react depending on who wins. Hayes shares his insights on election trade strategies, from the importance of sticking to the majors to his preference for Solana over Ethereum in the short term. He also dives into whether Trump will fulfill his promises to the crypto community and drops a banger explanation on what could be the next Federal Reserve move. (Hint: it's not about interest rates.)  Plus, Unchained reporter Veronica Irwin joins the show to discuss her latest scoops on Stand With Crypto's scoring system and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's stance on whether she would want to become Chair of the agency in replacement of Gary Gensler. Show highlights:    01:39 How the market could react based on the election outcome    03:53 Has a Trump win been priced in? What if there's no clear winner?    06:30 Arthur's short-term trade strategy for the elections    13:00 Will Bitcoin surge, and is an altcoin rotation coming?    16:52 Why Arthur favors SOL over ETH right now    21:28 Whether Layer 2s are parasitic to Ethereum    24:19 Could crypto regulation reform come after the election?    26:12 Whether Trump would deliver on his promises to the crypto community    29:45 The election outlook for memecoins    30:52 Why traders should focus on high-cap AI memecoins    36:41 Why Arthur believes the Fed need to restart quantitative easing    47:55 How much money China will print to tackle its property crisis    52:21 Arthur's take on Japan's political shift and economic impact    54:44 Whether Stand With Crypto has been honest with the crypto community    56:20 A potential conflict of interest of one of the top executives    56:58 Stand With Crypto's affiliation with PAC Fairshake    1:04:19 Whether Hester Peirce will become SEC Chair if Trump wins    1:08:27 Crypto News Recap 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 Mantle's FBTC Guest Arthur Hayes, Co-Founder of BitMEX and CIO at Maelstrom Previous appearances on Unchained:  Arthur Hayes and Will Clemente on How This Bitcoin Halving Is Different Arthur Hayes on Why Bitcoin Is Money and ETH Is a Shitcoin He Loves Arthur Hayes, Former Ethereum Skeptic, on Why the Merge Makes Him Bullish on ETH  Arthur Hayes of Bitmex on Why Countries Will Turn to Digital The Chopping Block: Arthur Hayes on Why Crypto Needs to Ditch the Banks How Crypto and Blockchain Technology Could Change Financial Services Links Unchained:  Why You Might Have to Wait a Little Longer for a Crypto Bull Market What Needs to Happen for Altcoins to Finally Pump: Report Arthur's latest blog post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insights on the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Maelstrom chief investment officer Arthur Hayes.Follow the podcast here.BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who is now chief investment officer at Maelstrom, joins CoinDesk Spotlight to discuss the journey that led him to the crypto industry from his financial services career. Plus, the lessons of decentralization and "two truths and a lie" with Hayes.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Brad Keoun. “CoinDesk Spotlight” is produced by Sam Ewen, Jennifer Sanasie, Melissa Montañez, and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie, Brad Keoun and BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes shares his insights on whether a Fed funds rate cut of 25 or 50 basis points could lead to a financial catastrophe or a short-term rally. Plus, he weighs in on the potential ramifications of government spending, inflation, and the reliance on fiat currency systems across major economies.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Brad Keoun. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez, and edited by Victor Chen. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this riveting episode, Tom sits down with Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, to dive deep into the intricacies of our evolving financial landscape. Together, they explore why people are willing to sacrifice privacy for convenience, the challenges of financial independence, and the implications of impending inflation. Arthur and Tom dissect the potential collapse of the fiat financial system, cryptocurrency as an alternative, and the role of large asset managers. They discuss economic strategies, including government policies, the risks and rewards of various investments, and the impact of geopolitical events on financial stability. From the nuances of Bitcoin and Ethereum to the global trend of de-dollarization and Japan's economic capacity, this conversation covers it all. Join us as we navigate the uncertainties of the financial markets, the future of digital money, and strategies for navigating high volatility. Whether you're an investor, a crypto enthusiast, or just curious about the future of the global economy, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. FOLLOW ARTHUR Newsletter - https://cryptohayes.substack.com/ X - https://x.com/CryptoHayes IG - https://www.instagram.com/arthur__hayes/ Website - https://maelstrom.fund CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://impacttheory.co/landroverpodAugust24 Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at https://impacttheory.co/oraclepodAugust24  Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at https://impacttheory.co/shopifyAugust24pod Found Banking: Sign up for Found for FREE today at https://impacttheory.co/FoundITAugustpod AG1: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Aura: Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/impact to start your free two-week trial. Quickbooks: Go to Quickbooks Payroll to get 50% off 3 months HubSpot: Check out HubSpot's Starter CRM Suite for FREE and get all of the essential tools, education, and support your business needs to grow efficiently! FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this riveting episode, Tom sits down with Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, to dive deep into the intricacies of our evolving financial landscape. Together, they explore why people are willing to sacrifice privacy for convenience, the challenges of financial independence, and the implications of impending inflation. Arthur and Tom dissect the potential collapse of the fiat financial system, cryptocurrency as an alternative, and the role of large asset managers. They discuss economic strategies, including government policies, the risks and rewards of various investments, and the impact of geopolitical events on financial stability. From the nuances of Bitcoin and Ethereum to the global trend of de-dollarization and Japan's economic capacity, this conversation covers it all. Join us as we navigate the uncertainties of the financial markets, the future of digital money, and strategies for navigating high volatility. Whether you're an investor, a crypto enthusiast, or just curious about the future of the global economy, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.FOLLOW ARTHURNewsletter - https://cryptohayes.substack.com/X - https://x.com/CryptoHayesIG - https://www.instagram.com/arthur__hayes/Website - https://maelstrom.fundCHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSRange Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://impacttheory.co/landroverpodAugust24Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at https://impacttheory.co/oraclepodAugust24 Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at https://impacttheory.co/shopifyAugust24podFound Banking: Sign up for Found for FREE today at https://impacttheory.co/FoundITAugustpodAG1: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod.Aura: Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/impact to start your free two-week trial.Quickbooks: Go to Quickbooks Payroll to get 50% off 3 monthsHubSpot: Check out HubSpot's Starter CRM Suite for FREE and get all of the essential tools, education, and support your business needs to grow efficiently! FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this riveting episode, Tom sits down with Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, to dive deep into the intricacies of our evolving financial landscape. Together, they explore why people are willing to sacrifice privacy for convenience, the challenges of financial independence, and the implications of impending inflation. Arthur and Tom dissect the potential collapse of the fiat financial system, cryptocurrency as an alternative, and the role of large asset managers. They discuss economic strategies, including government policies, the risks and rewards of various investments, and the impact of geopolitical events on financial stability. From the nuances of Bitcoin and Ethereum to the global trend of de-dollarization and Japan's economic capacity, this conversation covers it all. Join us as we navigate the uncertainties of the financial markets, the future of digital money, and strategies for navigating high volatility. Whether you're an investor, a crypto enthusiast, or just curious about the future of the global economy, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. FOLLOW ARTHUR Newsletter - https://cryptohayes.substack.com/ X - https://x.com/CryptoHayes IG - https://www.instagram.com/arthur__hayes/ Website - https://maelstrom.fund CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://impacttheory.co/landroverpodAugust24 Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at https://impacttheory.co/oraclepodAugust24  Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at https://impacttheory.co/shopifyAugust24pod Found Banking: Sign up for Found for FREE today at https://impacttheory.co/FoundITAugustpod AG1: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Aura: Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/impact to start your free two-week trial. Quickbooks: Go to Quickbooks Payroll to get 50% off 3 months HubSpot: Check out HubSpot's Starter CRM Suite for FREE and get all of the essential tools, education, and support your business needs to grow efficiently! FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this riveting episode, Tom sits down with Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, to dive deep into the intricacies of our evolving financial landscape. Together, they explore why people are willing to sacrifice privacy for convenience, the challenges of financial independence, and the implications of impending inflation. Arthur and Tom dissect the potential collapse of the fiat financial system, cryptocurrency as an alternative, and the role of large asset managers. They discuss economic strategies, including government policies, the risks and rewards of various investments, and the impact of geopolitical events on financial stability. From the nuances of Bitcoin and Ethereum to the global trend of de-dollarization and Japan's economic capacity, this conversation covers it all. Join us as we navigate the uncertainties of the financial markets, the future of digital money, and strategies for navigating high volatility. Whether you're an investor, a crypto enthusiast, or just curious about the future of the global economy, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.FOLLOW ARTHURNewsletter - https://cryptohayes.substack.com/X - https://x.com/CryptoHayesIG - https://www.instagram.com/arthur__hayes/Website - https://maelstrom.fundCHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSRange Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://impacttheory.co/landroverpodAugust24Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at https://impacttheory.co/oraclepodAugust24 Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at https://impacttheory.co/shopifyAugust24podFound Banking: Sign up for Found for FREE today at https://impacttheory.co/FoundITAugustpodAG1: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod.Aura: Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/impact to start your free two-week trial.Quickbooks: Go to Quickbooks Payroll to get 50% off 3 monthsHubSpot: Check out HubSpot's Starter CRM Suite for FREE and get all of the essential tools, education, and support your business needs to grow efficiently! FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. The Bitcoin halving is just around the corner, expected to be on April 19 or April 20.  Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, and Will Clemente, co-founder of Reflexivity Research discuss the rise in Bitcoin prices ahead of the halving, the impact of the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, and the potential effects of the halving on the price trajectory post-halving. They also discuss the potential impact of a new class of investors on Bitcoin's price, volatility, and decentralization.  Learn more: Bitcoin Halving: What Is It & How Is It Determined? Moreover, they dive into the impact of the macroeconomics, geopolitical, and demographic conditions for the crypto asset industry, the potential for L2s on Bitcoin, and their price predictions for bitcoin by year-end.  Show highlights: How the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs altered the price trajectory of BTC before the halving Whether the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs impacts Bitcoin's decentralization and price volatility Whether this cycle could be the "last cycle" or the "supercycle" Why Arthur predicts a 90% drawdown in the future and how they determine when the markets are nearing the top of the cycle The effect of high inflation, the election, and the termination of the bank term funding program on Bitcoin How artificial intelligence is expected to trigger a productivity boom, according to Will Why Will considers Coinbase to be mispriced Whether Bitcoin L2s have a future and if security budgets are a concern Their views on Bitcoin Ordinals and the Runes Protocol launch Why Will views DOGE as a purer commodity than ETH Arthur's rebuttal to claims that Ethena could follow in Terra/Luna's footsteps Arthur's and Will's Bitcoin price projections for the end of the year and the cycle Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guest: Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom. Previous appearances on Unchained: Arthur Hayes on Why Bitcoin Is Money and ETH Is a Shitcoin He Loves Arthur Hayes, Former Ethereum Skeptic, on Why the Merge Makes Him Bullish on ETH  Arthur Hayes of Bitmex on Why Countries Will Turn to Digital The Chopping Block: Arthur Hayes on Why Crypto Needs to Ditch the Banks How Crypto and Blockchain Technology Could Change Financial Services Will Clemente, Co-founder of Reflexivity Research Previous appearance on Unchained: Strong Hands Aren't Selling Bitcoin. So Who Is?  Links This cycle Naval's tweet: “The narrative for this cycle is ‘this is the last cycle.'” Unchained:  Here's Why No One Agrees Exactly When The Bitcoin Halving Will Happen Bitcoin Miners Diversify Their Revenue Streams as Halving Nears Heatwave by Arthur Hayes Dissecting Bitcoin's “4 Year Cycle,” guest post by Will Clemente on The Pomp Letter Bitcoin ETFs: Unchained:  The Best Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Different Types of Investors Who Is Buying Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs? We'll Soon Start to Get an Idea Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?  Macroeconomic conditions CNBC: Consumer prices rose 3.5% from a year ago in March, more than expected FT: Investors lose hope of rapid US interest rate cuts this year Block size wars Bloomberg: The Block War Is Still a Sore Subject for ‘Bitcoin Jesus'  Bitcoin L2s Unchained: Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once Again  Runes Decrypt: Bitcoin Runes Launch at the Halving: Here's Everything You Need to Know Ethena Hayes' tweet on Ethena Unchained:  ENA Surges 20% to New All-Time High as Ethena Rolls Out Reward Boosts Ethena's USDe Grew to $2 Billion in 7 Weeks. Is It Safe? What Is Ethena's USDe Synethic Dollar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another power-packed episode of Impact Theory, I'm Tom Bilyeu! In today's episode, Arthur Hayes and I go deep into Bitcoin, war, and the impending economic collapse. Arthur Hayes is the unflinching co-founder of BitMEX and a pivotal figure in the crypto world, known for his controversial yet insightful perspectives. Through his studies and observations, Arthur Hayes has evolved into a thoughtful commentator on the dynamics of power in a world teetering on the brink of repeating the mistakes of its predecessors. We touch on:  - Bitcoin and financial sovereignty - Risks associated with centralized financial systems - Government fiscal strategies and investor mindsets - Decentralization and asset utilization - Anticipating and accepting the role of volatility - The significance of understanding market mechanisms and narratives - The inflation and taxation vulnerabilities of conventional assets - The role of gold and digital currencies in the future economic landscape - Strategies for trading and investing in cryptocurrencies This is just Part 1 of our conversation, so make sure you don't miss Part 2 of this convo for even more wisdom from Arthur Hayes.Follow Arthur Hayes:Substack: https://cryptohayes.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/CryptoHayes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthur__hayes/Follow Me, Tom Bilyeu: Website: https://impacttheoryuniversity.com/ X: https://twitter.com/TomBilyeuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/tombilyeuThemes: Mindset, Finance, World Affairs, Health & Productivity, Future & Tech, Simulation Theory & Physics, Dating & RelationshipsSPONSORS:Visit https://betterHelp.com/IMPACTTHEORY today to get 10% off your first month.Sign up today at https://butcherbox.com/impact and use code impact to choose your free offer and get $20 off.If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact now to grow your business – no matter what stage you're in.Go to https://zbiotics.com/IMPACT to get 15% off your first order when you use IMPACT at checkoutIf you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to https://go.lumen.me/impact  and you'll get $50 off your Lumen!Get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to https://monarchmoney.com/IMPACT.Levels is offering Impact Theory listeners an additional 2 free months of the Levels annual Membership when you use my link, https://levels.link/IMPACTTHEORYGet 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact.Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial.Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping.***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!*This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz*****Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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