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Public crypto treasury companies are in the news right now. Just this week, Sharplink Gaming announced a $425 million raise to create an Ethereum treasury vehicle, backed by Consensys. Meanwhile, Trump Media said it will buy $2.5 billion worth of bitcoin. And in a headline grab, GameStop revealed a $500 million Bitcoin purchase. There's even a newly launched XRP treasury company backed by Saudi royal capital. But why are these vehicles suddenly the structure of choice for accessing crypto exposure? What kinds of assets are best suited for them? And are they safe or a ticking time bomb? Pantera Capital's Cosmo Jiang joins Unchained to unpack: The structures and strategies behind these companies Why Solana is appearing more than Ethereum (and what that says) How XRP's brand power could matter more than its adoption The risks these vehicles pose to investors and to markets Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off Focal by FalconX Guest Cosmo Jiang, General Partner and Portfolio Manager for Liquid Strategies at Pantera Capital Links Previous coverage of Unchained on bitcoin treasury companies: Why Twenty One Capital Is More About Volatility Than Bitcoin Twenty One Aims to Buy as Much Bitcoin as Possible. Can It Succeed? Unchained:  Trump Media Confirms $2.5B Capital Raise to Buy Bitcoin Consensys Leads $425M Raise for SharpLink Gaming's ETH Treasury Plans The Block: GameStop buys 4,710 bitcoin for corporate treasury: filing CoinDesk: VivoPower Raises $121M to Launch XRP Treasury Strategy With Saudi Royal Backing Bloomberg:  Cantor's $2 Billion Bitcoin-Backed Lending Arm Makes First Deals The Stock Market Loves Bitcoin Timestamps:

Harrison Hines is the CEO and Founder of Fleek. Fleek is an agentic cloud platform that gives developers and creators the tools to create, manage, and monetize AI agents and virtual influencers. Before launching Fleek, Harrison founded Token Foundry at ConsenSys and has spent the past 8+ years building in the blockchain and Web3 space, now focused on the next evolution of the web: agents.In this conversation, we discuss:- What is Fleek and what is an agent?- The Agentic Cloud- The Agent Layer and Why It Matters- Why agents are the next step after apps and websites- Real Use Cases and Impact of Agents- Companions, digital twins, AI-powered influencers- Combining agents + AI UGC to scale content with real reach- Partnership with Eliza- The Future of the Creator Economy- Agent marketplaceFleekWebsite: fleek.xyzX: @fleekDiscord: discord.gg/fleekHarrison HinesX: @harris0nhinesLinkedIn: Harrison Hines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

For episode 203, we're excited to welcome Evin McMullen, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Privado ID—a decentralized identity platform revolutionizing how we protect, own, and verify our identities online. Evin is a true Web3 pioneer whose journey spans foundational roles at organizations like ConsenSys and Disco.xyz, advising global communities like Boys Club, and contributing to DAOs shaping the future of decentralized governance.We discuss:Why privacy and digital identity are fundamental to shaping a safer, more equitable world—and how blockchain technology unlocks new opportunities for the one billion people who lack access to proof of identity.How Privado ID's groundbreaking Billions Network is redefining proof of personhood, creating secure and accessible interactions between humans and AI without invasive biometric methods.And why interoperability across blockchains and traditional platforms is key to building identity solutions that truly empower users, foster trust, and protect communities from online threats.--Key Takeaways--

TAC is a purpose-built blockchain for EVM dApps to access TON and Telegram Ecosystem's 1B+ user base. TAC makes it seamless for Ethereum dApps to be deployed on TON. EVM functionality and liquidity brought to the TON ecosystem enable builders to focus on consumer use cases.Marco Monaco, Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology. Marco discussed his work with TON, focusing on TAC's strategy to bridge the gap between TON's large user base and its relatively small developer community by creating an EVM-compatible layer-1 chain using a Cosmos SDK and integrating with Babylon's Bitcoin Security Network. A successful $370 million Summoning Campaign provided liquidity for the project, with a phased launch planned starting with a developer mainnet in May, followed by a token launch.(podcast player to appear here after publishing)Marco Monaco is the Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC. Before that, he co-founded Linea, an Ethereum rollup built at Consensys, where he helped onboard 500,000 users and supported 500+ teams. A longtime Ethereum supporter, Marco has also worked on key products like Metamask and Infura, and has advised several Ethereum products.Earlier in his career, he founded a blockchain advisory firm acquired by PwC Italy, where he later led crypto strategy and coordinated global blockchain initiatives. Now focused on the TON ecosystem, Marco co-founded TAC to drive the next wave of Web3 adoption.To learn more about the project visit tac.build, and follow the team on X.The Bitcoin.com News podcast features interviews with the most interesting leaders, founders and investors in the world of Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFTs and the Metaverse. Follow us on iTunes or Spotify.

Simon Brown joins me to share how his role at Consensys has evolved since his last appearance in January 2024 and why he's now leading the charge on the Consensys Network State. It's all about reconnecting the sprawl of the Ethereum ecosystem, reinforcing the cultural gravity that made Ethereum magical in the first place, and creating a more cohesive network of builders, founders, and ecosystem experts.In this episode, we dive into how the Consensys Network State initiative is setting the stage for Ethereum's next decade, how it's bridging gaps between projects and people, and what it means for the future of decentralized coordination. We also get into some big-picture thinking around the evolution of Ethereum, the rise of network states, stablecoin growth, and what it takes to keep that cultural gravity intact as Ethereum continues to grow.Resources Mentioned:Sobol Agreements ProtocolConsensys Network State Flashbots BuilderNetPectra UpgradeConnect with Simon Brown and Consensys:Simon Brown: X(Twitter) |  LinkedIn  |  MediumConsensys:  Website  |  X(Twitter) Leave a review and subscribe onApple PodcastsSpotifyMoneyNeverSleeps (website)Email us: info@norioventures.comConnect with Pete Townsend and MoneyNeverSleeps:Pete Townsend: X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn MoneyNeverSleeps: X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Newsletter

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Daniel Lynch, Lead of MetaMask Card at Consensys. Listen in as they discuss the origin story of MetaMask Card, its evolution into Daniel's full-time role, Argentina's vibrant crypto developer ecosystem, his ambitious vision for self-custodial neobanking, innovative use cases for bringing offchain commerce onchain, how MetaMask Card enhances identity attestation, key corporate benefits it unlocks, their go-to-market strategy, the regions with the strongest adoption, their international expansion plans, and more.

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up half a percent at $85,137 Eth is down half a percent at $1,895 XRP, is up one percent at $2.22 SEC drops enforcement against Kraken, Consensys and Cumberland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Officially Drops Cases Against Kraken, ConsenSys, and Cumberland DRWEU watchdog wants insurers crypto holdings 100% covered, citing volatilityPanama introduces legislation to legalize voluntary crypto payments, regulate industry

In this episode, recorded live from New York during the Digital Asset Summit, Sam sits down with Matt Wright — founder of Gaia and partner at EVM Capital.Matt has been building at the frontier of developer ecosystems, decentralized tech, and now AI agents. He walks us through his journey from organizing global hackathons to JP Morgan and ConsenSys, and finally to Gaia — a decentralized inference network for AI agents.We discuss how AI agents are about to become the dominant users of the internet, why the current stack is overly reliant on centralized providers like OpenAI, and how Gaia empowers developers to run their own sovereign LLMs with zero data leakage. Matt also breaks down Gaia's unique domain system, monetizing knowledge bases, and how Web3 primitives (like tokens, wallets, and identity) make agent coordination actually work.If you're curious about the intersection of AI and blockchain, and what the future of work might look like in an agent-native world, this is an episode you don't want to miss.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces the episode, live from New York at the Digital Asset Summit, featuring Matt Wright from Gaia. [00:01:00] Matt's Background: From AngelHack to JP Morgan to ConsenSys, Matt shares how his journey led to building Gaia. [00:02:00] Developer Culture: Matt contrasts how developers in Asia and the West ship products—and how Gaia merges both. [00:05:00] Enter Gaia: The idea behind Gaia, born at the intersection of decentralized AI and blockchain. [00:08:00] AI Agents: Why the future of apps is agentic, and what most people don't yet understand about AI agents[00:11:00] Gaia Nodes: How Gaia enables anyone to own, host, and serve AI models without relying on centralized APIs. [00:14:00] Enterprise Data: Why 80% of the world's useful data lives off-chain—and how Gaia helps unlock it. [00:17:00] Current Use Cases: Matt shares examples from DeFi, Fitch Ratings, and other niche knowledge bases powered by Gaia. [00:20:00] Monetizing Knowledge: Gaia's domain system and how developers can turn knowledge into APIs for agents to query. [00:22:00] Challenges with Agents: The three major problems—hallucination, agentic complexity, and trust—and how Web3 solves them. [00:25:00] Web3 + AI Synergy: Why reputation, wallets, and governance unlock a new kind of agent-native internet.[00:28:00] Future of Agents: Speculating on where agent economies are heading—citizenship, sovereignty, and governance. [00:31:00] Day 1 of the AI Internet: Why agents will dominate the internet before they ever walk like humans. [00:34:00] Gaia's Ask: Gaia is live and open-source. Matt shares how developers can deploy nodes, build on top, and collaborate. [00:36:00] Wrap-Up: Sam closes the conversation and shares where listeners can connect and get involved with Gaia.Connecthttps://www.gaianet.ai/https://x.com/Gaianet_AIhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdavidwright/https://x.com/mateo_venturesDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Crypto sub-ledgers have evolved from their early days when they would only be required to categorize onchain transactions and calculate the realized gain/loss under the appropriate cost basis method.To satisfy their existing customers and bring new players into the industry, sub-ledgers have to adapt to new requirements from local GAAP & IFRS, and regional regulatory requirements like MiCA in Europe or VARA in the UAE. Finding a sub-ledger that only provides crypto bookkeeping features is no longer sufficient. You need one that addresses regulatory & audit readiness. For over six years, Cryptio has powered the crypto back office of more than 400 organizations, including industry heavyweights like Circle, Uniswap, Consensys, Gemini, Paxos, 1inch, Transak, and even the government of El Salvador. On Episode 84, I spoke with Antoine Scalia, the CEO & Founder of Cryptio, to share how they're building their platform's 3rd generation to meet regulatory, audit & accounting requirements. ✅ OUR RESOURCES

Dr. Karl Huber is the co-founder of Quai Network, a new Layer 1 network of blockchains that scales to handle all human commerce while maintaining true decentralization. Dr. K's vision for a trustless decentralized replacement for money began in 2018 with a National Science Foundation Research Grant. Dr. K has a PhD in engineering, formerly worked at ConsenSys, and has been active in crypto since 2012. He has authored or co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and papers and has contributed to many ground-breaking developments in the crypto space.

Dr. Karl Huber is the co-founder of Quai Network, a new Layer 1 network of blockchains that scales to handle all human commerce while maintaining true decentralization. Dr. K's vision for a trustless decentralized replacement for money began in 2018 with a National Science Foundation Research Grant. Dr. K has a PhD in engineering, formerly worked at ConsenSys, and has been active in crypto since 2012. He has authored or co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and papers and has contributed to many ground-breaking developments in the crypto space.

In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the biggest takeaways from President Donald Trump's Crypto Summit, including the groundbreaking move to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile. What does this mean for Bitcoin's role in global finance? How is the market reacting? And could stablecoins play a role in securing the dollar's dominance?To make sense of it all, we're joined by Bill Hughes, senior counsel at Consensys, and Cointelegraph market analyst Marcel Pechmann, who provide expert insights on regulation, market impact, and what comes next for crypto under the Trump administration.(00:36) Flashback to the Crypto Summit and Trump's initial promises(01:48) What was signed to action at the 2025 Crypto Summit(03:11) The strategic Bitcoin reserve and the digital asset stockpile(05:49) The crypto industry's reaction to the Crypto Summit(07:04) Bill Hughes' (Consensys) take on the summit(09:35) What does this mean for U.S. crypto businesses? (11:00) Effects of the Crypto Summit on the crypto marks (14:43) What did the White House say about stablecoins? (16:41) The U.S. Senate Banking Committee advances the GENIUS billDon't miss this deep dive into one of the most pivotal moments in crypto policy.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.

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/ 

Join Matt and Simon as they discuss the recent volatility in the crypto market, driven by a series of events including Trump's announcement of a strategic crypto reserve. They analyse the market's reaction to this news, the impact of macro factors, and the ongoing regulatory changes that may shape the future of crypto. The conversation also touches on the importance of Solana futures likely becoming tradeable on the CME.Key Takeaways The crypto market experienced one of its most volatile weeks on record amid heightened uncertainty in the macro economy.U.S. President Donald Trump said that Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA).The SEC's Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtable discussions on key crypto regulatory topics. The first roundtable will be on March 21 and live-streamed to the public.BlackRock is adding a 1–2% allocation to its spot Bitcoin ETF in its target allocation portfolios that allow for alternative assets. The more avenues for passive accumulation of BTC, the better.The SEC continues to close investigations into and lawsuits against several crypto companies, with Consensys, Kraken and Yuga Labs among the most recent.CME Group said it plans to roll out futures contracts on Solana (SOL) on March 17, pending regulatory review.Timestamps:00:00 Market Volatility and Recent Trends 09:53 Market Reactions and Economic Factors 21:05 Adoption and Future of Solana 26:43 Bitcoin Adoption Trends

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news Podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/cd29a3d8/podcast/rss Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/rocket-fuel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mvta9d2MsKq2u62w8RSoo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-fuel/id1655014529 0:00 - Welcome 0:52 - Rocket Pool news Consensys lawsuit dropped https://x.com/scottmelker/status/1895159179498729544 https://x.com/ethereumJoseph/status/1895156943972639243 IMC not using Safe https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1020537769635872808/1344329142593650781 https://x.com/hosseeb/status/1894769440669204780 STAR update https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/704196071881965589/1346043727394639932 rETH discount gone https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1344312889942605889 ETH Denver update https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1310702591746900038/1344053843583041688 Staking news Client releases https://github.com/NethermindEth/nethermind/releases/tag/1.31.2 https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/releases/tag/v1.15.4 https://github.com/status-im/nimbus-eth2/releases/tag/v25.3.0 https://github.com/NethermindEth/nethermind/releases/tag/1.31.3 xRPL on Coingecko https://discord.com/channels/968587363536220252/968589754264346664/1343794270108258337 Ethereum news New EF leadership https://x.com/ethereumfndn/status/1895851576251826227 Danny Ryan at Etherealize https://x.com/dannyryan/status/1895851747865944114 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4VmDitYB2w https://x.com/TimBeiko/status/1895976880467296529 Nixo on ACD and Holesky https://x.com/nixorokish/status/1896974463750521191 Vitalik's Fusaka goals https://x.com/vitalikbuterin/status/1895863075527700959 ByBit hack laundry done https://x.com/BSCNheadlines/status/1896765746572906883 In other news Crypto reserve https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/998627604686979214/1345779558644977766 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1345798454634614867 https://x.com/malekanoms/status/1896539898817187950 Crypto Caucus https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1896588087838245175 Raffle for Feb https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1008896635734069349/1345654817728499815 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18T5w_w9uf6eOy5tt3GDNLFjNp7pr__1Z9IaW4RBCAQY/ https://harpocryptes.github.io/raffle.html

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner break down the biggest stories in crypto. This week: Recapping how Bybit lost $1.5B to North Korea's Lazarus Group—how did it happen, and why did they use THORChain to launder the money? Meanwhile, Ethereum is facing an identity crisis at ETH Denver, with the Foundation's bizarre “Silviculture Society” raising eyebrows across the ecosystem. And if that wasn't enough, memecoins are in freefall, with Hayden Adams admitting the game was rigged all along. It's a wild week—let's break it all down. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights

Crypto News: SEC drop its case against Consensys MetaMark. The SEC also rules Memecoins are not securities. Congressman introduces bill to stop politicians from issuing memecoins following Trump and Melania launches.Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ 

Base implements Flashblocks on testnet. Base introduces Smart Wallet Sub Accounts. The SEC dismises its lawsuit against Conensys. And Holesky validators agree to a coordinated slashing plan. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/656

Equity market sentiment showed signs of optimism on Thursday, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rising in premarket trading. The uptick comes after Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday. Bitcoin has experienced a tumultuous week, putting the largest digital asset by market capitalization in correction territory.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 Intro00:18 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:44 Worse then FTX03:00 NIVDIA Revenues up 80%05:26 RENDER is the future06:05 NVDIA potential catalyst for Bitcoin06:47 AVAX Wyoming07:33 Tariffs08:22 ETF record outflows09:02 Is Bitcoin still a hedge?10:03 Another SEC loss10:20 Consensys wins case: Staking incoming?10:50 Solana ETF on the DTCC11:18 Outro#crypto #bitcoin #ethereum~Sentiment Rock-Bottom?

Ethereum price dropped on Feb. 24, despite reports that crypto exchange Bybit acquired $740 million worth of ETH from the open market. Some traders expected a price rebound after the Feb. 21 hack, anticipating that Bybit's purchases to cover losses would push prices higher. However, this scenario did not materialize.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Coinbase00:48 Largest hack in history05:13 Pomp talks what was impressive about the heist07:11 ETH Conspiracy theory07:52 Pomp on the Mar-a-Lago Accord09:35 Inflation is definitely back10:20 Government shutdown chances10:50 Overvalued market11:30 4 States reject BTC reserve12:00 Bull market top indicators12:52 Solana retraces Trump pump13:16 Saylor meets with the SEC14:00 Robinhood wins, Consensys next?14:55 Citadel jumps into crypto15:33 Events this week16:00 Outro#Bitcoin #ethereum #Crypto~BytBit Crash Overblown?

Consensys raises the gas limit on its validators. Symbiotic goes live on Ethereum mainnet. Andre Cronje reveals that he faced SEC investigations in 2021. And Geth is looking to hire a software engineer. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/635

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news Podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/cd29a3d8/podcast/rss Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/rocket-fuel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mvta9d2MsKq2u62w8RSoo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-fuel/id1655014529 0:00 - Welcome Rocket Pool news 0:45 - Rocket Pool news Liquity V2 tomorrow https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1331651220317802578 Onchain voting governance talk https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1328023125409009705/1331483131714342992 Gas signaling https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1331660800380899430 Obol list https://discordapp.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1331374266511527986 https://discordapp.com/channels/405159462932971535/1138704692772356097/1331359858351673364 Staking news Client update https://github.com/Consensys/teku/releases/tag/25.1.0 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1331574527787929601 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1331588238879756383 More Wold Liberty stake with Lido https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1331393106066804798 Ethereum news TC sanctions lifted https://x.com/cointelegraph/status/1882001200524173553 Alternative Ethereum Foundation? https://x.com/2nd_foundation_/status/1882058366023025039?s=46 https://x.com/lomashuk/status/1866253056330842553?s=46 https://x.com/rudolf6_/status/1882081314226200594?s=46 Ethereum staking ETF coming very soon https://x.com/etheraider/status/1881816921366208541 Native rollup twitter space https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1331390629363843113 In other news SAB 121 repeal today https://x.com/prestonpysh/status/1882109287209799738?s=46 Dr Doofus' hidden poap message https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1331465823013044234

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $97,163 Eth is down slightly at $3,677 XRP, down slightly at 2.13 Bernstein says quantum threat still a ways away. Max Resnick departs Consensys for Anza Ripple's Garlinghouse says Fairshake created in response to "war on crypto" El Salvador to ease business BTC policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the Record is a conversation series where we speak with all manner of music heads — DJs, music journos, indie label captains, record shop owners, listening bar kingpins, et al — about their stories + the music that makes them. Join the Crate Coalition: https://discord.gg/sAaG6a7bv4 Jack Spallone started his music career talent-buying for live performances and artist management while still an undergrad. In 2016, he became an early contributor of Ujo Music, the ConsenSys project that introduced the first music cases on Ethereum. While at ConsenSys, Jack also worked with Harry Fox Agency and SESAC to secure the winning bid to be the technology partner of the MLC, among other enterprise client work. Jack has built a reputation as a web3 music pioneer. He has helped artists enter into the web3 ecosystem to explore new format releases, artist DAOs, and crypto-based community building tools. Apart from continuing to help artists, Jack is an investor and advisor to several music web3 startups and an active participant in the dialogue shaping web3 music. Today, along with long time collaborator and grammy-winning Andre Anjos (aka RAC), Jack leads a team of people building a data sharing protocol for music applications; Oscillator, and a music review and sharing app, Factory. MUSIC MENTIONS The Beatles “Hey Jude” by The Beatles Kazaa LimeWire Napster iTunes iPod CMT MTV Fuse Death Cab for Cutie The Postal Service Kanye West Daft Punk Pretty Lights Ultra Music Festival Jack Johnson Big Makk Knife Party Flume The Knocks Krewella RAC SoundCloud Mr Little Jeans Ujo Music and RAC (22:08): DJ Nexus Full Sail University EDMSauce Thomas Jack Kygo Imogen Heap Resonate (app) Oscillator Noise DAO factory.fm Q&A Led Zeppelin Dire Straits Fleetwood Mac The Eagles Bob Seger Paul Simon Simon & Garfunkel Two.C Blood Cultures Kenny Chesney Garth Brooks Discovering music today (46:53): Spotify SoundCloud First album ever purchased (51:57): “1” by The Beatles Most recent album purchased (52:30): “When It's Happening” by Scott McMicken and the Ever-Expanding Artists discovered in the past year (53:43): Goth Babe two.C Scott McMicken Desert island discs (54:23): “When It's Happening” by Scott McMicken and the Ever-Expanding “Flume” by Flume “1” by The Beatles

Trump taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), sending Dogecoin up 250%. Revolut expands crypto trading across Europe, Consensys launches the LINEA token, Roger Ver faces tax charges, and PayPal boosts stablecoin transfers. Plus, Bitcoin's rally meets inflation newsRESOURCEShttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/11/13/dogecoin-trade-goes-from-meme-to-reality-as-donald-trump-confirms-doge/?_gl=1*5k7skp*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM4NDI5OTk5Ny4xNzMxNTA1NDg4*_ga_VM3STRYVN8*MTczMTUwNTQ4OC4xLjAuMTczMTUwNTQ4OC4wLjAuNzM2MTU2NDgxhttps://www.theblock.co/post/326175/revolut-expands-crypto-exchange-30-markets?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/11/13/ethereum-developer-consensys-plots-token-issuance-in-sign-of-trump-thaw/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlineshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/crypto-etf-provider-bitwise-buys-ether-staking-service-attestant?embedded-checkout=truehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/-bitcoin-jesus-fights-irs-tax-evasion-case-from-spanish-island?embedded-checkout=truehttps://www.theblock.co/post/325930/paypal-usd-begins-using-layerzero-to-enable-transfers-between-ethereum-and-solana?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Wardenhttps://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenvault-personal-managed-1device-annual?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNhttps://substack.com/@dcndailycryptonewshttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL USmatt@dailycryptonews.netsarah@dailycryptonews.net ——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Mark Beylin, an associate at Boost VC, an early stage venture capital firm with expertise in deep tech hardware and software. And as you will hear, Mark is no stranger to the world of web3 and blockchain - his journey includes founding roles and launching interesting tech, along with some amazing roles at Deloitte and ConsenSys.Recently, Mark has gained significant attention for some thought-provoking blogs, including “The Token is the Product” and “The Hard Crypto Thesis,” which have challenged conventional views and started industry-wide discussions. During this interview, we explore both of these blogs and the arguments he is making. We'll also unpack Mark's professional experiences, his journey into web3, some of his entrepreneurial insights, his take on the evolving crypto industry, and the principles guiding his work at Boost VC.  I started the conversation with Mark by talking about his early years, growing up as the child of Russian immigrants in Canada, and how this background shaped his views on entrepreneurship and innovation​.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Join Richard Carthan and January Jones in this exciting episode of Hot Topics on the Edge of NFT as they delve into the latest news shaping Web3. Emory University makes headlines investing $15.8 million in Bitcoin ETFs, making it the first endowment to do so. They discuss the significance of this investment and its implications for the broader acceptance of Bitcoin among institutional investors. The hosts also explore major workforce cuts in big crypto companies like ConsenSys and Kraken. Furthermore, they address Bitcoin's evolving environmental impact, revealing that 57% of its mining is now powered by renewable energy sources. Lastly, they discuss FTX's efforts to recover $50 million in assets through legal action.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

Many (including myself) are hailing ZK as the technology that will finally enable mass adoption of Web3. But how? And what's missing today that ZK provides? Ken Timsit is a Web3 veteran and a strong advocate for ZK tech. He co-founded Cronos Labs and its Particle B ecosystem accelerator, and was previously CRO at Consensys. On this show, we're going to be covering as much as possible on the proposition and benefits of zero-knowledge, and how it is being applied in Web3 today, including: - An introduction to Cronos - An overview of the ZK landscape, and how it's being used today (Roll-ups, data protection, EVMs, L1s vs. L2s) - Important use cases for ZK - The opportunity for ZK and DeFi to drive further adoption - Challenges and limitations of ZK today - What more is required for wider adoption of Web3 in general

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news 0:00 - Welcome Rocket Pool news 0:39 - Rocket Lend grant suspended https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1238452361719054336/1286580722898960418 Staking news 7:37 - Constellation testnet target https://discord.com/channels/968587363536220252/1153574664174579842/1286492919968174131 Ethereum news 9:59 - Pectra to be split https://x.com/christine_dkim/status/1837161216323494242 14:09 - Ethereum's new homepage Ethereum.org 16:06 - EthGlobal Singapore kicks off https://x.com/ETHGlobal/status/1837124163661869306 17:20 - Vitalik meeting DeFi people https://x.com/stanikulechov/status/1836978525020074245?s=46 https://x.com/taikimaeda2/status/1836969763396096113?s=46 19:20 - Texas court dismisses Consensys lawsuit https://x.com/consensys/status/1836882745630544015?s=46 21:45 - Base growing fast https://x.com/hedge__x/status/1836770535587365245 23:54 - Ben Cowen calling bottom ETH/BTC soon https://x.com/intocryptoverse/status/1837120408845439116 In other news 26:58 - Operation Chokepoint 2.0 information https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1836858969241100776?s=46

Eth.link is reactivated under the eth.limo service. A judge sides with the SEC in a lawsuit from Consensys. And core developers agree to split Pectra into two forks. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/556

Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and Consensys, explores the evolution of blockchain technology and the expanding role of the Ethereum ecosystem in this episode. He discusses Consensys' pivotal work in building foundational infrastructure, such as MetaMask and Infura, while outlining the strategic direction for future applications and decentralized technologies. Joe delves into Layer 2 solutions, regulatory challenges with the SEC, and the broader implications for the industry. He offers a forward-looking perspective on the maturation of Ethereum, emphasizing scalability, decentralization, and the development of Web3. 0:00 - Evolution of Consensys 3:00 - Growth of Ethereum Infrastructure 6:30 - Scaling Ethereum & Layer 2 Solutions 9:00 - Joe Lubin's Beliefs 11:00 - Regulatory Challenges & SEC Lawsuit 14:30 - Future of Ethereum & Regulation 18:00 - Decentralizing Consensys and Network States 21:30 - Ethereum's Layer 1 & Layer 2 Architecture 28:00 - Impact of Layer 2 on Ethereum Mainnet 36:00 - Transitioning Products to On-chain Governance 39:00 - Network States and Decentralization 43:00 - Preparing for the Next Wave of Applications This episode was sponsored by: NEAR: https://redactedbangkok.ai/?utm_source=thedefiant&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=defiant&utm_content=newsletter Stellar: https://stellar.org/soroban?utm_source=defiant&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=defiant_podcast ✨ Check out our new website ✨ https://thedefiant.io/

Summary In this episode, Luke and Ash chat with Michael from Consensys about his journey in the blockchain space, starting as a cybersecurity ambassador to becoming Senior Business Development Manager at Consensys. Michael discusses the rapid growth of WalletGuard, where his team built advanced security tools for crypto users. Now at Consensys, he shares insights on MetaMask Snaps, a platform that enables developers to build directly into MetaMask, aiming to create a seamless, all-in-one wallet solution. The conversation dives into the importance of building relationships, offering value, and promoting security and privacy in Web3. Michael shares practical tips for networking and emphasizes the role of passion and mission-driven work in blockchain startups. Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on the future of MetaMask and blockchain interoperability. Chapters 00:00 Building WalletGuard: A Journey of Commitment and Collaboration  01:09 The Vibrant Crypto Culture in Austin, Texas  16:48 The Power of Education and Providing Value  22:47 Building Relationships and Networking in Business  30:32 The Importance of Conviction in the Startup Journey  33:00 Effective Messaging: Keep it Short and Concise  34:52 Cross-Pollination and Collaboration in the Crypto Industry  36:43 The Product Stack of Consensys and MetaMask  38:23 The Decision Not to Launch a Token  39:37 The User-Centric Approach of MetaMask  42:00 Building an App Store for the Crypto Ecosystem  44:21 Building with MetaMask Snaps: A Game Changer  49:02 The Future of MetaMask: Abstracting Away Complexities  01:00:51 Engaging with the Community: ConsenSys Events and Collaborations Connect with Michael, Wallet Guard and Consensys: X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@MichaelKdcl | @wallet_guard | @Consensys | @MetaMask Wallet Guard: https://dashboard.walletguard.app Consensys: https://consensys.io Metamask: https://metamask.io This episode was hosted by DAO members Luke and Ash, to learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠website Follow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter) Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Ash: ⁠@ashinthewild⁠ Jesse: @realitycrafter Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mason: ⁠@512mace⁠ Megan: @MegNogATX Nick: ⁠@nickcasares⁠ Phillip: @VelvetBastard Willy: @willyogo Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3. Tools & Resources We Love Podcast Recording & Editing - ⁠Riverside FM⁠: We use Riverside FM to record and edit our episodes. If you're interested in getting into podcasting or just recording remote videos, be sure to check them out! Keywords Consensys, partnership, WalletGuard, building relationships, providing value, education, conviction, mission-driven, passion, conviction, commitment, networking, communication, building in public, MetaMask, Snaps, wallet, interoperability

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Emily Lin, Developer Relations at Scroll, an innovative layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Scroll aims to provide a more efficient and scalable platform for Ethereum transactions, enabling greater adoption and usability. During this interview, Emily shares her journey into the tech and web3 space. We first talk about Emily's background and then we discuss discovering her interest in computer science. She also shares her experiences working at various tech companies, including her time at Appian, some early entrepreneurial ventures, and how she got started at ConsenSys working on Linea and then her recent move to Scroll. We also explore the importance of L2s and Emily's perspective for why The Graph is important to her work, both at Linea and now at Scroll, as a DevRel and the ecosystems she supports.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Past rulings, such as the Coinbase and Binance cases, undermine the allegations made by Gary Gensler's agency in its lawsuit against Consensys.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode, crypto lawyers Kayvan Sadeghi and Sam Enzer delve into the SEC's lawsuit against Consensys, which focuses on MetaMask's swaps and staking services, and explore the implications of the SEC's stance on MetaMask acting as a broker dealer and the classification of its staking product as a security. They discuss how recent rulings on Coinbase and Binance challenge the SEC's claims and whether differing judicial opinions could lead to the Supreme Court. Also, they talk about the potential impact of the Supreme Court striking down Chevron deference for crypto regulation.Show highlights:0:48 The key claims in the SEC's lawsuit against Consensys and how they relate to MetaMask's swaps and staking services3:34 How recent Coinbase and Binance rulings challenge the SEC's claims against Consensys09:41 Whether differing judicial opinions on whether wallets with private keys act as brokers could end up being decided by the Supreme Court decision 13:18 How the SEC will substantiate its claims that MetaMask acts as a broker dealer and that its staking product is a security in Texas legal briefings18:11 Why a token itself is not considered a security, according to Sam, and how this distinction affects secondary market transactions in the SEC's case against MetaMask22:51 What Lido and Rocket Pool can do in response to the SEC tangentially naming their liquid staking tokens as securities31:18 How the SEC and Consensys lawsuits will proceed, and whether conflicting rulings could arise from their parallel tracks36:37 The key distinctions in the Binance case compared to those of Coinbase and Kraken, and how the Binance ruling might impact future crypto cases50:48 What Chevron deference means and how its removal impacts crypto57:35 How the elimination of Chevron deference affects current crypto cases and legislative gridlockVisit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotGuests:Kayvan Sadeghi, partner at Jenner & BlockSam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & ReindelPrevious episode of Unchained with Sam and Kayvan: SBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseLinks | Previous coverage of Unchained on the Consensys lawsuit and staking regulation:Ethereum ETFs Likely Protect Ether From the SEC. But What About Staked ETH?Why the SEC May Not Be Done in Its Legal Battles Over EthereumThe SEC Ends Its Ethereum 2.0 Investigation, but Staking Isn't in the ClearUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, crypto lawyers Kayvan Sadeghi and Sam Enzer delve into the SEC's lawsuit against Consensys, which focuses on MetaMask's swaps and staking services, and explore the implications of the SEC's stance on MetaMask acting as a broker-dealer, and the classification of its staking product as a security.  They discuss how recent rulings on Coinbase and Binance challenge the SEC's claims, and whether differing judicial opinions could lead to the Supreme Court.  Also, they talk about the potential impact of the Supreme Court striking down Chevron deference for crypto regulation. Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:22 The key claims in the SEC's lawsuit against Consensys and how they relate to MetaMask's swaps and staking services 03:42 How recent Coinbase and Binance rulings challenge the SEC's claims against Consensys 09:29 Whether differing judicial opinions on whether wallets with private keys act as brokers could end up being decided by the Supreme Court 12:55 How the SEC will substantiate its claims that MetaMask acts as a broker-dealer and that its staking product is a security in Texas legal briefings 17:42 Why a token itself is not considered a security, according to Sam, and how this distinction affects secondary market transactions in the SEC's case against MetaMask 22:14 What Lido and Rocket Pool can do in response to the SEC tangentially naming their liquid staking tokens as securities 31:27 How the SEC and Consensys lawsuits will proceed, and whether conflicting rulings could arise from their parallel tracks 36:35 The key distinctions in the Binance case compared to those of Coinbase and Kraken, and how the Binance ruling might impact future crypto cases 50:08 What Chevron deference means and how its removal impacts crypto 56:49 How the elimination of Chevron deference affects current crypto cases and legislative gridlock 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 Guests: Kayvan Sadeghi, partner at Jenner & Block Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel Previous episode of Unchained with Sam and Kayvan: SBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Might Try and Win His Case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In crypto news today both Ripple and Coinbase use the Binance BNB secondary market ruling against the SEC. Virtune XRP ETP, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Consensys gets win in SEC MetaMask case.Raccoon Coin links:

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from the U.S. Treasury releasing its tax regime for crypto to the SEC's lawsuit against Consensys.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as the U.S. Treasury Department issued its long-awaited tax regime for cryptocurrency transactions. Plus, the U.S. SEC alleged MetaMask's Swaps and staking products violated federal securities laws in a lawsuit against Consensys. And, Sony's plan to restart crypto exchange, Whalefin.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and 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.

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up half a percent at $61,013 Eth is up half a percent at $3,394 Binance Coin, up slightly at $572 SEC files lawsuit against Consensys Coinbase files with CFTC for futures for 5 more cryptos SEC returns S-1 forms for ETH ETF   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, chip startup Silicon Box plans a $3.4 billion plant in Italy. And the SEC sues Consensys alleging it acted as an unregistered broker. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SEC won't pursue enforcement against Ethereum 2.0, but why? How much of a role did politics play? And where does that leave staking and court cases involving companies such as Consensys and Coinbase? Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Last week, Consensys revealed that the SEC had concluded an investigation into Ethereum 2.0, referring to when Ethereum transitioned from a proof-of-work consensus mechanism to a proof-of-stake one.In this episode, Laura Brookover, senior counsel & head of litigation and investigations at Consensys, and Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, explore the implications of this decision on Ether's status as a commodity versus a security, and why the SEC dropped the pursuit, including whether the shifting political winds played a role. For instance, how much of the decision was influenced by the ETH ETF approvals, Democrats crossing party lines to vote for FIT21 and the repeal of SAB 121, and/or SEC crypto enforcement chief David Hirsch's resignation? In this discussion, they also explained why the closure doesn't necessarily mean that staking, or restaking, is safe from the SEC. Plus, what's the impact of this closure on the other big crypto cases, such as Coinbase, Kraken, Uniswap, and Ripple? Show highlights:How Consensys managed to get the SEC to reveal that it had concluded its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, and the significance of that moveThe SEC's possible reasoning behind investigating Ethereum after it had switched to proof of stakeHow uncommon is it for the SEC to send a letter concluding an investigation like the one into EthereumWhether recent events around crypto as an election issue, the ETH ETF approvals, votes for FIT21 and the repeal of SAB 121, and David Hirsch's resignation, might be connected to the decision to close this investigationWhether the Biden administration has shifted its stance on crypto and whether Gensler should remain as chairHow the SEC might still go after stakingWhether restaking, such as pioneered by EigenLayer, is safe from regulatory actionsWhy the SEC might be pursuing different judgments in various jurisdictions for MetaMask and Coinbase WalletWhat crucial evidence from the closed Ethereum 2.0 investigation could strengthen Coinbase's defense in its ongoing lawsuitWhy the SEC's aggressive stance on various crypto enforcement actions seems to remain unchanged despite closing the Ethereum 2.0 investigationWhy Sam and Laura believe Solana should not be considered a security, despite the SEC naming it as such in various crypto casesHow the SEC's argument about an “ecosystem” is nonsensical, according to Laura BrookoverWhat the implications of the closed investigation are for the cases of Kraken and RippleWhat Sam and Laura B. are watching out for in terms of regulation and ongoing legal casesVisit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotGuests:Laura Brookover, Senior Counsel & Head of Litigation and Investigations at ConsensysPrevious appearance on Unchained: Consensys's Lawsuit Against The SEC: Will It End Gensler's ‘Unlawful Power Grab'?Sam Enzer, Partner at Cahill Gordon & ReindelPrevious appearances on Unchained:The Real Reason Why the SEC Might Be Going After EthereumHow 'a Criminal Choice' Got Sam Bankman-Fried a 25-Year Prison SentenceWhy the SEC's Case Against Coinbase Is So Significant for CryptoWhy SBF's Testimony So Far Has Likely Already Doomed HimAnother Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal TrialWhy These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to TestifySBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Might Try and Win His CaseSBF's Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge How Might That Impact the Trial?LinksEthereum ‘Survives the SEC'Consensys announcement blog Consensys' threadLaura Brookover's tweet on the investigation being closed.Investigation Termination LetterFortune: Ethereum wins a major battle, but its war with the SEC is far from over CNBC: Consensys' head of litigation provides new details after SEC closes probe into crypto firmConsensys lawsuit against the SECOriginal Press ReleaseConsensys V. Gensler Et. Al ComplaintConsensys's March 29 comment letter to SEC on proof-of-stakeEther ETFsCoinDesk: Ether ETFs Should Be Fully Approved by September, Says SEC Chair GenslerLatest on other SEC enforcement actionsccn.com: SEC vs Kraken: Judge “Inclined to Deny” Motion to Dismiss CaseUniswap Response to Wells Notice CoinDesk: Coinbase Loses Most of Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit, (Mar 27)Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, Consensys revealed that the SEC had concluded an investigation into Ethereum 2.0, referring to when Ethereum transitioned from a proof-of-work consensus mechanism to a proof-of-stake one. In this episode, Laura Brookover, senior counsel & head of litigation and investigations at Consensys, and Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, explore the implications of this decision on Ether's status as a commodity versus a security, and why the SEC dropped the pursuit, including whether the shifting political winds played a role. For instance, how much of the decision was influenced by the ETH ETF approvals, Democrats crossing party lines to vote for FIT21 and the repeal of SAB 121, and/or SEC crypto enforcement chief David Hirsch's resignation?  In this discussion, they also explained why the closure doesn't necessarily mean that staking, or restaking, is safe from the SEC. Plus, what's the impact of this closure on the other big crypto cases, such as Coinbase, Kraken, Uniswap, and Ripple? Show highlights: 02:13 How Consensys managed to get the SEC to reveal that it had concluded its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, and the significance of that move 08:14 The SEC's possible reasoning behind investigating Ethereum after it had switched to proof of stake 15:19 How uncommon is it for the SEC to send a letter concluding an investigation like the one into Ethereum 18:45 Whether recent events around crypto as an election issue, the ETH ETF approvals, votes for FIT21 and the repeal of SAB121, and David Hirsch's resignation, might be connected to the decision to close this investigation 29:03 Whether the Biden administration has shifted its stance on crypto and whether Gensler should remain as chair 33:24 How the SEC might still go after staking 37:18 Whether restaking, such as pioneered by EigenLayer, is safe from regulatory actions 39:13 Why the SEC might be pursuing different judgments in various jurisdictions for MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet 44:24 What crucial evidence from the closed Ethereum 2.0 investigation could strengthen Coinbase's defense in its ongoing lawsuit 47:58 Why the SEC's aggressive stance on various crypto enforcement actions seems to remain unchanged despite closing the Ethereum 2.0 investigation 52:13 Why Sam and Laura believe Solana should not be considered a security, despite the SEC naming it as such in various crypto cases 58:13 How the SEC's argument about an “ecosystem” is nonsensical, according to Laura Brookover 01:00:31 What the implications of the closed investigation are for the cases of Kraken and Ripple 01:04:58 What Sam and Laura B. are watching out for in terms of regulation and ongoing legal cases 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 Guests: Laura Brookover, Senior Counsel & Head of Litigation and Investigations at Consensys Previous appearance on Unchained: Consensys's Lawsuit Against The SEC: Will It End Gensler's ‘Unlawful Power Grab'? Sam Enzer, Partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel Previous appearances on Unchained: The Real Reason Why the SEC Might Be Going After Ethereum How 'a Criminal Choice' Got Sam Bankman-Fried a 25-Year Prison Sentence Why the SEC's Case Against Coinbase Is So Significant for Crypto Why SBF's Testimony So Far Has Likely Already Doomed Him Another Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal Trial Why These Lawyers Say It's Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to Testify SBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Might Try and Win His Case SBF's Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge How Might That Impact the Trial? For more links visit UnchainedCrypto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bankless Friday Weekly Rollup  3rd Week of June 2024 The SEC drops all charges against Ethereum 2.0—could it now be recognized as a commodity? Plus, hints surface about the launch date of the ETH ETF! Airdrop season is still alive and well! LayerZero and zkSync tokens launched recently. Find out if you're eligible and the market's reaction. And, did Baron Trump really launch a DJT memecoin on Solana? We unpack the latest buzz and drama. Tune in for all the details and so much more! ------ ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/18 ------

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from MicroStrategy's BTC purchase to SEC ending its investigation into Consensys.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including MicroStrategy's purchase of 11,931 BTC. Plus, Binance has been fined approximately $2.2 million by India's Financial Intelligence Unit; and Consensys received letters from the U.S. SEC saying the regulator had ended its investigation into the technology incubator company.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and 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.

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and special guest Avichal Garg from Electric Capital dissect the latest trends in the crypto world. This episode dives deep into the buzz around EigenLayer's airdrop: What sparked the controversy and how did EigenLayer respond to community backlash? We then explore LayerZero's unique self-reporting strategy to combat Sybil farmers and analyze Friend.Tech's bold, no-VC token launch. The discussion heats up with a look at ConsenSys' proactive lawsuit against the SEC, setting the stage for a showdown over regulatory clarity. We also delve into Robinhood's decision to challenge the SEC's Wells Notice amidst soaring earnings, and tackle the ongoing debate between VC-backed tokens and memecoins: Which is captivating the market? Finally, we predict the future of SocialFi and its potential to revolutionize the crypto landscape. Join us for an insightful exploration of these pivotal topics shaping the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Show highlights

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“The U.S. is trying to disconnect from Ethereum," that's what Joe Lubin the CEO of Consensys said in today's conversation. He was talking about those in power trying to unplug Ethereum from the citizens. The SEC is going after Kraken, Coinbase, Uniswap and Metamask. They're trying to turn every non-custodial wallet into a broker-dealer. We brought on Joe Lubin, a crypto OG and CEO of Consensys the company behind a number of massive crypto projects including the popular Metamask wallet, and Matt Corva, the General Counsel at Consensys, leading the charge against the SEC  Joe and Matt are producing evidence that the SEC is coming after Ethereum itself. Sending discovery requests to Ethereum core developers, threatening their employers - pushing a coordinated effort to claim Ether is a security so they can control it. So Consensys is taking them to court to settle the issue. If they're successful it'll be the first time we get a clear court ruling that Ether is a commodity and not a security. ------