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Elemental Altus Royalties has officially completed its merger with EMX Royalty, creating a newly combined royalty company that will operate under the name Elemental Royalty Corporation. Vizsla Copper announced a major step forward in its North American critical-minerals strategy with the agreement to acquire Constantine Metal Resources. Banyan Gold reported another strong set of drill results from the Airstrip zone at its AurMac Project in the Yukon, continuing to expand shallow, near-surface gold domains grading above one gram per tonne. Americas Gold and Silver moved to consolidate its position in Idaho's Silver Valley with a US$65 million deal to acquire Crescent Silver LLC, owner of the high-grade Crescent Mine located just nine miles from the company's Galena Complex. Gold X2 Mining reported its third batch of results from the ongoing grade-control program at the Moss Gold Project in northwest Ontario, returning another set of long, continuous gold intercepts from shallow drilling across the Main Zone.This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by… Revival Gold. Revival Gold is one of the largest pure gold mine developer operating in the United States. The Company is advancing the Mercur Gold Project in Utah and mine permitting preparations and ongoing exploration at the Beartrack-Arnett Gold Project located in Idaho. Revival Gold is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “RVG” and trades on the OTCQX Market under the ticker symbol “RVLGF”. Learn more about the company at revival-dash-gold.comThe Mining Stock Daily morning briefing is produced by Clear Commodity Network. It is distributed throughout the world through your podcast network of choice, and by our friends at the Junior Mining Network.

Jason discussed the introduction of 50-year mortgages in the United States and their potential impact on real estate affordability and demand, while highlighting favorable market conditions including sliding interest rates and the end of quantitative tightening. He explained how extended mortgage terms can be financially beneficial through inflation-induced debt destruction and tax deductions, contrasting common misconceptions about mortgages as liabilities. Jason emphasized the importance of understanding current market trends and encouraged listeners to explore his AI chatbot and past content for insights, while also promoting his upcoming monthly masterclasses and the Empowered Investor Pro community. Jason then welcomes Jeff Deist, in-house counsel for Monetary Metals, to discuss the impact of dollar debasement and inflation on the economy. They explore how the U.S. has been in a slow-motion economic decline since 1971 and examine the evolving nature of money, including the role of gold and digital assets in the modern financial system. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the use of physical gold to generate income through leasing arrangements and the benefits and risks of gold investments, including its cultural significance and untapped potential as a financial asset. Check out our FREE Ai tool- JasonHartman.com/Ai Join our PRO community at EmpoweredInvestor.com Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:32 I'm having a party! 9:54 Mortgage Amortization Calculator 14:44 Check out our FREE Ai tool- JasonHartman.com/Ai 15:55 Confluence of factors 17:00 Join our FREE Masterclass at  JasonHartman.com/Wednesday   Jeff Deist interview 18:44 A defense against the debasement of the US dollar 23:52 Tether no more 35:07 Gold and governments 38:08 Making precious metals productive 42:35 Benefits and risks 47:23 Gold has a role to play Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com  

TO BUY SILVER & GOLD, contact Andy's firm at info@milesfranklin.comThe precious metals appear to have recovered from their recent pullback as gold futures vaulted over $4,200/oz today while silver futures surpassed $53/oz.So, is the precious metals rally back on?I asked this question to Andy Schectman in today's livestream. He think it very well may be.We discuss this plus a host of other PM-related topics. To hear it all, click here or on the video below.FYI: if you're looking to purchase bullion online, Thoughtful Money recommends Miles Franklin, co-founded, owned and operated by Andy. The firm has been in operation since 1989, and is a full-service precious metals broker with a mission to educate the masses on the benefits & principles of sound money and deliver fair pricing.Given the important of the partnership between Thoughtful Money and his firm, Andy himself has offered to give Thoughtful Money followers the “white glove” treatment. So if you're interested in learning more about their services, email them directly at info@milesfranklin.com and Andy or one of his lieutenants will give you personal attention, answer all your questions and work to get you the products that best meets your needs at the best possible price.#goldprice #silver #preciousmetals 00:00:00 — Is the rally back on? — initial take00:02:53 — How the price was knocked down (overnight dump, low liquidity)00:03:38 — Who bought the dip (Bank of America, Morgan Stanley)00:08:35 — Concern: inventory squeeze — intro to supply question00:09:56 — Tether and stablecoin buying of gold explained00:11:19 — Retail premiums and US Mint supply issues00:13:53 — Thesis: revaluing gold to devalue the dollar and reshore manufacturing00:18:01 — Kystan USD stablecoin backed by gold — broader trend00:20:22 — Tether at mining summit / disintermediation of miners00:23:14 — Silver as a strategic battleground (industrials vs investors vs states)00:24:32 — Silver added to US critical minerals list — implications00:26:04 — Primary silver production challenges; byproduct supply issues00:28:13 — Will silver become an heirloom metal again?00:38:44 — Shanghai futures, Russia, Hong Kong vaults — repo facility theory00:46:04 — Institutional positioning: $96M GLD call block (December bets)00:52:16 — User questions: selling bullion — process overview01:00:16 — Shipping & insurance details (USPS vs FedEx; insurance limits)01:06:24 — Confiscation risk discussion — likelihood and institutional focus_____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

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Circle (CRCL) reports earnings before Wednesday's opening bell. Vladislav Ginzburg sees the upside potential for the blockchain-tied stock but relies heavily on how the company sets up its outlook. Vladislav makes the argument that rate cuts will be bearish for the company, though an increase in general crypto adoption can push the stock to serve as a global competitor against Tether. Tom White offers an example options trade for Circle.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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

Send us a textInvest in pre-IPO stocks with AG Dillon & Co. Contact aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to learn more. Financial advisors only.00:00 - Intro00:07 - Tether $10B+ Profit Fuels $20B Buyback Ambition01:05 - Ripple $500M Raise at $40B Valuation Boosts Global Payment Push01:53 - Decagon Eyes $4-5B Valuation on 100x ARR Multiple02:38 - Crusoe Tender Implies $13B Valuation (+30%)03:20 - Google-Wiz $32B Deal (+39%) Clears DOJ04:09 - Armis $435M Pre-IPO Round at $6.1B (+36%)04:52 - Harvey Raises $150M at $8B Valuation (+multi-round 2025 surge)05:34 - OpenAI Revenue Soars … $574.9B Secondary Valuation (+15%)06:35 - OpenAI 1M Business Customers + 800M Weekly Users07:25 - OpenAI-AWS $38B Cloud Deal Reshapes Infra Market07:55 - Lambda + Microsoft Multibillion AI Infra Deal (+90.1%)08:56 - Gemini Prediction Markets Expand Crypto Derivatives Frontier09:57 - Perplexity v. Amazon Tests AI Agent Commerce Rules10:54 - Anthropic $70B revenue + wins Cognizant Deal12:19 - Epic Games-Google Settlement Redefines App-Store Economics13:15 - SpaceX Starlink 8M Users >> $446.3B Secondary Valuation (+11.6%)

Tether and Kraneshares Form Alliance to Advance Global TokenizationSouth Korean Ruling Party Calls for Prompt Approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs

Un articolo scottante sottolinea tutte le ambiguità del ruolo di Tether nell'attuale scenario economico e politico, denunciando la collusione di molti pseudo-bitcoiner e coniando un nuovo termine: CBDC by proxy.Inoltre: si avvicina la sentenza nel processo Wasabi wallet, la città di Londra difende il contante, congelati i conti dell'attivista anti Von Der Leyen, e i virus sulla shitchain di Ethereum potrebbero arrivare anche su bitcoin.It's showtime!

Jenny Horne welcomes Jim Ferraioli to Crypto Corner! The duo discuss the recent drop below $100K for Bitcoin before looking at the ongoing adoption trends for stablecoins. Jim examines the competition between Circle's (CRCL) USDC and Tether's USDT on-chain activity. Later, they examine Iren's (IREN) pivot from crypto mining to A.I. compute power.======== 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

Welcome back to Crypto Curious! I'm Tracey, joined as always by my co-host Blake, and this week we're unpacking a big shift in the markets — because so much for Uptober!After six straight years of green, October finally broke its streak, closing in the red. We'll dig into what's behind the pullback, what it means for the next stage of the cycle, and whether “Moonvember” still has a chance.Then we turn to MetaMask — the wallet giant making waves with its long-awaited $MASK token and new rewards season that's got the crypto community buzzing.We'll wrap with a quick word on Aus Crypto Con, plus your short, sharp news bites — including everything from a $128M Balancer hack to Tether's record profits and the rise of the digital euro.It's a packed episode of Crypto Curious — let's get into it

Our fourth installment of music to slow the blood is a mix of all-new releases from this year, from the world-building, ambient sounds of Ozbolt and Klein to the hope, optimism and good company found in the music of Samia, Hand Habits, KeiyaA and more.NPR Music's Dora Levite and Sheldon Pearce join host Robin Hilton.Featured songs and artists:1. Kieren Hebden & William Tyler: “Secret City,” from ‘41 Longfield Street Late ‘80s'2. Cassandra Jenkins: “Only Relaxation,” from ‘My Light, My Massage Parlor'3. David Cordero & anthené: “Humedal,” from ‘Let One Bird Sing'4. KeiyaA: “stupid prizes,” from ‘hooke's law'5. Annahstasia: Unrest,” from ‘Tether'6. Klein: “it is what it is in d minor,” from ‘sleep with a cane'7. Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke: “The Spirit,” from ‘Tall Tales'8. Hand Habits: “Jasmine Blossoms,” from ‘Blue Reminder'9. Ozbolt: “Harkerville Coastal Trail,” from ‘Chasyng Drakens'10. Samia: “Pool (Stripped),” from ‘The Baby (5th Anniversary Edition)'11. The Armed: “I Steal What I Want,” from ‘The Future Is Here And Everything Needs To Be Destroyed'12. Stars of the Lid: “Goodnight,” from ‘Music for Nitrous Oxide (30 Year Anniversary 2025 Remaster)'Enjoy the show? Send it to a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Bitcoin has fallen below $102,000. “Uptober” ended in blood. But while retail traders are terrified, institutional conversations are heating up. In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts Austin Campbell, Ram Ahluwalia, and Chris Perkins are joined by Teddy Fusaro, President of Bitwise, to unpack the week's market turmoil. They dig into why institutions are finally comfortable allocating to bitcoin, how Ripple is building an ecosystem that can't be ignored, and whether Tether's staggering $500 billion valuation makes sense. Plus: the shrinking odds of the CLARITY Act, the merging of TradFi and crypto rails, and why the competition in the payments space is so hot. Sponsors: Binance Mantle Hosts: Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Austin Campbell, NYU Stern professor and founder and managing partner of Zero Knowledge Consulting Christopher Perkins, Managing Partner and President of CoinFund Guest: Teddy Fusaro, President of Bitwise Links: Unchained:  Ripple Hits $4B Investment Milestone With Palisade Deal Extreme Fear Returns to Market as Bitcoin Breaks $104k Support Solana ETFs Draw $44 Million as Bitcoin Funds Bleed $191 Million Stablecoin Volume on Ethereum Breaks $2.8 Trillion Record in October Bitcoin ETFs Record $470 Million Outflows Amid Fed Rate Decision DL News: Clarity Act has 80% chance of passing by 2026: Bitwise The Block: Tether's annual profits top $10 billion as Treasury holdings swell Timestamps:

This week we went live to discuss the market sell off, ETF-driven flows and long-term holder selling, and tokenized funds. We also covered Canton Network use cases, the Balancer exploit, and onchain insurance.  Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow James: https://x.com/JamesChristoph_ Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.  Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod  -- A yearly Blockworks Research subscription is $4,500, but now you can get our latest MetaDAO research report absolutely free. Read up on the latest funding models and what it all could mean for the future of ICOs: https://link.blockworks.co/metadaoreport -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:46) State of the Market (16:47) Tokenized Funds (22:58) Thoughts on Canton Network (24:31) Tether vs OpenAI & SpaceX (33:46) Katana Ad (34:29) Thoughts on the Market (43:09) The Balancer Exploit (59:41) Katana Ad -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Crypto's growing presence in Washington is entering a new phase. Following a high-profile presidential pardon and a surge in political spending across the digital asset sector, questions are emerging about how influence, lobbying, and access are shaping the policy environment for Web3. With major industry players building substantial political war chests and even stablecoin issuers signaling plans to participate directly in U.S. elections, crypto's role in the political arena is shifting fast.In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we speak with Brendan Glavin, Director of Insights at OpenSecrets, to break down the rapid rise of crypto lobbying, what recent developments tell us about the industry's strategy in Washington, and what increased political engagement could mean for regulation, market dynamics, and the future of decentralization in the United States.(01:48) Background: Timeline of the pardon, legal context, industry response(03:36) Political backlash: Maxine Waters & Elizabeth Warren respond(04:03) NYT report clip: Binance, Trump ties & World Liberty Financial financing(04:49) White House response: Karoline Leavitt on prosecution & crypto climate(05:42) Context: Trump's pro-crypto platform and regulatory shift(06:28) Guest introduction: Brendan Glavin of OpenSecrets(08:18) Why crypto began lobbying in Washington(10:16) Binance-linked lobbying for executive relief & Trump ties(11:16) Power concentration concerns: who gets access in crypto politics?(13:54) Risks to small builders, decentralization, policy fairnessThis episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin doesn't fix itself—people do. We explore why complacency has quietly become Bitcoin's biggest threat and why human intervention, not blind faith, will determine its future. As we challenge the myth that Bitcoin behaves like nature—that if we “just wait,” it will evolve on its own. Instead, reveal how its human-made architecture depends on aligned incentives, maintenance, and active participation to survive. We trace the debate from store-of-value versus peer-to-peer cash toward the real issue: how to keep miners profitable, decentralization intact, and Bitcoin's security budget sustainable. With shrinking miner revenues, developer centralization, and @Tether_to entry into mining, we ask whether institutional “decentralization” is really decentralization at all. The discussion dives into how the @natgmi token and Digital Matter Theory (DMT) introduce new incentive loops—meme to market cap to miner subsidy—that could strengthen Bitcoin's economic design from the ground up. If Bitcoin's problem is incentive-shaped, then the solution must be incentive-shaped too. We break down what Tether's mining move means for the ecosystem, how $NAT's loops realign the economics of security, and why this could mark the beginning of a new phase for Bitcoin—one where creators, miners, and markets finally work in sync. Watch until the end where we connect everything back to human coordination, digital matter, and the long-term alignment Bitcoin needs to survive. Topics: First up, exploring why complacency has quietly become Bitcoin's biggest threat Next, tracing the debate from store-of-value versus peer-to-peer cash toward the real issue Then, diving into how the @natgmi token and Digital Matter Theory (DMT) introduce new incentive loops and Finally, breaking down what Tether's mining move means for the ecosystem Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord

Reeve Collins is a serial tech entrepreneur. He co-founded Tether in 2013 — the world's largest stablecoin to date. He is currently the co-founder and chairman of Stable | WeFi, and the incoming chairman of ReserveOne.

Reeve Collins is a serial tech entrepreneur. He co-founded Tether in 2013 — the world's largest stablecoin to date. He is currently the co-founder and chairman of Stable | WeFi, and the incoming chairman of ReserveOne.

Our Japan Financials Analyst Mia Nagasaka discusses how the country's new stablecoin regulations and digital payments are set to transform the flow of money not only locally, but globally.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mia Nagasaka, Head of Japan Financials Research at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities. Today – Japan's stablecoin revolution and why it matters to global investors. It's Friday, October 31st, at 4pm in Tokyo. Japan may be late to the crypto market. But its first yen-denominated stablecoin is just around the corner. And it has the potential to quietly reshape how digital money moves across the country and globally. You may have heard of digital money like Bitcoin. It's significantly more volatile than traditional financial assets like stocks and bonds. Stablecoins are different. They are digital currencies designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to assets such as the yen or U.S. dollar. And in June 2023, Japan amended its Payment Services Acts to create a legal framework for stablecoins. Market participants in Japan and abroad are watching closely whether the JPY stablecoin can establish itself as a major global digital currency, such as Tether. Stablecoins promise to make payments faster, cheaper, and available 24/7. Japan's cashless payment ratio jumped from about 30 percent in 2020 to 43 percent in 2024, and there's still room to grow compared to other countries. The government's push for fintech and digital payments is accelerating, and stablecoins could be the missing link to a truly digital economy. Unlike Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, stablecoins are designed to suppress price volatility. They're managed by private companies and backed by assets—think cash, government bonds, or even commodities like gold. Industry watchers think stablecoins can make digital payments as reliable as cash, but with the speed and flexibility of the internet. Japan's regulatory approach is strict: stablecoins must be 100 percent backed by high-quality, liquid assets, and algorithmic stablecoins are prohibited. Issuers must meet transparency and reserve requirements, and monthly audits are standard. This is similar to new rules in the U.S., EU, and Hong Kong. What does this mean in practice? Financial institutions are exploring stablecoins for instant payments, asset management, and lending. For example, real-time settlement of stock and bond trades normally take days. These transactions could happen in seconds with stablecoins. They also enable new business models like Banking-as-a-Service and Web3 integration, although regulatory costs and low interest rates remain hurdles for profitability.Or think about SWIFT transactions, the backbone of international payments. Stablecoins will not replace SWIFT, but they can supplement it. Payments that used to take days can now be completed in seconds, with up to 80 percent lower fees. But trust in issuers and compliance with anti-money laundering rules are critical. There's another topic on top of investors' minds. CBDCs – Central Bank Digital Currencies. Both stablecoins and CBDCs are digital. But digital currencies are issued by central banks and considered legal tender, whereas stablecoins are private-sector innovations. Japan is the world's fourth-largest economy and considered a leader in technology. But it takes a cautious approach to financial transformation. It is preparing for a CBDC but hasn't committed to launching one yet. If and when that happens, stablecoins and CBDCs can coexist, with the digital currency serving as public infrastructure and stablecoins driving innovation. So, what's the bottom line? Japan's stablecoin journey is just beginning, but its impact could ripple across payments, asset management, and even global finance. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

La posta è sempre alta: come scalare Bitcoin. Arkade delude parzialmente le aspettative e la ricerca continua.Inoltre: Christine Lagarde al mercato, il fork BIP-444 e tutte le sue assurdità, e il PlanP Forum di Lugano si conferma l'evento finance di riferimento.It's showtime!

In this KE Report Daily Editorial, we're joined by Brien Lundin, Editor of the Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference (Nov. 2–5), to discuss the gold correction, investor sentiment, and the massive flow of capital reshaping the mining sector. Key Discussion Highlights: Healthy correction: A 10% pullback after the blow-off top; gold still at $4,000/oz and the bull trend intact. New money, new volatility: Western funds and traders return - driving sharper swings but broader participation. Complacency risk: Don't get numb to record prices; now's the time to find undervalued juniors. Unique cycle: Central banks sparked this run; miners and silver are only starting to catch up. Financing surge: Juniors landing $50M–$100M raises; many now able to self-fund development. Strategic & crypto capital: Majors like Centerra Gold taking 9.9% stakes; Tether backing royalty firms like EMX and Elemental Altus. Profit strategy: Take partial gains, keep exposure - this remains a generational opportunity.   Click here to learn more about the Gold Newsletter. Please email Shad and I if you will be at the New Orleans Investment conference - Fleck@kereport.com and Shad@kereport.com.    ------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/_ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/_ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

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Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.00:00 – Cold open: Friday/Sunday pump banter; “the banks are here” kickoff02:11 – JPMorgan to accept BTC/ETH as collateral by year-end11:41 – Fortress/Prime Trust fallout: single-custodian risk and insolvency lessons16:19 – Notable deals of the week25:31 – FalconX to buy 21Shares: ETFs as on-ramp; options liquidity migration26:41 – Crypto M&A surges; Q3 deal value and what 2026 might look like32:08 – Coinbase buys Echo (and UpOnly)38:56 – Tether roundup: AI ambitions, USAT, and the Rumble token (RUM)46:54 – Convergence of AI and digital assets53:53 – ETH dev flight to Tempo; centralization tradeoffs and incentive-driven pivots58:15 – The state of the greater digital assets industry1:08:28 – Macro week previewIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.Links discussed:https://www.theblock.co/post/376038/jpmorgan-to-let-institutional-clients-pledge-btc-eth-loan-collateralhttps://x.com/pmarca/status/1982524567072669929https://www.theblock.co/post/375102/ledger-nano-device-wallet-apphttps://www.theblock.co/post/375791/coinbase-unveils-tool-ai-agents-claude-gemini-access-crypto-walletshttps://www.theblock.co/post/375102/ledger-nano-device-wallet-apphttps://www.theblock.co/post/376037/tether-ai-open-dataset-local-apphttps://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/10/24/tether-eyes-fresh-investments-to-push-usat-stablecoin-to-100m-americans-at-december-launchhttps://www.theblock.co/post/376092/zelle-weighs-stablecoin-integration-expand-trillion-dollar-payments-network-abroadhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-23/crypto-m-a-surges-30-fold-as-niche-firms-shift-to-mainstreamhttps://www.theblock.co/post/375652/prime-broker-falconx-to-buy-21shares-amid-crypto-ma-spree-reporthttps://www.theblock.co/post/375689/salesforce-backed-paytech-firm-modern-treasury-acquires-beam-stablecoin-startup-40-million-all-stock-fortunehttps://www.theblock.co/post/375778/kalshi-fielding-investment-offers-12-billion-valuation-after-major-funding-round-bloomberghttps://blog.kraken.com/news/q3-2025-financial-highlightshttps://investor.galaxy.com/news/news-details/2025/Galaxy-Announces-Second-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results/default.aspxhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/nevada-shuts-down-fortress-trust-114729119.htmlhttps://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/state-of-crypto-report-2025/https://x.com/TheOneandOmsy/status/1982219947792126246https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coinbase-signs-375-million-deal-113014849.htmlKeep up with Michael:https://x.com/MTangumahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mtanguma/Keep up with Brian:https://x.com/BackslashBTChttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/Keep up with Liam:https://x.com/Lnelson_21https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/

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Gold's record-breaking rally just snapped with its biggest one-day drop in over a decade, and now traders are asking whether the long-anticipated rotation from gold into Bitcoin has begun. In today's episode, NLW breaks down what caused gold's blow-off top, why even small capital shifts from the $20 trillion gold market could send Bitcoin soaring, and how new Fed policy, Tether's explosive growth, and whale flows into ETFs are reshaping the balance between crypto and traditional finance. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) shares his remarks to the Bank of England on critical vulnerabilities in financial infrastructure. Drawing from the July 2024 CrowdStrike outage which brought down teller systems at major US banks, Patrick discusses how regulatory guidance inadvertently created dangerous software monocultures. He also examines the stablecoin market, its impressive growth, and the elephant tethered to the room. He also delivers a message from Silicon Valley to other centers of power on the urgent necessity of waking up regarding AI, which almost the entire world currently far underrates.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/talking-to-the-bank-of-england/–Sponsor: MercuryThis episode is brought to you by Mercury, the fintech trusted by 200K+ companies — from first milestones to running complex systems. Mercury offers banking that truly understands startups and scales with them. Start today at Mercury.comMercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.–Links:The Bank of England: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/ Bits about Money, Why the CrowdStrike bug hit banks hard: https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/crowdstrike-bug-hit-banks-hard/ Scaling Laws for Neural Language Models" by Kaplan et al: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.08361 Stripe Annual Letter 2024: https://stripe.com/annual-updates/2024 –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:48) The importance of implementation-level understanding(03:00) Single points of failure(04:25) Can a 22-year-old engineer close all the banks?(05:18) The CrowdStrike incident: A case study(08:34) The culture of "shut up and shuffle"(09:54) Blameless postmortems(12:25) What actually happened during CrowdStrike(18:01) Five whys: Root cause analysis(19:03) How software monocultures are created(22:54) Understanding endpoint monitoring software(25:25) Distributed systems and the nature of CrowdStrike(31:22) The economics of software monocultures(33:29) Why wasn't there defense in depth?(37:05) Why was recovery so difficult?(40:32) The domino effect across financial institutions(43:36) What went right: Electronic systems remained up(45:10) This was a near miss(49:29) Potential policy responses(54:03) Switching gears: Stablecoins(01:01:37) The elephant in the room: Tether(01:15:32) Who loses if Tether implodes?(01:16:59) AI and the future of trading(01:26:47) AI risks in the trading space(01:30:41) Closing

De cryptomarkt lijkt maar niet te herstellen van de harde klap die twee weken geleden viel. De koers van Bitcoin schommelt rond de 110.000 dollar en hoewel er vanochtend een kleine opleving te zien is, blijft de algehele trend broos. Altcoins doen het nog slechter, met verliezen tussen de vijf en tien procent. Daarmee groeit de vrees dat de stijgende trend van de afgelopen twee jaar zijn kracht begint te verliezen. In Europa laat Rusland zich ondertussen van een andere kant zien. Volgens nieuw onderzoek van Chainalysis is het land veruit koploper in het gebruik van cryptovaluta op het continent. In totaal werd er het afgelopen jaar voor bijna 400 miljard dollar aan waarde in crypto ontvangen. Daarna volgen het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Duitsland, Oekraïne, Frankrijk en Nederland. Opvallend is dat de interesse in crypto niet afneemt naarmate markten volwassener worden. Dat wijst erop dat er nog altijd veel groeipotentieel is in Europa. Een belangrijke rol in die ontwikkeling speelt de nieuwe Europese cryptowet, MICAR. Het is het eerste gezamenlijke regelgevend kader ter wereld voor digitale activa. Chainalysis merkt daarbij op dat de uitvoering per lidstaat verschilt, wat in de praktijk voor onduidelijkheid zorgt. Toch geldt MICAR als een stap vooruit, omdat het de cryptosector in Europa meer legitimiteit geeft en de deur opent voor institutionele beleggers en bedrijven die zich eerder afzijdig hielden. Ook stablecoins op basis van de euro winnen terrein. Tot nu toe domineren de op de dollar gebaseerde munten de markt, met Tether als koploper en inmiddels 180 miljard dollar aan reserves. Omdat Tether niet aan de Europese MICAR-regels voldoet, ligt daar ruimte voor eurostablecoins. De handel daarin groeide het afgelopen jaar met 2700 procent, al gaat dat nog steeds om relatief kleine bedragen. In totaal staan nu 25 verschillende stablecoins onder toezicht binnen de Europese regelgeving. Tot slot komt uit de Verenigde Staten het nieuws dat warenhuisketen Bealls betalingen in crypto gaat toestaan. Klanten kunnen voortaan afrekenen met Bitcoin, Ethereum en Tether. Bealls werkt daarvoor samen met betaalverwerker Flexa. Met 660 vestigingen is het een opvallende stap, al blijft de vraag of consumenten hun crypto daadwerkelijk gaan gebruiken aan de kassa. Deze week in de CryptocastEen gesprek met lightning-ontwikkelaar Jesse de Wit, actief bij Breez. Met Jesse spreken we over de laatste ontwikkelingen die Bitcoin écht moeten gaan omvormen tot bruikbaar betaalmiddel, want ondanks alle innovatie van de laatste jaren neemt die functie nog geen vlucht. Co-host is Raoul Esseboom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For episode 617 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Toby Gilbert, Co-Founder at Pact Swap.Toby Gilbert is a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of building exciting technology ventures across telecom and Web3. Before co-founding PactSwap, a cross-chain DEX built on Coinweb and co-founded by Tether's Brock Pierce, he launched and exited three telecom companies across Europe, Africa, and Asia, and later co-founded Coinweb, OnRamp, and Blockfort, advancing innovation in cross-chain infrastructure and decentralized finance. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:58) Who is Toby Gilbert?(4:42) What is Pact Swap?(10:33) What makes Pact Swap unique?(13:22) Fragmentation(21:38) Pace of innovation in Web3(25:17) Threat of quantum computing(31:10) Pact Swap roadmap(33:08) Pact Swap website & socials 

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Tether open-sources wallet kit for humans and AI agents OpenSea sets SEA token launch for Q1 2026, with 50% of revenue at launch earmarked for buybacks Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain raises $500 million Series A OpenSea sets SEA token launch for Q1 2026 ###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

Tom Lee and Arthur Hayes map how crypto is flipping Wall Street: BTC at fresh highs, ETH's comeback, and a surge of institutional capital, tokenization, and stablecoin rails. Tom lays out Bitmine's big ETH accumulation and bold targets (BTC $200–250k, ETH $10–12k), while Arthur dives into cycles, liquidity, why perps outshine leveraged ETFs, and the looming clash between prediction markets and TradFi. Plus: banks turning into on-chain tech companies and what Tether's rise signals for the new banking stack. Please visit https://fundstrat.com/tom  for complimentary access to Tom Lee's daily market updates, real-time market alerts, live webinars, and curated stock lists. ------

The stablecoin race is heating up. With the passage of the U.S. stablecoin law the floodgates have opened. Tether still dominates globally, but Circle, Stripe, and a wave of new “stablechains” are making their move. In this episode, Dragonfly partner Rob Hadick and Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz join Laura Shin to map out how this battle could reshape crypto and payments. Will ecosystem apps like Phantom and Jupiter keep their own stablecoins? Can Circle's new Layer 1, Arc, compete with Tether's network effect?  Don't miss it! Thank you to our sponsors! Binance Aptos  Guests: Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Timestamps:

Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Onramp InstitutionalThe Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, & Brian Cubellis. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset...in the digital age, it's The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.00:00 — The Debasement "Trade" is Here08:13 — Institutional Voices Join the Chorus11:21 — The Dollar's Decline & Asset Inflation17:06 — The Fastest Horse Returns20:06 — Store of Value: Bitcoin's Core Use Case23:21 — ETFs, Custody, & Counterparty Risk26:06 — Hard Money in Modern Portfolios29:10 — The Custody Dilemma42:59 — Risk, Trust, & Peace of Mind44:34 — Sovereign Shifts & Monetary Strategy49:56 — Tether as a Digital Nation-State58:17 — IBIT Dominance & the Future of BTC Ownership01:08:49 — Central Banks & Bitcoin's Next Era01:19:26 — Closing, Outro, & DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

Arthur Hayes & Tom Lee map the new crypto arms race—Hyperliquid vs Aster, Plasma's stablecoin rails, and ETH's DAT-fueled supercycle. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. Live at Token2049 Singapore, we're joined by Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom) and Tom Lee (Bitmine) to map two battles shaping the next cycle: the Perp DEX war—Hyperliquid's moat vs. CZ-linked Aster, zero-fee experiments like Lighter, and whether ~$500M/year token unlocks can stay “bullish”—and the race to own stablecoin rails, from Tether-affiliated Plasma's zero-fee USDT chain to distribution plays like Tempo and Codex. We dig into DATs, mNAV compression, and Tom's “ETH supercycle,” plus prediction markets (Polymarket vs. Kalshi) crossing into the mainstream and a surprise Zcash revival. If crypto's future is being decided in trading venues and in money itself, this is where the battle lines get drawn.  Show highlights

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October has a reputation as Bitcoin's strongest month, and so far 2025 is no exception. After a choppy September, BTC is already pushing back toward new all-time highs, shrugging off a government shutdown and showing signs of strong demand. Analysts are debating whether this is the setup for another monster Q4, with some even eyeing $200,000 by year end. We also look at how the shutdown is stalling crypto ETF approvals, new IRS guidance that saved MicroStrategy billions, Stripe's stablecoin launch, and why some believe Tether could become the world's most profitable company. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

ICE raided an ASIC repair shop this week, and a look into the crystal ball for Bitcoin's hashrate at the end of the year.Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Ben Harper from Luxor Technologies joins us to talk about the brutal hash rate environment as hashrate surges past 1 zettahash. For news, we break down ICE's raid on a Bitcoin miner repair shop in Pyote, Texas, Core Scientific's shareholder vote for the CoreWeave acquisition, and Tether's massive 86,000+ BTC treasury.  **Notes:** • Difficulty increased 6%, up 26% over 7 adjustments • Hashrate expected to reach 1.2 zeta by year-end • Core Scientific vote scheduled for October 30th • Tether holds 85,335 BTC worth $10.4 billion • ICE arrested 12-13 undocumented workers at TX ASIC repair shop Timestamps: 00:00 Start 04:27 Difficulty Update by Luxor 06:48 ICE raids ASIC repair shop 11:30 Hashrate Forwards 23:03 End of year Forward projections 25:41 Cleanspark Ad 26:10 Core Sci Update 28:44 Tether holds more BTC than you think

This week, the Hivemind team discusses their current market outlook as crypto starts to recover after a large leverage flush last week. We deep dive into why are SOL DAT volumes so low, the Plasma token launch, Tether's $500B valuation, the perp DEX wars & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ceteris: ⁠https://x.com/ceterispar1bus⁠ Follow Duncan: https://x.com/FloodCapital Follow Yan: ⁠https://x.com/YanLiberman⁠ Follow Jose: ⁠https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo⁠ Follow Empire: ⁠https://x.com/theempirepod⁠ -- Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4jYEkBx⁠ Subscribe on Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/3ECSmJ3⁠ Subscribe on Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hzy9lH⁠ Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:25) State Of The Market (07:42) Why Are SOL DAT Volumes So Low? (12:24) Tether Raising $20B At A $500B Valuation (19:46) Stablecoin Chains (24:42) Flying Tulip's $200m Seed Round (28:20) What Is DoubleZero? (36:46) The Perp DEX Wars (40:37) Hyperliquid (52:16) Tokenization -- 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, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Crypto's bull run may be far from over, but the battleground is shifting.  On this week's Bits + Bips, Bill Barhydt of Abra and Robert Leshner of Superstate join Ram Ahluwalia and Steven Ehrlich to debate:  The current state of the markets with a looming government shutdown  SWIFT's move to build on Linea, an Ethereum layer 2 Hyperliquid vs Aster The future of perps vs. spot  Why some DATs are starting to look like grifts  Whether DeFi billionaires will ultimately eclipse their CeFi predecessors  Plus: Binance's and Tether's valuation, CZ as the entrepreneur of the decade, and why the industry may be entering an era of “perpification.” Thank you to Xapo for sponsoring this episode! Hosts: Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Steven Ehrlich, Executive Editor at Unchained Guests:  Bill Barhydt, Founder and CEO of Abra Robert Leshner, Co-founder & CEO of Superstate Links: Steve's story on the DAT that claimed it raised much more than it actually did Subscribe to Bits + Bips newsletter here Timestamps:

Fortune revealed that Kraken quietly raised $500 million at a $15 billion valuation—its first significant raise in over a decade—as the exchange eyes a 2026 IPO. Bloomberg followed up with reports of another potential $200–300 million round at a $20 billion valuation. We dig into what this means for Kraken's future, the escalating scale of Tether's $500 billion fundraise, growing scrutiny of crypto treasury companies, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's farewell vision for a new era of crypto regulation. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

In this week's Friday Five, we dive into Tether's jaw-dropping $500B valuation bid, the SEC's surprise innovation exemption, bipartisan momentum on a market structure bill, Ethereum's latest Wall Street narrative, and breaking news that even Vanguard is finally letting customers buy crypto ETFs. Plus, what Bitcoin's bloody September tells us about the cycle ahead. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

 Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Farooq Malik, co-founder and CEO of Rain, as two parallel wars erupt across crypto: the Perp DEX war between Hyperliquid and the CZ-backed Aster, and the deepening battle for stablecoin dominance. As Aster rockets to $30B in daily volume, we debate whether it's real adoption or points-fueled froth — and what it means for Hyperliquid's lead. Then we dive into Tether's shocking $500B valuation play, Circle's shrinking moat, and how Rain is building real-world rails for stablecoin payments. If crypto has two new battlegrounds — trading venues and money itself — this is where the future is getting drawn. Show highlights

In this week's Weekly Rollup, we break down “Downtemper” market moves as Bitcoin and Ethereum slide, and examine why Vitalik Buterin is calling low-risk DeFi Ethereum's true backbone. We highlight Tether's ambitious $500B raise, Polymarket's mainstream moment on South Park, and Gary Gensler's testy CNBC appearance. We also cover Paul Atkins' push for pro-crypto regulation, the heated debate over whether Base should be regulated like Nasdaq, and the surprising deletion of 86 million bank accounts in Vietnam as digital ID mandates expand. ------

Jeff Park is a Partner and Chief Investing Officer of ProCap BTC. In this conversation we talk about what's going on with bitcoin, bitcoin treasury M&A, recent liquidation in the market, stablecoins, Tether, and is the bull market over? ======================Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://pompdesk.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 75+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $500 in rewards.======================Core is the leading Bitcoin scaling solution, enabling you to lock in yield by locking up your Bitcoin. Simply lock it on the Bitcoin blockchain to secure the Core network, and get rewards. No bridging. No lending. Just holding. Still your keys. Still your coins. Now your yield. Start at https://stake.coredao.org/pomp======================TimeStamps:0:00 - Intro1:53 - Evaluating Strive buying Semler Scientific9:51 - Why is bitcoin's price going down?14:16 - Takeaways from Jerome Powell comments19:14 - Tether eyes $500 billion valuation30:55 - Bitcoin Q4 outlook