CRYPTO 101

In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, including a significant crash attributed to tariff news and trade wars. They analyze the implications of these events on Bitcoin and altcoins, the recovery patterns observed, and the upcoming regulatory developments, including a press conference by the newly appointed Crypto C...

In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market, focusing on regulatory changes, Bitcoin price movements, and the impact of AI advancements. They analyze the bullish trends in Bitcoin, the implications of recent DeepSeek AI technology from China, and the significance of repealed regulations that hindered institutional adop...

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Veman welcome Jay Jog, co-founder of Sei Labs. They discuss the evolution of the crypto landscape, the genesis of Sei Labs, and the impact of the GameStop saga on the crypto community. Jay shares his early experiences in crypto, his time at Robinhood, and the challenges faced in launching a new layer 1 blockchain. The conversa...

In this special episode of Crypto Rundown, Tevo, Brian, and Joe do a Meme Coin Update and discuss a tumultuous week in the cryptocurrency market, marked by significant events including Trump's inauguration and the launch of his meme coin. They analyze the implications of executive orders on crypto, the rapid rise of the Trump meme coin, and the strategies employed by traders to capitalize on t...

In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent monumental events in the crypto space, including Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs and the impact of meme coins, particularly the launch of Trump coin, and how it has influenced market dynamics. The conversation also touches on MicroStrategy's continued Bitcoin accumulation and the potential future of crypto re...

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan engage with Zedd, co-founder of Magic Eden, discussing the evolution of the crypto market, the role of Magic Eden in the NFT and DeFi space, and insights into trading metrics and user behavior on the platform. Zedd shares his journey into the crypto world, the growth of Magic Eden, and the importance of adapting to the rapidly...

In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current volatility in the crypto market as 2025 begins, focusing on the recent CPI report and its implications for Bitcoin and altcoins. They explore the growing interest from corporations in Bitcoin and the potential for altcoin ETFs, particularly highlighting Meta's discussions and JP Morgan's bullish outlook on Solana and XRP. The conversati...

00:00 Introduction to Crypto 2025 and DeFi Innovations 03:05 Sam McPherson's Journey in Crypto and MakerDAO 06:13 The Future of Finance: Public vs Private Blockchains 08:49 Spark and the Evolution of MakerDAO 12:09 Understanding Yield: Sources and Sustainability 15:03 Differentiating Lending Protocols in DeFi 17:56 The Role of SPK Token in the Ecosystem 21:02 Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) in...

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown Brendan and Tevo discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market as they enter 2025. They highlight the ongoing volatility, the significance of Bitcoin's price movements, and the broader market sentiment. The conversation delves into the impact of the Federal Reserve's decisions on the market and the correlation between Bitcoin and traditional f...

In this episode of Crypto 101 we welcome Nemil Dalal, head of Coinbase's developer platform. We discuss Nemil's journey into the crypto space, the evolution of Coinbase, and the importance of user experience and security in the crypto ecosystem. The conversation also delves into the Coinbase Developer Platform, its on-ramp and off-ramp features, and the emerging trend of AI agents in the c...

In this episode of Crypto 101 we take a look into one of our Hedge Fund Summit Interviews from mid December where Brendan Veihman interviews Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise Asset Management, to discuss the transformative trends in crypto investing. Ryan highlights the unprecedented growth of Bitcoin ETFs, including their impact on adoption and market dynamics, and explores the exciting...

In this special year-end episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman, Bryce Paul and Tevo reflect on a transformative year for crypto and share bold predictions for 2025. They discuss Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, driven by record ETF inflows, shrinking exchange reserves, and institutional adoption. The conversation highlights meme coin mania, strategic Bitcoin reserve proposals, and the increasing...

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce Paul and co-host Brendan Viehman welcome Michael Kaplan from Avalanche to discuss the recent launch of Avalanche 9000, a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing the blockchain's capabilities. Michael shares his journey in the blockchain space, the importance of customizability and scalability in blockchain technology, and the diverse applica...

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, Tevo, Joe, and Brian discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on the resilience of the NFT sector, the success of Pudgy Penguins, and the rise of AI meme coins like Fart Coin. They explore the impact of token stimulus packages from platforms like Magic Eden and the evolving relationship between NFTs and meme tokens. The conversatio...

FYI: This was recorded before The Fed Rate Cut Meeting In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the latest monumental developments in the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs, the implications of government relations with the crypto industry, and the potential for a Bitcoin strategic reserve bill. They analyze market trends for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins, and...

In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Hart Lambert, CEO of Across, to discuss the evolution of the crypto space, the transition from traditional finance (TradFi) to decentralized finance (DeFi), and the importance of interoperability between blockchains. Hart shares his journey from bond trading at Goldman Sachs to building innovative solutions in...

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin's fluctuations and the impact of altcoins with liquidations that have happened this week. They delve into the implications of quantum computing on crypto security, analyze the effects of CPI data on market sentiment, and highlight MicroStrategy's continued B...

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Vieman welcome Nick Forster, co-founder of Derive, a platform focused on options and derivatives. Nick shares his background as a Wall Street trader, the importance of understanding market participants in crypto options, and the allure of building in the crypto space. He discusses the innovative features of Derive, including i...

In this special edition of the crypto market rundown, hosts Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent surge in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, the implications of new SEC leadership, and the ongoing issues with celebrity rug pulls in the crypto space. They analyze market trends, highlight major altcoin movements, and emphasize the importance of regulation in shaping the future of cryptocurrency. 00:00 Bitc...

In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, hosts Tevo and Brendan discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin's price movements, the surge in altcoins, and the implications of Bitcoin dominance. They analyze market trends, supply dynamics, and predictions for future price movements, emphasizing the excitement surrounding altcoins and the potential for Bitcoin...

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan speak with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, the impact of recent political changes, and the future of digital assets. They explore the implications of nation-state involvement in Bitcoin, the growing institutional interest beyond Bitcoin, and the evolving nature of crypto...

In this Thanksgiving special episode of the Crypto Rundown, Tevo is joined by our very own Brian and Joe to discuss the booming meme coin market. They explore the recent successes of various meme coins that they have had in their community, the evolution of the meme coin sector, and the strategies for navigating this volatile landscape. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of meme c...

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown Brendan and Tevo break down all that was in the last week of Crypto News. Bitcoin hits $99,000, Altcoins Run, and how to look at the current Bitcoin Pullback as we eye the next milestone of $100,000 Bitcoin and beyond. We also take a look into the Microstrategy trade as TradFi people had every take under the sun with that monster move. Finally Gary Gensler to...

In this episode of Crypto 101, Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman sit down with Martin de Rijke, Head of Growth at Maple Finance, to discuss the platform’s revolutionary updates. They explore Maple’s evolution from an institutional lending platform to launching Syrup, a DeFi-native product designed for everyday users, offering permissionless access to institutional yields. Martin highlights the Syrup...

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman and Tevo analyze Bitcoin’s explosive rise to $95,000, placing it firmly in price discovery mode as it edges closer to the monumental 100k milestone. They discuss the record-breaking adoption of Bitcoin ETFs, meme coin mania hitting all-time highs in Google searches, and the potential for altcoins to follow Bitcoin’s lead. The episode also high...