The Chip Mahoney Show — Bitcoin, Crypto & the Infrastructure Layer

Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund and a Knight on CryptoKnights, joins me to talk about what he’s looking for in the next wave of Web3, how vaults could onboard the next billion users, and what separates real builders from noise.  Where do you stand? Most crypto investors know what they own. Few know where they actually stand in the shift to on-chain finance. Start with AL...

Front Run The Week — Free Signals Get early signals before they hit headlines. Subscribe free at tokentrust.substack.com — or tap here: tokentrust.substack.com A New York hedge fund that claimed to be “diversified and protected” just got caught running one of the biggest TradFi cover-ups in years. Prophecy Asset Management and its CEO, Jeffrey Spotts, allegedly funneled hundreds of millions to a s...

Front Run The Week — Free Signals Get early signals before they hit headlines. Subscribe free at tokentrust.substack.com — or tap here: tokentrust.substack.com Morgan Stanley just confirmed what financial advisors have been hiding — crypto isn’t a fad, it’s a new reserve system. Starting October 15, they’re opening access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for every client , including retirees and 4...

Front Run The Week — Free Signals Get early signals before they hit headlines. Subscribe free at tokentrust.substack.com — or tap here: tokentrust.substack.com JPMorgan just called Bitcoin “the debasement trade.” But is that bullish — or is it a setup? In this episode of The Chip Mahoney Show , Chip breaks down how Wall Street, big banks, and institutional investors are turning Bitcoin into a tech...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of crypto as we analyze Fitell Corporation's recent move of investing into Pump.fun tokens. With a hefty $100M credit line and a rebranding as Solana Australia Corporation, we ask: Is this truly a strategic play in the blockchain space or more of a corporate cosplay? Join me as I break down why Fitell’s treasury stunt resembles a dumbbell move rather th...

Front Run The Week — Free Signals Get early signals before they hit headlines. Subscribe free at tokentrust.substack.com — or tap here: tokentrust.substack.com October is usually known as “Uptober” in crypto, but 2025 is shaping up to be an ‘Abruptober’—a month full of sudden changes, sharp turns, and unexpected market surprises. In this episode of The Chip Mahoney Show, we delve into the crucial...

Front Run The Week — Free Signals Get early signals before they hit headlines. Subscribe free at tokentrust.substack.com — or tap here: tokentrust.substack.com In this episode of The Chip Mahoney Show, we explore why financial advisors cannot recommend popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but can quietly invest in tech tokens such as IPST. Join Chip Mahoney as he breaks down the cur...

Private equity still runs on spreadsheets. Fairmint’s CEO Joris Delanoue joins The Chip Mahoney Show to explain his SEC proposal, how Ethereum and blockchain rails can modernize private markets, and why the future of crypto and tech isn’t just speculation—it’s infrastructure. Fairmint, all your equity on chain. Learn more at https://www.fairmint.com/ Where do you stand? Most crypto investors know...

Kevin Chin knows VivoPower can’t outpace Tesla in clean energy. So instead, he’s making a survival play in late capitalism: moving $100 million into XRP. In this episode, I break down why this matters for tech, blockchain, and crypto — and why retail might actually be better off buying XRP at $3 than chasing the discount at 47 cents. Where do you stand? Most crypto investors know what they own. Fe...

In this episode, we delve into the volatile world of crypto as headlines fluctuate between altseason and market crashes. However, the real signals lie beneath the surface: stablecoins are on track to reach a staggering $300 billion market cap, while Total Value Locked (TVL) struggles to find stability. This divergence reveals crucial insights about liquidity in the crypto space, indicating that co...

Bitcoin’s holding steady, Ethereum is pressing forward — but the bigger story is how financial advisors have been locked out of crypto for years, just as the rails of DeFi have proven themselves. In this episode, I dig into why that lockdown is cracking, why scams were mostly born in TradFi, and how crypto has survived and evolved. Then we look ahead to September 3rd, when Ondo Finance brings U.S....

Wholecoiners aren’t the ones stacking now — they’re the ones who will try to. The theory is that a generation raised on the American Dream of owning a home will soon replace it with the dream of owning one Bitcoin. But when they finally step up, they’ll face sticker shock. At six figures and climbing, the wholecoin dream won’t deliver what they expect. In this episode, I explain why wholecoiners w...

September is being staged like a play — with a rate cut carrot dangled in front of retail, Coinbase hyping a so-called Banana Zone, and a wave of new investors set up to believe in Altseason as if every token were a hero. But this isn’t the Rebel Alliance. Some coins are bounty hunters. Some are traps. And the Banana Zone can just as easily turn into a Banana DeadZone if you’re not careful. In thi...

In late capitalism, not all kings built their kingdoms — some just aligned with the right rails at the right time. Michael Saylor and Tom Lee are celebrated today, but the real architects were Satoshi Nakamoto and Vitalik Buterin. In this episode, I break down the aligner’s playbook and why early positioning beats invention in today’s economy. We’ll explore how SEI Network’s bold shift from Cosmos...

In this episode of The Chip Mahoney Show, we dive into the world of crypto and the astonishing $20 million investment that went unnoticed while the community was distracted by memes. As Chip explores the implications of Inveniam's bet on a compliant-first blockchain, he highlights the significance of this move in the broader context of crypto technology and financial fraud. Discover why 'verifiabl...

PPP isn’t some hot new token — it’s the acronym behind billions in fraud. And in this episode, we’re looking at two very different but equally staggering cases that prove the grift didn’t end with lockdowns. First up: Sidhartha “Sammy” Mukherjee and his wife Sunita, Bollywood performers turned alleged scammers, accused of using fake real estate contracts and forged PPP documents to defraud over 10...

As TradFi simulations spike TVL and stablecoins inch toward $270B, we’re entering the final act before the crypto curtain rises. In this episode, I unpack what August signals for your crypto future: narratives accelerating, agents taking hold, and tokens that have flown under the radar… until now. Don’t miss the frameworks and forecasts that could define Q4 gains and beyond. What's coming could be...

In this episode, we delve into the intersection of macroeconomics and technology as the next FOMC meeting approaches. The crypto market is buzzing with excitement as Ethereum teases a breakout to $4,000. Chip Mahoney explores how the macro backdrop could trigger a surprise risk-on rally in the crypto landscape, with ETH positioned as a potential frontrunner. We also discuss a surprising pivot from...

BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) just smashed through $10 billion AUM. Ondo is building the liquidity rails for tokenized Treasuries. And Bitmine—yes, a Bitcoin miner—is quietly stacking Ethereum for its new treasury strategy. Together, they form BRO —BlackRock + Ondo—a meme with meaning. Because what they’re really doing is reshaping the crypto future from the inside out. In this episode, I break...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of crypto fraud and technology. Shane Donovan Moore, a former rugby player, orchestrated a scam convincing over 40 investors to pour money into nonexistent mining rigs, offering unrealistic daily returns. This highlights the dark side of the crypto boom, showcasing how trust can be exploited in the shadows. On the other hand, we explore Coinbase's recen...

In this episode, we delve into recent developments in crypto as Peter Thiel takes a stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies, a publicly traded Ethereum treasury company, now chaired by Tom Lee. Simultaneously, Cumberland has quietly moved $151 million worth of ETH into Coinbase Institutional, highlighting a shift in the ecosystem. Circle’s recent public trading at 100x EBITDA further emphasizes th...

In this episode of The Chip Mahoney Show, we dive into the latest developments in crypto and blockchain as Bitcoin reaches new all-time highs and Ethereum crosses the $3,000 mark. But the true game changer is a groundbreaking Web3-native AI agent called Mamo, which has just launched on BingX—potentially heading to Coinbase next. Join Chip Mahoney as he explores why these headlines in the crypto wo...

Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag, joins The Chip Mahoney Show to unpack the rising threat of deepfakes and social engineering. As scams grow more sophisticated, Nametag is building the tools to verify real identity in a world full of fakes. From AI-driven impersonation to the psychology of digital attacks, this episode dives into the future of trust online — and how to stay one step ahead. Where do y...

In this episode, Chip Mahoney exposes The Food Illusion —a modern scam where brands like Domino’s shrink portions, inflate prices, and manipulate perception using small-handed actors and clever framing. But it’s not just about pizza. It’s a deeper commentary on how value is being stripped from everything we consume, from food to finance. If protein is the new gold, then what’s left on your plate i...

In this episode, we explore the dark side of crypto fraud through the lens of a $50 million Ponzi scheme that operated for three decades. Discover how the system prioritized lawyers over victims, illustrating a troubling trend in bankruptcy courts and asset liquidation. Comparing this scheme with recent crypto collapses, such as FTX, we unveil the similarities in how early liquidation of digital a...