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Crypto News: Brazil set to Launch World’s First Spot XRP ETF. Nasdaq proposes new rule to allow trading and listing of digital asset-based investment interests. 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  🖥️ Lea...

Crypto News: President Donald Trump posts about Ripple XRP on Truth Social. Google is partnering with Bitcoin network contributors to integrate its authentication with BTC Wallets. SEC acknowledges more XRP ETFs. 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  🖥️ Le...

Crypto News: Ethereum charts shows it is oversold and could see a reversal soon. XRP Ledger EVM update with Axelar has been completed. Solana shorts spike amid memecoin scandals. TRUMP memecoin project to airdrop around $50 of tokens to buyers of Trump-branded products. Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/  💡Get the (Re)Thin...

Crypto News: Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund buys BlackRock Bitcoin ETF. Trump media to buy cryptocurrency. World's largest custodian bank State Street & Citi bank to launch crypto custody services. SEC Signals Path to Ending Coinbase Lawsuit. Show Sponsor - 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.  💡...

Crypto News: SEC moves forward with weighing proposals for Grayscale's XRP and Dogecoin ETFs. Fireblocks exec says Elon Musk’s X Money expected to be crypto-ready by 'end of this year'. 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 wit...

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, joined me to discuss the XRP, Solana, Dogecoin ETF approval timelines. Topics:  - Will the crypto market see a recovery soon?  - Are Tariffs bullish or bearish for crypto?  - CBOE 19b-4 XRP ETF filings  - Timeline for XRP and Solana ETF approvals  - Staking in Ethereum ETFs  - Bitwise Dogecoin ETF filing - Meme Coins impact on market  Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about Bit...

Crypto News:Trump picks Brian Quintenz for CFTC chairman and Jonathan Gould for OCC. Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. filed a change to allow staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum exchange-traded fund. Franklin Templeton added Solana to the blockchains supporting trading of its OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund. Show Sponsor - 🏠 Propy (PRO) is a blockchain-based real estate marketplace and decent...

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo joined me to discuss Crypto's major victory and his outlook for 2025 and beyond. Topics:  - Pro Crypto Government - Trump, Congress, SEC  - David Sacks and the “Golden Age for Digital Assets”  - Crypto 2025 Outlook  - Will Crypto legislation get passed this year? - Will Brian Quintenz be the next CFTC chair?  - Stablecoin Legislation and Senator Hagerty’s Bill ...

Crypto News: SEC and Binance put a pause on its case, the same could happen for Ripple XRP, Coinbase, and Kraken. Goldman Sachs doubles down on Bitcoin ETFs, boosting holdings to $1.5 billion in Q4 2024. 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 Crypt...

Brian from Santiment joined me to discuss what is happening with Bitcoin, XRP, Solana and the crypto market. We review Bitcoin whale activity to preview what may happen next for the market. 🖥️ 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.co...

Crypto News: XRP in Focus as Ripple Targets Portugal’s Crypto Ecosystem in Latest Partnership. NYSE Arca files for Cardano ETF on behalf of Grayscale. Telcoin granted approval to Open Nebraska’s First Digital Asset Bank. 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 B...

Crypto News: Cboe BZX Exchange files 19b-4 to list and trade spot XRP ETFs for several issuers. Ripple CEO maybe part of Trump's Crypto Council. Mike Novogratz of Galaxy Digital endorses XRP, emphasizing its standout narrative. The ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ bill has officially PASSED the House in the state of Utah. Show Sponsor - 🏠 Propy (PRO) is a blockchain-based real estate marketplace and d...

Crypto News: FDIC plans to revise crypto guidelines and allow banks to engage in crypto activities. Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy has rebranded to Strategy. Ondo Finance launches tokenization platform for open onchain access to US securities. Show Sponsor - 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.  💡Get th...

Crypto News: David Sacks and Senators reveal the US Governments Cryptocurrency plans. SEC launches a crypto task force and scales back its crypto enforcement unit. Senator Bill Hagerty introduces stablecoin legislation. https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-journey-begins-020425 Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vecha...

Kevin Lehtiniitty is the CEO of Borderless xyz which is a stablecoin payments network. We discuss the global adoption of stablecoins by institutions and retail users. Topics: - Kevin's background and building TrueUSD  - Borderless xyz overview  - Global Stablecoin Payments  - Will stablecoins end the need for Banks?  - Integrating Celo and other blockchains  - Crypto growth and adoption  Show Spon...

Crypto News: Donald Trump's Crypto Czar David Sacks to hold press conference tomorrow to discuss how "to secure America as a leader in the digital asset ecosystem." World liberty financial accumulated 86,000 Ethereum today. Could US Sovereign Wealth Fund be used to buy Bitcoin? Show Sponsor - 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile....

Crypto News: Bitcoin, Altcoins, and Stocks crash as fears grow over Trump Trariff Wars. Will February see a recovery for the crypto market? 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://MyCryptoCourse.c...

Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store joined me to discuss the latest with Crypto ETFs. Topics: - In-kind creation and redemption for the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)  - Altcoin ETF filings - XRP, Solana, Litecoin, TRUMP  - Staking in ETH ETFs  - Index ETFs  - Pro crypto government - Trump, Congress, SEC - SAB121 Repeal Banks to offer Crypto Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of...

Dom and Phil Kwok are the co-founders of EasyA. They joined me to discuss EasyA's mission to educate the world about Web3. Topics:  - EasyA Overview  - Web3 Education - Integrating Blockchains and the XRP Ledger  - Future of Web3  - TradFi adoption of Crypto  - Crypto in 2025 https://www.easya.io/  Show Sponsor - 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets...

Crypto News: Ripple secures Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas. Ripple CEO addresses Bitcoin Maxi about XRP. Arizona has become the 1st state in the nation to pass out of committee a bill to create a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve'. Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon -...

Crypto News: Bitcoin's price dumps again, what happens next? Elon Musk exploring blockchain use to curb US government spending via DOGE. Pump.fun set single-day revenue record, raking in $15.5 million in fees. 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 News: Nasdaq files to change BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF to allow for in-kind redemptions. Grayscale files for Solana ETF and Coinshares files for XRP and Litecoin ETFs. 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/B0D252...

Crypto News: Donald Trump signs a crypto executive order which includes creating a digital asset stockpile. SEC repeals SAB 121 which will allow Banks to hold cryptocurrency. Larry Fink talks tokenization and crypto asd Davos. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/strengthening-american-leadership-in-digital-financial-technology/ Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterpris...

Attorney John Deaton joined me to discuss Crypto's victory and outlook for 2025. Topics: - Gary Gensler’s legacy and the end of regulation by enforcement  - New SEC Chair Paul Atkins - will he drop non fraud cases and issue faster settlements?  - SEC vs Ripple - what may happen next? - SEC vs Coinbase  - Will XRP and Solana ETFs be approved this year?  - Bitcoin Reserve  - Trump Meme Coin  - Crypt...

Brian Q. from Santiment breaks down the crypto bull market data for Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Solana and the TRUMP and MELANIA Meme coins.  🖥️ 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 Comment...