Podcasts about Ethereum

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Crypto VC funds have some dry powder CFTC chair Mike Selig asserts jurisdiction over prediction markets relative to the States Is Kalshi more reliable than interest rate futures? The CLARITY Act inches closer to passing Shake up at Gemini OpenClaw agents are going to start phishing crypto users Bitwise aims to launch prediction market ETFs Bridge gets their OCC charter Hyperliquid launches a lobbying arm DAT hangover continues Blockfills reveals a $75m hole Ethereum is having an identity crisis Base is moving away from Optimism Neel Kashkari's bad faith stablecoin criticism

Nick Valdez looks at the VERY bullish news regarding Blackrock and Ethereum. But the charts aren't as bullish! Will the bulls or the bears take control. We cover both levels in today's episode.

In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Jonathan Steele, a family law expert with a focus on digital assets and privacy in high-asset divorces. As cryptocurrency and digital assets grow in importance, understanding how to manage them during a divorce is crucial. Jonathan shares his expertise on tracking digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, and explores methods for handling privacy concerns, especially when assets are hidden in cold storage or transferred through exchanges.They discuss common misconceptions about cryptocurrency, privacy issues in divorce cases, and the best practices for ensuring financial transparency. Whether you're dealing with crypto, concerned about privacy, or navigating a high-asset divorce, this episode offers practical insights for both clients and attorneys.Guest Information Jonathan Steele is a Chicago-based family law attorney with a focus on digital asset discovery and privacy in high-asset divorces. His expertise in cybersecurity and cryptocurrency has made him a trusted advisor in complex divorce cases.Episode OutlineUnderstanding Digital Assets in Divorce Explore the different types of digital assets, including crypto and domain names, and their role in high-asset divorces.Common Misconceptions About Cryptocurrency Jonathan clarifies misconceptions about crypto's anonymity and how transactions can be traced.Tracking Digital Assets in Divorce Learn how to track assets by reviewing bank statements and crypto exchanges, plus easier methods for discovery.Cold Storage and the 12-Word Seed Phrase Discover how cold storage wallets work, and why they're used to hide assets.Navigating Digital Privacy Issues Understand how spyware and shared devices can compromise privacy, and how to protect it during divorce.The Role of Full Financial Disclosure Learn the importance of accurate financial disclosure and how to uncover hidden assets in divorce.Best Practices for Digital Asset Discovery Jonathan shares tips for lawyers on investigating and verifying digital asset holdings during divorce.Protecting Privacy in High-Asset Divorces Strategies for ensuring privacy during divorce, including secure communication and password resets.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law. ************************************************************************ DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

Hex Trust CPO Giorgia Pellizzari explores Bitcoin's evolution into a yield-bearing asset, the strategic launch of wrapped XRP, and the path to scaling RWA tokenization. Giorgia Pellizzari, Chief Product Officer at Hex Trust joined CoinDesk Live at Consensus Hong Kong to provide a deep dive into the institutional shifts defining the digital asset landscape. Looking back at 2025 as the "Year of bitcoin," she explains how the launch of new primitives like the Babylon protocol transformed bitcoin from a "lazy asset" into a productive, yield-bearing instrument for institutions. The conversation highlights Hex Trust's issuance of wrapped XRP (wXRP). Pellizzari details how this regulated 1:1 backed asset is bridging the gap between the XRP Ledger and high-velocity DeFi ecosystems like Solana, Ethereum, and Optimism.  Pellizzari also offers a look at the future of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, citing the DTCC's move to tokenize hundreds of billions of dollars as a massive structural catalyst. She argues that while infrastructure is ready, the missing piece remains secondary market liquidity and regulatory comfort. - This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Will Foxley at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Joseph Lubin detailed MetaMask's evolution into a "personal neobank," a user-centric platform merging DeFi and traditional finance through features like tokenized equities via Ondo Finance, prediction markets, and debit cards. Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin joined CoinDesk Live from Consensus Hong Kong to discuss the evolution of Metamask. Lubin explained how MetaMask is transitioning from a wallet into a "personal” neobank—a fully featured financial services platform that users own and control directly from their devices. He detailed the integration of institutional-grade features, including tokenized equities through Ondo Finance, prediction markets, and debit cards, all aimed at bridging the gap between decentralized finance and the traditional financial world. - This episode was hosted live by Jennifer Sanasie and Bonnie Chang at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, presented by Hex Trust.

The Vault is a morning show hosted on Twitter Spaces and YouTube Live on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:30 am EST. The show focuses on multi-chain communities, emerging protocols, NFTFi, DeFi, Gaming, and, most importantly, collecting digital assets.Adam McBride: https://twitter.com/adamamcbrideJake Gallen: https://twitter.com/jakegallen_Chris Devitte: https://twitter.com/chris_devvEmblem Vault: https://twitter.com/EmblemVaultAgent Hustle: https://x.com/AgentHustleAIMigrate Fun: https://x.com/MigrateFun

Another round of cryptocurrency market structure bill negotiations is underway at the White House between a small group of banking and digital asset representatives. Odds that the Clarity Act passes before June briefly shot up to 85% on the prediction markets platform Kalshi early Thursday, as industry leaders say a deal is close. 00:00 Intro00:20 CLARITY odds spike01:20 CLARITY marks bottom?02:00 Tom Lee: NVIDIA can mark the bottom03:50 ETH nearing capitulation levels04:30 Fear and greed04:50 Bitcoin going to zero05:20 Iran escalation05:50 Tariff deficit surplus?06:20 CNBC: respond to Hassets Fed study comment08:20 No job growth09:10 WLFI x Securitize10:30 Eric and Don admit corruption12:10 Wealth divide is accelerating13:10 Dominoes are falling#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~CLARITY Crossroads

Optimism has plunged to a new all-time low after intense selling pressure overwhelmed recent demand. The decline accelerated after Coinbase's Layer-2 network Base confirmed it is transitioning away from the Optimism OP Stack. Meanwhile, Robinhood jokes at ETHDenver at Coinbases several failed attempts at delivering for their users.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC00:00 Intro00:20 Sponsor: BTCC00:50 Stonk brokers01:20 Stats01:50 ETHDenver: Johan Robinhood on testnet success02:44 Optimism plunges03:30 Optimism dead04:20 ETHDenver: Jesse grilled about BASE app05:30 Base activity crashing06:00 It all started with Virtuals06:30 ETH Denver: Jesse on new BASE07:00 Pay to feature07:45 ETHDenver: Robinhood humiliates BASE chain08:30 Robinhood has a clear focus09:20  Hamid: people don't understand how big this announcement11:30 Tom Lee: why retail investors beat institutions13:20 ETHDenver: SEC joins ethdenver for first time ever14:30 Outro#Crypto #Coinbase #Robinhood~Coinbase Moves To ETH!

The EF publishes Ethereum Protocol Priorities for 2026. Base moves from the OP Stack. OpenAI introduces EVM Bench. And Privacy Pools supports the BOLD stablecoin. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/886 Borrow against ETH at the lowest fixed rates in DeFi. Liquity V2 lets you use ETH as collateral to mint BOLD, the Ethereum native dollar. Learn more at liquity.org Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

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Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is up slightly at $67,432   Ethereum is up slightly at $1,981 And Binance Coin is up slightly at $615 Two Abu Dhabi-based funds disclosed over $1B in BlackRock's IBIT Zora to launch attention markets Bridge says it has conditional approval from the OCC Moonwell takes on bad debt in oracle error. Ark Invest adds COIN, Bullish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Chaparro, Head of Content & Special Projects at GSR, joined me to discuss the current state of the crypto market and its future outlook. Recorded on January 21st.Topics: - Why the recent crypto bull market was different - TradFi adoption of Crypto - Memecoins - Future of CryptoBrought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/

Crypto News: BlackRock begins acquiring ETH for upcoming Ethereum staking ETF. Abu Dhabi funds held over $1 billion of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF at end of last year. Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly raises $650 million.Brought to you by

Ethereum is at a massive crossroads. After the latest market moves, everyone is asking the same question: Should you sell your ETH now, or is this the ultimate "buy the dip" opportunity?

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Quantum computing threatens cryptocurrency by potentially breaking the elliptic curve cryptography (ECDSA) used for signatures, allowing hackers to derive private keys from public keys and steal funds. While powerful enough machines may not arrive for 10–15 years, they pose risks to long-term Bitcoin storage, particularly old or reused addresses. ~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/iTrustPaulGuest: Yoon Auh, Founder & CEO of Bolts Technologies IncBolt Technologies website ➜ https://boltstechnologies.xyz/00:00 intro00:07 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:32 Quantum FUD?01:06 Lyn Alden: Quantum Risk effecting Bitcoin price now02:20 Quantum Threat is Real06:46 TradFi vs Crypto Risks09:20 China Attacking Bitcoin?12:10 Most Vulnerable Blockchains12:45 Every Blockchain Could Upgrade14:02 Quantum Interest Growing16:09 How To Become Quantum-Safe18:30 Choose Your Own Cryptography20:50 Everything is an educated guess22:39 Private Keys in the future23:54 Value Premium for Quantum Resistant Blockchains24:55 American Standard is dead27:10 U.S. Leadership28:30 outro#quantum #Bitcoin #Crypto~Quantum Threat vs Crypto

Altcoins are under intense selling pressure, hitting levels not seen in the past five years.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: BTCC00:50 Big move loading01:45 Michael Saylor: Crypto winter is here03:30 Bitcoin $28K?04:20 Mohamed El Erian: The love affair for AI is gone07:00 Fed regime change08:00 Where are we?08:30 Altcoin EXTREME sell pressure09:00 Influencers exiting10:15 Peter Thiel exits ETHZilla10:30 Iran War imminent?11:00 Bearish dollar11:45 Christine Lagarde resigns13:00 eTorro CEO: Crypto wants exposure to metals14:45 Tether Gold dividends15:20 Trump meeting w/Banks16:10 Prediction market ETF#Crypto #bitcoin #ethereum~EXTREME Sell Pressure!

Welcome to the Crypto Curious podcast, brought to you weekly by the Bamboo App.This week we're looking at how power in crypto is shifting, from social platforms to billionaire investors, to policymakers.

The Ethereum Protocol Studies program returns. Rocket Pool activates the Saturn 1 upgrade. The EF introduces a new Platform Team. And Geth issues a critical security release. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/885 Earn 10% real yield on your dollars, fully onchain. Hold $BOLD, the only decentralized stablecoin rated A- by stablecoin agency, Bluechip. No vaults, no middlemen, no RWAs. Learn more on liquity.org/earn Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.  

Russia Allegedly Throttling, Blocking Privacy-Focused Chat Apps, Mandates Its Own #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #podcast #BasicCryptonomics #Bitcoin #Gold #Silver #Platinum #Palladium #CryptoCrash Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://CryptoTalk.FM Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThisIsCTR⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CryptoTalkRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters (00:00:01) - Crypto Talk Radio(00:01:58) - Crypto Investors: Precious Metals(00:06:08) - Ethereum's Vidalik Denies Being Decentralized(00:07:35) - The Iron Triangle(00:13:26) - VPNs and Cryptocurrency: The Need to Protect Yourself(00:17:01) - Crypto Yields(00:24:45) - Fintechs Should Step Up With Blockchain-based Money-

Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is up slightly at 67,873 dollars  Ethereum is up slightly at 1,968 dollars And Binance Coin is up slightly at 619 dollars Saylor buys more BTC Ethereum's RWA surpasses $17B report says Stablecoin usage gaining ground ZeroLend shutters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crypto News: Tokenized RWAs climb 13.5% despite $1T crypto market drawdown. Harvard endowment reduces stake in Bitcoin ETF, adds Ether exposure.Citi is quietly building out its crypto wealth business. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Gareth Soloway, Chief Market Strategist at VerifiedInvesting.com, joined me to review the charts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Gold, Silver, the S&P500, and the Nasdaq.Brought to you by

Ripple-powered payments are moving real U.S. dollars today, as a crypto brokerage activates live infrastructure that cuts bank transfer friction and puts XRP utility into daily financial operations, signaling tangible momentum beyond speculation.~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/iTrustPaulGuest: Jake Boyle - Chief Commercial Officer - Caleb & BrownCaleb & Brown website ➜ https://bit.ly/CalebBrownXRP00:00 intro00:08 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:45 Caleb & Brown using Ripple Payments04:14 Retail buying the dip?05:48 What altcoins are clients buying?06:58 CLARITY Act importance08:30 Waiting on CLARITY to unload?09:15 Tokenized Stocks vs Altcoins11:27 Aave benefits most?13:25 Robinhood Robinhood Agents coming16:15 CLARITY Act odds18:00 outro#crypto #Bitcoin #XRP~Institutions Using Ripple To Buy The Dip

Leo Lanza is a well known Ethereum investor and content creator.Markets are panicking. ETH is down 50% from its all-time high. Sentiment across all crypto markets is at multi-year lows. But Leo remains steadfast.He breaks down why Ethereum can't be replicated, why the four-year cycle is breaking, and how the CLARITY Act could be crypto's biggest catalyst ever. He explains why ETH is valued like gold or oil, not a tech stock, and walks through the math behind his $80,000 price target.In this episode, we cover:+ Why Ethereum is like Netflix replacing Blockbuster+ His $80,000 ETH thesis+ Why the CLARITY Act changes everything for institutional adoption+ L2s as Ethereum's weapon for distribution and growth+ What could break Leo's bull case------

Two years ago, quantum computing was a “someday problem.” Now NVIDIA is lobbying Congress. Ethereum is funding post-quantum research. Coinbase has launched a Quantum Advisory Board. So the question isn’t theoretical anymore. What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack today’s cryptography? In Episode 803, we sit down with Christopher Steven Smith, CEO and co-founder of Quantus, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain built using NIST-backed post-quantum cryptography. We cover: • What quantum computing actually is (without melting your brain)• How qubits differ from classical bits• Why elliptic curve cryptography may be vulnerable• Whether Bitcoin can realistically fork to quantum resistance• The risk to old wallets (including Satoshi’s coins)• Post-quantum signatures like Dilithium• Reversible transactions and whether they break crypto ethos• Whether the “digital gold” narrative was a strategic mistake Is quantum an overhyped sci-fi scare tactic? Or is it the next existential threat nobody is pricing in? This is a sponsored episode. As always, we disclose that upfront. We took the interview because the topic is real, timely, and worth exploring. Welcome to the future of cryptography. Or the end of it.Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Nathan welcomes Michael Dempsey, partner at Compound VC, for an in-depth discussion on AI, crypto, and technological investing. Returning guest Dempsey shares his insights on historical and emerging trends in AI, highlighting the evolving landscape of AI commercialization, the increasing speed from research to market, and the shift from market cap expansion to destruction. The podcast also dives into Dempsey's venture capital strategies, discussing his firm's impressive portfolio, including companies like Runway and Wave, and their new public markets fund. The conversation later transitions to crypto, with guest Evan Karvounis sharing his journey and the significant potential he sees in the decentralized exchange, Hyper Liquid. Michael further elaborates on Bitcoin's potential as a store of value. The episode encapsulates a comprehensive overview of the bleeding-edge tech landscape and its promising future. After the break, Dan welcomes Evan Karvounis to the pod. Evan shares his view on Bitcoin's current branding issues linked to the Trump administration and the preference for gold among Eastern investors. The conversation then shifts to Ethereum and Solana, which Evan believes are significantly overvalued, explaining their past success through the 'casino chip thesis.' The focus then moves to Hyper Liquid, a decentralized exchange project Evan heavily invests in. He outlines its unique approach of building a product before a chain, its market potential, and recent impressive growth, particularly in traditional asset trading. The discussion concludes with Hyper Liquid's market positioning and revenue growth potential. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media

The Vault is a morning show hosted on Twitter Spaces and YouTube Live on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:30 am EST. The show focuses on multi-chain communities, emerging protocols, NFTFi, DeFi, Gaming, and, most importantly, collecting digital assets.Adam McBride: https://twitter.com/adamamcbrideJake Gallen: https://twitter.com/jakegallen_Chris Devitte: https://twitter.com/chris_devvEmblem Vault: https://twitter.com/EmblemVaultAgent Hustle: https://x.com/AgentHustleAIMigrate Fun: https://x.com/MigrateFun

This week, Brett DiNovi and Lei Yang join the show to discuss the path forward for L2s. We deep dive into why we need L2s, MegaETH's 2026 roadmap, how to build a successful ecosystem, lessons learned from building MegaETH, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brett: https://x.com/bread_ Follow Lei: https://x.com/yangl1996 Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire -- Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Follow the link below to grab your ticket, and use code EMPIRE200 to get $200 off your ticket! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026 -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:57) Vitalik's Post On L2s (05:30) Do We Need L2s? (11:52) What's MegaETHs Moat? (29:00) Ethereum's Security Value (33:53) Coinbase Ad (34:38) DAS plug (35:03) Value Accrual & What's Next For MegaETH? (51:49) How To Build An Ecosystem? (1:09:14) Lessons Learned From Building MegaETH -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The Daily Gwei Refuel gives you a recap every other week day on everything that happened in the Ethereum and crypto ecosystems - hosted by Anthony Sassano. Timestamps and links to topics discussed: https://daily-gwei-links.vercel.app/recent 00:00 Introductory song 00:10 Tomasz steps down as Co-ED of the EF https://x.com/tkstanczak/status/2022315368430067847 https://ethereum.foundation/assets/ef-org-chart.png https://x.com/aerugoettinea/status/2022318885047779576 https://x.com/devanshmehta/status/2022780807493067129 15:57 First L1-zkEVM breakout call https://x.com/ladislaus0x/status/2021961042348163181 17:54 The case for quick slots in Hegota https://x.com/CarlBeek/status/2021265384989491702 22:41 Uniswap teams up with BlackRock https://x.com/Uniswap/status/2021586380212613218 26:36 Robinhood chain public testnet now live https://x.com/RobinhoodApp/status/2021399303722258575 28:34 The changing winds of crypto This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLMd0txYOMY Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thedailygwei.substack.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCp6vKY5jDr87htKH6hgDA/ Follow Anthony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sassal0x Follow The Daily Gwei on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedailygwei Join the Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/4pfUJsENcg DISCLAIMER: All information presented across all of The Daily Gwei's communication channels is strictly for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice.

Between 2014 and 2019, Riccardo Spagni (aka Fluffy Pony) led the development and engineering efforts of the Monero privacy. But he's also been a prominent bitcoiner since 2011, who did mining and supported e-commerce. He built a solid reputation on the Bitcoin OTC trading platform, created the PayBee and Globee payment processors, and even invented OpenAlias in order to simplify the now-standardized address format. In this episode, we talk about his contributions and what he's currently up to. Time stamps: 00:01:32 – Introduction & Magical Crypto Friends Era 00:02:57 – Challenges of Producing Magical Crypto Friends 00:04:26 – Craig Wright Satire & Community Targets 00:07:59 – Early Bitcoin Community & 2011 Generation 00:08:53 – Satoshi's Intentions & Early Bitcoin Culture 00:13:00 – Technical Openness & Developer Culture 00:16:34 – Toxicity, Bag Bias, and Gloria Zhao Incident 00:22:27 – Ordinals, Spam, and Censorship Debates 00:29:24 – Privacy, Permissionlessness, and Miner Censorship 00:31:53 – Technical Flaws of Filtering & Forking Lessons 00:41:04 – Bitcoin Cash, Forks, and Movement Unity 00:45:57 – Economic Dogma vs. Technical Reality 00:47:40 – Layer 2, Lightning, and Privacy Limitations 00:49:38 – Magic Wand: Ideal Bitcoin Privacy Upgrades 00:52:31 – ETFs, Custodians, and Institutional Privacy 00:55:00 – Sponsor Plugs & Humanitarian Use Cases 01:02:36 – Samourai Wallet, Toxic Change, and Monero Swaps 01:06:39 – Privacy Coin Market Trends & Bandwagoning 01:12:13 – AI, Privacy, and Global South Crypto Use 01:18:01 – Tron, Justin Sun, and Stablecoin Adoption 01:22:33 – Bitcoin's Changing Role: Store of Value vs. Money 01:26:15 – MoneroTopia & Legal Restrictions 01:31:50 – Early Bitcoin Support & The Most Serene Republic 01:37:25 – Philosophical Roots of Bitcoin Maximalism 01:39:07 – Personal Stories, Watches, and Fashion 01:43:02 – Weight Loss & Life Updates 01:45:08 – Monero Criticism & Inflation Debate 01:47:29 – Ethereum, Zcash, and Privacy by Default 01:55:20 – Zcash's Purpose and Venture Funding 02:01:30 – Tari, Zano, and Final Thoughts 02:04:17 – Outro & Future Interviews

Recorded in Miami during art fair week: Alfred Steiner joins Bad at Sports live from Miami, arriving by bicycle from the beach in full cowboy boots and jeans, already soaked through and fully inside the psychic weather of art fair week. A painter, conceptual artist, and practicing intellectual property lawyer, Steiner brings a rare combination of market fluency, legal clarity, and genuine artistic skepticism to a conversation that moves easily between booths, blockchain, copyright law, and the unwritten rules that quietly govern the art world. The discussion opens with a pulse check on the fairs, moving from NADA's familiar "house style" of faux-naïve figurative painting to the broader diversity of the main fair. Rather than ranking winners and losers, Steiner frames art fairs as emotionally destabilizing machines, places where impressive work and baffling work coexist in ways that are equally exhausting. What matters most is not judgment but endurance, the daily labor of continuing to make work in a system that constantly measures value against visibility and sales. From there, the episode dives deep into Steiner's dual practice. As an artist, his work spans painting, language-based conceptual pieces, NFTs, and legal interventions that deliberately stress-test institutional systems. He walks through two blockchain projects that were designed to fail commercially, including one where each NFT generates a unique text based on a buyer's Ethereum address, and another where ownership includes the right to alter the work itself, opening the door to misuse, mischief, and unexpected generosity. NFTs check in as, Steiner recounts a moment when an NFT holder copied a high-value work by Mitchell Chan, prompting Chan to respond by turning the forgery into an original drawing. The story becomes a parable about trust, legitimacy, and the strange ethics that emerge when technology destabilizes traditional ideas of originality. The conversation touches copyright law, photography, and artificial intelligence. Steiner explains why registering a copyright still matters, even in an age of ubiquitous images, and why most photographs are protected by default despite containing little expressive decision-making. He outlines how current legal frameworks are struggling to catch up with AI training practices, predicting that future court decisions will hinge not on whether content was scraped, but on how models are used and whose markets they undermine. Threaded throughout is a candid reflection on professional identity. Steiner speaks openly about the suspicion artists face when they have parallel careers, the romantic myth of total artistic devotion, and the quiet prejudice against artists who appear too competent, too organized, or too financially stable. Having spent years working part-time at Morrison & Foerster before founding his own firm, Steiner argues that the art world's fear of "dabblers" says more about its investment logic than about artistic seriousness. Recorded live, mid-fair, with sweat, exhaustion, legal theory, and humor all equally present, the episode offers a rare look at how art, law, labor, and belief intersect... Just don't look to hard at it.   NAMES DROPPED Art Basel Miami Beach — https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach NADA Miami (New Art Dealers Alliance) — https://thenada.org/nada-miami Untitled Art Fair — https://untitledartfairs.com Ethereum blockchain — https://ethereum.org Mitchell Chan — https://mitchellchan.com Rick Astley (via Rickrolling NFTs) — https://www.rickastley.co.uk Lawrence Weiner — https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/lawrence-weiner-2124 U.S. Copyright Office — https://www.copyright.gov Supreme Court of the United States — https://www.supremecourt.gov Morrison & Foerster Alfred Steiner - https://alfredsteiner.com/

"Revenge of the value stocks" refers to the comeback of undervalued, often overlooked, and mature companies outperforming high-growth tech, especially when market sentiment shifts toward safety, dividends, and earnings over hype.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: BTCC00:50 This week01:30 Partial Shutdown02:00 Bitcoin price in Feb03:10 CLARITY odds03:45 Losing Streak04:30 Bitcoin 8K?06:00 Lag707:00 FOX: Revenge of the value stocks07:40 Russel 2000 breakout08:40 John Gillen(Milk Road): This could ignite ETH10:00 N7 (Neo Finance Era)10:30 Paul's picks (AAVE, UNI, JUP)12:00 John Gillen(Milk Road): Trump is Kitchen sinking the economy13:00 Kevin Warsh13:30 Harvard sells BTC for ETH14:00 NEXO back14:30 XRP doomed?15:30 Outro#Bitcoin #Crypto #Ethereum~Next Big Crypto Rotation Into Value

Ethereum's RWA marketcap hits $15 billion. Stani Kulechov proposes that Aave support abundance assets. The Ethereum Foundation Partners with PolyU. And Harvard's endowment adds ETH exposure. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/884 Earn 10% real yield on your dollars, fully onchain. Hold $BOLD, the only decentralized stablecoin rated A- by stablecoin agency, Bluechip. No vaults, no middlemen, no RWAs. Learn more on liquity.org/earn Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Flare Just Lit the Fuse on XRP | This Changes Everything Tonight on On The Chain, Jeff breaks down: CRYPTO • Flare Networks 2.0 and protocol-managed institutional rails • FXRP live on Ethereum via Stargate Finance • XRPFi going multichain • Institutional DeFi use cases • ERC-20 liquidity unlock • Seoul Flare meetup expansion • Hugo Philion's vision: XRPL as asset issuance, Flare as compute Is this the beginning of institutional-grade XRP infrastructure? GEOPOLITICS • Election fraud allegations in Michigan & Georgia • Japan reinforcing cultural identity • Funding discrepancies raised by Josh Hawley • Marco Rubio overseas address reaction • NGO funding scrutiny • European unrest • Canadian border tensions When financial infrastructure evolves at the same time political systems fracture — that's not random. We break it down calmly, clearly, and strategically. SUPPORT ON THE CHAIN GRAB A BADASS YETIS COFFEE – Fuel your crypto grind! ☕Visit: badasserycoffee.com MINT YOUR BADASS YETIS NFT – Own a piece of the legend! Visit: otc.one/mint OTC MERCH IS HERE! – Represent the community in style! Visit: onthechain.shop BUY US A COFFEE – Help keep the content flowing! Visit: otc.one/buy-us-a-coffee JOIN THE CHANNEL – Get exclusive perks & behind-the-scenes content! Visit: otc.one/join ON THE CHAIN – CONNECT WITH US! Listen to the OTC Podcast – Never miss an update! Visit: otc.one/podcast Visit Our Website – The home of crypto insights! Visit: onthechain.io Follow OTC on X – Stay updated in real time! Visit: otc.one/x ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed on this channel constitutes financial, investment, or legal advice. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions. Views expressed are opinions and commentary based on publicly available information.

In this episode, host Friederike Ernst is joined by Michael Svoboda, CEO of Liquid AG, to discuss Liquity V2 and the launch of the BOLD stablecoin. Michael explains how Liquity maintains a governance-free, immutable architecture to provide "sovereign dollars" that are not dependent on human committees or centralized backstops. He introduces user-set interest rates, a novel DeFi primitive where borrowers determine their own rates to balance their cost of capital against the risk of being redeemed by stablecoin holders. They explore the technical mechanics of the BOLD stablecoin, its multi-collateral backing of ETH and LSTs, and why the protocol funnels 100% of fees directly to users rather than extracting rent. Michael also shares his analogy of crypto-native stablecoins as "electric engines" that offer a fundamentally different risk profile from traditional banking rails. Finally, the conversation dives into the impact of global regulations like MiCA and why the future of finance belongs to peer-to-peer credit markets.Topics00:00 Intro & Context04:15 Why Banking is Under Pressure09:30 From V1 to Liquity V215:00 User-Set Rates Explained21:45 Redemptions & Peg Stability27:10 Collateral Risk: ETH & LSTs35:20 Cefi vs. Defi Risk Spectrum42:15 Is Immutability Dogmatic?49:00 Revenue Distribution & Self-Sustainability55:30 Non-USD Stables & Global ShiftsLinksMichael on X: https://x.com/svobodamichaelLiquity: https://www.liquity.org/Bluechip: https://bluechip.org/Lido: https://lido.fi/stvaults?mtm_campaign=epicenterSponsors: Lido V3 introduces stVaults: modular staking infrastructure that lets builders and institutions deploy custom staking vaults, while staying anchored to stETH as a shared liquidity layer. Get started building with Lido V3 today: https://lido.fi/stvaults?mtm_campaign=epicenter

En este episodio pongo sobre la mesa una de las trampas intelectuales más comunes en cripto: analizar blockchains como si fueran empresas. Ese lente distorsiona por completo cómo entendemos su valor. Aquí cambiamos el marco mental para ver a los blockchains como lo que realmente se están convirtiendo: economías soberanas on-chain, “ciudades digitales” con actividad económica, flujos de capital y un “PIB” propio medible con señales como uso real, fees, volumen y dinámicas de liquidez. Comparo ecosistemas como Ethereum, Solana, Tron y Hyperliquid desde indicadores de actividad y rol dentro del sistema (no desde promesas). También explico por qué la volatilidad no es un bug, sino parte del rendimiento esperado cuando estás participando en economías emergentes. Este episodio no es para elegir “la mejor cripto”. Es para aprender a hacer mejores preguntas y dejar de usar modelos mentales que ya no aplican al juego que se está construyendo.

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Tomasz Stańczak stepped down as co-ED from the EF. Peer releases its embedded crypto onramp extension. The Ethereum Institutional Privacy Taskforce builds private bonds on Aztec. And TheDAO publishes a governance proposal. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/883 Sponsor: Arkiv is an Ethereum-aligned data layer for Web3. Arkiv brings the familiar concept of a traditional Web2 database into the Web3 ecosystem. Find out more at Arkiv.network Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In dieser Samstagsfolge von “Alles auf Aktien” reden wir mit unserem Lieblings-Krypto-Erklärer. Und wir reden mit ihm natürlich über das Ende des Bitcoin-Narrativs. Ist die Theorie vom digitalen Gold endgültig widerlegt oder gilt sie weiterhin? Unser Gast analysiert für uns die vergangenen Bitcoin-Monate, vom Melania-Moment, über den Crash am 10. Oktober, bis ins Jetzt. Dann präsentiert er 3 Szenarien für die Zukunft der digitalen Devise. Doch unser Erklärer geht noch weiter. Er verrät uns das 15-Prozent-Geheimnis der Hegdefonds-Legenden, die Rolle der Pot Shops, den großen Vorteil von Ethereum und den Sieger des Robinhood-Coinbase-Duells. Ein Gespräch mit Ha Duong. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

The Vault is a morning show hosted on Twitter Spaces and YouTube Live on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:30 am EST. The show focuses on multi-chain communities, emerging protocols, NFTFi, DeFi, Gaming, and, most importantly, collecting digital assets.Adam McBride: https://twitter.com/adamamcbrideJake Gallen: https://twitter.com/jakegallen_Chris Devitte: https://twitter.com/chris_devvEmblem Vault: https://twitter.com/EmblemVaultAgent Hustle: https://x.com/AgentHustleAIMigrate Fun: https://x.com/MigrateFun

BlackRock is doubling down on Ethereum by buying up more Bitmine shares during the market dip, the firm disclosed on Thursday.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Tim Warren, Host of Investing BrozInvesting Broz Youtube ➜ ‪‪  @TimWarrenTrades  Follow on Twitter ➜  @timsta6753   00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem02:20 Gov. Shutdown03:00 Patrick Witt: Still not clear on yields04:30 CLARITY update07:00 Bitcoin analysis09:30 ETFs still bleeding11:30 Ethereum analysis12:50 Tom Lee: Mr. Beast14:40 Why $ETH is not moving?17:10 $BMNR analysis18:30 Uniswap analysis20:10 Corruption list?21:10 Robinhood analysis24:10 Chainlink analysis26:40 ONDO analysis28:10 Coinbase analysis30:50 AAVE analysis32:00 Solana analysis34:00 Outro#Bitcoin #ethereum #crypto~Blackrock Buying Dip?

Aave Labs proposes the Aave Will Win Framework. Optimism partners with Succinct to bring ZK to the OP Stack. And the CFTC forms the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). Read more: https://ethdaily.io/882 Sponsor: Arkiv is an Ethereum-aligned data layer for Web3. Arkiv brings the familiar concept of a traditional Web2 database into the Web3 ecosystem. Find out more at Arkiv.network Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.  

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the crypto market metrics for Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Uniswap.

What happens when all the world's money moves on chain? That's not a hypothetical for Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, it's the company's mission. In this episode, Marc explains how Polygon is evolving from its roots as an Ethereum layer two into the blockchain for global payments, detailing two recent acquisitions that form the foundation of what he calls the "open money stack" - a single API combining on-ramps, wallets, and cross-chain interoperability.With over $2.5 trillion in transaction volume already processed and partnerships with Revolut, Stripe, Nubank, and dozens of fintechs across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, Marc makes the case that stablecoins are just the beginning. He shares why tokenized bank deposits will be the real game-changer, how banks are already positioning to profit from this shift, and why in 10 years he believes every dollar, whether paying a merchant down the street or sending a remittance across the globe, will move on a blockchain without anyone even thinking about it.In this podcast you will learn:How Marc first got interested in blockchain and crypto technology.Why he decided to make the move to Polygon Labs.Why Polygon decided to focus on payments.All the components you need to move money around the world on blockchain.The idea behind the open money stack.How Polygon is working with the likes of Revolut and Stripe.How they differentiate themselves from the other payments blockchains.What they are doing in AML and sanctions policy.The scale that Polygon is at today when it comes to transaction volume.What will the financial system look like when more money stays on chain.The two things banks ask in their initial conversations with Polygon.How money will transform in the next 10 years and why most people will not notice.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 00:44 The viral Vogue clip 03:46 Market Talk 07:13 Shoutout to Octant  11:29 AI Etiquette and Social Contracts 15:19 Gigi Claudid: Training our AI agent 20:49 Norwegian Athlete's Emotional Confession 23:34 Unpacking Relationship Drama 24:44 Messy Olympics: Scandals in Sports 25:32 Partner Shoutout: Anchorage Digital 27:27 Podcast Recommendation: The Rest is History 29:40 Interview with Tatum Hunter: Internet Culture Insights 30:06 Deepfakes and AI Ethics 38:43 Personal Surveillance and Trust Issues 48:52 TikTok's Mental Health Rabbit Hole 52:16 Shill Minute: Best Cookie in Crown Heights 53:08 Introduction to Octant: Innovating Funding Models 54:52 Funding Ethereum: Grants and Sustainability 56:50 Octant V2: Revolutionizing Community Funding 58:43 Sustainable Growth and the Future of Ethereum 01:05:56 The Intersection of Venture Capital and Sustainable Funding 01:11:25 Guest Nick Devor of Barrons on Prediction Markets 01:12:50 Gambling and Insider Trading in Prediction Markets 01:23:01 CFTC Challenges and the Future of Regulation 01:26:11 Free Groceries: A Marketing Strategy 01:29:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

Crypto News: Goldman Sachs crypto holdings disclosed in new filing which includes billions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana. Citadel Securities backs LayerZero as it unveils ‘Zero' blockchain for global markets. Robinhood launches Ethereum layer-2 testnet for tokenized assets. Brought to you by

Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is down slightly at $68,557   Ethereum is up slightly at $2,006 And Binance Coin is down slightly at $624 Vitalik lays out Ethereum thoughts in the age of AI BitMine picks up 40k more ETH South Korean financial watchdog investigates Bithumb over BTC error Base App moves to be less social. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices