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Goodnow revolutionaries– We go full Q&A tonight—no agenda, just whatever you want to talk about. Alex walks through why fundamentals don't matter right now when Bitcoin's getting skewered and economic data trust is breaking down. Tax questions answered: wallet-to-wallet transfers aren't taxable events, but that gas fee is deductible. Only time you're taxed is when you excha...

Goodnow revolutionaries— Alex and Will held down the fort while Evan recovered from a late night in Buenos Aires. The show opened light with weather talk and a few moon cycle jokes before shifting into the charts. They mapped out potential volatility around the upcoming Fed minutes and NVIDIA earnings, walked through Solana levels, and talked stablecoin yields and how to manage positions when the...

Goodnow revolutionaries— We opened with quick post-travel recovery talk before diving straight into a sea of red candles. Evan, Alex, and Will broke down the Bitcoin gap around 92K , why bounces appear even in heavy pullbacks, and why DCA only works when you actually trust the assets you’re stacking. Monad’s massive raise and Aztec’s weak sale signaled that retail is tired of hype without real pro...

Welcome back to Market Watch– Will returns from 2 weeks in Japan to find crypto in a mini bear market, Bitcoin testing $87K-$90K support zones, and the whole market waiting on NVIDIA earnings. Doug walks through the technical picture showing stablecoin dominance pushing higher while DXY charts hint at a potential dollar rollover that could trigger the bounce everyone's looking for. NVIDIA ear...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Will is back from Japan, and what a time to return—because everything is cratering . Alex and Will dig into the market meltdown , asking the questions on everyone’s mind: Where’s the bottom, how long will this bearish stretch last, and what’s next for crypto? Will shares macro insights from his travels, diving into tariff tension and global uncertainty, while Alex breaks d...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Alex goes solo to address Paul Krugman's tired crypto-is-crime talking points—and why they're so easily debunked. The industry's instant gratification problem is real—we dig into why meme coins thrive and why fundamental analysis doesn't work like it used to. Ethereum's community strength shines at DevConnect in Argentina, while institutions quietl...

A flat, frustrating market can make everything feel stuck—especially in crypto gaming—but Alex and our guest, Iceyyy, cut through the noise. They break down why most gaming TGEs flop, how VC-driven supply erodes trust, and what a real player-first model looks like when teams rethink incentives and ship like actual game studios. No hopium, just honest analysis and examples of builders already doing...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Today on the Rise Up Morning Show, Alex fixes a window and Evan calls from Buenos Aires, where he’s hosting WebZero’s Sub0. They unpack what makes a great crypto event, why Peanut is redefining convenience, and how builders can tell better stories now. We cover SoFi’s return to crypto and the new tokenized deposit wave from JPMorgan, Coinbase, and Visa—plus what it means f...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Alex flies solo on Veterans Day and breaks down why the GENIUS Act isn't as great as it sounds. The tinfoil hat comes on—how corporate incentives might be shaping crypto legislation. We talk stablecoins, DeFi's future, and why decentralization is the answer to all of this. Polygon's UGC campaign is paying creators $25K—the bar is low and we're making it...

Welcome back to Rise Up Market Watch! This week, Doug breaks down Bitcoin’s key levels around the 100K mark and what a potential move into the 90s could mean before an ideal bounce. We cover why ETH needs to reclaim 4K to regain momentum, how DeFi tokens like PancakeSwap, Uniswap, and Aerodrome are leading strength, and why the Dollar Index (DXY) might dictate the next big move across markets. We...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Evan and Alex kicked off the week with snow talk, Christmas music debates, and a deep dive into crypto security—comparing Ledger vs. Arculus and explaining why Arculus’ battery-free design makes it perfect for long-term cold storage. They broke down the $128M Balancer hack, explored the rise of AI-assisted exploits, and discussed how centralization still finds its way into...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Tonight on Rise Up After Dark , we welcomed Andrew Duca , co-founder of Awaken Tax , to share his takes on the market and help us answer your crypto questions. We talked about how Awaken makes crypto taxes accessible—especially for newcomers—breaking down what tax loss harvesting and wash trading actually mean and how to save hours tracking your transactions. Alex shows An...

Welcome back to Rise Up Market Watch! With Will away, Doug took the helm for a live technical review of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana , and the broader crypto market —offering a grounded, realistic look at where things stand. He opened with an analysis of overall market weakness and the DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) , which continues to show strength near 100. Doug explained how a strong dollar often pressu...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Today on the Rise Up Morning Show, Evan and Alex underscore that you can win your share of $25,000 (or more) through December by posting Polygon-related content on your socials and how Rise Up can help you do it. A listener question about $DASH sparked a blast from the past and a conversation on what to do when a token pumps—how to trade the hype even if you don’t want to...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Today we talk DeFi, governance, and risk as we welcome our newest partner and sponsor, Jito Network ! Alex is joined by Andrew from Jito , who walks us through the mechanics of liquid staking, restaking, loops, and yield optimization while unpacking how protocol governance works and how to think about risk analysis in decentralized systems. We discuss how staking on Solana...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Today marks a milestone: our 400th episode . Evan is joined by Stella and Ceci from Unlock Protocol to announce our new partnership and show how to use Unlock for token-gating events, memberships, and more. We get to know Stella and Ceci—their paths into Web3, how it compares to Web2, and how Web3 natives move differently. They walk us through a live demo creating a proof-...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Today, Evan flew solo to deliver the latest crypto headlines and answer your questions live. We talked about the re-emergence of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) , his latest claims, and journalist David Morris’ sharp response. We covered the MegaETH token sale —how early access really works, how to spot promising projects before they blow up, and what “getting in early” actually m...

Goodnow revolutionaries–  It’s the Rise Up Halloween Special! AleXRP (Evan), Captain Arrrrculus (Alex), and Will (the scariest costume of all—a man with a million costumes wearing none) take your crypto questions and break down a wild week in markets and memes.  We start with the TON Network , give an XRP update for a new listener, and dive into Western Union’s decision to adopt Solana for their c...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Tonight, Evan and Alex kick things off with what you could call a technical analysis of Solana (technically it is analysis...) & considerations for updating a cold storage wallet . Alex shares the latest on Blockchain Basecamp , & we use it to build a profit-taking strategy based on a real community example. PLUS: Coinbase card , Halloween costumes (join tomorrow’s...

Welcome back to Market Watch!  This week Will & Doug break down current crypto market conditions, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins like Solana and Cardano. They analyze technical indicators, macroeconomic factors including the U.S. dollar strength and upcoming Fed rate cuts, and highlight potential market movements influenced by geopolitical events and quantitative easing. Support t...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Today on The Rise Up Morning Show, Evan and Alex return with another Web3 101 Wednesday , tackling one of the biggest questions in crypto: What news really moves markets? We unpack how narratives, liquidity, and sentiment sometimes drive price more than meaningful adoption, and offer a better question for investors to ask. We also answer questions about rebalancing liquidi...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Today’s episode of The Rise Up Morning Show is a special one—Evan’s herding cats, Will’s mid-air, and Alex is joined by our very first official Rise Up hire: Torii! Torii steps into the co-host chair to share a bit about her background, her experience getting into crypto, and the journey that led her to the team. Together, she and Alex talk about the importance of communit...

Goodnow revolutionaries– Today on The Rise Up Morning Show, we’re thrilled to announce that Arculus is now the Official Cold Wallet Sponsor of Rise Up! We do a live unboxing of some awesome gear they sent us, give away multiple wallets to our viewers (congrats FisherDude and Parker!), and answer all your burning questions about cold storage —including how wallets work, what makes Arculus so secure...

Goodnow revolutionaries— Today on The Rise Up Morning Show, Evan and Will are joined by Giancarlo , aka Gian aka Ruto , Growth Marketing Manager at Polygon Labs . Polygon has officially returned to partner with The Rise Up Morning Show on a new initiative to bring real educational content and real monetary rewards to the crypto community. Ruto gives an exclusive first look at a new website for the...

Goodnow, Revolutionaries-- It’s another wild & wonderful night on Rise Up After Dark as Evan and Will take your crypto questions! We open with a viewer who asks for advice after getting liquidated—and offer some hope & practical advice--how to recover (and how not to repeat it). Then, we do a deep-dive analysis on LINK , explore AMP’s role in the Flexa Network , and compare Bitcoin vs. Gol...