Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

Crypto News: CFTC clears path for ETH, Bitcoin and USDC to be used as collateral in derivatives markets. MAS has expanded Ripple’s MPI license which will increase regulated XRP and RLUSD services. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is promoting blockchain, tokenization, and stablecoins. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA plat...

Crypto News: Big week ahead for markets with Fed Rate Cut decision. French banking giant BPCE to launch in-app crypto trading. Brought to you by 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentar...

Adam Minehardt, Head of Public Policy at Chainlink, and I spoke at SmartCon. We discussed TradFi’s adoption of crypto, Chainlink’s growth and increasing adoption, and when the CLARITY Act may be passed. Brought to you by 🔐 Safely Store your Crypto with Trezor Hardware Wallets - https://affil.trezor.io/SHlz 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Lea...

Crypto News: New Crypto Bank to be Unveiled by Billionaire Trump Backer Andy Beal. AI-powered studio Mugafi partners with Avalanche to tokenize entertainment IP. Turkey’s Paribu to buy CoinMENA in deal worth up to $240 million, adding Dubai and Bahrain licenses. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 💡Get the (Re)Thinking C...

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, joined me to discuss the launch of their XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin Spot ETFs. Topics:  - XRP, Solana Staking, and Dogecoin ETFs  - Is the crypto bull market over?  - Outlook for crypto in 2026  - DATS vs ETFs  Brought to you by 🏠 Propy (PRO) is a blockchain-based real estate marketplace and decentralized title registry that leverages smart contracts t...

Crypto News: CFTC greenlights spot crypto trading on US exchanges. Citadel wrote to the US SEC calling for tighter rules on tokenized assets and DeFi. Coinbase incubated Ethereum L2 Base network rolls out bridge to Solana. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amaz...

Bart Smith, CEO and Chairman of Avalanche Treasury Co., joined me to discuss building a new digital asset treasury company focused on AVAX, which is merging with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. (MLAC) to become a publicly traded company on Nasdaq. Topics: - Avalanche Treasury Co overview  - Why Avalanche Avax?  - Expanding the Avalanche ecosystem  - Future of DATs  - DATS vs ETFs  Brought to you b...

Crypto News: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong talk crypto. Charles Schwab to Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading in 2026, CEO Says. Ethereum Fusaka upgrade goes live. Brought to you by 🏠 Propy (PRO) is a blockchain-based real estate marketplace and decentralized title registry that leverages smart contracts to facilitate property transactions globally https://propy.com/home/...

Josh Riezman, GSR’s U.S. Chief Strategy Officer, joined me to discuss how the firm is helping institutions access the crypto asset class. Topics: - Crypto market making for institutions - TradFi adoption of Crypto - Advisement of MEI Pharma in its $100M Litecoin treasury strategy - Anchoring of $100M private investment into Upexi to establish its Solana treasury strategy - Digital Asset Treasury t...

Crypto News: SEC Chair Paul Arkins says innovation exemption for crypto firms is coming in January and the SEC wants to open up IPOs. Bank of America Greenlights Wealth Advisers to Recommend Up to 4% Bitcoin Allocation. Brought to you by 🔐 Safely Store your Crypto with Trezor Hardware Wallets - https://affil.trezor.io/SHlz  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/...

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the crypto market onchain metrics for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Zcash. 🖥️ Sign up with Santiment to get quality crypto metrics - https://santiment.net/?fpr=thinkingcrypto Get 25% discount with code THINKINGCRYPTO  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentary - http://My...

Crypto News: Vanguard will now allow spot crypto ETF trading which Includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, & Solana ETFs. Crypto payments coming to PlayStation as Sony plans stablecoin launch in 2026. Brought to you by 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - http...

Crypto News: Bitcoin crashes again as FUD of China banning crypto, Tether insolvency, and Michael Saylor's Strategy having to sell BTC spreads. Elon Musk makes bullish statements about Bitcoin. Brought to you by 🔐 Safely Store your Crypto with Trezor Hardware Wallets - https://affil.trezor.io/SHlz 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto...

Aaron Arnold of Altcoin Daily sat down with me at Chainlink SmartCon to discuss the current state of the crypto market and more. Show Sponsor - 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentary...

Crypto News: Fed will end Quantitative Tightening on Monday December 1st, and one economist thinks QE will soon follow. This could bring lots of liquidity in crypto and the markets. Bitcoin ETFs Are Now BlackRock’s Top Revenue Source, Exec Says. Brought to you by 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.  💡G...

Jacques Boschung, CEO of Halborn, sat down with me at Chainlink SmartCon to discuss how the firm is helping institutions to secure their crypto and blockchain applications. Brought to you by 🏠 Propy (PRO) is a blockchain-based real estate marketplace and decentralized title registry that leverages smart contracts to facilitate property transactions globally https://propy.com/home/ & https://p...

Crypto News: Silver hits a new all time signaling liquidity roation and the macro bull market is still intact and crypto turn will come. Animoca Brands to focus on stablecoin, RWA in 2026 amid US IPO efforts. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2...

Ash Pampati, Head of Ecosystem at the Aptos Foundation, sat down with me at Chainlink SmartCon. We discuss the huge adoption of Aptos by firms such as Kalshi and Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio. Brought to you by 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https...

Crypto News: Legendary trader Peter Brandt hints XRP and another Altcoin will perform well in the coming months. Tom Lee lowers Bitcoin price prediction by end of 2025. Visa doubles down on stablecoins in Europe, Middle East, Africa with new partnership. Brought to you by 🏠 Propy (PRO) is a blockchain-based real estate marketplace and decentralized title registry that leverages smart contracts to...

Jillian Friedman, COO at Symbiotic, sat down with me at Chainlink SmartCon to discuss Symbiotic's universal staking layer solutions. Brought to you by 🔐 Safely Store your Crypto with Trezor Hardware Wallets - https://affil.trezor.io/SHlz  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentary - http://MyCryptoCourse.com  Sponsor...

Crypto News: JPMorgan Chase has introduced a structured note linked to BlackRock's IBIT that matches BTC's four-year halving cycle. US Bank is testing custom stablecoin issuance on the Stellar XLM Blockchain. Brought to you by 🔐 Safely Store your Crypto with Trezor Hardware Wallets - https://affil.trezor.io/SHlz  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX ...

Frederik Gregaard, CEO of The Cardano Foundation, joined me to discuss the latest and greatest with the Cardano ecosystem. Topics:  - Cardano Summit  - The Digital Product Passport (DPP)  - The Cardano Foundation is preparing to apply for two generic top-level domains—“.ada” and “.cardano” - Cardano Foundation joins the MiCA Crypto Alliance  - TradFi and Crypto  Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iT...

Crypto News: Texas becomes the FIRST state to purchase Bitcoin with a $5 million investment in BlackRock's BTC ETF IBIT. Klarna enters crypto with new USD stablecoin built on Stripe’s Tempo chain. Kevin Hassett, who has crypto ties, rises to the front in Fed Chair search. Brought to you by ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 💡Get the (Re)...

Vivek Raman, Co-Founder and CEO of Etherealize, sat down with me at Chainlink SmartCon to discuss how Etherealize is helping institutions connect to the Ethereum ecosystem. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https://www.itrustcapital.com/go/thinkingcrypto 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - http...

Crypto News: Multiple XRP ETFs go live, VeChain & Rekord Partner for Tokenization, Ondo turns to Figure’s stablecoin with $25M investment to back tokenized fund. JPMorgan continues Operation Chokepoint 2.0 debanking Strike's Jack Mallers. Brought to you by 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. 💡Get t...