Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

Les Borsai, co-founder at Wave Digital Assets, joined me to discuss the problem the US Marshals has with accounting for Bitcoin and the impact it could have on the strategic bitcoin reserve. Topics: - Les's background in the Music Industry  - Being an advisor to Ripple  - Bitcoin Reserve  - The US Marshals Bitcoin problem  - Bitcoin & Altcoin ETFs  - Crypto Regulations  - Web3 and the Music In...

Crypto News: President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a strategic bitcoin reserve and a digital asset stockpile. World Liberty Financial to invest in SUI.  Show Sponsor - ✅ 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/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Com...

Crypto News: Howard Lutnick gives update on the Trump US Crypto Reserve with how Bitcoin and Altcoins such has XRP, Solana, Ethereum, & Cardano will be handled. Show sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentary - http://MyCry...

Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel & Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys, joined me to discuss the SEC's dismissal of its case against Consensys and other key players in the crypto industry. Topics: - SEC Consensys Case dismissal  - SEC crypto task force - case dismissals, roundtables etc  - Memecoins are not securities  - Altcoin ETFs and Staking in Ethereum ETFs  - Hex case dismissal...

Crypto News: BlackRock talks Bitcoin supply shock and Larry Finks says buy the dip. Nasdaq submits key 19b-4 filing for Grayscale's Hedera Hbar ETF. Senate votes to repeal IRS broker dealer rule. Show Sponsor - 🏠 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/h...

Crypto News: Michael Saylor talks Altcoins like XRP, Solana, Ethereum & Cardano being added to the crypto reserve. SEC drops cases against Kraken exchange and Yuga Labs.  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/B0D2...

Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, joined me to discuss Bitstamp’s growth plans as the U.S. has become more crypto-friendly. He also shared insights from his role in bringing Bitcoin futures to CME Group in 2015! Topics: - Bitstamp's Crypto Exchange services  - Robinhood Bitstamp Acquisition  - What the future of Crypto Exchanges look like  - Crypto boom in the US & will regulations be passed...

Crypto News: President Donald Trump confirms the US will launch a crypto reserve which will include XRP, Solana, Cardano, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Show Sponsor - ✅ 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/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentary - http://MyCryptoCou...

Crypto News: Attorney James Murphy thinks Ripple maybe delaying SEC XRP lawsuit dismissal. Ripple releases RLUSD stablecoin attestation report. Show Sponsor - 🏠 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://propy.com/home/ownyourtomorrow/ ...

James Seyffart, Bloomberg ETF analyst, joined me to discuss the altcoin etf filings and when we may see approval. Topics:  - CME Solana Futures  - Which Altcoin ETFs have the highest chance of approval  - XRP ETF & Futures  - Hbar & Litecoin ETFs  - Staking in Ethereum ETFs  - BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in Model Portfolios  Show Sponsor - 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbE...

Crypto News:The White House and President Trump will host its first ever Crypto Summit next Friday. ME Group planning on launching sol futures on March 17th. BlackRock adding 1-2% IBIT allocation to their model portfolios that allow for alternatives. Show Sponsor -🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.  💡...

Paul Grewal, Chief Legal officer at Coinbase, joined me to discuss Coinbase's victory over the SEC and his outlook for the crypto industry this year. Topics:  - SEC drops case against Coinbase - what happens next?  - Can Coinbase recoup legal fees from the SEC or US Gov?  - SEC crypto task force - Will Crypto and Stablecoin legislation get passed this year?  - Bitcoin Reserve  - Countries launchin...

Crypto News: SEC drop its case against Consensys MetaMark. The SEC also rules Memecoins are not securities. Congressman introduces bill to stop politicians from issuing memecoins following Trump and Melania launches. Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥...

Bill Barhydt, Founder & CEO of Abra, joined me to discuss the current crypto market conditions and what we can expect in 2025. https://www.abra.com/ Topics:  - SEC dismisses cases against Coinbase and other companies  - Bybit hack  - Current state on the crypto market. Is the bull market over? When reversal? - Macro factors - Fed, Interest Rates, Return of QE  - Pro Crypto Government - Trump,...

Crypto News: Bank of America CEO says they will launch a stablecoin, will it be on the Ripple XRP Ledger? Ondo Finance and Mastercard form a partnership. Ripple is partnering with BDACS to expand institutional crypto custody in South Korea. Show Sponsor - 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.  🖥️ Learn Cr...

Brian Q. from Santiment joined me to break down the metrics for Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, Ethereum as the crypto market sees a major correction. 🖥️ Sign up with Santiment to get quality crypto metrics - https://santiment.net/?fpr=thinkingcrypto Get 25% discount with code THINKINGCRYPTO 🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentary - http://MyCryptoCourse.com 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - htt...

Crypto News: SEC drops its case against Uniswap. SEC acknowledges Grayscale filing to allow staking for its spot Ethereum ETF. Ripple releases Institutional DeFi on the XRP Ledger roadmap. Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentary - http://MyCryptoCourse.com 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Boo...

Cody Carbone of the Digital Chamber joined me to discuss the latest with US crypto regulations. https://www.dcblockchainsummit.com/ Topics: - Crypto hearings this week- “Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks for Digital Assets”  - Crypto Market structure bill updates  - SEC drops cases against Coinbase, Opensea, & Robinhood. More case dismissals soon?  - SEC Crypto Task Force and when Pa...

Crypto News: Bitcoin and altcoins dump hard, is the bull market over? $64 billion asset manager Citadel Securities to offer crypto trading and become a liquidity provider for cryptocurrencies. Show Sponsor - 🏠 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...

Greg Kidd, Cofounder of Hard Yaka & CEO of USBC, joined me to discuss his Bank's vision for the USBC stablecoin and expanding it to a Deposit Token. Topics:  - Acquisition of Vast Bank  - USBC Stablecoin  - Will Banks use Stablecoins or Deposit Tokens - SAB121 Repeal and Banks entering into crypto  - Operation Chokepoint 2.0  - Outlook for Crypto in 2025  - Stablecoin & Crypto Regulation ...

Crypto News: Following the dismissal of the Coinbase and Opensea cases, will the SEC drop cases against Kraken, Uniswap, Robinhood, and pause Ripple XRP Case? 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 News: Whats happening with the crypto bull market? Bitcoin and altcoins will move soon. Kanye west to launch meme coin and CZ Binance is supporting it? Show Sponsor - 🏠 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://propy.com/home/own...

Crypto News: Coinbase says the SEC will dismiss the lawsuit. SEC will also dismiss the OpenSea NFT wells notice. Bybit gets hacked with over $1 billion in Ethereum stolen.  Show Sponsor - ✅ 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/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Com...

Crypto News: SEC launches new unit focused on protecting investors against fraud in crypto and AI. They may go after meme coin scams and rug pulls. European Central Bank explores using digital ledgers to settle transactions in central bank money. Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://w...

Jason Brett is a Former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC & Current Managing Director at Key Bridge Advisors. He joined me to discuss the Fed and FDIC's approach to crypto post Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Topics: - Jason's background at the FDIC and the 2008 Financial Crisis - Would Blockchain help prevent another 2008 type financial crisis? - Operation Chokepoint 2.0 - SAB121 repeal and Banks embracin...