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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michelle Lilly. A cryptocurrency and blockchain educator and entrepreneur. Here's a summary of the key points discussed:
Markets just saw a $19B wipeout in a single day. In this week's Weekly Rollup, we break down the Friday Flash Crash, what really caused it, and whether it signals the end of the cycle or just a reset. We also cover Binance's leaked listing fees, a major Chinese tech company quietly building on Ethereum, and reports that the U.S. may add $14B in Bitcoin to its strategic reserve. Plus, Democrats renew their push against DeFi, and Larry Fink gears up for BlackRock's next big crypto play. ------
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
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michelle Lilly. A cryptocurrency and blockchain educator and entrepreneur. Here's a summary of the key points discussed:
A $19B liquidation wave hit crypto 10 days after Lighter's public mainnet—so we asked founder/CEO Vladimir Novakovski why they built a ZK L2 Perp DEX on Ethereum, how the escape hatch actually protects users, and what really happened under extreme stress. We dig into ADL vs. LLP, trader-first design, and why verifiability (not vibes) should govern order matching and liquidations. Vlad shares throughput targets, why Lighter chose custom ZK circuits over a generalized ZKVM, and what's next: Spot, universal cross-margin, and a ZKVM sidecar for a broader platform play. We close with lessons from the cascade, realistic tradeoffs of being an L2, and how L2Beat “stage upgrades” fit into the roadmap. ---
Paxos mistakenly minted $300 trillion of PYUSD on Ethereum. Stablecoin issuer Paxos accidentally minted $300 trillion worth of PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin, far exceeding the total U.S. dollar supply. Paxos emphasized that it was not a security breach but the incident raised concerns about how an enormous amount of stablecoin could be created without requisite collateral. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0 - OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at owlting.com. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
In this episode, ARK's Cathie Wood and Brett Winton sit down with Tom Lee — co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors and chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies — to explore the rising influence of Ethereum as a financial infrastructure layer. Tom shares how BitMine transformed into the largest corporate holder of Ethereum globally, and why digital asset treasury companies DATs could serve as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized networks.The conversation covers Ethereum's “ChatGPT moment,” the regulatory unlock of 2025, and why institutional investors may prefer equity-wrapped crypto exposure. Tom also lays out a bold vision in which Ethereum surpasses Bitcoin in market cap and becomes the financial internet's base layer — absorbing everything from stablecoins and tokenized assets to staking, liquidity backstops, and even prediction markets.The trio also examines risk dynamics, corporate strategy, and the architectural differences between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems as Wall Street starts to build on-chain.Key Points From This Episode:00:00:00 How BitMine evolved from a small miner into the largest Ethereum-holding DAT.00:03:00 Why BitMine's ETH per share jumped 9x in 8 weeks — and what's next.00:06:30 Why DATs exist at all — and why they're crucial for institutional access.00:08:05 Ethereum's “ChatGPT moment”: Stablecoins as breakout crypto products.00:10:29 How BitMine solved a regulatory bottleneck for ARK's crypto exposure.00:14:54 The flippage theory: Why Tom believes ETH will surpass Bitcoin.00:19:34 Proof-of-stake vs. proof-of-work: Comparing network resilience and incentives.00:24:06 Targeting 5% of ETH supply: How much is too much for a DAT?00:28:48 How BitMine is like a “reverse bank” — and why that earns it a NAV premium.00:33:16 What could dethrone BitMine's lead? The tech risk and Solana wildcard.00:38:47 Ethereum can't hold everything: Why multiple chains will exist.00:50:27 How tokenization unlocks transparency, pricing, and global efficiency.00:54:03 Tom's 2030 forecast: Ethereum at $60K and digital treasuries worth $5T.
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Brave has spent a decade building a privacy-first browser that empowers users with tools like ad-blocking and fingerprinting protection, now serving 100 million monthly active users. Security engineer Kyle Den Hartog joins Friederike to unpack the centralization traps in digital identity from email's spam-driven dominance to one-size-fits-all DeFi lending rates and how Brave counters them with BAT's user-rewarding ad model, zero-knowledge personalization, and wallets that act as privacy guardians. Kyle warns of on-chain transparency's risks to consumer behavior, advocates for intent-based "vendor relationship management" advertising, and draws historical lessons on censorship's chilling effects amid rising regulations like EU chat controls. He shares Brave's vision for seamless private payments and user-controlled algorithms to reclaim the open web from Big Tech monopolies.Topics discussed in this episode:IntroductionKyle's background in security and identityWhy identity and privacy matterThe history and centralization of digital identityEmail as a cautionary tale for decentralizationBrave's privacy-first vision and 100M usersBAT: Rewarding users for attentionChallenges and evolutions in Brave's ad modelZero-knowledge for intent-based adsBrave Wallet: Privacy by defaultOn-chain privacy pitfalls and wallet solutionsBrowser wallets vs. built-in securityCensorship, regulations, and history's lessonsFixing social media algorithmsBrave's 5-year visionLinks mentioned in the episode: Kyle Den Hartog, Security Engineer at Brave: https://x.com/PryvitKyleBrave Browser: https://brave.com/Sponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at gnosis.io This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.
In this episode, we'll break down exactly what happens to Bitcoin if Trump follows through, how it could spark volatility across Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, and why traders are bracing for impact.
Bitcoin faces MAJOR weekend risk as U.S.-China trade war tensions escalate! In this episode, we'll analyze how renewed global uncertainty could trigger a weekend dump across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and key altcoins like Solana and Chainlink.
The crypto market was dealt another grueling sell-off on Thursday, with several altcoins facing double-digit moves to the downside while BTC and ETH began to challenge critical levels of support.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!GUEST: Jamie Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at Real VisionFollow Jamie on X ➜ https://x.com/Jamie1Coutts00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:45 John D'Agostino (Coinbase Institutional): Crypto is reality02:20 Is there a real appetite for this type of volatility?04:30 Retail vs The Great Debasement07:15 Is Trump sentiment fading amongst crypto holders?11:15 Are we still in a bull market?15:30 MetaMask x Hyperliquid partnership: Good or Bad for market?17:30 Saylor acknowledges Tom Lee's importance to ETH19:30 DATs vs ETFs: Which is a better vehicle for crypto exposure?21:20 Does Solana need a Tom Lee?23:50 Solana x Uniswap26:35 The Debasement narrative29:20 Are we getting altseason?33:35 Outro#Bitcoin #Ethereum #Crypto~Chaos Crushing Altcoins!
BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:BMNR) has been on a meteoric rise this year—up more than 600% since it began trading in June 2025—driven by its pivot from Bitcoin mining to an Ethereum -focused digital-asset treasury. The company now claims the crown as the world's largest corporate holder of ETH, attracting marquee investors like Cathie Wood‘s Ark Invest.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/coinbasePBN00:00 intro00:06 Sponsor: Coinbase00:36 Top Super Investors01:16 Ethereum Will Flip Bitcoin02:00 Marketcap Comparison03:05 Tom Lee shocks Cathie Wood04:02 Cathie Didn't Know?04:32 Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake05:20 Bitcoin Transaction Problems06:06 Steak&Shake Brags About Bitcoin Transactions06:52 Ethereum Has Developers07:25 Cathie: Banks vs Ethereum?08:45 Tom Lee: L2's Benefit Ethereum09:45 Tokenization + Prediction Markets10:39 Polygon & Polymakret11:23 Polymarket Being Upgraded12:29 Tom Lee: Cathie is too conservative13:47 Cathie Wanted to Stake ETH14:39 Companies Are Waiting To Stake15:15 outro#Ethereum #bitcoin #crypto~Cathie Wood vs Tom Lee
Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
In this episode, we sit down with David Duong, Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, to break down the results of Coinbase's Q4 Crypto Survey and uncover what the smartest money in crypto is thinking right now. From Ethereum's path to a new all-time high, to the rise of prediction markets and the debasement trade gaining steam, this conversation is packed with institutional-grade alpha.~~~~~
Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto flash crash was a blip Japan sets out to ban insider trading in crypto Cloudflare teams up with Visa, Mastercard, and AmEx to lay payment rails for AI agents Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs return to positive territory Sam Bankman-Fried claims Biden administration targeted him over GOP donations ###Gemini Card Disclosure: The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. In order to qualify for the $200 crypto intro onus, you must spend $3,000 in your first 90 days. Terms Apply. Some exclusions apply to instant rewards in which rewards are deposited when the transaction posts. This content is not investment advice and trading crypto involves risk. For more details on rates, fees, and other cost information, see Rates & Fees. The Gemini Credit Card may not be used to make gambling-related purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Krista Lynch, SVP of ETF Capital Markets at Grayscale, Interview. We discuss Grayscale launching the first staking spot crypto etfs in the U.S.Topics: - Staking in Crypto ETFs - What happens with the staking rewards in ETFs? - ETFS vs Digital Asset Treasury companies - The outlook for the next wave of spot crypto ETFs approvals - TradFi entering crypto Brought to you by
Jerome Powell just hinted at the END of quantitative tightening — and the crypto market is ready to explode! In this episode, we'll break down how the Fed's latest signal could spark a mega rally across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and top altcoins like Chainlink, Solana, and XRP.
The biggest danger in crypto has just been exposed — and it's worse than anyone thought! In this episode, we'll break down the massive risk threatening Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the entire altcoin market, and why most investors aren't prepared for what's coming.
Silver prices have surged strongly as a historic short squeeze in London has intensified. Are tokenized asset chains like Ethereum and Polygon set to gain from this narrative push?~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 Intro00:10 Demand Shock00:45 Silver borrowing costs01:00 Andy Schectman: “We got a major problem”01:50 USA ships silver to London02:15 Andy Schectman: “London story is bs"03:15 Stashing on flights03:45 Andy Schectman: “one week left of silver”04:50 Mike Maloney: Bank of America silver price prediction is hilarious05:30 Gold hit 4200 today05:50 No tokenized silver?06:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital06:30 Tiamonds Supply06:55 Denario Silver Tokens07:30 Yields are coming eventually07:55 Both are on polygon08:05 L2's recovered better08:20 Sandeep: L2 season is coming NOW09:15 Recurring transactions09:40 Coinbase delisting MATIC for POL10:00 Sandeep: The token migration hurt our narrative10:35 Migration Done11:10 First to $5k12:00 Outro#Silver #Gold #ethereum~
Crypto's violent leverage unwind has cleared structural risks, setting a cleaner base for recovery.~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: Tangem01:10 Retail buying big tech03:30 Data Center Takeover04:00 Altimeter Capital CEO: This is 10x the Manhattan Project05:45 Tim was wrong07:15 Total crypto chart11:00 Trump sentiment over?14:45 Is the top in?16:00 2021 vs 202517:50 BNB vs HYPE23:00 Most bullish token for Q4?25:20 Solana analysis25:15 Sui analysis30:00 Do not use leverage31:00 Still bullish on $AVAX?34:00 Bear market conditions36:00 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #XRP~Crypto Crash Rebound?
“It's only a matter of time” before the SPX reaches 7,000, Ahmed Riesgo says, but he thinks it won't happen until 2026. Right now, he likes financials, healthcare, and small caps. He especially likes the latter because of valuation, but he does not that they may be more sensitive to risk. Ahmed also likes the Japanese yen and some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Mitchell Nicholson is the founder of Sierra Labs. The SIERRA Liquid Yield Token (LYT) is built to deliver the best user experience across DeFi, CeFi, and TradFi. Why you should listen Sierra Protocol is the issuer of SIERRA, a liquid yield token (LYT) that offers the best risk-adjusted yield in a freely tradeable ERC20 token on Ethereum and Avalanche. SIERRA enables holders to earn passively accrue 6-12% APY compounded daily and does not require staking or claiming, holding periods or lockups, paying hidden fees or providing KYC. Its reserves are managed by OpenTrade, an institutional-grade market leader offering stablecoin yield products and is backed by a16z, Circle, Mercury, Notion and other leading VC firms. Supporting links Fidelity Crypto Careers Sierra Andy on Twitter Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.
For episode 222 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we kick off part 1 of a short series celebrating Octant Epoch 9. It's called Storytelling on Ethereum; featuring conversations exploring how we communicate Ethereum's human story to the world, and how Ethereum's tech stack and community ethos empowers creators to elevate their storytelling.Since this is a special episode, we're changing things up and joining me are two amazing co-hosts who are also part of this round:
Brevis unveils its Pico Prism real-time proving zkVM. The Ethereum Foundation deploys 2400 ETH into Morpho. Jovay announces an Ethereum L2. And Basenames now support ENSIP-19. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/803 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bhutan pivots national digital identity system to Ethereum Bernstein projects USDC stablecoin supply to triple by end of 2027 Bitcoin sees ETF outflows, weaker risk appetite weigh on prices Crypto crime research group SEAL Org unveils new way to report potential phishing sites ###Gemini Card Disclosure: The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. In order to qualify for the $200 crypto intro onus, you must spend $3,000 in your first 90 days. Terms Apply. Some exclusions apply to instant rewards in which rewards are deposited when the transaction posts. This content is not investment advice and trading crypto involves risk. For more details on rates, fees, and other cost information, see Rates & Fees. The Gemini Credit Card may not be used to make gambling-related purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Crypto markets are bleeding red as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions ignite a global risk-off move. President Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports have triggered a wave of fear across equities, commodities, and digital assets — wiping more than $150 billion from crypto's total market cap overnight. Bitcoin briefly fell below $118K, while altcoins like Ethereum and Solana plunged double digits.
Trump just doubled down on Bitcoin — and it could change everything for crypto! From regulation shifts to institutional adoption, this could mark the start of a historic phase for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and top altcoins like Chainlink and Solana.
Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing!--Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDivingA boycott is the end of a conversation, not the start. On Music Not Diving this week, we discuss whether Spotify is such an exceptional case of evil that it deserves be made an example of, or whether there might be another platform, for instance one owned by a Communist dictatorship, which might better fit the bill. And we give thanks to Cory Doctorow for his theoretical underpinning to the episode, which also features in the title! Honestly this could easily have been twice as long and there are many issues which are omitted or insufficiently covered... but it took nearly a whole day to record and edit and that's about the limit of my pay grade! --If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.Listen to the music discussed on the show via the Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ethereum scaling tokens outperformed most of the cryptocurrency market after the weekend crash, signaling stronger price resilience among layer-2 (L2) projects built on the world's largest smart contract network. Are institutions using this recent flash crash as a great opportunity to expand their ethereum exposure?~This episode is sponsored by BTCS~BTCS Website ➜ https://bit.ly/BTCSethereumGuest: Charles Allen, CEO and Chairman of the Board at BTCS00:00 intro00:07 Ethereum Treasuries Bought Dip00:34 BTCS Bought ETH on Saturday01:10 Buying During Crashes02:26 BTCS Wasn't Liquidated02:45 Ethereum ETF's Sold ETH03:49 ETF outflows signal rally04:15 ETF holders vs Treasury holders05:42 Tokenizing Treasury Stocks09:26 Bividend Payout10:32 BTCS Operating Business12:00 Institutions Buying13:00 $4,500 or $3,500 first?13:35 Investors long term?14:55 Rate Cuts & CLARITY Act16:49 outro#Crypto #Ethereum #Bitcoin~Did Institutions Buy The Dip?
Bitcoin (BTC) is entering what analysts describe as a “clean-up phase,” as deep buy orders begin to cluster below the $105,000 level following a major deleveraging event.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/coinbasePBN00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Coinbase01:00 Step #9 underway02:00 TACO odds02:30 MetaMask x Polymarket03:00 Binance to issue refunds03:30 Liquidity Wars05:50 Fear and Greed06:15 CNBC: This is a nervous market08:00 Jerome Powell eases markets08:25 Gold vs Bitcoin09:00 Larry Fink: Are we in a bubble?10:15 BlackRock smashes earnings11:00 Larry Fink: This is the beginning of tokenization12:40 Joe Moglia: Do not bet against Larry; Why he invested in DATs15:10 Andrew Kang: Global perpification will be a sight to behold16:45 Outro#Crypto #Ethereum #Bitcoin~Crypto Crash Shakeout = Buy Opportunity?
Bitcoin isn't just something to hold anymore.@theTNetwork is making it usable — letting BTC power lending, trading, and yield across DeFi ecosystems like Ethereum, Sui, and Solana.@saprophetik on bringing real utility to Bitcoin with @graminitha1 & @FrederickMunawa.Watch the full interview here.Timestamps:03:02 Threshold Labs and Its Mission06:01 Understanding TBTC: The Bitcoin Wrapper09:09 Threshold Cryptography Explained11:57 Bitcoin's Role in DeFi and Its Challenges14:54 Adoption Metrics and User Base of TBTC17:49 Threshold's Business Model and Revenue Generation20:02 Governance and Community Structure of Threshold22:58 Future Roadmap and Institutional Focus26:11 Market Perspectives and Bitcoin's Future27:06 Getting Involved with Threshold#Treshold #crypto #Bitcoin #TBTC #DeFiSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "
Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
In this episode, Benjamin Cowen joins the show to break down exactly why most altcoins are still bleeding, what must happen before altseason can even begin, and why Ethereum hitting $5K is the single most important signal nobody's talking about. We're getting into the data, dominance, and danger of assuming altseason is guaranteed. ~~~~~
Fusaka goes live on the Sepolia testnet. The EF announces the 2026 Internship Program. And Stripe enables recurring stablecoin payments. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/802 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Peter Schiff is an American economist, stockbroker, author, the CEO & Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital, and the Founder of SchiffGold. In this conversation we discuss why gold & silver are hitting record highs, interest rates, how to improve economic policies, what Peter would do if he was President, and a bet on whether gold or bitcoin will end up having a better 2025? ======================Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: http://pompdesk.com/======================Bitlayer is taking Bitcoin beyond just a store of value. For the first time, you can put your Bitcoin to work, earning yield while staying true to its core principles of security and decentralization. Bitlayer is making Bitcoin DeFi a reality. Learn more at https://x.com/BitlayerLabs======================Bitwise is one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset managers, with more than $15 billion in client assets across an expanding suite of investment solutions—including the world's largest crypto index fund—plus products spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and crypto equities. In addition to managing assets, Bitwise helps investors stay informed about the fast-moving crypto market. Every week, CIO Matt Hougan breaks down what's happening in crypto in five minutes or less. Read the latest at https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos. Certain Bitwise investment products may be subject to the extreme risks associated with investing in crypto assets. Visit https://bitwiseinvestments.com/disclosures to learn more.======================Timestamps: 0:54 - Intro1:21 - Why gold and silver are hitting record highs5:07 - How to think about the gold allocation in your portfolio9:55 - Evaluating why China is buying so much gold12:19 - Why the “Debasement Trade” is now happening15:26 - Interest rates, inflation, & Fed's independence20:57 - Bitcoin vs gold: which one will have a better 2025?26:39 - Grading the Trump admin on economic policy30:51 - What would Peter do if he was President?
This week, Tarek Mansour Co-founder & CEO of Kalshi joins the show to discuss the next chapter for one of the fastest growing start ups in the U.S. We deep dive into the Kalshi origin story, how media and markets are evolving, the opportunity for prediction markets, advice for founders and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Tarek: https://x.com/mansourtarek_ Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code EMPIRE200 for £200 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Crypto-native institutions and developers demand institutional-grade infrastructure with regulatory clarity and full asset control. Blockdaemon's Earn Stack is a non-custodial platform combining high-performance staking rewards and seamless DeFi integration with no intermediate smart contract or vaults. Programmatically access leading Ethereum & Solana staking rewards, plus DeFi opportunities across lending protocols, DEXs, and AMMs. Book a Demo! -- peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Empire podcast. peaq is home to 60+ apps across 20+ industries and millions of devices, machines, and onchain robots. It powers the world's first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub. For more about peaq, check out www.peaq.xyz -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- Mantle is pioneering ""Blockchain for Banking"" as a revolutionary new category that sits at the intersection of TradFi and web3. Key elements for Mantle as the ""Blockchain for Banking"": - Transactions posted to the blockchain - Compatibility with TradFi rails - Integrated DeFi features Mantle Network, the access layer — transforms Mantle Network into a purpose-built vertical platform — the blockchain for banking — that enables financial services on-chain. Mantle leads the establishment of Blockchain for Banking as the next frontier. Follow Mantle on X (@Mantle_Official) for the latest updates on Mantle as the 'Blockchain for Banking'. -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:28) The Kalshi Origin Story (19:29) Raising Money From Sequoia (21:46) Ads (Blockdaemon, Peaq) (22:58) Why The Election Was Kalshi's Breakthrough Moment (33:37) Becoming The Fastest Growing Start Up (37:40) Ads (Blockdaemon, Peaq) (38:52) Why Prediction Markets Are The Superior Model (43:40) Integrating With Crypto (50:20) Ads (Katana, Mantle) (51:57) Partnering With Robinhood (54:39) The Future of Prediction Markets & Media (01:00:11) The Perps Opportunity (01:03:19) Competing With Polymarket (01:09:40) Advice For Founders -- 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, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
The crypto market just got hit HARD — but here's what really happened. In today's eisode, we break down the massive selloff shaking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and top altcoins, revealing the key catalysts behind the crash. From liquidation cascades to macro shocks, we'll cover exactly what caused this bloodbath — and more importantly, what's next for smart investors.
A combination of factors converged into a perfect storm on Friday, triggering the cryptocurrency industry's largest liquidation event in history and briefly sending Bitcoin and Altcoins drastically low. The $19 billion in liquidations doesn't mean investors lost that sum of money, but rather that leveraged positions were forcibly closed.~This Episode is sponsored by SALT~Borrow on SALT Now! ➜https://bit.ly/pbnsalt00:00 Intro:00:10 Sponsor: SALT No Liquidation00:50 Do not leverage01:20 Octover?01:45 Biggest crypto liquidation in history04:45 Fear & greed reset05:30 Weekend recap06:30 TACO playbook07:50 Trump while markets were crashing08:25 Scott Bessent our leverage vs China09:40 CNBC: US doesn't have the leverage it thinks it has10:50 China September trade data12:00 Chinese to back BNB12:20 Binance compensation for losses13:10 JP Morgan $1.5T investment13:40 Tom Lee: Buy the dip16:20 Tom Lee: Gold is pumping because of crypto17:45 Tom Lee buys more ETH18:15 BlackRock bullish18:50 Silver on balance sheets19:50 Upcoming events20:55 What happens next?21:30 Charts22:30 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Historic Crypto Crash Over?
Memory stocks tied to the A.I. trade like Seagate (STX) and Western Digital (WDC) rallied strong to start the trading week, while crypto showed mixed results in Ethereum's rally and Bitcoin's sluggish performance. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas take investors through their takeaways on Monday's session.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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In this episode, we break down what triggered the liquidation cascade, why Ethereum held strong, and the major catalysts that could send it to new all-time highs sooner than anyone expects. Institutions are buying. DATs are stacking. Upgrades are coming. But is the market ready? ~~~~~
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In this episode, Sebastien is joined by Jelena Djuric, co-founder of Noble, a generic asset issuance chain built for the Cosmos ecosystem. Jelena shares her journey into crypto, which began with an interest in political science, leading her to discover Bitcoin's potential. She describes the origins of Noble, created to solve a critical need within Cosmos: a native, fungible source of liquidity like USDC.Before Noble, assets were often bridged in fragmented ways, creating poor user experiences. Noble was designed as a simple, secure, and neutral "asset issuance hub," a purpose-built chain for natively issuing assets and distributing them throughout the Cosmos network via IBC.Jelena emphasizes that Noble is intentionally "boring," with a minimal feature set to reduce the attack surface. It operates with a proof-of-authority consensus model to meet the compliance needs of asset issuers like Circle. Jelena also discusses the importance of CCTP for moving USDC between Cosmos and other ecosystems, with Noble as the routing hub. Looking ahead, Jelena sees a future where Noble supports a diverse range of assets beyond stablecoins, including RWAs.Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction Jelena's background and entry into crypto Why fragmented liquidity is holding crypto back Noble's vision for unifying liquidity Why a "boring" chain is a more secure chain Noble's proof-of-authority model for issuer trust Bringing a single source of truth for USDC to the Interchain Using CCTP to connect liquidity across ecosystems Noble's business model The future of solving liquidity for RWAsLinks mentioned in this episode: Jelena Djuric, Co-Founder, Noble: https://x.com/jelena_noble Noble: https://x.com/noble_xyz Sponsors: Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at gnosis.io This episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture.
Jordi Visser is a macro investor with over 30 years of Wall Street experience. He also writes a Substack called “VisserLabs” and puts out investing YouTube videos. In this conversation, we discuss whether there's a bubble forming and where Jordi stands — bullish or bearish, we dive into the AI trade, the supply and demand imbalance driving energy and infrastructure, the growing “debasement trade” as institutions allocate to Bitcoin and gold, we explore capitalism vs. socialism, humanoid robots, and the macro forces shaping the markets today.======================Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: http://pompdesk.com/======================This episode is brought to you by Figure (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp), the platform to Earn and Borrow. Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Figure offers Crypto-Backed Loans, allowing you to borrow against your Bitcoin or Ethereum with 12-month terms and no prepayment penalties. They have the lowest rates in the industry at 8.91%, allowing you to access instant cash or buy more Bitcoin without triggering a tax event. Your BTC collateral is protected by decentralized MPC custody. You can always see your BTC ownership in your FM account and verify holdings in your personal BTC vault on chain. Unlock your crypto's potential today. Visit their app to apply (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) for a Crypto Backed Loan (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) today! Figure Lending LLC dba Figure. Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS 1717824. Terms and conditions apply. Visit figure.com for more information. Figure Markets Credit LLC. 650 S. Tryon Street, 8th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202. (888) 926-6259. NMLS ID 2559612. Terms and conditions apply. Visit https://figuremarkets.com/borrow for more information.======================Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/======================Bitwise is one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset managers, with more than $15 billion in client assets across an expanding suite of investment solutions—including the world's largest crypto index fund—plus products spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and crypto equities. In addition to managing assets, Bitwise helps investors stay informed about the fast-moving crypto market. Every week, CIO Matt Hougan breaks down what's happening in crypto in five minutes or less. Read the latest at https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos. Certain Bitwise investment products may be subject to the extreme risks associated with investing in crypto assets. Visit https://bitwiseinvestments.com/disclosures to learn more.======================Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:47 - Bubble talk is dominating the market 7:06 - The $7 Trillion AI infrastructure boom 10:03 - Impact of AI adoption 13:36 - AI job fears and market correction warnings19:18 - Credit events and private credit risks26:16 - Why the debasement trade is happening now: gold and bitcoin39:05 - The rise of humanoid robots44:06 - Outlook on compute, power, and the market
Unpacking retail sentiment on crypto with Stocktwits Head of Markets and Retail Investor Insights, Tom Bruni. Bitcoin recently hit a new high, but the market's momentum hasn't trickled down to Ethereum, Solana, and other altcoins, leaving retail traders frustrated and their capital flowing elsewhere. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie sits down with Tom Bruni, Head of Markets & Retail Investor Insights at Stocktwits, to dive deep into social sentiment data and what retail investors are actually watching right now, from the "debasement trade" in gold and silver to high-flying AI stocks. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0 - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.