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Crypto News: State Street finds institutional investors eye doubling their digital asset exposure within three years. Coinbase and Mastercard have each held advanced acquisition talks to buy BVNK, a fintech that builds stablecoin payment infrastructure. Ripple to bring RLUSD stablecoin to Bahrain via new partnership. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: Fireblocks partners with Galaxy, Bakkt to expand crypto custody for institutions. Square offers Bitcoin payments for merchants as crypto adoption accelerates. North Dakota to Issue Stablecoin with Fiserv as Digital Dollar.Brought to you by
Dating is a horror. Be the Final Girl — or Guy or They or Character with Cool Hair. Rory Uphold dipped into the horrors of emotional healing, first dates, and dicksand. Her new book The Final Girl's Guide to the Horrors of Dating helps you look out for relationship pitfalls so you can survive — and then die at the end of a loving, multi-decade relationship. Also! Billy brings back the Reddit gloryhole because all things that are old becum new again.Mentioned:Philly - The Naked Comedy Show - Oct. 11th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1613913993199NYC - The Naked Comedy Show - Oct. 16th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1732654328739Los Angeles - Sign up for Naked Comedy Show alerts http://eepurl.com/jn0dDMReddit: Random Acts of BJFollow Rory Uphold!Instagram: @icouldbeblonderTikTok: @roryupholdPodcast: Crimes of the Heart: a love and dating podcastBook: The Final Girl's Guide to the Horrors of Datingwww.miriamkatz.comFollow Billy!Instagram: @billyprocidajrTikTok: @TheBillyProcidaThreads: @billyprocidajrBlueSky: @thebillyprocida0nlyFans: @callmebillyMoney StuffVenmo: @BillyProcidaCash App: $manwhorepodPayPal/Zelle: funnybillypro@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon at http://patreon.com/manwhorepodcastSupport indie bookstores at http://bookshop.org/shop/billy!Make new friends in The Champagne Room at http://manwhorepod.com/discordEmail your comments, questions, and criticisms to manwhorepod@gmail.com.Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/www.ManwhorePod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto News: Bitcoin's price pulls back which is healthy and BNB pumps past XRP. S&P unveils Digital Markets 50 Index tracking cryptos and blockchain stocks. BNY explores tokenized deposits to power $2.5T daily payment network.Brought to you by
Caleb Franzen, founder of Cubic Analytics, joined me to to review the latest chart analysis and price predictions for Bitcoin, Altcoins, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana. https://x.com/CalebFranzen, https://cubicanalytics.substack.com/Brought to you by
Crypto News: Grayscale launches staking for Ethereum and Solana ETPs in US first. Cathie Wood's ARK bets on Tokenization with a stake in BlackRock-Backed Securitize. Brought to you by
Crypto News: Bitcoin flashed pump to $125,000 as the crypto bull market continues. Altcoins are set to run and I share Ethereum, XRP, and BNB price predictions.Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: Bitcoin pumps to over $123,000. Samsung taps Coinbase to bring crypto to more than 75 million Galaxy users. Walmart-owned OnePay to launch bitcoin, ether trading and custody on mobile later this year.Brought to you by
Crypto News: Bitcoin's rally continues and it crosses $120,000 again. Cardano ADA gets integrated into the Brave wallet. Multiple Solana treasury news.Brought to you by
Another week, another lackluster performance from Mel. This week, the Golden ladies do some very cathartic standup comedy – and really cut Mel down to size. Then, Debbie gets a romantic culinary one-on-one date, during which she gets to do her favorite thing: learn when to put the cheese in the omelette. Mel engages in some serious conversations with several of his frontrunners about their romantic histories and their growing feelings, but it's mostly the ladies talking. Will Mel learn to loosen up, get vulnerable, and show us all some emotions? Not this week! Vote for us in the Buddy Podcast category in the Signal Awards: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=signal4_finalists_finalistnotification_092325&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio#/2025/shows/genre/buddy-podcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crypto News: Bitcoin rallies to over $118K again and altcoins are waking up. Susquehanna crypto CEO departs to lead $671 million Avalanche AVAX treasury company. Sui digital asset treasury company plans to launch two stablecoins.Brought to you by
Jared Freid sits down with Rory Uphold, author of A Final Girl's Guide to the Horrors of Dating. They dive into the challenges of modern dating, from awkward app encounters to the importance of accountability and self-worth in relationships. Rory explains how the “final girl” of horror films mirrors the resilience needed in today's dating culture, sharing personal stories along the way. The conversation highlights why in-person connections, honesty, and personal growth are key to navigating the dating world. Go buy Rory's book and remember, JTRAIN15 at checkout for a discount
Crypto News: Visa pilots stablecoin payments for businesses sending money abroad. SEC weighs plan to allow blockchain-based stock trading amid crypto push. Web3 investor Animoca Brands' equity to be tokenized on Solana in RWA deal.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: The SEC has asked issuers of XRP, Solana, Cardano ADA, Litecoin, and Dogecoin ETFs to withdraw their 19b-4 filings following the approval of the generic listing standards. Swift partners with Consensys to build blockchain settlement system.Show Sponsor -
Matt Schultz, Co-founder, Executive Chairman, and CEO of CleanSpark, joined me to discuss the latest in Bitcoin mining, adoption, and growth.Topics: - Cleanspark's Bitcoin Mining Operations - Future of Bitcoin Mining - US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve - CleanSpark's $100M BTC-backed loan from Coinbase Prime - AI and Quantum Computing impact on Bitcoin and mining Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Bitcoin RSI on daily chart touches oversold zone and sentiment moved to fear which is bullish and increases probability of a major rally in October and Q4 for BTC and Altcoins.Show Sponsor -
Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC Commissioner, joined me to discuss how banks are attempting to change the recently passed stablecoin legislation (the GENIUS Act).Topics: - Banks want to rewrite the GENIUS Act - CLARITY Act status and will it pass the Senate this year? - US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve updates - Brian Quintenz confirmation - Tokenization and Prediction markets - SEC and CFTC crypto initiativesShow Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Bono Regional Minister, Lawyer Joseph Addae Akwaboah, has praised Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe for his leadership in transforming the DVLA into a modern, customer-focused institution. Speaking at the commissioning of the Dormaa Ahenkro DVLA office, he urged staff to uphold professionalism and integrity to deliver quality services that inspire public confidence
Crypto News: Vanguard Eyes Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Access for Brokerage Clients. As IPO rumors swirl, Kraken exchange secures $500M funding at $15B valuation. Citi raises stablecoin market cap forecast to $4T by 2030.Show Sponsor -
President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold his order on birthright citizenship. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
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Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute, joined me to discuss the latest developments on the crypto market structure bill in the Senate.Topics: - Current status of the CLARITY Act in the Senate - Will Democrats block the CLARITY Act because of Trump's crypto businesses?- Banks pushing back on the GENIUS Act- SEC Gary Gensler deleted text messages- US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve updates - Brian Quintenz confirmation delayed - Tether USAT and Bo Hines Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Hashdex expands Crypto Index US ETF under SEC generic listing standards. The fund is now allowed to hold crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Eethereum including XRP, Solana, and XLM. BlackRock is launching a Bitcoin Yield ETF.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: FXRP on Flare goes live enabling DeFi for XRP. Senate Finance Committee announced a hearing next week on Crypto taxes. Coinbase, Sony and Samsung back stablecoin startup Bastion. Elizabeth Warren is going after Trumps World Liberty Financial.Show Sponsor -
Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale Investments, joined me to discuss the SEC's approval of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, which includes altcoins.Topics: - SEC approves listing and trading for the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC)- Altcoins such as XRP, Cardano, and Solana included in the ETF - SEC adopting generic listing standards for crypto ETFs - The potential of basket ETFs vs individual ETFs - Tokenized Asset ETFs- US Crypto LegislationShow Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: Morgan Stanley close to offering crypto trading through E-Trade. Securitize will allow holders of BlackRock's BUIDL and VanEck's VBILL to instantly exchange their shares for RLUSD, Securitize is also integrating with the XRP Ledger to expand access and utility to the XRP ecosystem.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Jim Cramer calls for the end of the crypto bull run. US lawmakers urge SEC to act on Trump's crypto 401K retirement plan. PayPal Ventures Invests in Stable to Expand PYUSD stablecoin reach. Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
"Many hands make for light work" " It runs like a well-oiled machine"The HUGE TEAM EFFORT ...Laura Cleary, Lindsey Whittaker and Melissa Koehl share about what parents and all folks planning to attend this great fall event on Lookout can expect. All three are moms of little ones at the school and they are super busy working towards a truly fun, well-organized and memorable event for everyone. They are QUICK to point out that it is a TEAM effort with everyone -around 75 this year - working in concert from their own parents helping to other parents to community grandparents to town workers and our police force. Several local businesses are also jumping in to say thanks and show support for our community - so a big THANK YOU to them!Listen in to hear what to expect and a few tips for the carnival as well as food ideas for dinner that night. LMS is truly blessed to have such great leadership and teachers and with the complement of supportive parents it really does make for a powerful school community - thanks to all involved and here's to a fun and safe event. Please come out and see, walk through, spend a little and eat, if possible, on Tuesday night Sept. 30! See you there!tMELindsey & Robert have Magnolia (3rd), Dottie(K) & Ford(3yo); Melissa & Dustin have Charlotte(3rd), Davidson (1st); Laura and Ryan have Caroline(2nd), Catherine(K) & George (3yo)Spread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.
Congressman Tom Emmer joined me to discuss the latest developments on the crypto market structure bill (CLARITY Act) in the Senate.Topics: - Timeline for the passing of the CLARITY Act - Will Democrats try to block the CLARITY Act because of Trump - Senate Democrats introduce a version of the market structure bill - US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve updates - SEC Gary Gensler deleted text messages - Anti CBDC Legislation included in National Defense Authorization ActShow Sponsor -
Crypto News: Bitcoin and Altcoins pullback as bears are still in control per the weekly MACD. Crypto ready for 'up only' mode once US TGA hits $850B target: Arthur Hayes. Coinbase CEO sets sights on replacing banks with crypto super app.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: XRP and DOGE ETFs Smash Records with $54.7M combined Day-One volume. The first XRP backed Stablecoin launched by Enosys, a friendly fork of Liquity V2 by Liquity Protocol, deployed on the Flare Networks.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Hugo Philion, co-founder of Flare Network & Jesus Rodriguez, CPO and co-founder of Sentora, joined me to discuss how Flare and Firelight are enabling DeFi and Staking for XRP and other assets.Topics:- FAssets & FXRP updates - Firelight enabling XRP staking with stXRP- VivoPower & Everything blockchain XRP and Flare adoption - SEC vs Ripple case over - Firelight's security and liquid staking setup- DeFi for Tokenized assetsShow Sponsor -
Crypto News: Gary Gensler joined CNBC today and spread FUD about crypto. DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple will offer tokenized trading and lending services on the XRP Ledger to attract institutional investors. Grayscale prepares to stake Ether holdings amid shifting SEC stance.Show Sponsor -
Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, joined me to discuss how Ondo is helping institutions tokenize a wide range of assets.Topics: - Ondo Global Markets - How Ondo working with TradFi institutions - Kinexys by J.P. Morgan using Ondo Blockchain - Mastercard partnership - Dynamic between private and public chains- Tokenization market outlook
Crypto News: First U.S. XRP ETF Launches Sept. 18, CME to List Options on XRP Futures Oct. 13. SEC Makes Spot Crypto ETF Listing Process Easier, Approves Grayscale's Large-Cap Crypto Fund.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Google's AI payment protocol was developed in collaboration with Coinbase, signaling crypto's growing role in powering the AI-driven digital economy. American Express launches travel stamp NFTs on Base. Santander's Openbank launches crypto trading in Germany, eyes Spain.Show Sponsor -
Sunny Lu, co-founder and CEO of VeChain, joined me to discuss the latest updates around VeChain.Topics: - Hayabusa Devnet - VET Staking via Stargate - Vechain partnering with Franklin Templeton - VeChain AI roadmap - VeFounder programme with BCG - Digital Asset Treasury companies - US Crypto legislation✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: PayPal to integrate Bitcoin, Ethereum, PYSD in P2P payment push. Michael Saylor & multiple crypto executives to meet US lawmakers tomorrow to help advance Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Expect market volatility as the Fed announces on Wednesday if they will cut rates by 25 bps. Investment giant Capital Group's $1B bet on Bitcoin treasuries balloons to $6 billionPakistan's crypto regulator invites crypto firms to get licensed, serve 40 million local users. Show Sponsor -
Charles Cascarilla, CEO and Co-Founder of Paxos, joined me to discuss the impact of stablecoin legislation on the crypto market and what the future of payments looks like with stablecoins.Topics:- GENIUS Act passing impact on the Stablecoin market - Paxos application to convert NYDFS trust charter into a national trust charter under the OCC - Global Dollar Network (USDG) - PayPal's PYUSD- Tokenization market - Future of payments - CLARITY Act Crypto market structure- Will Paxos go public soon? Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Tether Unveils USA₮, its Planned U.S.-Regulated Dollar-Backed Stablecoin. Gemini stock soars in Nasdaq debut amid crypto IPO boom. Polymarket turns to Chainlink oracles for resolution of price-focused bets.Show Sponsor -
Dom and Phil Kwok, CoFounders of EasyA, joined me to discuss EasyA's mission to educate folks about crypto, blockchain, and web3.Topics: - EasyA's hackathon with Algorand- Ripple XRP & SEC Case over- Crypto Education needed for mass adoption- SEC and US crypto legislation- Memecoins and blockchain network effects- Crypto tribalism- Outlook on the crypto market and Web3 Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/
Crypto News: BlackRock weighs crypto ETF tokenization following the strong performance of its spot Bitcoin ETFs. DTCC lists Fidelity's Solana ETF and Canary's XRP ETF. Chainlink, UBS, DigiFT launch Hong Kong pilot for automated tokenization fund.Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: Binance and Franklin Templeton join forces on tokenization ventures. SEC chair says most tokens are not securities, backs ‘super-app' platforms. Prospective CFTC chair releases private texts with Winklevoss twins, hours before IPO.Show Sponsor -
Eric Piscini, CEO of Hashgraph, joined me to discuss how institutions are leveraging Hedera for tokenization and much more.Topics:- HashGraph and the Hedera ecosystem- HashSphere: A Private, Permissioned Network - Private vs Public blockchains- Tokenization market - DeFi for Tokenized assets - CLARITY Act and Crypto's growth - Digital Asset Treasury companies Show Sponsor -
Crypto News: SEC pushes back decisions on Bitwise Dogecoin ETF, Grayscale Hedera HBAR ETFs to November. US Senate Democrats offer competing framework for crypto market structure. Ripple is expanding its partnership with BBVA.Show Sponsor -
Yuval Rooz, co-founder and CEO of blockchain firm Digital Asset, joined me to discuss the Canton Network's unique blockchain that is built for institutions.Topics: - Canton Network's unique public and privacy blockchain - Raising $135 Million - Institutions need for privacy with Blockchain transactions - Zero Knowledge proof- Tokenization of assets- 24/7 Markets- Stablecoin market - Chainlink partnership Show Sponsor -
President Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold his authority to issue tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. We discuss the implications of a possible ruling — if the court strikes down his tariffs and if it says Trump's tariffs are legal.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share the horrifying details contained in the 105-page federal court transcript from the June 12 detention hearing of the now-former South Carolina House of Representatives legislator — and now-former state Freedom Caucus leader — Robert J. May III. RJ May. Though the tip about RJ's alleged activity was delivered on March 31, it would take nearly three months for that tip to make its way to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson's Office, another week to make its way to the sheriff's office and another three months before RJ's house would be raided. Mandy and Liz talk about what went down in the hearing and how it's even more egregious to know how few people in power have spoken out about RJ May's alleged actions. Also on the show, Myrtle Beach churchy business bro “pastor” John-Paul Miller was in court again this week for the final frivolous lawsuit he filed against a protester. Spoiler alert: JP lost. Again. Plus, a look at an opinion piece written about the Scott Spivey killing case and why it's wrong to conclude that South Carolina's Stand Your Ground law means it's OK to shoot and kill anyone so long as you feared for your life at the time. Let's dive in!