Podcasts about digital assets

Nick Valdez looks at the classic drawdown of Bitcoin mining difficulty, then compares that to Bitcoin's price. What happened when China banned Bitcoin, or other miner capitulation moments?

Bitcoin and altcoins are pumping as reports of easing tensions and a potential Iran peace deal boost risk assets across global markets. Today, we break down the latest crypto news, bitcoin price action, and the top altcoins outperforming the market as investors pile back into crypto. Listen for the biggest crypto catalysts, altcoin opportunities, and what could happen next for BTC, XRP, Ethereum, and the broader crypto market.

Is Bitcoin entering a massive buy zone? With 4,400 new Bitcoin millionaires created and crypto market sentiment shifting, we break down the latest Bitcoin price action, crypto news, and what it means for altcoins. Don't miss this update on Bitcoin, crypto investing, and the biggest opportunities in the crypto market right now!

Nick Valdez looks at the impact on Bitcoin's price from the SpaceX IPO. What happened when we saw this in the past? Robinhood, Coinbase, and Circle were all large IPO's from the past 5 years. Is there a pattern to follow?

For episode 744 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sebastian Salomon, CGO and Co-Founder of oneBanking, one of Europe's most exciting fintech ventures (est. 2024), and co-founder of oneBots, an AI-powered automation platform making intelligent banking accessible to everyone.

Markets increasingly seem to respond more to intervention than fundamentals, raising a bigger question about what actually drives asset prices today. This week, we discuss how policy intervention, systematic flows, and AI-driven capital allocation are reshaping market behavior and investor positioning. We also explore volatility squeezes, Fed rate expectations, gold and oil, AI infrastructure spending, hyperscaler equity issuance, Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI, and the growing tension between technological progress and market centralization. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 05:11 Trump's Market Playbook 08:11 The Fed Pricing Trap 12:12 Volatility Positioning Unwinds 17:22 Markets Are Centrally Managed 21:48 Mag Loses Leadership 28:54 The AI Capex Risk 30:17 The Best Rates Trade 34:20 Policy Powers The AI War 38:20 Will AI Politics Hit Markets? 43:52 The AI Access Divide 50:34 The Centralization Trade FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Quinn – https://x.com/qthomp › Tyler – https://x.com/Tyler_Neville › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Weekly Roundup Charts – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_E0fiARx9ikBBddWaGJegaAAfa00ODn/view?usp=sharing EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this special feature episode, our hosts Andrew Keith Walker and Nicholas Bruce are joined by Marco Kessler, Head of Product and Business Development for Digital Assets at SIX. This show is packed with new tech innovations and in-depth discussions about our new FINMA-regulated crypto custody services and digital innovations for SIX clients, providing legal certainty and operational resilience for market participants requiring post-trade and custody services for digital assets and crypto.

The institutions are coming, but not where most crypto investors expect. As Wall Street adopts blockchain technology, the biggest opportunities may be shifting from Bitcoin itself to the infrastructure, applications, and market structures reshaping finance. This week, we discuss the arrival of perpetual futures in the U.S., the stablecoin battle with traditional banks, and why crypto is increasingly forcing legacy financial institutions to adapt. We also explore Coinbase and Deribit, Hyperliquid's regulatory path, the debate over tokenized deposits, Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy, and whether macro risks could keep markets under pressure. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (02:43) Where Institutions See Opportunity (11:31) Stablecoins vs Tokenized Deposits (26:55) Perps Finally Come Onshore (32:58) Are Perps Futures Or Swaps? (44:28) Coinbase Opens The Offshore Door (51:30) Can Strategy Actually Sell Bitcoin? (01:04:23) Is The Bitcoin Bottom In? (01:08:41) Will The Fed Hike Again? FOLLOW THE SHOW › Inflection Point – https://x.com/BWInflection › Marc – https://x.com/marcarjoon › Matt – https://x.com/Matt_Hougan › David – https://x.com/dlawant › Michael – https://x.com/marcryptonio › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Inflection Point is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Bitcoin is testing the 200-week moving average once again — the same critical level that has marked major bear market bottoms in 2015, 2018, and 2022 — but this time we're going one step further.  In this episode, I break down the current price action side-by-side with those historic tests, then show you why the 230 SMMA has proven to be the even more accurate metric for spotting cycle lows. You'll see the exact similarities, the subtle differences, and what both indicators are signaling right now for the next leg of this bull market. Whether you're HODLing through the volatility or actively trading, these levels could decide the next major move.  Drop a like if you're watching the charts with us, comment your price target below, and subscribe to Discover Crypto with notifications on so you never miss the analysis that actually moves the needle. #Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoAnalysis

Bitcoin vs. SpaceX — why tomorrow could be a massive day for crypto markets. We break down the latest crypto news, bitcoin price action, institutional adoption, and the altcoin opportunities that could emerge from this developing story. Stay ahead of the market with key insights on Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and the top altcoins to watch.

A seemingly simple Fed transition is becoming a massive stress test of the entire financial system as rising debt, inflation, and global energy crisis collide. Luke Gromen of Forest For The Trees joins to discuss Kevin Warsh's looming challenge and why the Fed may soon face choices it can no longer avoid. We explore the dollar versus bond market tradeoff, the impact of the Iran conflict and oil prices, China's growing leverage, financial warfare, swap lines, and what it all means for stocks, gold, Bitcoin, and global markets. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Warsh's First Fed Test 04:54 Rethinking The Fed's Role 11:35 Can Warsh Control The Committee? 14:07 Why The Dollar Looks Weak 17:19 Warsh's Impossible Policy Mix 23:30 What's The Policy Plan? 27:31 China's Strategic Waiting Game 34:16 Financial Warfare Going Global 40:22 Swap Lines And Petrogold 47:11 Risk Assets Face Repricing FOLLOW LUKE › X/Twitter – https://x.com/LukeGromen › FFTT – https://fftt-llc.com/ FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Rafe Furst is a World Series poker champion, five-time founder, and author of the number one bestselling book on venture capital. He joins host KJ to challenge the VC status quo. Rafe breaks down why the 10-year lockup model is broken, how misaligned incentives are quietly killing early-stage innovation, and why the future of venture capital runs on blockchain. He also shares the story behind The Crypto Company and their newly acquired Frame blockchain, which aims to unify liquidity across fragmented crypto ecosystems. Four Key Takeaways: 3:32 — VCs have quietly abandoned true venture capital by flooding money into later stages. Early-stage investments are treated as lottery tickets rather than genuine bets on founders and their vision. 20:22 — The number one structural flaw in venture capital is not bad founders or bad ideas. It is the total absence of liquidity for a decade or more, which creates misaligned incentives for everyone involved. 21:57 — Liquidity is the magic unlock for early-stage investing. Blockchain technology is the most powerful mechanism to finally deliver that liquidity to founders, investors, and employees alike. 37:47 — AI and blockchain are converging at an exponential pace. Founders who start building on-chain infrastructure now will be positioned to ride the wave rather than get swept away by it. Quote of the Show (38:03):"The way to not get swept away is to get in front of the wave." — Rafe Furst Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Rafe Furst:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafefurst/ Company Website: https://www.thecryptocompany.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=disruption+%2F+interuuptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we discuss urgent crypto news as geopolitical tensions rise following new developments involving Trump and Iran. Could a potential Middle East escalation impact Bitcoin, crypto markets, and top altcoins? I'll break down my $40,000 Bitcoin survival plan, key risk levels, and the altcoins I'm watching if volatility explodes across the market.

Four charts are flashing warning signs for Bitcoin, and a deeper correction could be ahead. Is $50K the next major target? We break down the key technical indicators, crypto market trends, and what this means for Bitcoin, altcoins, and the latest crypto news. Don't miss these critical levels before the next big move!

For episode 743 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Andrej Bencic, CEO and Co-Founder of Tenderly, the simulation company for onchain institutions. An engineer by background, he co-founded Tenderly in 2018 and has spent the last eight years building it into the operational layer beneath crypto's most sophisticated protocols, enabling engineering, finance, and risk teams to model every onchain action against the live system before any capital or customer is exposed.  

Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, sat down on the mainstage at CoinDesk's Consensus to discuss the biggest issues in U.S. crypto policy. He covered the Clarity Act's path through the Senate, the status of the U.S. Bitcoin reserve, and the ongoing ethics provision standoff with Democrats. Witt expressed confidence that a July 4th signing deadline is achievable, and teased a major announcement on the Bitcoin reserve "in the next few weeks." - Timecodes: 00:00 - Patrick Witt at Consensus Miami 2026 01:29 - Progress Report On the Clarity Act 03:03 - The Stablecoin Yield Debate and Genius Act Coordination 06:26 - Ethics Provisions and Conflict of Interest Restrictions 10:43 - News on the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve 15:48 - Genius Act Implementation and Stablecoin Regulation

Today we return to digital assets, quant trading and blockchain infrastructure. Since we last checked in on the space in the wake of FTX's collapse, digital assets, crypto trading, blockchain infrastructure has recovered and gone mainstream. From major institutions and hedge funds having multiple desks to the rise of blockchain infrastructure in settlements and payments - not only in the commodities sector, but across all of industry. What are the latest trends? What is talent demand and for which disciplines? What is the intersection with the commodities sector? Our guest is Joe Miscioscia, Founder and CEO of the Joseph Anthony Group, a recruitment firm dedicated to digital assets, quant trading, and blockchain infrastructure. Visit https://www.josephanthonygroup.com for more, For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit https://www.hcgroup.global

Will Bitcoin crash another $10,000, or is this just a healthy correction before the next move higher? Today, we break down the latest Bitcoin price action, key crypto news, market risks, and the top altcoins that could outperform if volatility returns. Stay ahead of the crypto market with the latest Bitcoin, altcoin, and crypto investing insights.

Bitcoin crashed hard this weekend before finally recovering early Saturday. If Bitcoin holds the line, the altcoin explosion will dwarf the returns you have seen in the stock market. Let's check out Solana, Cardano, Ethereum and XRP!

Today, I break down my current crypto portfolio and the top altcoins I'm accumulating ahead of the next bull run. We'll cover my latest positions, bitcoin strategy, crypto market outlook, risk management, and the biggest opportunities in crypto right now. Don't miss this crypto news update if you're preparing for the next major altcoin season!

For episode 742 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Chi Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Kite, which is building the base layer for the agentic internet. Her extensive background encompasses AI, big data, and product management.

Breaking crypto news as global tensions rise after new statements from Trump and growing nuclear warnings shake financial markets. We break down what this means for Bitcoin, crypto, altcoins, and risk assets as investors react to major geopolitical developments. Stay informed with the latest Bitcoin analysis, crypto market updates, and altcoin opportunities.

Bitcoin is pumping back toward $64,000, but can this crypto rally be trusted? Today, we break down the latest crypto news, key Bitcoin price levels, market sentiment, and whether this move signals a true bull run or another trap. Plus, top altcoins showing strength as the crypto market heats up.

Massive crypto news as the Clarity Act faces a crucial Senate vote this week, with new developments involving President Biden that could reshape crypto regulation in the United States. We break down what this means for Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and the broader altcoin market as investors prepare for a potentially game-changing week for crypto.

Nick Valdez looks at the recent comments by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. Is he stepping away? And the most important question, what does all this mean for ADA's price?

Crypto news is exploding as XRP and Solana are rumored to be at the center of major payment network adoption. We break down what this could mean for XRP price, Solana, bitcoin, and the next wave of altcoin gains as institutional crypto adoption accelerates. Don't miss this huge update on the crypto market and the top altcoins to watch now!

For episode 741 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Keith Zubchevich, President and CEO of Conviva.Keith Zubchevich is president and CEO of Conviva, where he helps digital businesses understand what their customers actually experience — not just what dashboards say is happening. He leads Conviva's work at the intersection of agentic AI, real-time analytics, and customer experience, with a focus on measuring outcomes, friction, and risk once AI is deployed in production. Learn how Conviva gives AI agents context at conviva.ai  

Bitcoin (BTC) extended its steep decline on Friday, falling to its lowest level since October 2024. The fall came as a combination of selling pressure, weak market demand, and shifting macroeconomic expectations drove another wave of losses across the cryptocurrency market. ~This Episode is Sponsored by OKX~ Trade RLUSD/XRP on OKX + claim the new user offer! Deposit and trade $200 to unlock $100 ➜ https://bit.ly/OKXRP Use code: paulbarron *Terms Apply* Guest: Steve Kurz, Head of Digital Assets at Galaxy Digital Galaxy One Platform  ➜ https://bit.ly/GalaxyDig 00:00 intro 00:09 Sponsor: OKX 01:04 Crypto Crash 02:20 CLARITY Act Odds 03:22 SpaceX Epic IPO 05:44 Jeremy Allaire Cooks Mastercard 06:44 Stablecoin Race 07:44 Bank "Deposit Tokens" vs Stablecoins 09:02 Jamie Dimon buying a crypto company 10:40 What will JP Morgan buy? 12:31 Galaxy Digital Prediction Markets 13:53 Prediction Markets = Good News 15:06 Lightning Round 15:37 Crypto naivity 15:33 JP Morgan vs CLARITY 16:33 CLARITY Passes? 17:15 Stablecoin Adoption 17:54 McDonald's vs Bitcoin 18:20 A.I. Breaking Altcoins 18:52 ZCash Security 19:08 $STRC Fails? 19:59 Kalshi vs Polymarket 20:16 Institutional Slop 20:39 Saylor buying ETH? 21:35 outro #Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum ~All Hope Lost?

Why do most crypto investors never build real wealth? Today, we break down the biggest mistakes keeping 95% of investors stuck, from emotional trading and chasing altcoin pumps to ignoring long-term bitcoin and crypto market cycles. Learn the mindset and strategy shifts that separate successful crypto investors from the crowd in this important crypto news and investing discussion.

Bitcoin Power Law targets are pointing to a massive move ahead for crypto markets! We break down the latest Bitcoin price predictions, key support and resistance levels, and what the Bitcoin Power Law suggests for this bull cycle. Plus, top crypto news and altcoin updates on XRP, Ethereum, Solana, and the biggest opportunities in crypto right now.

Bitcoin is crashing right now, but the real story goes deeper than the headlines. Today, we break down the latest crypto news, what's causing the Bitcoin selloff, and why top altcoins could see even bigger volatility in the days ahead. Stay informed on Bitcoin, crypto, altcoin market trends, and the key signals most investors are missing.

Emergency upload to identify where might Bitcoin head next if the sell pressure doesn't relent. The key levels worked great last time so stay tuned to see the next targets.

For episode 740 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kenny Wood, CEO of Sleepagotchi, a next-generation AI health data platform that started with sleep and is rapidly expanding into the broader wellness economy.The company just closed a $6.5M raise backed by Sfermion, Inception, 6th Man, and 1kx and launched its first personalised AI Sleep Coach on 19 May. Before joining Sleepagotchi, Kenny was CTO at Moonlander, a next-generation game creation studio successfully acquired by Alpha 3D. His career began in AAA games, shipping chart-topping franchises including Transformers (#1 in the UK console charts), Formula 1, and World Rally Championship. A builder and technologist with rare breadth, spanning AAA studios, R&D labs, defence simulation, and applied AI, Kenny brings a perspective on behaviour change and AI-driven systems that most founders in the wellness space simply don't have. 

04 Jun 2026. Abu Dhabi has surprised the market with a temporary rent freeze. Is there any realistic prospect of Dubai introducing a similar measure? We asked Thomas Anderson, Sales Manager of Espace Real Estate. Plus, it’s been a busy week for the global economy with new UAE PMI data, new US trade tariffs and an on-again off-again ceasefire. Emirates NBD’s Chief Economist helps make sense of it all. Majid Al Futtaim has just launched a new program backing UAE homegrown brands. We find out which creative businesses get the first call up. And Binance is launching a regulated dirham transfer service to make it easier to move money between bank accounts and crypto wallets. Could this be a turning point for crypto adoption?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could crypto be facing its next black swan event? Today, we break down the biggest risks threatening Bitcoin, altcoins, and the broader crypto market, along with the latest crypto news investors need to watch closely. Discover what could trigger major volatility and how it may impact Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and the top altcoin opportunities moving forward.

Nick Valdez looks at the recent price action. Crypto is dumping, but is there an end to the pain? Then Nick gives the next levels that he is watching for Bitcoin, Cardano, Solana, and Hyperliquid!

URGENT crypto update: The altcoin market is seeing a brutal sell-off as fear spreads across crypto. Is this just another shakeout before the next bull run, or is it time to rethink your strategy? We cover the latest crypto news, bitcoin price action, XRP, Ethereum, Solana, and the top altcoins getting hit hardest. Don't miss this market update before making your next move!

Bitcoin is crashing after major moves from Strategy, sending shockwaves across the crypto market. In today's crypto news, we break down the latest Bitcoin price action, key support levels, where I'm looking to buy, and which altcoins could outperform when the market rebounds. Stay ahead of the next move in Bitcoin, crypto, and altcoin markets!

For episode 739 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by David Lucatch, the Chair of nGRND, the Gold Protocol that converts stranded in-ground gold into liquid, reward-bearing digital assets, without extraction or environmental cost. David brings 40+ years of global entrepreneurial experience to this moment. He was an early architect of eCommerce payment infrastructure in Canada during Web1, built an AI/ML-powered engagement platform used by over 200 million people in Web2, and has spent Web3 at the intersection of blockchain, digital identity, and real-world asset tokenisation. He's a Forbes Business Council member, Rolling Stone Culture Council member, NY Emmy-nominated Executive Producer, and part of a team that holds a Guinness World Record in the online space.

Today, we cover why the recent Bitcoin sell off may have been a major fakeout and the real reason crypto markets pulled back. Get the latest crypto news, Bitcoin analysis, and altcoin insights as we break down the key market-moving events and what could happen next for BTC, XRP, Ethereum, and the broader crypto market. Subscribe for daily crypto updates and top altcoin opportunities!

For episode 738 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sergii Gerasymovych, the Co-Founder and CEO of EZ Blockchain, a bootstrapped data center and computing infrastructure company he founded in 2017. He pioneered flare gas Bitcoin mining, invented the world's first mobile immersion cooling mining container, and is now transitioning his infrastructure to power AI workloads. Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe. Speaker at Bitcoin 2021 and 2022 Conferences. Featured in Bitcoin Magazine and CoinDesk. 

Tokenization is often associated with digital assets, but its greatest potential may lie in transforming financial market structure. In this episode of Market Matters, Julia Hermann and Sarah Hirsch speak with Tom Sy, Head of New York Life Investment Management's Multi-Asset Solutions team, about how tokenization could reshape ownership, settlement, and investment product capabilities over time. 

Episode 227 with Mimi Kufour, Global COO of KoinKoin, a digital assets exchange and financial infrastructure company focused on solving cross border liquidity and payment challenges across Africa and other emerging markets. Mimi oversees the company's global operations across multiple jurisdictions and works closely with regulators as digital asset frameworks continue to evolve. She also serves as a Strategic Advisor to the Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovation in Ghana, contributing to policy development and industry alignment across the region.In this episode, we explore how Africa's financial infrastructure is evolving and why digital assets are increasingly being viewed as more than just investment vehicles. Mimi shares her perspective on the structural challenges that continue to hinder cross border trade and payments across the continent, and explains how emerging technologies such as stablecoins are creating new possibilities for moving value more efficiently between African markets.Drawing on KoinKoin's experience operating across multiple regulatory environments, Mimi discusses the realities of building compliant digital asset infrastructure while engaging directly with policymakers and regulators. She examines the opportunities created by Africa's evolving regulatory landscape, the challenges of balancing innovation with oversight, and the growing debate around the role of governments, central banks, and private operators in shaping the future of financial services.What We Discuss With MimiWhy Africa may have a unique opportunity to build new financial infrastructure rather than retrofit legacy banking systems.How stablecoins and digital assets are evolving from speculative assets into critical infrastructure for payments, liquidity, and trade.The race to regulate digital assets across Africa and whether fragmented national frameworks are slowing innovation and growth.The tension between dollar denominated stablecoins and Africa's ambitions for monetary sovereignty and financial independence.What needs to happen before 2030 to unlock a truly borderless financial system that supports trade and investment across the continent.Did you miss my previous episode where I discus The Untapped Trillion Dollar Opportunity in Africa's Diaspora Economy? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with MimiLinkedIn - Mimi Kufuor and KoinKoinMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

For university presses of all sizes, technology adoption is a constant necessity—yet the process can feel daunting, confusing, and even disruptive. Jana Faust (University of Nebraska Press) and Rachel Lee (UCANR) join the podcast to share their insights on technology adoption and change management. Rachel Lee is Director of Publishing at University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (https://ucanr.edu), where she leads a dedicated team that publishes California Agriculture journal, books, and open access publications showcasing ANR's research and extension work. Outside the office, she enjoys trail running, biking, and exploring new destinations. anrpublications.orgJana Faust is the Manager of Digital Assets and IT at the University of Nebraska Press, where she leads initiatives in publishing technology. She manages projects ranging from ebook remediation to ensure compliance with the European Accessibility Act, to system implementations that improve transparency and efficiency across departments. In her spare time, Jana likes to read, knit, and crochet. nebraskapress.unl.edu

Nick Valdez looks at this shocking data regarding Bitcoin bear market bottoms. What if the time-based metrics weren't ever really that accurate? Well, Nick is here with some pretty concrete evidence that Bitcoin will bottom MUCH sooner than people think!

In this episode of Bitcoin Brainstorm, Rod Roudi is joined by Cathie Wood, Adam Back, Hunter Beast, Rob Hamilton, Ren Crypto Fish, and David Puell for a deep discussion on quantum computing and its implications for Bitcoin. The group examines the technical, financial, and governance challenges posed by advances in quantum technology, while also exploring the progress being made on post-quantum cryptography and Bitcoin security research. From institutional concerns and custodial infrastructure to migration paths and consensus-building, the conversation highlights how developers, researchers, and investors are collaboratively addressing one of Bitcoin's most discussed long-term risks. Guests on this month's Bitcoin Brainstorm include: Cathie Wood: Founder, CEO and CIO at ARK Invest David Puell: Research Trading Analyst/Associate Portfolio Manager, Digital Assets, ARK InvestAdam Back: CEO, BlockstreamRen Crypto Fish: General Partner, Electric CapialRob Hamilton: Co-founder & CEO, AnchorWatchHunter Beast: Author, BIP360Rod Roudi: Founder, Bitcoin Park Key Points From This Episode: [00:00:00] Why quantum computing has become a major topic within Bitcoin discussions.[00:02:07] The role of Wright's Law and Moore's Law in estimating quantum progress.[00:04:38] Different quantum computing architectures and their implications for Bitcoin security.[00:05:58] Adam Back's overview of post-quantum signatures and Blockstream's research efforts.[00:06:55] How Bitcoin layer twos like Liquid are being used as testing grounds for quantum-resistant tools.[00:07:30] The trade-offs between signature size, speed, and security in post-quantum cryptography.[00:09:35] The importance of minimizing feature creep in Bitcoin upgrades.[00:11:41] Institutional investor concerns surrounding Bitcoin's quantum readiness.[00:22:28] Why Bitcoin developers favor conservative cryptographic approaches.[00:26:20] The collaborative nature of Bitcoin's open-source research ecosystem.[00:31:45] The distinction between long-range and short-range quantum attacks.[00:38:49] How custodians and hardware security module providers may need to prepare for migration.[00:45:35] Discussions around lost coins and the philosophical debate surrounding frozen or deprecated keys.[00:50:40] The importance of rough consensus within Bitcoin governance.[01:01:20] Why communication and investor education remain critical during this process. Learn more about Bitcoin Park: bitcoinpark.com Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)