Trends wid Benefits

This episode hits the full spectrum of blockchain, folks. From the efficacy and need of memecoins to the ever-growing importance of the physical infrastructure layer, Richard Shorten from GlobalStake joined Quile and A-Bomb in a wide-ranging discussion. Show Takeaways: GlobalStake aims to build a decentralized infrastructure for crypto, moving away from reliance on cloud services. They are the tec...

In this episode of Trends with Benefits, we’re a bit delayed getting this one out. We recorded back in late September and are just getting it out now. We’re back with another team member from Forgd. We had Shane Molidor, Founder of Forgd,  on the show  in June 2025, where we dove into some of the mechanics behind tokenization and tokenomics.  As tokenization continues to grow and de...

If you’re interested in LATAM or Brasil, this episode will be a big geek session for you. If you’re unfamiliar, be ready to get a deep dive into why the FinTech industry blew up in Brasil, and how blockchain - via appchain networks like Tanssi - can help foster a new era of digital development in Brasil - and globally.  From country where so much happens on Whatsapp and motorbikes, Thiago emp...

Good morning/afternoon/evening—welcome to  Trends with Benefits  on Daily Crypto News. Together, Quile, A-bomb and special guest  Fly You Fools  unpack the biggest moves across digital assets and blockchain. Ghostwriting in Web3 with Fly You Fools Fly You Fools , founder of a Web3-focused ghostwriting agency, finalist for the  Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025 . Expla...

Headlines Ethereum Foundation moves to “one-chain UX”  with the Ethereum Interoperability Layer (EIL) + Open Intents, faster confirmations, and privacy tooling. U.S. macro data goes on-chain  as Chainlink and Pyth deliver BEA stats (GDP, PCE, private sales) across 10 blockchains. Eliza Labs sues Musk’s X  over alleged copycat AI agents, $50k/mo API coercion, and anticompetitive depl...

HEADLINES Treasuries Are One of the Hottest Trends  — From ETH to memecoins, projects and companies are stockpiling. L1s + Big Corps  — Robinhood, Stripe, Ripple, Circle, and Coinbase are all rolling out their own chains and validators. Alt-SZN?  — Many altcoins are outperforming BTC, reviving the cycle debates. Monero Under Siege?  — AI protocol Qubic claims a 51% attack, thou...

As a human rights lawyer, Brittany Kaiser used to tip other activists and journalists in bitcoin over email for their harrowing work. While at SCL Group, she could not stand idle in the face of one of the most wild data scandals in recent memory, one which led to the overthrows of governments and invasive practices against basically all humanity. She’s led the first blockchain DAO bill creation in...

We’ve been going over a lot of security information lately across our different channels. The importance of audits and Op-Sec is increasingly important. As you will see in this discussion with Jan Fritsche, managing director of Oak Security, the scammers and hackers are getting incredibly sophisticated. With Jan, we dive into how projects can combat the growing threats, and how his background in t...

In this conversation from the media lounge at BTC Vegas 2025, Kyle is joined by Miles Paschini, CEO and Co-Founder of FV Bank, a financial technology bank bridging traditional banking and cryptocurrency.  Miles will bring you through a history of technology that culminates with the demands that ultimately lead to him co-founding FV Bank. The discussion covers the evolution of crypto payments,...

Key Takeaways: The Importance of Community-Driven Governance: ATX DAO runs through responsibilities distributed across its members, governing on Ethereum, using NFTs for voting and decision-making. Austin’s Culture as a Catalyst: Texas capital’s collaborative, creative environment shapes the DAO’s ethos, blending crypto with local art and entrepreneurship. Community with Social Bonds:&nb...

In a fun and high-energy interview from Bitcoin Las Vegas, Quile interviews Barry Mezey, who shares his journey from sports super-agent to blockchain advocate and journalist. Now the founder of the Barry Mezey Foundation for Autism and creator of the KWAN2 token, Barry is using crypto to uplift people with autism and special needs through job creation, housing, and advocacy. Unapologetically himse...

In this episode of  Trends with Benefits , Quile and A-Bomb chat with  Shane Molidor , CEO of  Forgd , to unpack what happens with token launches, including liquidity provisioning and everything in between. Shane brings a decade of Web3 experience to the show, coming with an impressive stretch of work at IBM, Gemini, FBG Capital, and Ascendex. He even brings us up to speed on how hi...

In this episode, we we’re joined by two Co-Founders of  Promeet , Jonathan Azeroual and Gadi Benari Buch, who discuss how ProMeet is rethinking the way creators get paid. They make ot easy to just start earning. The gateway system eliminates friction, middlemen, and outdated models in favor of something simpler, faster, and designed for real-time value exchange. Think Zoom meets Twi...

Here the dudes discuss the recent all-time high of Bitcoin, along with the implications of the Golden Cross as a bullish indicator. You’ll also hear about Trump's crypto dinner attendees and other regulatory news. The conversation also shifts to the recent Coinbase data breach, touching on the growing debate around KYC regulations and the implications of user privacy. Should Coinbase even have tha...

In this episode of Trends with Benefits, Quile talks with Joe Sticco, Cofounder of Cryptex, who shares his background across crypto from early days at Mt Gox to attending the recent White House Crypto Summit.  Joe’s easy cadence comes out while discussing topics like how to navigate the challenges of regulatory developments in DC, the importance of innovation in the crypto industry, and the f...

Headlines ETH Pectra Upgrade is Here - What does this mean? Zerebro Founder Dead? Latest livestream suicide of a memecoin creator raises questions around what Legacy tokens are. A Founder Unknowingly Spills his project roadmap to North Korean hackers during job interviews. ETH has just had four consecutive months of red - Greenfields coming? Ripple Offered $4B-$5B for stablecoin issuer Circle...

This Week's Headlines How to Destroy a brand… Base Goes Wild! What’s up with Jesse Pollak at Base? Bitcoin is back to $93k - But is inflation coming? Fartcoin is leading meme coin resurgence. Up 126.3% in last 14days! Austin Federa’s DoubleZero is rewiring the internet to supercharge crypto Movement Labs investigated for Market abnormalities. Year of Crime Continues!  Finally, is Ethereum on...

The convo explores the role of privacy in the Web3 ecosystem, highlighting its role as a lynchpin for digital transactions and the challenges posed by regulatory pressures. Joined by Daniel, First Mate at  PirateChain , the panel discusses the development of privacy technologies, the integration of privacy protocols with DeFi, and the proactive steps individuals can take to protect their digi...

This Week's Headlines Coinbase stock ($COIN) sees worst quarter since FTX collapse Bitcoin’s Correlation With Stocks Shows Signs of Breaking Down BlackRock’s Securitize-issued BUIDL paid a record $4.17 million in March dividends US House Committee Votes to Move Forward on Anti-CBDC Bill Mastercard Is Going Full Crypto Mode and Building a Multi-Token Network with banks like JPMorgan and Standard Ch...

In this episode of  Trends with Benefits , Jan Liphardt, founder of OpenMind and Stanford professor, joins to discuss how open-source robotics and crypto governance are shaping machine intelligence. Jan explains why AI shifted focus away from crypto—and why that’s reversing. He reveals that his robots download behavioral guardrails from Ethereum, using blockchain immutability for machine ethi...

Headlines Tornado Cash Sanctions Lifted by U.S. Treasury Coinbase Nears Deal to Buy Deribit Kraken is acquiring Ninja Trader for $1.5B, locking in the largest TradFi + crypto deal ever Pro-America Solana Promo video saw a huge backlash Vitalik Attends ETH SF and Trump Zooms into DAS NYC Events View from ETH San Francisco Blockworks’ Digital Assets Summit News Upcoming: Token2049 Dubai Show Sponsor...

Show Me What We’re Talking About:  Bitcoin network activity hits 12-month lows as transactions drop 55% from peak Argentina Launches Libra, Becomes DAO, then Rug Pulls. Fallout ongoing. Coinbase Earnings Report: reported net income of $1.3 billion, or $4.68 per share, revenue of $2.3 billion. Meanwhile, Binance sold $8b of its corporate-held crypto since the beginning of 2025 The Cabal is bac...

The audio on this episode sucked. We're sorry. We're working to be better. On with the show. Top Headlines SEC downsizes its crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration Elon Musk confirms he wants to put the US Treasury on blockchain - whether he has the permission is another story DeepSeek explained: Everything you need to know - Op-Ed from Matt on DCN Berachain ready to launch on Feb. 6,...

Top Headlines Trump declares he wants the US to become a hub for AI and crypto. Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, the former founder and leader of Silk Road. Microstrategy shareholders approved a stock increase to fund more Bitcoin buying. Mark Cuban announces a Trump-inspired meme coin to pay down US debt. OKX team member predicts 2025 will be the "year of self-custody" for crypto. Show Sponsors Cyber...

The latest episode of "Trends with Benefits," hosted by Crypto Quile and A-Bomb, dives into a wide range of crypto and blockchain-related topics, providing insights on industry developments, emerging trends, and challenges in the digital asset space. Below is a detailed breakdown of the topics discussed. Top Headlines: TON announces new president ahead of Trump’s inauguration and is eyeing some US...