The Beanpod - Crypto and Stocks

The crypto and stock markets might be at a turning point. With new inflation data and interest rate hikes coming in, plus the dominoes falling from the FTX scandal, there is a lot to discuss. We break down all the recent new and discuss how the market is reacting, and moves we can all make to protect our portfolios moving forward.

Elon Musk has warned of several incoming shortages. The main elements needed to produce electric vehicle batteries are experiencing supply crunches due to several global factors. Today, we look at mining companies in the nickel, lithium, and copper industries that could be the ones to answer the calls.

This is the biggest trend in crypto today. After the fallout of the FTX collapse, many people have lost faith in centralized exchanges (CEXs) and are switching to decentralized exchanges (DEXs). We can see it in the data. Today, we break down how to capitalize on this trend and give our pick for the top DEX in the industry to help your investing journey.

Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter could have a huge impact on the crypto market. We know he is a long-term believer in cryptocurrency, and his potential plans to integrate blockchain into Twitter are very interesting. Today, we look at some altcoins that could see huge benefits from Twitter 2.0 that you need to know about.

What is going on with VeChain? We take a look under the hood of what was once one of the most hyped up projects in crypto. From their supply chain management solutions, to enterprise partnerships, to interesting connections to certain world superpowers, there are some interesting discoveries. Finally, we decide if $VET deserves to be in portfolios moving forward.

There are some insane facts about crypto that you need to know. Everything from conspiracy theories, to origin stories, to underlying stats about current trends you won't believe. Not only will these facts blow your mind, but we reveal some numbers that show where the industry is heading.

Oasis Network is a leader in one of the fastest growing sectors of crypto, privacy blockchains. Today, we break down a crypto project that is partnered with such large companies as Meta, Binance, and the BMW Group. By building private blockchains for enterprise adoption, this project has some interesting prospects moving forward.

This altcoin is the definition of a hidden gem. With technology built for metaverse, NFT, VR/AR, and everything in between, this company has a bright future. Additionally, they have worked with some of the world's biggest companies including the National Football League, Pokémon Go, and Nike. This is a crypto project you do not want to sleep on.

What a disaster. The fall of the one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world has stunned the industry. Today, we break down what exactly caused the collapse of FTX, and reveal some shady behind the scenes dealings and connections that might leave you in awe. There is much more to this story than meets the eye, and the effects are widespread.

The crypto and stock markets are in turmoil. The crash of FTX, the 2nd biggest crypto exchange in the world, combined with the already shaky macro-environment has caused mass fear and panic. Today, we break down everything could be affecting your portfolio over the coming weeks, to make sure everyone is prepared for the next big move.

These are our top stock picks under $5. We went through many sectors of the stock market including technology, energy, bio-tech, food, crypto, and more to reveal some hidden gem companies. With an explanation of why we think each name and sector has tailwinds moving forward, we make a case for these stocks being on your watchlist.

People are losing faith in centralized crypto exchanges. With recent devlopments in the market, more and more users are moving to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) as an alternative. Today, we take a deep dive into a leading DEX aggregator with some interesting DeFi options that are worth investigating.

Cardano is one of the industry's most divisive projects. People either love it, or they hate it. Today, we take a look behind the scenes of Cardano to reveal what is really going on. After a deep dive into their technology, real world use cases, partnerships, community, and road map, we finally land on a decision of whether $ADA deserves to be in portfolios moving forward.

This crypto project has developed technology to solve the biggest problem in the industry; hacks. Today, we interview the CTO of Lossless, Domantas Pelaitis, to learn about their innovative solution. With billions of dollars stolen annually from hackers, everyone has been waiting for someone like this to step up to the plate.

Polygon $MATIC is making some huge moves. They are already one of the most hyped up crypto projects, and have just brought in some new partnerships, launched new products, and have one of the most exciting roadmaps of anyone in the industry. We break down exactly what they are doing and why it will be so important moving forward.

Here are 5 crypto coins you need to know about. These altcoins all have the perfect mix of innovative technology, strong teams, real world use cases, and small market caps to make them gems. We discuss what problem each project is solving and why we are bullish on them long term.

These coins do not deserve a place in your portfolio. We look at a few crypto projects that while widely known and popular, should not be traded or owned at any cost. With reasons ranging from lack of adoption, to outdated technology, to flat out scammers behind the companies, this is not a warning you should take lightly.

The market is at a critical spot. Heading into the mid-term elections next month, the crypto and stock markets are at a potentially pivotal point. Today, we discuss what forces are driving the markets right now including recent tech earnings, inflation and interest rate updates, and important macro indicators that give clues to the future direction of Bitcoin and stocks. Whether you are in crypto...

Cosmos ($ATOM) has been making some serious noise lately. Today, we break down one of the trendiest crypto coins in the industry, and discover exactly why the hype train is behind this one. By analyzing the technology, ecosystem, team, and upcoming catalysts, we find out whether this coin should be in portfolios moving forward.

This is the future of decentralized social media. Today, we interview Nader Al-Naji, the founder of DeSo (The Decentralized Social Blockchain). DeSo is putting social on the blockchain with their innovative layer-1 protocol, and the world is starting to take notice. With social media censorship currently being one of the hottest topics, the timing is perfect for this sleeping giant platform to exp...

These crypto coins could 100x in the next bull run. We cover projects from all sectors of the industry, from small cap layer-1 blockchains, to play-to-earn games, to DeFi platforms, to privacy and security technology. By researching hidden gems during the bear market, we can be prepared to maximize portfolio gains when the bull market returns.

Algorand is making some serious moves. From partnerships with global sports brands, to music NFT marketplaces, to hiring big name executives, this crypto project has the industry buzzing. We take a look under the hood at their technology, use cases, and road map to see if Algorand deserves to be in portfolios moving forward.

The housing market is on the brink of collapse. Today, we break down how you can profit from the impending crisis with a few easy steps. We explain why the market is due for a sharp correction, compare it to the 2008 real estate crash, and outline a few strategies that can have you coming out on top of a tricky global situation.

Hedera Hashgraph is making huge moves. Today, we break down all of the latest news in the $HBAR ecosystem, including new partnerships, real world adoption, and some clues about what might be happening next. Based on these latest updates, we conclude if this coin is worth a spot in portfolios moving forward.

A special 100th episode celebration! Today, we talk about our top crypto picks from each sector of the industry. Everything from layer-1s, to metaverse, to play-to-earn, to small cap gems. Not only are we drafting fantasy crypto teams with our favorite names but we also break down why each of these coins has a bright future.