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Questo agosto vedremo Bitcoin forkare per la prima volta dopo anni. Cosa accadrà? Cosa significa per chi oggi possiede sats? Quali sono i rischi di frode? Vi diamo qualche prezioso consiuglio.Inoltre: seconda luce verde per chat control 1.0, il 70% dei clienti Binance sta spostando su wallet non custodial, arriva USDT su RGB, è arrivato il primo ricorso al DAC8 in Europa, e  chi è che ha davvero minato per primo bitcoin dopo SatoshI'It's Showtime!

 EPISODE DESCRIPTION I sat down with Wei Zhou, CEO of Coins.ph, to dig into how they're building stablecoin infrastructure that's genuinely changing lives in the Philippines and beyond. Wei walked me through his journey from Goldman Sachs to Binance CFO to buying Coins.ph from Gojek in 2022 and rebuilding it from scratch. We talked about why the Philippines has become a global leader in stablecoin adoption, how they slashed payment fees from 4-8% down to near-zero for Filipino freelancers, and why Wei believes every country needs its own blockchain currency , not just a blockchain dollar. We also got into the Genius Act, the Clarity Act, the upcoming wave of tokenized assets, and what it will take for stablecoins to go truly global. This one is packed with real-world insight from someone actually in the trenches of building payments infrastructure at the intersection of crypto and emerging markets. DISCLAIMERNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/ CONNECT Coins.ph Website: https://www.coins.ph/en-phCoins.ph Twitter/X: https://x.com/coinsphLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coins-ph/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coinsph_officialWeb3 with Sam Kamani: https://www.web3pod.xyz/ KEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS • [00:01] Introduction to Wei Zhou and Coins.ph, building stablecoin infrastructure for the Philippines• [01:11] Wei's journey: Goldman Sachs, Binance CFO, buying Coins.ph from Gojek in 2022 and rebuilding it from scratch• [04:49] Why the Philippines is a natural fit for stablecoin adoption , the gig economy, English fluency, and the unbanked• [06:22] How Coins.ph cut payment fees from 4-8% (PayPal) to under 0.2% using USDC and USDT rails• [09:36] New feature: users can now spend USDT and USDC directly without converting to pesos, protecting against FX losses• [10:47] Financial literacy over crypto education , why Coins.ph focuses on helping people avoid scams first• [15:44] The importance of being a licensed VASP and e-money issuer , stacking regulatory 'Lego blocks'• [18:50] Institutional adoption in the US vs retail/payment adoption in emerging markets , why they differ• [19:49] The Genius Act's impact on stablecoin growth and why the Clarity Act could unlock the next wave of token issuance• [26:39] Why USD will remain dominant in stablecoins , mirroring the traditional FX market structure• [33:47] Tokenization wave: NASDAQ, SWIFT, DTCC, and the SEC all moving toward blockchain-based assets• [36:26] Coins.ph super app redesign , crypto payments via QR at local merchants with near-zero fees• [36:58] PHP-C: a Philippine peso-backed stablecoin already in BSP sandbox, waiting for regulatory sign-off• [38:03] Why every country needs 'blockchain pesos' to match blockchain dollars , currency sovereignty on-chain• [39:56] Vision for Coins.ph: evolving into an all-in-one fintech with trading, payments, savings, investing, and lending• [43:29] Expansion into Brazil and other regions, plus ongoing fundraising conversations

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MICAR moest de wildwestjaren van crypto in Europa achter zich laten. De verordening kwam er om consumenten te beschermen, marktmisbruik tegen te gaan en de versnipperde nationale regels te vervangen door één Europees kader. Het idee: haal je in één lidstaat een vergunning, dan mag je met dat paspoort in de hele Unie aan de slag. Nu de deadline achter ons ligt, maken we in dit tweede deel de balans op met Mauro Halve, voorzitter van branchevereniging VBNL en MICAR-trainer bij 2tokens. In de overgangsperiode mochten bedrijven die al bij De Nederlandsche Bank geregistreerd stonden onder het oude toezicht doorwerken aan hun MICAR-vergunning. Op 30 juni 2025 viel het doek. Wie sindsdien zonder vergunning cryptodiensten aanbiedt, is in overtreding. In Nederland was dat geen groot probleem, maar elders in Europa haalden een flinke hoeveelheid dienstverleners hun vergunning last moment. In Nederland stonden ooit 45 partijen geregistreerd bij DNB. Daarvan zijn er nu nog 28 over met een MICAR-vergunning. Dat is fors minder, te verklaren door de hoge nalevingskosten, fusies en overnames, en partijen die simpelweg afhaakten. Toch hoort Nederland tot de Europese koplopers, want de AFM was er vroeg bij en gaf als een van de eerste toezichthouders vergunningen af. Andere koplopers zijn Duitsland en Frankrijk, en vijf landen zijn samen goed voor ongeveer driekwart van alle vergunningen, terwijl Griekenland, Hongarije, Polen, Portugal en Roemenië achterblijven. Malta deelde vlak voor de deadline nog snel vergunningen uit, onder kritische blik van onder meer Italië en Frankrijk. Binance haalde zijn vergunning niet en moet uit Europa vertrekken. De AFM waarschuwde ondertussen tegen MEXC, dat zonder vergunning actief Nederlandse klanten bedient. Ook stablecoins waren een kernonderdeel van MICAR. Dat zijn cryptomunten met een vaste waarde, gekoppeld aan bijvoorbeeld de euro of de dollar. De regels moesten ze inkaderen en tegelijk ruimte geven om te groeien, maar een grote euro stablecoin kwam niet echt van de grond. Tether, uitgever van de grootste stablecoin USDT, vroeg nooit een vergunning aan omdat het zich niet kan vinden in de regels. Tot slot klinkt er in Brussel alweer gefluister over een MICAR2. We bespreken wat er nu buiten de wet valt en of dat in een volgende Europese cryptowet past. Over de podcast Cryptocurrency are here to stay. In deze wekelijkse podcast gidst Daniël Mol je door het belangrijkste cryptonieuws, langs hypes en trends, voor- en tegenstanders en winst en verlies. In het A-deel bespreken we het laatste nieuws en in het B-deel gaan we in gesprek met een gast. Van cypherpunkpioneers tot grootbanken die aan de haal gaan met stablecoins, van Bitcoin tot Ethereum tot CBDC's. Alles passeert de revue.Reageren? Stuur dan een mail naar cryptocast@bnr.nl Gasten Mauro Halve is voorzitter van branchevereniging VBNL en MICAR-trainer bij 2tokens. Links Amsterdam blijkt de crypto-hoofdstad van Europa: een data-analyse van alle 281 MiCAR-vergunningen in de EER, met de deadline rush vlak voor 1 juli en de opvallend TradFi-achtige vergunningen in Duitsland Nu de MiCAR-overgangsperiode in alle 30 EER-landen officieel is afgelopen, staat Nederland op de derde plek in Europa met 28 vergunningen, en hebben alle VBNL-leden hun licentie binnen Ook VBNL blikt terug op het einde van de overgangsperiode en de positie van Nederland als een van de koplopers binnen de EU Host Daniël Mol is presentator en redacteur van de Cryptocast. Hij is sinds 2017 met Bitcoin bezig en kwam in 2021 bij het team van de Cryptocast. Redactie Daniël Mol Matthijs Damsteeg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gần đây, rất nhiều người dùng mạng xã hội bất ngờ nhận được tin nhắn từ người lạ với nội dung mùi mẫn, kèm thông tin tặng hàng triệu USDT. Chuyên gia an ninh mạng Hiếu PC nhận định đây là một kịch bản lừa đảo tài chính.

In this episode of Just DAO It!, host Adam Miller (CEO of MIDAO) sits down with Alex Soto (@alexsotodigital), a Mexico-based governance facilitator and author of "The Minimum Viable Institution: A Lightweight Coordination Model for DAOs and Purpose-Driven Networks."In the news report, they break down:The ENS DAO "2026 governance crisis" — treasury fights, resignations, and whether founder voting power amounts to a vetoThe Ethereum Foundation's major reorg, layoffs, and shift toward EthLabs and a multi-org ecosystemRegulatory updates: the U.S. CLARITY Act and its "ethics clause," Europe's MiCA deadline, USDT vs. USDC compliance, and evolving SEC decentralization rulesIn the interview, Alex shares his vision for the future of DAOs:Why good governance shouldn't require a benevolent founder — it should be designed to constrain powerThe critical difference between governance/meta-governance and day-to-day operationsSeparating capital from governance power ("raise money without giving power away")Role-based models, sociocracy, and holacracy as battle-tested alternatives to token votingWhy he doesn't believe in progressive decentralization — start small and decentralized, then growThe role of AI agents and smart contracts in maintaining coordination, accountability, and institutional memoryA wide-ranging conversation on coordination without subordination, capture resistance, and why "DAOs aren't dead — they haven't even arrived yet."Alex helps mission-driven organizations turn coordination challenges, disagreement, and distributed work into governance systems, shared practices, clearer decisions, and institutional learning loops.Find Alex: @alexsotodigital on all platforms | alexsotodigital.eth.limoFind MIDAO: @midaods | midao.orgDisclaimer: Not legal or tax advice.

Kevin Clancy, better known as KFC, is one of the original voices of Barstool Sports and former host of KFC Radio. In this conversation, we break down how technology and AI are quietly reshaping everyday life — from self-driving cars, surveillance camera, Neuralink, humanoid robots, and AI catching medical mistakes doctors missed. We also get into the affordability crisis facing younger generations, the wild early days of Barstool, and why scarce assets like bitcoin and gold still matter in a world of abundance.=======================This episode is brought to you by TikTok for Business. If you run a company, your next wave of customers may already be on TikTok. With more than 200 million monthly active users in the U.S. and 51% unique reach, TikTok gives brands access to audiences they can't reach anywhere else. Learn how to turn that reach into growth at TikTok for Business ( https://anthonypompliano.splashthat.com/ )=======================Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets. Bitget's Stocks 2.0 brings 500 major equities and ETFs (like Tesla and NVIDIA) directly to your portfolio. Enjoy 1:1 mapping, deep liquidity, and USDT dividend payouts with ultra-low 0.04% fees. Upgrade your portfolio on Bitget.com today!=======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=======================0:00 - Intro0:59 - Waymo "arrests" teens: the self-driving surveillance case5:03 - Flock cameras, Ring cameras & the rise of constant surveillance12:07 - Youth sports & the money behind it19:10 - Body cams, cop shootings & the truth technology reveals23:49 - The affordability crisis: housing, salaries & the American dream33:56 - Kevin's path from Deloitte to Barstool36:50 - Algorithms, authenticity & the death of discovery in podcasting45:00 - AI catching what doctors missed & the rise of humanoid robots53:08 - Neuralink, brain implants & joining the hive mind1:00:46 - Psychedelics, ignorance as bliss & wanting to unplug1:04:21 - The 2022 crash & envying the simple life1:08:16 - Barstool's origin story1:14:42 - Private equity, scarcity & the bitcoin "crazy uncle portfolio"

In this episode, Scott and the panel discuss the quick downturn in the crypto markets on the news that Iran ceasfire is over. At the same time, the stablecoin competition between USDT and USDC is heating up, with USDC quietly handling a majority of on-chain transactions, a point highlighted by a recent Visa report. As we consider the implications of institutional adoption and the need for clearer regulations, there's a consensus that the upcoming month is crucial for the Clarity Act, which could influence market dynamics significantly. The introduction of innovative privacy solutions, such as those being developed by Zama, promises to enhance confidentiality in on-chain finance, addressing the growing demand for secure transactions. With expectations that on-chain finance may soon encompass trillions, the future of crypto appears poised for a resurgence, especially if institutions can navigate the balance between privacy and compliance effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast Show Notes SummaryAfter returning from a short camping trip, Matt breaks down another volatile day for crypto as Bitcoin slips following renewed tensions in the Middle East after the collapse of the Iran ceasefire. He also covers India's continued push toward stricter crypto policies, Kalshi's latest courtroom loss in New York, and why prediction markets remain caught between financial regulation and gambling laws.The episode also dives into new data showing USDT processed $95 billion in commercial payments during the first half of 2026, while USDT and USDC now account for 83% of the entire stablecoin market. Matt explains why stablecoins are quietly becoming one of the most important pieces of financial infrastructure and why their growth may be a bigger long-term story than Bitcoin's daily price action.Finally, Matt discusses Tom Lee's BitMine purchasing another 40,000 ETH, bringing its holdings close to 5% of Ethereum's circulating supply, and shares his concerns about whether large institutional ownership and Ethereum's move to Proof of Stake could eventually create decentralization issues.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Een consortium van meer dan 140 bedrijven, waaronder Visa, Mastercard, Google, BlackRock en Coinbase, kondigde eind juni de stablecoin Open USD aan. De munt moet later dit jaar live gaan en de concurrentie aangaan met gevestigde stablecoins als USDC van Circle en USDT van Tether. Wat Open USD anders maakt, is het verdienmodel. Gebruikers kunnen de munt gratis aanmaken en inwisselen, en vrijwel alle inkomsten uit de onderliggende reserves gaan naar de deelnemende bedrijven die volume aanbrengen. Circle en Tether houden dat geld nu juist grotendeels zelf. Daarom wordt Open USD gezien als een aanval op het verdienmodel van Circle, dat een groot deel van zijn omzet haalt uit de reserves achter USDC. De aankondiging kwam hard aan: het aandeel Circle zakte ongeveer 16 procent. Toch zit er een barst in het verhaal. Verschillende bedrijven op de deelnemerslijst, waaronder Samsung en de Zuid-Koreaanse beursuitbater Dunamu, lieten weten dat ze helemaal geen formele afspraken hadden gemaakt en hun naam pas via het nieuws op de lijst zagen verschijnen. Dat voedt de vergelijking met Libra, het gestrande stablecoinproject van Facebook, en de vraag of Open USD de macht van Circle wel kan breken. Bitcoin staat weer op zo'n 63.000 dollar, nadat de koers vorige week een bodem van 58.000 dollar raakte. In diezelfde periode verkocht Strategy 3.588 bitcoin voor ongeveer 216 miljoen dollar, om dividend op zijn schuldpapier te betalen, zonder dat de koers daar serieus op reageerde. De vraag is: hebben we daarmee ook de bodem bereikt? De eerste signalen zijn er. Tot slot een primeur uit de wereld van tokenisatie. Securitize ging deze week naar de New York Stock Exchange en zette tegelijk zijn eigen aandelen onchain op Solana en Avalanche. Daarmee werd het bedrijf het eerste dat bij de beursgang zijn eigen aandelen direct tokeniseerde, en meteen ook het grootste onchain aandeel ter wereld. De tokens vertegenwoordigen dezelfde gewone aandelen als op de beurs, inclusief stemrecht, en vormen geen aparte soort. Wat voegt die tokenisatie toe, en gaan meer bedrijven dit voorbeeld volgen? Co-hosts zijn Bert en Peter Slagter, beiden analist bij kennisplatform Bitcoin Alpha. Over de podcast Cryptocurrency are here to stay. In deze wekelijkse podcast gidst Daniël Mol je door het belangrijkste cryptonieuws, langs hypes en trends, voor- en tegenstanders en winst en verlies. In het A-deel bespreken we het laatste nieuws en in het B-deel gaan we in gesprek met een gast. Van cypherpunkpioneers tot grootbanken die aan de haal gaan met stablecoins, van Bitcoin tot Ethereum tot CBDC's. Alles passeert de revue.Reageren? Stuur dan een mail naar cryptocast@bnr.nl Gasten Bert Slagter is analist bij kennisplatform Bitcoin Alpha. Peter Slagter is analist bij kennisplatform Bitcoin Alpha. Links Aandelen Circle kelderen door de aankondiging van stablecoin Open USD Fed-voorzitter Warsh houdt een renteverhoging bij de volgende vergadering op tafel Officieel persbericht van Securitize over de tokenisatie van SECZ Securitize beursgang en 295 miljoen dollar aan getokeniseerde aandelen Securitize brengt eigen aandelen onchain als blauwdruk voor beursbedrijven Host Daniël Mol is presentator en redacteur van de Cryptocast. Hij is sinds 2017 met Bitcoin bezig en kwam in 2021 bij het team van de Cryptocast. Redactie Daniël Mol Matthijs Damsteeg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

幻冬舎の暗号資産（仮想通貨）/ブロックチェーンなどWeb3領域の専門メディア「あたらしい経済 https://www.neweconomy.jp/ 」がおくる、Podcast番組です。 ーーーーー 【番組スポンサー】 この番組は、暗号資産取引におけるフルラインナップサービスを提供する「SBI VCトレード」のスポンサーでお届けします。 ーーーーー SBI VCトレードは、「暗号資産もSBI」のスローガンのもと、国内最大級のインターネット総合金融グループであるSBIグループの総合力を生かし、暗号資産取引におけるフルラインナップサービスを提供しております。暗号資産交換業者・第一種金融商品取引業者・電子決済手段等取引業者として高いセキュリティ体制のもと、暗号資産の売買にとどまらない暗号資産運用サービスや法人向けサービスの展開、さらにステーブルコインのユーエスディーシー（USDC）を国内で初めて取り扱っております。 ーーーーー SBI VCトレード公式サイト：https://account.sbivc.co.jp/signup?hc_ak=1RNML.3.M06AS ーーーーー 【紹介したニュース】 ・ヴィタリック、「リーン・イーサリアム」をザ・マージに続く「第3の主要な進化段階」と位置付け ・アプトスのMove VMに重大脆弱性、ヘクセンズ報告。修正済みで被害確認されず ・レボリュートがUSDT取り扱い終了へ、8月末までに段階的廃止 ・トロン、ポスト量子署名機能をテストネットへ導入。開発者向け試験運用を開始 ・アンカレッジ・デジタル、Lido統合で機関投資家向けwstETH対応開始 ・アーべv3.7、モナドで稼働開始。独自ステーブルコイン「GHO」対応で12資産を初日からサポート ・ロシア中銀、デジタルルーブル導入へ銀行など準備完了と説明。9月から段階導入予定=報道 ・pafinの「クリプタクト」、豪州の暗号資産税制に対応。海外向け提供は3カ国目 ・ANAP、「Infinite Fleet」のエクソーディアムと戦略的投資パートナーシップ検討開始 ・プライムブローカレッジ「クラーケンプライム」、欧州デジタル資産業務基盤トレバーで利用可能に ・BTC・ETH・アルトコインが取引所流入急増、クリプトクアントが市場のボラティリティ拡大を警戒 【あたらしい経済関連リンク】 ニュースの詳細や、アーカイブやその他の記事はこちらから https://www.neweconomy.jp/

Demetrick, Dr. Corey Petty, and Jesse are back for an episode where the regulated players finish moving in and the outsiders start getting shown the door.BlackRock, Google, Visa, Stripe, MasterCard, Coinbase, and DBS just announced Open Standard USD. It is called open the same way OpenAI is called open. The reserve yield goes to the participating institutions instead of holders, minting and redemption fees get scrapped, and governance sits under a company collectively owned by the biggest financial players on the planet. The guys break down what happens when the payment rails, the asset managers, and the ad tech giants all agree on the same stablecoin at the same time.Meanwhile Tether is done in Europe. USDT trading pairs are gone from Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, and Crypto.com in the EEA because Tether refused to seek MiCA e-money authorization. Demetrick reveals he has an open short on Tether somewhere on the internet and would very much like to find it.The guys also cover the ENS drama that turned out not to be drama at all when the king of the castle stepped in and killed the privacy committee vote from the top. Plus Michael Saylor selling more Bitcoin, and the theory that this is less about strategy and more about staying out of jail.The back half of the show goes philosophical when Corey lays out an essay he wrote called the paradox of democratizing access. When you lower the barrier of entry to a specialized field, you do not get innovation. You get an army of newcomers who confidently reinvent things the experts already figured out, other people throw money at them because money attracts money, and eight moon markets later you are still watching the same cycle. Cue the pitch for Corey to play the Architect from The Matrix explaining this to a young crypto enthusiast in a gray suit.Drop questions in the YouTube comments. Join the Discord.

Avi Feldman is a former hedge fund manager and host of the 1000x Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss why he sold all of his bitcoin and crypto after nearly a decade in the industry, how he's thinking about the AI trade and what comes after the memory stock boom, why he believes the financialization of everyday life is accelerating, his current positions in biotech, defense, rare earth minerals, and the psychology of trading in volatile markets.========================BitcoinIRA: Save up to 37% in capital gains taxes on your retirement investments. 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 lp.bitcoinira.com/after-crypto to win up to $4,000 in rewards.========================Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets. Bitget's Stocks 2.0 brings 500 major equities and ETFs (like Tesla and NVIDIA) directly to your portfolio. Enjoy 1:1 mapping, deep liquidity, and USDT dividend payouts with ultra-low 0.04% fees. Upgrade your portfolio on Bitget.com today!========================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.========================0:00 - Intro1:03 - Why he sold all his bitcoin & crypto6:52 - The Hyperliquid thesis & the broken social contract20:01 - What would make him buy bitcoin again?21:58 - Strategy + STRC & how to gain an edge in the markets 33:40 - What comes after the memory stock boom?37:58 - Biotech, defense, & rare earth minerals39:29 - Robostrategy, private markets & NAV premiums44:08 - Why index fund returns may be lower going forward55:40 - Contrarian investing & spotting a bubble1:07:44 - Meme stocks, retail & future outlook1:13:25 - The 1000x Podcast

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down the AI trade and why it's far from over, the memory shortage driving Micron, which AI models are winning and losing, how agentic loops are replacing white collar jobs, why bitcoin and the debasement trade are selling off — and what comes next.=====================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/=====================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I'm compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.=====================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com=====================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=====================0:00 - Intro1:13 - Is the AI trade over?4:11 - Micron, memory shortage, & the AI supply chain9:54 - Intel, TSMC & the AI arms race13:11 - Claude vs. ChatGPT vs. Gemini24:26 - Agentic loops & job displacement29:50 - What is the impact of regulation?34:55 - Stripe, solopreneurs & AI commerce38:12 - Bitcoin, gold & the debasement selloff43:11 - Tokenization & bitcoin's third wave45:04 - Jordi's upcoming video

In this episode, Jesse Schrader (Jestopher), CEO of Amboss, joins us to break down RailsX — their new Lightning-native DEX.We discuss:

Anthony and John Pompliano cover the Mag 7 selloff, AI CapEx fears, and why inflation is more under control than the headlines suggest. We also break down Anthony's current portfolio, what Kevin Warsh is really doing at the Fed, and why bitcoin's volatility is a feature heading into its next decade.=====================Award-winning Fountain Life - Energy supercharged. Memory sharper. Life extended. Ready for the best investment you'll ever make? Schedule a life-changing call at http://fountainlife.com/pompGet $1,000 off the cost of a life-changing membership with Fountain Life when you schedule a call at https:www.http://fountainlife.com/pomp=====================Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets. Bitget's Stocks 2.0 brings 500 major equities and ETFs (like Tesla and NVIDIA) directly to your portfolio. Enjoy 1:1 mapping, deep liquidity, and USDT dividend payouts with ultra-low 0.04% fees. Upgrade your portfolio on https://www.bitget.com/ today!=====================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=====================0:00 - Intro0:56 - MAG7 selloff & AI CapEx spending16:28 - Large caps vs. asymmetric bets19:10 - SpaceX & other exposure to the AI trade29:34 - Kevin Warsh & the Fed 37:13 - Bitcoin outlook for the next decade

In this fiery Crypto Town Hall discussion, hosts and guests debate whether MicroStrategy's STRC is truly "digital credit" or high-yield preferred equity riding Bitcoin's wave—sparking retail outrage as it traded sharply below par amid leverage unwinds and DeFi vault concerns. Experts break down the risks of emotional investing, Saylor's bold Bitcoin accumulation strategy, and why forced selling fears are overblown given the company's hoard. The conversation pivots to exciting news from Ledn: support for tokenized Tether Gold (XAUT) alongside expanded stablecoins like USDT and USDC for seamless borrowing, repaying, and trading against Bitcoin. Discover why gold's lower volatility complements Bitcoin as a tried-and-true hard asset, offering potentially better loan terms, and how focusing on real value over hype products leads to smarter portfolio decisions in volatile markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vadim Voss, founder of Next Level DeFi, joins the Breakfast Leadership Show to share how everyday people can put their money to work through decentralized finance without trading, without chart-watching, and without being a tech expert. His mission is to help one million people break free from a banking system that was never built to serve them. What You Will Learn Why a savings account earning 2 to 3 percent is quietly losing you money What liquidity mining is and why it puts you on the "house side" of crypto trading How stablecoins like USDT allow you to earn 20 to 30 percent annually with minimal risk Why DeFi positions can be insured for as little as $30 per month per $10,000 deployed How Vadim's students manage their positions in just 5 to 10 minutes per week Why diversification across real estate, gold, stocks, and DeFi is the smart path forward Key Insights Vadim built Next Level DeFi after losing the majority of a $6 million fortune to unreliable foreign banks. Rather than retreat from finance, he learned decentralized systems inside and out and now teaches total beginners how to become the infrastructure that crypto traders rely on. His students are not speculating on the next hot coin. They are providing liquidity to decentralized exchanges and collecting fees the way Robinhood collects trading fees, except those fees flow back to them. The stablecoin liquidity mining strategy Vadim teaches is designed for people who want consistent, predictable monthly income in U.S. dollars without exposure to volatile assets. Since stablecoins are always pegged to $1, the principal does not fluctuate. Returns in the 20 to 30 percent range significantly outperform any traditional bank product, and the addition of smart contract insurance from platforms like Nexus Mutual makes the position arguably safer than a standard FDIC-insured deposit in terms of the user's control and transparency. Michael and Vadim both reinforce that education is the true entry point. Just as Warren Buffett observed that those who do not learn to make money while they sleep will work until they die, both host and guest emphasize that passive income is not a luxury for the wealthy. It is a learnable skill available to anyone willing to invest the time to understand it. Guest Bio Vadim Voss is the founder of Next Level DeFi, a platform dedicated to helping everyday people generate passive income through decentralized finance. An NYU graduate who built and lost a $6 million fortune through international business ventures across Lithuania, Moscow, and Kyiv, Vadim turned adversity into expertise. With over 14 years of experience in crypto and DeFi, he specializes in teaching total beginners how to deploy capital using liquidity mining strategies on platforms like Uniswap. His mission is to help one million people escape the traditional banking system. Free Resource for Listeners Vadim has put together an exclusive bundle for Breakfast Leadership Show listeners called the DeFi Income Blueprint, available free at: nextleveldefi.com/leadership The bundle includes: A DeFi Income Calculator that forecasts your monthly and annual returns based on your capital and risk appetite The Uniswap Ultimate Playbook, a 27-page step-by-step guide to deploying capital on Uniswap. This is the same playbook provided to Vadim's $3,000 coaching clients. Connect with Vadim Voss Website: nextleveldefi.com Free Bundle: https://nextleveldefi.com/leadership  

Tether's USDT has been delisted by major crypto exchanges (including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and Crypto.com) specifically for users in the European Economic Area. This occurred because Tether chose not to pursue registration under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Meanwhile, WalletConnect is empowering the stablecoin ecosystem for millions of merchant around the world. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! GUEST: Jess Houlgrave - CEO WalletConnect Follow Wallet Connect on X ➜ https://x.com/WalletConnect 00:10 Sponsor Tangem 01:10 WalletConnect growth: Ingenico rollout progress 03:00 When Verifone or PAX? 05:00 Is Toast Toast? 07:30 Tether Delisted 09:45 Would WalletConnect take over non-compliant use cases of Tether? 11:00 Innovation in the EU 12:45 Saving USDT Utility? 14:15 Business model 17:00 Merchant fees 19:00 Tap-to-pay 21:20 Private transactions impossible? 23:30 CLARITY odds 25:40 WalletConnect fail? 26:15 User-friendy? 26:45 Transaction fees 27:00 Stablecoin threat 29:00 Credit card rewards 29:45 Stablecoin growth vs self-custody growth 30:40 $WCT utility 31:30 Agentic payments 32:30 Netflix login soon? #Crypto #XRP #Ethereum ~Tether Mass Delistings? + Stablecoin Catalysts Coming!

Bitcoin just RIPPED to $66k as Trump confirmed the U.S.-Iran peace deal will be signed Friday in Switzerland — ending the 15-week war that's been crushing risk assets all month. WTI oil collapsed 5%, the Strait of Hormuz reopens within 30 days, Nasdaq futures ripped +1.5%, and Glassnode flagged $68K-$80K as the next bullish marker. Add SpaceX's record-breaking IPO closing +19% at a $1.77 trillion valuation, Tether briefly flipping Ethereum for the first time in 8 years, and Mike McGlone forecasting USDT could eventually top Bitcoin — and today's setup is the cleanest bullish inflection we've seen since October. We break down whether the Iran peace deal marks the cycle bottom and which catalysts could keep this rally running through the G7 summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we provide a marketing update, followed by a brief update on the exploit. We then dive deeper into a couple of bigger topics, such as sectioning and censoring, followed by discussions on the Nakamoto Coefficient and decentralisation.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:03:00 Kenton Marketing and Swap Interface Update00:07:00 Chad gives a recovery update00:08:00 KeyVerify has not been functional yet00:10:00 GAIA IBC infinite mint bug was patched00:11:00 KeyVerify is not necessary, but it's nice to be 100% safe00:13:00 Is it a single node holding things up?00:15:00 Ban Mimir discussion00:18:00 Churn-out talk for nodes that are asleep at the wheel00:19:00 How did the ban function work?00:20:00 What if node or nodes could kick out other nodes?00:21:00 The network will only allow 1/3rd to leave at a time00:23:00 Badger protocol was attacked with a script on the website in the past00:24:00 To Chad's knowledge, no one is being slashed00:25:00 3.19.1 is coming today or tomorrow00:27:00 Tuesday or Wednesday should be trading hopefully00:31:00 Claude question from audience: Claude says it sees high risk of sanctions00:32:00 AI psychosis00:34:00 Fear-based content gets traction00:37:00 THORChain cannot be used for money laundering00:39:00 Who will sanction THORChain?00:40:00 Crypto are individual nations with their own governance00:45:00 THORChain could sanction others00:47:00 The current economic system is definitely built to launder money00:48:00 Sanctions are a sign the system is dying00:51:00 Question: What if USDT froze the pools?00:52:00 Smart contracts have been frozen00:55:00 Game theory: If USDT goes crazy with freezing, they could get a bank run01:00:00 Kenton: Positive articles will be coming once things calm down01:00:00 Use tables and lists for better AI SEO—AI loves tables and lists!01:01:00 It's expensive to sponsor content and it doesn't count towards SEO01:03:00 Question: Can't we just ignore the unresponsive nodes?01:04:00 Chad: When doing KeyVerify, we need 100% participation01:05:00 Two forms of cryptography to secure the network? GG20 and DKLS?01:09:00 Engineer in the office vs engineer in the field01:10:00 The simpler a design, the less likely it can be attacked successfully01:13:00 What other things are happening despite the current situation?01:14:00 Zcash may be coming soon! And XMR!!01:15:00 TAO is probably next. Need 3.20 first01:16:00 THORChain is going to give people whiplash by coming back so well!01:18:00 Still talking to Layer 1s and they still want to get listed!01:20:00 POL: Let's make 25%01:27:00 Question: What about burning? Are we getting rid of it?01:31:00 RUNE is a better Bitcoin than Bitcoin01:33:00 The winners will be determined when the crypto market gets proper saturation01:34:00 Value is very subjective01:35:00 Boone tries to correct Kenton's math, Kenton disagrees. NERD FIGHT!!!01:40:00 Chad shares screen about most decentralized blockchain by Nakamoto Coefficient01:46:00 Chad calculates THORChain's Nakamoto Coefficient01:51:00 Deep dive into that calculation01:58:00 Isn't THORChain the most complicated chain?02:02:00 Mythos is out in the open with Fable 5?02:04:00 Huginn is getting a more diverse skill set02:06:00 Possible Serai fixes via AI

Jetzt bei Kraken anmelden und 30 EUR Bonus erhalten: https://bit.ly/kraken-bonusStablecoins sind ein 310-Milliarden-Markt und 2026 das Schlachtfeld der Regulierung. Ich ordne ein: Was MiCA in Europa verändert, was der US-GENIUS-Act bringt, und warum USDC zum Gewinner der Regulierung wird, während USDT verdrängt wird. Themen & Timestamps:00:00 Stablecoins, EZB und digitaler Euro01:21 Europas monetäre Souveränität02:02 EZB, Banken und private Euro-Stablecoins03:58 Trump verbietet eine US-CBDC05:18 Chinas digitaler Yuan als Warnsignal05:55 Privatsphäre bei CBDCs und Stablecoins07:03 Einfrieren, Zinsen und zentrale Kontrolle09:06 Tether, USAT und Europas Markt

Bitcoin shed $235 billion in seven days and Arca CIO Jeff Dorman is calling Michael Saylor's "AI capital rotation" excuse for the crash pure "gaslighting." Strategy may have only ~5 months of cash flow left to fund STRC dividends, meaning the world's biggest Bitcoin buyer could become a steady forced seller. USDT just printed a golden cross (historically bearish for BTC), Bitcoin dominance cracked under 58% for the first time since September, and Bloomberg argues the entire industry is structurally pivoting away from speculation toward stablecoins. We break down whether Saylor IS gaslighting holders, when the forced-seller overhang breaks, and whether $60K is the cycle bottom or the trapdoor before $50K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with software engineer and entrepreneur Arowolo Muritadhor for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from agriculture and manufacturing in Nigeria to the evolving role of crypto in the country's economy. They touch on how hyperinflation, particularly the naira's dramatic drop in 2023, pushed Nigerians toward stablecoins as a practical savings tool, and how informal kiosk networks have stepped in where traditional banking infrastructure falls short. The conversation also covers the tension between government regulation and the permissionless nature of blockchain technology, comparisons between the decline of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic dominance, the role of mobile payments in Africa, language learning, and whether AI agents have any real utility in crypto infrastructure yet. You can connect with Arowolo on LinkedIn and X at @armolas_06.Timestamps00:00 - Host welcomes Arowolo Muritadhor, introducing topics of software engineering and animal food production in Nigeria.05:00 - Discussion shifts to manufacturing, components assembly, and China's dominance in low-cost production globally.10:00 - Conversation explores crypto adoption in Nigeria as a network state phenomenon, separating informed users from mainstream population.15:00 - Mobile payments and kiosk ATM replacements emerge as critical financial infrastructure bridging unbanked Nigerians.20:00 - Roman Empire parallels drawn to modern crypto taxation, government control, and inevitable death-and-taxes reality.25:00 - Bitcoin and Ethereum permissionless nature debated against government wallet-level censorship vulnerabilities.30:00 - AI agents examined as crypto infrastructure tools, revealing mostly trading bots rather than foundational builders.35:00 - Nigeria's 2023 naira collapse compared to Argentina's hyperinflation, driving citizens toward stablecoin dollar savings.40:00 - US Treasury history unpacked through FDR gold confiscation and Nixon ending convertibility, paralleling empire decline.45:00 - Crypto reframed as anti-bank rather than purely anti-government, enabling freedom through immutable accountability.50:00 - Transparent blockchain ledgers discussed as potential government accountability tools across democracy, republic, and oligarchy structures.Key Insights1. Nigeria has a significant divide between its northern and southern regions in terms of economic activity. The north, centered around Abuja, is more agricultural with substantial cattle production, while Lagos in the south functions as a dense urban and commercial hub. This geographic and economic split shapes how different financial tools and technologies are adopted across the country.2. China's dominance in low-cost manufacturing has made it nearly impossible for countries like Nigeria, the United States, or Argentina to compete on price alone. The more realistic path for developing economies is to import components and focus on local assembly and creativity, which is where meaningful economic participation becomes possible.3. Crypto adoption in Nigeria accelerated dramatically around 2023 when the naira experienced a sharp devaluation against the US dollar. Before that point, saving in dollars was difficult for many Nigerians, especially those without formal bank accounts, making stablecoins like USDT an attractive and practical alternative for preserving wealth.4. Informal kiosk operators in Nigeria have organically become a substitute for ATMs, giving communities access to basic financial services where traditional banking infrastructure does not reach. This grassroots financial layer is now a key entry point for integrating crypto and stablecoin payments into everyday commerce.5. Governments are increasingly trying to regulate crypto at the wallet and centralized exchange level, using tax compliance as a primary mechanism. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain largely permissionless, the practical chokepoints for most users remain centralized platforms where identity and transactions can be monitored.6. The historical parallel between the fall of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic and geopolitical power offers a useful frame for understanding why crypto matters. Just as Rome debased its currency and struggled to sustain imperial costs, the US faces mounting debt and a financialized economy that may accelerate dollar instability and push more people toward alternative stores of value.7. One genuinely constructive use case for blockchain beyond speculation is immutable accountability, particularly for public institutions and prediction markets. A transparent ledger that governments or officials voluntarily adopt could create verifiable records of decisions and promises, reducing corruption and increasing trust in ways that traditional governance structures have struggled to achieve.

Jetzt bei Kraken anmelden und 30 EUR Bonus erhalten: https://bit.ly/kraken-bonusUSDC ist nach USDT der größte Stablecoin. Ich erkläre, wie USDC besichert ist, der Unterschied zu USDT und RLUSD, und warum die EU-Regulierung MiCA USDT von europäischen Plattformen verdrängt hat. Themen & Timestamps:00:00 USDT, USDC und der Kampf um den digitalen Euro01:21 Stablecoins: Warum sie für Krypto so wichtig sind02:59 Wie Tether den Stablecoin-Markt erfand04:08 Marktgrösse und Reserven06:01 Tether vs. Circle: Transparenz und Kontrolle07:07 USDC und Euro-C im europäischen Markt09:13 Tether-Audit und regulatorische Ambitionen10:58 USDC-Depeg und Bankenkrise

Matt Cole is the CEO of Strive Asset Management. In this conversation, we break down digital credit — what it is, how it works, and why it could be the most important asset in the transition from fiat to a bitcoin future. We discuss the mechanics of Strive's SATA product, dividend structures, Michael Saylor's decision to sell bitcoin, and why a thriving ecosystem of digital credit issuers is better for bitcoin long-term.====================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/pomp====================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget) For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com====================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.====================0:00 - Intro0:41 - What is digital credit & what problem does it solve?5:17 - How the carry trade works8:48 - Daily dividends & dividend structure10:52 - Downside risk & balance sheet protection16:18 - The strongest critique of digital credit19:32 - Michael Saylor selling bitcoin27:03 - Bitcoin price action vs. bullish headlines31:32 - Where is digital credit taking capital from?36:44 - Banks, Jamie Dimon & systemic risk38:52 - Strive vs. Strategy42:38 - Too much bitcoin held by public companies?48:33 - Strive's mission & the road ahead

Payment giants in stablecoin? Stripe, Visa and Mastercard are close to launching a new stablecoin platform, with Coinbase considering joining. The total stablecoin market sits around $320 billion, dominated by Tether's USDT at $187 billion. CoinDesk's Uyen Truong hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Uyen Truong. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Welcome to Navigating Bitcoin's Noise, the show where we cut through the clutter and bring you the clearest insights on Bitcoin. I'm your host, Kane McGukin, and today I'm joined by Nik Bhatia, author of Layered Money and visiting fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.  In this conversation, we break down Nik's landmark paper on stablecoins and statecraft and why the GENIUS Act may be one of the most strategically important pieces of legislation in decades.  We get into how the Eurodollar system quietly exported dollar governance offshore, how stablecoins are designed to bring it back, and why the end of China's deflationary unsystem is forcing America's hand. We ask the question that matters: are stablecoins just a fintech product, or are they America's most powerful tool for our next money layer?  If you're tired of hype and want a first-principles breakdown of how dollar dominance actually works, and what the U.S. is building to protect it, this episode is for you. So sit back, relax, and let's get started.  Kane McGukinX: https://twitter.com/kanemcgukinSubstack: kanemcgukin.substack.com Nik Bhatia X: https://x.com/timevalueofbtcThe Bitcoin Layer: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/nik-bhatiaPaper: https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/stablecoins-as-statecraft-reclaiming-us-financial-sovereignty-in-the-eurodollar-market

Reduci dal BitCare Forum 2026 Rikki & Guybrush possono finalmente commentare un'altra edizione che ha dato emozioni.Inoltre: l'HRF pubblica il documento definitivo su Bitcoin, David Marcus e lo scetticismo sul Lightning Network, il teleriscaldamento indiustriale con il calore del mining è realtà, arriva il tracker delle censure e delle confische di stablecoin, e la banconota da zero euro è una riserva di valore migliore degli euro.It's showtime!

Brief SummaryBitcoin is trading around $75.5K this morning after sliding toward key $75K support.Ethereum is below $2,100 and remains weaker than Bitcoin on a relative basis.Bitcoin has fallen to 13th among global assets, with capital rotating toward AI, semiconductors, gold, and other non-crypto trades.Traders are moving defensively into stablecoins, with USDT and USDC dominance rising.SoFi launched SoFiUSD to nearly 15 million members, making it one of the first U.S. national banks to offer a stablecoin directly inside a banking app.A large holder reportedly sold about $1.29 billion worth of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF in a dark-pool trade.IREN signed a $1.6 billion Dell agreement to expand AI cloud infrastructure, showing how crypto infrastructure companies are chasing AI demand.Coinbase's Base launched Base MCP, allowing AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor to interact with wallets and DeFi apps.Crypto PACs spent about $9 million in Texas and scored wins in both parties.The U.K. sanctioned HTX and Russia-linked crypto networks as part of a broader crackdown on sanctions evasion.Singapore charged former Hodlnaut CEO Zhu Juntao with six fraud counts tied to TerraUSD exposure claims.OpenZeppelin's CEO warned that AI coding agents have made DeFi increasingly unsafe because attackers can find vulnerabilities faster than defenders can patch them.XRP remains range-bound near $1.32 to $1.33 after a failed breakout.The stablecoin market remains above $300 billion and is becoming one of the biggest battlegrounds between banks, fintechs, crypto exchanges, and regulators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Parish and Tillman Holloway are the co-founders of Arch Public, a software platform that helps investors automate their trading strategies across crypto and traditional markets. In this conversation, we discuss why the US will keep printing money to fund AI infrastructure, how tokenization is about to reshape global markets and banking, why crypto becomes the default exchange layer in a 24/7 world, and how automation tools are now a necessity for every investor.=======================Award-winning Fountain Life - Energy supercharged. Memory sharper. Life extended. Ready for the best investment you'll ever make? Schedule a life-changing call at http://fountainlife.com/pompGet $1,000 off the cost of a life-changing membership with Fountain Life when you schedule a call at https:www.http://fountainlife.com/pomp=======================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com=======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=======================0:00 - Intro1:05 - AI infrastructure, dollar printing & national security5:37 - Crypto's role: stablecoins, bitcoin, or tokenization?7:57 - Why volatility is only going to get worse13:26 - AI agents & crypto as the default exchange layer15:40 - Tokenization race & the banking revenue opportunity21:55 - Fractional assets & borrowing against tokenized holdings26:41 - Hyperliquid, private company tokenization & M&A outlook29:50 - Pros/cons of open markets & financial education 32:40 - Prediction markets, tokenized ETFs & the war for capital34:23 - Arch Public: what it does & where to find it

Crypto markets and US stocks suffer a brutal flash crash as the US rejects Iran's latest peace proposal ahead of a crucial Situation Room meeting. ~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/iTrustPaul 00:00 Intro 00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital  01:00 Trump vs Iran 02:30 Iran LEGO FUD 03:00 Mark Cudmore: Harmouz back in focus 04:30 China US trade update 05:30 Tom Lee: Risks for stocks 07:00 Tom Lee: How do you prepare 08:00 $BMNR de-risk 09:40 Institutions selling etc 10:45 XRP ETFs 11:30 USDT dominance 12:00 Buffet sideline 12:20 AI sentiment 13:50 ETH sell pressure #Crypto #bitcoin #iran ~Massive De-Risking Event

In this episode, we're joined by Sam MacPherson, Co-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Labs, to discuss Sky's evolution from MakerDAO, Spark's role as a prime agent SubDAO, and its approach to DeFi lending, liquidity management, and risk frameworks. We also cover governance restructuring, isolated lending markets, token buybacks, institutional liquidity products, fintech partnerships, and Spark's long-term vision for prime brokerage and USDT growth. 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 Spark: https://x.com/sparkdotfi Follow Sam MacPherson: https://x.com/hexonaut?lang=en Follow Luke Leasure: https://x.com/0xMether Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- 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 (1:55) Why MakerDAO Became Sky (5:10) Spark's Role Under Sky (7:45) Spark Liquidity Layer (12:25) Conservative Collateral Strategy (17:35) DeFi Risk Ratings (24:38) Liquidity Intents Explained (27:37) Buybacks and Token Treasury (29:46) Spark's Real Competitors (32:51) Backend for Fintechs (35:56) SubDAO Competition Dynamics (43:20) What's Next for Spark (47:10) Closing Comments -- 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.

After 14 years of socialist rule and a collapsed currency, Bolivia may provide an investment-free path to a Mercosur passport with regulated USDT custody and zero foreign-source tax. IMI contributor Edwin Hudepol covers what's changed under President Paz, what investor profile the country fits, and how the FATF grey-list and wealth-tax catches affect the country's outlook.Read Edwin Hudepol's full analysis here.Access a suite of powerful tools and the world's #1 private investor community as an IMI Sovereign. Use code SOV10 for 10% off your first month.

Crypto regulation in Q1 2026 reshaped the stablecoin and digital asset markets with the OCC's 376-page Genius Act proposed rule, the SEC's five-category crypto asset classification, and new AML data from FATF and Chainalysis. Tedd Huff, CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre and founder of Fintech Confidential, breaks it all down with Robert Musiala, Partner at Baker Hostetler and co-lead of their Web3 practice.The OCC introduced the PPSI framework that every future stablecoin issuer must follow, while at least 15 crypto-native companies raced to file trust charter applications. The SEC named 18 tokens as digital commodities, replaced the "decentralization" test with a central party control standard, and Chairman Atkins previewed up to three safe harbor proposals under a tentative Regulation CA. On the enforcement side, 84% of illicit crypto transactions in 2025 involved stablecoins, the DOJ seized $61 million in USDT, and North Korea expanded state-sponsored theft into remote IT worker schemes targeting US businesses.Find out more1️⃣ Map your Genius Act transition now; the 18-month implementation window is closing fast and companies that filed trust charters in late 2025 are already positioned.2️⃣ Vet every outsourced IT vendor accepting stablecoin payments for shell company ties to state-sponsored actors.3️⃣ Audit your tokens against the SEC's five-bucket test before the safe harbor proposals drop.4️⃣ Stress test your AML program against stablecoin-specific risks like peer-to-peer transfers, multi-hop wallet chains, and shell IT vendor payments flagged by the DOJ and FATF in Q1.5️⃣ Model your Q3 budget with and without yield revenue in case the OCC's related third-party restrictions survive.LINKSGuestRobert MusialaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-musiala/Baker Hostetler: https://www.bakerlaw.com/people/robert-musialaBlockchain Monitor: https://www.blockchainmonitor.com/CompanyBaker HostetlerWebsite: https://www.bakerlaw.com/Web3 & Digital Assets Team: https://www.bakerlaw.com/practices/web3-digital-assetsLegal Resources: https://www.bakerlaw.com/insightsHostTedd Huff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddhuff/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialFintech ConfidentialYoutube: https://youtube.com/@fintechconfidentialPodcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNewsletter: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://x.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialSUPPORTERSDFNS: Wallets as a service, API first, multi-chain, secured with MPC across 50+ blockchains - fintechconfidential.com/dfnsSkyflow: Zero trust data privacy vault for PCI, CCPA, GDPR, SOC 2 compliance - skyflowsecure.comHawk: AI tools for real-time payment screening and fraud prevention - gethawkai.comABOUTRobert Musiala is a Partner at Baker Hostetler where he co-leads the firm's Web3 practice. He authors The Blockchain Monitor, one of the longest-running legal blogs covering crypto regulation, enforcement, and policy developments. His practice spans both traditional financial institutions and crypto-native companies.Baker Hostetler is a national law firm with deep expertise in financial services, securities, and emerging technology law.Tedd Huff is the CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre and founder of Fintech Confidential. The show is produced by DD3 Media and brings you the people, tech, and companies that change how you pay and get paid.CHAPTERS00:00 Episode Highlights01:18 Welcome to Fintech Confidential01:27 Dfns: Wallets as a Service (sponsor)02:47 Show Intro And Guests05:30 Genius Act Rulebook07:38 Reserve Rules Explained13:08 Charter Rush Begins18:11 Banks Vs Crypto Score20:49 Deposit Flight And Yield25:58 Wyoming And SoFi Models29:38 SEC Five Bucket Guide32:49 Digital Commodities Line37:35 Munchee Vs Meg Prime39:21 Sky Flow: Building Fast and Secure (sponsor)40:23 Back To Atkins Agenda40:58 Atkins Next Moves43:21 Regulation CA Safe Harbors45:39 Stablecoins And Illicit Use50:25 Freezing Burning Reissuing54:13 Offshore Crackdown FATF56:24 North Korea Crypto Threats59:28 Q2 Watchlist OCC Yield01:05:11 Safe Harbor And CLARITY01:10:33 Advice For Builders Q201:13:20 Wrap Up And Sponsor01:14:08 Hawk AI - Realtime Fraud Monitoring (sponsor)01:14:53 Disclaimer

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down why parabolic AI stocks are justified by real demand, who's actually buying bitcoin and why it's heading higher, the tokenization wave coming this summer, and the stocks Jordi is buying and selling right now.=====================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=====================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/pomp=====================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com=====================0:00 - Intro1:14 - Why parabolic moves in AI stocks are justified5:18 - Data center buildout & the obsolescence race11:34 - DRAM ETF & AI volatility20:56 - Data center protests, supply bottlenecks, & inflation28:54 - AI-driven layoffs — cover story or real?32:12 - Michael Saylor, bitcoin & who's actually buying35:19 - Blackrock ETF at all-time highs & boomer buying37:21 - Why long duration assets are dead39:25 - Tokenization & the Iran war41:40 - New Fed chair, oil & macro outlook46:35 - AI in grocery stores & dynamic pricing49:21 - Wealth inequality & discretionary spending51:47 - Long-term investing advice & stocks Jordi is looking at57:50 - Jordi's video this week

"It is not markets that made money possible. It is collectibles, which we now call money, that make markets possible." ~ Nick Szabo What if everything we've been told about how money emerged is backwards? Nick Szabo's first article in nearly a decade tells the story of a stolen canoe, a tribal feud, and a string of shells – and uses it to challenge one of the most repeated ideas in economics. Did money come from barter, or did it come from something far older and far more human? Check out the original article: The Fabric of Desires by Nick Szabo (Link: https://jan3.com/blog/the-fabric-of-desires) References from the episode Nick Szabo's blog, Unenumerated – where so much of his foundational writing lives (Link: https://unenumerated.blogspot.com/) Aqua Wallet, the superapp by Jan3: Bitcoin, Lightning, and Liquid all in one, with USDT on Liquid too (Link: https://aqua.net/) The Nakamoto Institute: the best archive there is for Szabo's work and early Bitcoin thought (Link: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/) Carl Menger's On the Origins of Money – worth reading even where I think it falls short (Link: https://www.socsci.mcmaster.ca/~econ/ugcm/3ll3/menger/money.txt) Host Links ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible) The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839) Check out our awesome partners! Become sovereign, hold your keys, be censorship resistant with the Bitbox hardware wallet. Get 5% off everything in the store with code GUY (Link: https://bitbox.swiss/) Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from The Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1) “There's always a story. It's all stories, really. The sun coming up every day is a story. Everything's got a story in it. Change the story, change the world.” ~ Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable, joins host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair, Co-Founder, and CMO of Water Tower Research, along with Dr. John Roy, WTR's Senior Equity Research Analyst. The conversation explores the strategic priorities of Stable, an institutional-grade Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoin transactions and global payments. Unlike many general-purpose chains that use volatile gas tokens, Stable is USDT-native, meaning it uses USDT as its native gas token to ensure predictable transaction costs and a stable $1 peg for fees. This approach removes the friction caused by market swings, which can often make transactions on other networks 15% to 20% more expensive during periods of volatility.

Bitcoin holds near $77K–$78K with strong ETF inflows of $2.1 billion over eight days, while Western Union prepares to launch a Solana-based stablecoin and “Stable Card” next month. France charged 88 people in a major wrench attack crackdown, Tether froze $344 million in USDT, and Morgan Stanley launched a money market fund for stablecoin issuers. Strategy and Metaplanet continue corporate Bitcoin buying, and Jane Street denied Terra-related insider trading claims. Markets remain cautious but supported by institutional flows and new product launches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Michael are joined by Dmitry Fomin to discuss his new tool pg_wait_tracer, as well as changes that could be made to core to allow wait event tracing with lower overhead, and on managed services. Here are some links to things they mentioned: Dmitry Fomin https://postgres.fm/people/dmitry-fominpg_wait_tracer https://github.com/DmitryNFomin/pg_wait_tracerpg_wait_sampling https://github.com/postgrespro/pg_wait_samplingpg_10046 https://github.com/DmitryNFomin/pg_10046Jeremy Schneider reply on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7414966981847748608RDS for PostgreSQL wait event docs https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/PostgreSQL.Tuning.concepts.summary.htmlCustom wait events for extensions (added in PostgreSQL 17) https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/xfunc-c.html#XFUNC-ADDIN-WAIT-EVENTSHacking Postgres with Dmitry, Kirk, and Nik (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gtuc2lnnsEHacking Postgres with Dmitry, Kirk, and Nik (Part 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kqpjnpl5GcTanel Poder https://tanelpoder.com/about/USDT static tracepoints for wait event tracing (proof of concept by Nik) https://github.com/NikolayS/postgres/pull/18Add wait_event_timing: Oracle-style wait event instrumentation (patch by Dmitry) https://github.com/DmitryNFomin/postgres/pull/1PgQue benchmarks https://github.com/NikolayS/pgque/blob/main/docs/benchmarks.mdThe Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis Techniques for Experimental Design, Measurement, Simulation and Modeling (by Raj K. Jain) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259310412_The_Art_of_Computer_Systems_Performance_Analysis_Techniques_For_Experimental_Design_Measurement_Simulation_and_Modeling_NY_WileyPerformance modeling and design of computer systems queueing theory in action (by Prof. Mor Harchol-Balter) https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~harchol/PerformanceModeling/book.htmlOracle Performance Firefighting (by Craig_Shallahamer) https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780984102303/Oracle-Performance-Firefighting-Craig-Shallahamer-0984102302/plpProcess Mining: Data Science in Action (by Wil van der Aalst) https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-49851-4~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is produced by:Michael Christofides, founder of pgMustardNikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiWith credit to:Jessie Draws for the elephant artwork

Michael Saylor is the CEO of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the first publicly traded company to convert a material portion of its balance sheet into bitcoin. In this conversation, we revisit the very first time Michael Saylor ever publicly talked about bitcoin — recorded in late 2020 when bitcoin was trading around $10,000. We discuss his background founding MicroStrategy at age 24, the macro conditions that led him to reject cash as a store of value, why he chose bitcoin over gold and real estate, how he acquired $425 million in bitcoin without moving the market, and why he believes bitcoin is on a path to rival or surpass gold's market cap.========================Consensus Miami is the largest crypto conference in the world — May 5-7, 2026 in Miami. 20,000 attendees. 72% director-level or above. The deals, partnerships, and investments that shape the next cycle get made here. Use code POMPLIANO for 25% off your pass → https://go.coindesk.com/c26pomp========================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.========================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com========================0:00 - Intro1:25 - Michael Saylor's background & founding MicroStrategy 29:40 - The 99% stock crash & lessons learned 31:07 - How COVID changed MicroStrategy's business 33:37 - The macro problem: cash melting & asset inflation 40:45 - How Saylor discovered bitcoin 45:23 - Why not real estate, equities, or gold? 49:10 - Bitcoin's network dominance & why it already won53:30 - Addressing the "someone can copy it" critique 59:28 - Convincing the board: homework assignments & deliberations 1:04:30 - How they acquired $425M in bitcoin without moving price 1:09:45 - Reaction from other CEOs & breaking the mental block 1:12:00 - The four-minute mile moment for corporate bitcoin 1:17:00 - Addressing bitcoin's volatility 1:21:39 - Bitcoin vs. gold market cap1:23:10 - Rapid fire questions & closing

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience. In this conversation, we break down why AI is creating massive shortages in chips, energy, and commodities—and what that means for inflation and markets. We also discuss why stocks keep hitting highs despite economic pressure, how scarcity is becoming the most important investing theme, and why bitcoin could be setting up for a major move.======================Consensus Miami is the largest crypto conference in the world — May 5-7, 2026 in Miami. 20,000 attendees. 72% director-level or above. The deals, partnerships, and investments that shape the next cycle get made here. Use code POMPLIANO for 25% off your pass → https://go.coindesk.com/c26pomp======================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I'm compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.======================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.======================0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Why stocks keep hitting all-time highs 5:44 - AI shortages & supply constraints8:15 - Why dips don't last (V-shaped market)10:15 - Inflation vs deflation debate21:35 - Semiconductors = key commodity30:05 - Running out of compute (chips & power)34:45 - AI demand surge & what future looks like48:31 - Bitcoin outlook.. could it explode higher? 

Tony Tuths is Principal of KPMG's Alternative Investment Tax Practice and Leader of the Digital Asset Tax Practice. He joined me to discuss how KPMG is integrating blockchain and helping companies manage their digital asset businesses.Topics: - KPMG's crypto services - Crypto tax and accounting - Tokenization market - Stablecoin attestation - Blockchain and Crypto adoption

Bitcoin holds firmly above $74K after hitting a four-week high, supported by improving sentiment and strong ETF inflows of $1.1 billion last week. Tether launched its new self-custodial tether.wallet for easier USDT, BTC, and tokenized gold use, while backing a $134M raise for stablecoin infrastructure. Crypto ETFs turned notably positive year-to-date, and the industry ramps up $200M+ in midterm spending. Iran's exploration of crypto for sanctions evasion adds geopolitical interest—markets show cautious optimism with focus on sustained momentum and upcoming catalysts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin tests $75,000 with $200 million in shorts at liquidation risk as positive sentiment builds, while Tether rolls out a self-custodial wallet for easier USDT, BTC, and tokenized gold payments. Paxos raises $12 million to launch its Amplify platform for onchain financial products, and the SEC provides further clarity on crypto asset rules. ETF inflows continue supporting majors amid macro caution and upcoming tax deadlines—markets show renewed energy but remain sensitive to geopolitical and Fed-related developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A nation state hacked a startup and won. The hosts debate who's liable, what's fixable, and what isn't. --- Thank you to our sponsors: Bitcoin's application layer, Citrea, launched its mainnet, expanding Bitcoin's utility to privacy, lending, BTC yields, and more. Citrea enables: cBTC: The first trust-minimized Bitcoin on a fully programmable platform. ctUSD: A native stablecoin for Bitcoin, allowing for unified liquidity. Bitcoin Capital Markets bringing demand, and utility to the Bitcoin Network. Explore the Citrea Ecosystem. Ether.fi is giving Unchained listeners 15% cashback on food and ride apps — and that's on top of the 3% you get on everything else.  Your bank is charging you to use your own money. Laura switched and loves her card!Go to ether.fi/unchained to claim your offer. ---- North Korea just pulled off the largest DeFi hack of 2026, draining $285 million from Drift protocol in 12 minutes through a six-month social engineering campaign that included face-to-face meetings at industry conferences. Circle had a six-hour window to freeze $232 million in USDC moving through its own bridge and didn't act.  Meanwhile, Iran's IRGC is reportedly collecting crypto tolls at the Strait of Hormuz in USDT via Tron, and the token market is cracking under the weight of 750,000 issuances since 2020 with the median token down 80% from peak.  Ram, Austin, and Chris confront the liability question for stablecoin issuers, whether DeFi's security model can survive nation-state attackers, why Chris is calling for licensed "neoprivateers" to recover stolen funds, and what Franklin Templeton's acquisition of 250 Digital signals about where institutional capital is headed. Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Austin Campbell⁠⁠⁠⁠, Host of Bits + Bips, Zero Knowledge Consulting ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ram Ahluwalia⁠⁠⁠⁠, Co-Host, CEO of Lumida ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Perkins⁠⁠⁠⁠, Co-Host, President of CoinFund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we discuss the growing cracks in private credit, rising oil prices, inflation pressures, and why Jordy believes the market is underestimating the risk of a broader financial shock. We also talk about bitcoin's resilience, how AI is disrupting software and business models, what a more liquid and transparent future could look like, and why Jordi thinks the next major opportunity may come after the current wave of volatility.=====================Award-winning Fountain Life - Energy supercharged. Memory sharper. Life extended. Ready for the best investment you'll ever make? Schedule a life-changing call at FountainLife.com/Pomp Get $1,000 off the cost of a life-changing membership with Fountain Life when you schedule a call at FountainLife.com/pomp=====================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com=====================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=====================0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Private credit risk / recession question8:37 - Oil shock, inflation & crisis comparisons14:21 - Modern warfare, drones & geopolitical risk18:50 - Housing affordability & consumer pressure23:07 - Bitcoin resilience during financial stress30:54 - Private markets vs liquid assets debate33:05 - AI disruption & collapsing business moats36:05 - AI-run companies & agent economy42:20 - How people should start using AI45:57 - Portfolio positioning & next bitcoin opportunity

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we unpack the chaos hitting markets in 2026—from weak jobs data and Fed uncertainty to private credit cracks, AI-driven disruption, and the collapse of old economic playbooks. We also discuss software repricing, energy infrastructure, synthetic media, portfolio positioning, and why Jordi believes bitcoin is the truest AI trade in a world moving faster than ever.======================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp), allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.onelink.me/Plnq/pompdp) and earn ~8.5% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp. Disclosures: Figure Lending LLC dba Figure. Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS 1717824. Terms and conditions apply.======================This podcast is sponsored by Abra.com. Abra is the secure way to access crypto and crypto based yield and loan products through a separately managed account structure.Learn more at http://www.abra.com.======================Bitget (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew) is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX) (https://bitget.com/promotion/futures-tradfi?channelCode=regd&vipCode=nkew), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets such as 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX and precious metal like Gold. At launch, users can trade 79 instruments with USDT directly with the App. Users can also enjoy high liquidity and low slippage, while trading these assets with up to 500x leverage. For more information on Bitget TradFi, visit this article (https://bitget.com/support/articles/12560603846859). For more information, visit: Website (https://bitget.com/) | Twitter (https://x.com/bitget) | Telegram (https://t.me/BitgetENOfficial) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/bitget-global/) | Discord (https://discord.com/invite/bitget)For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.======================0:00 - Intro0:53 - The current state of the U.S. economy5:18 - Does the jobs report force the Fed to cut rates?8:28 - How do the Iran, Venezuela, & Cuba situations end?14:00 - Is the speed of military & government action changing?19:12 - What is happening in private credit right now?25:04 - Should investors run toward distressed private credit or avoid it?28:47 What happens to a traditional 60/40 portfolio over the next decade?32:27 -  Is Jordi still bullish on energy infrastructure & power demand?35:37 - What Jordi's AI setup looks like43:13- How will AI-generated content & synthetic media change content creation?49:50 - When will society normalize humans working alongside AI assistants?52:20 - Is Jordi nervous or excited for rest of 2026?