Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

Ryan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets for Citibank’s TTS business, joined us at the Solana Policy Institute’s Summit to discuss Citibank’s digital asset, tokenization and blockchain initiatives. We dive into the nuances of tokenized deposits and stablecoins and much more. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&utm_campaign=...

Austin Federa, Co-Founder of DoubleZero and former Head of Strategy at the Solana Foundation, joined us to discuss how the company is building a new internet layer to improve blockchain and crypto performance. Topics: - Improving blockchain performance starting with Solana  - Internet and Blockchain Tech stack  - Future of Blockchain adoption  - Wall Street tokenization  Brought to you by 🌟 Build...

Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale Investments, joined us at the SPI Summit to discuss Grayscale’s latest crypto ETFs and his outlook on the ETF market. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&utm_campaign=sponsorship  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto wi...

Christopher Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management, joined us to discuss Franklin Templeton launching a dedicated cryptocurrency division with a planned acquisition of crypto investment firm 250 Digital. Recorded on May 8th Topics:  - Franklin Templeton Crypto  - Crypto’s Institutional Era  - TradFi vs Native Crypto firms - Privateers and Bitcoin Reserve - Crypto market outlook  Brought to y...

Crypto News: Rep. Nick Begich with 16 original cosponsors introduced a new legislation to establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and digital asset stockpile. TradFi giant IG to expand crypto trading across Europe through Bitpanda. MoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi markets with new platform for banks. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account...

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the crypto market metrics for Bitcoin, Ripple XRP, Ethereum, Hyperliquid, and Solana. 🖥️ Sign up with Santiment to get quality crypto metrics - https://app.santiment.net/pricing?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...

Crypto News: Trump orders government, Fed to review crypto firms' access to payment rails. US is about to release an announcement for the strategic bitcoin reserve. SpaceX IPO is coming and they still hold 18,712 bitcoin on their balance sheet. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&utm_campaign=sponsorship 💡Get the (Re)Think...

Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute, joined us to discuss the next steps for the Clarity Act bill in the Senate and the timeline for passing. Topics: - Clarity Act Next Steps - Can Banks still block the bill? - Democrat Support and Ethics issue - US Bitcoin Reserve 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https...

Tiffany Smith, Partner and Co-Chair of the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Working Group at WilmerHale, joined me to discuss the SEC’s evolving crypto regulatory approach, tokenization, and upcoming REG Crypto guidance. Topics:  - SEC Crypto securities guidance  - Tokenization guidance - Upcoming REG Crypto  - Clarity Act Brought to you by  🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=think...

Crypto News: SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen. Iran is mulling Hormuz ‘insurance’ scheme, paid in Bitcoin. Minnesotan banks and credit unions set to provide crypto custody. 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 (R...

Crypto News: Bitcoin and altcoins pullback along with the stock market and this could be the end of the crypto relief rally. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&utm_campaign=sponsorship  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto with Expert Commentary - http://MyCry...

In this episode, Amanda and Tony discuss the Clarity Act markup passing in the Senate Banking Committee, Elizabeth Warren’s continued fight against crypto, BlackRock and other Wall Street firms investing in Circle’s ARC token, TradFi institutions launching crypto services, and Bermuda taking its economy on-chain. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PC...

Crypto News: Senate Banking Committee PASSES the Clarity Act in 15-9 vote. Senator Elizabeth Warren says the crypto Clarity Act will "blow up the economy." Kraken to replace LayerZero with Chainlink to bridge assets across blockchains. Dartmouth endowment invests in Solana ETF. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA pla...

Crypto News: The Clarity Act markup will take place tomorrow. Societe Generale deploys stablecoins on Canton for tokenized finance. Charles Schwab crypto trading goes live. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&utm_campaign=sponsorship  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Le...

Crypto News: Elizabeth Warren pushes back on Clarity Act draft bill. JPMorgan launching second tokenized money market fund on Ethereum. Bermuda begins moving national payment and financial services onchain via the Stellar network. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https://www.itrustcapital.com/go/thinking...

Landon Zinda, Counsel to the Chairman and Senior Advisor for the Crypto Task Force at the Securities and Exchange Commission, sat down with us at the Solana Policy Institute’s Summit to discuss the SEC’s guidance on crypto securities, crypto wallets, tokenization, the Clarity Act, and more. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&a...

Crypto News: American Bankers Association CEO Rob Nichols tries to rally Senators to go against Stablecoin yield compromise and roadblock the Clarity Act. Circle raises $222 million from BlackRock, Apollo and others in Arc token presale valued at $3 billion. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&utm_campaign=sponsorship  💡Ge...

Morgan Krupetsky, Vice President of Onchain Finance at Ava Labs, sat down with me to discuss the latest adoption news for Avalanche and AVAX. Topics:  - Broadridge on-chain proxy voting on Avalanche  - Avax ETFs  - Private Credit Onchain  - Tokenization  - The era of programmable money and Stablecoins  Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-...

Crypto News: Bitcoin has a strong weekly close and Altcoin such as SUI, ONDO, and Solana are breaking out. US Bitcoin Reserve news is expected this week a long with Clarity Act markup. Canton Network creator targets $300M in capital raise. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https://www.itrustcapital.com/go...

Cody Carbone, CEO at The Digital Chamber, joined us to discuss the latest updates with the crypto legislation bill Clarity Act, Bitcoin Reserve, and more. Topics:  - Clarity Act markup  - Bitcoin Reserve update  - Parity Act Crypto tax legislation  - Anti CBDC act  Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&utm_campaign=sponsorshi...

Crypto News: Bitcoin reclaims $80K as Altcoins start to rally kicking off a mini altcoin season. The Clarity Act markup is scheduled for May 14th in the Senate. 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 - https://www.ama...

Crypto News: Bitcoin cools down and Altcoins look ready to rally. Amazon’s new AI wallet: AWS, Coinbase, and Stripe build payment rails for bots. Wall Street firms are now hiring for dozens of Bitcoin and crypto jobs. 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...

Frank Holmes, Co-Founder of HIVE Blockchain Technologies, joined me to discuss the current state of Bitcoin mining and HIVE’s AI data center solutions. Topics:  - Hive's Bitcoin Mining & AI solutions  - Bitcoin Quantum Computing Threat  - Bitcoin bear market and recovery outlook  Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand&utm_...

Crypto News: Morgan Stanley brings crypto trading with lower fees than rivals on ETrade. Ripple, JPMorgan and others use XRP Ledger to cash out tokenized Treasurys fund internationally. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://www.bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX  🖥️ Learn Crypto wi...

James Seyffart, Senior Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, sat down with us at the Solana Policy Institute's Summit to discuss Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF, BlackRock's potential altcoin ETFs, outlook on the crypto ETF market, and much more. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https://www.itrustcapi...