Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

Crypto News: Bitcoin fakes out bears and pumps to over $80K with the potential to hit $85K this week. BlackRock's European Bitcoin ETP crosses $1.1B in assets under management with ~14,200 BTC accumulated. BlackRock urges OCC to drop tokenized reserve cap idea, expand eligible assets in GENIUS Act comment letter. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://www.bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_cr...

In this episode, Amanda and Tony discuss the Bitcoin Las Vegas conference takeaways, the Clarity Act’s status and when it may pass, Meta utilizing the USDC stablecoin for payments to creators, Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky’s sentencing, and Tether’s continued business growth and expansion. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged C...

Crypto News: Banks and crypto industry reach deal on stablecoin yield which opens up the path for the Clarity Act to move forward with markup and then vote to pass. 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...

Crypto News: Bitcoin chart shows some bearish signal. Tech giant Meta starts paying some creators in stablecoin with Stripe's support. Coinbase's asset manager to offer stablecoin credit fund with tokenized share class. 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...

Marisa Coppel, Assistant General Counsel at Phantom, joined me to discuss the CFTC issuing no-action relief for the firm’s self-custodial crypto wallet. Topics:  - CFTC issued a no-action letter to Phantom Technologies  - SEC and CFTC guidance  - Clarity Act  Brought to you by  🌟 Build with BitGo - https://www.bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Cryp...

Miller Whitehouse-Levine, CEO of the Solana Policy Institute, joined us at the SPI Summit to discuss the U.S.’s embrace of crypto, SEC and CFTC guidance, and the need for the Clarity Act to pass. 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 News: Bitcoin signals show a potential rally to $80K- $85K soon. Crypto industry urge senators to markup the Clarity Act. BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF just hit a massive milestone that proves crypto is now a mainstream bet. 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.ama...

Patrick Wilson, General Counsel at the Solana Policy Institute, joined me to discuss the need for crypto tax legislation, the Parity Act, the Clarity Act’s passing timeline, and much more. Topics: - Crypto tax legislation (Parity Act)  - IRS approach to Crypto  - SEC & CFTC guidance  - Important of the Clarity Act  Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://www.bitgo.com/?utm_source=think...

Andrew McCormick, Head of eToro US, joined me to discuss the future of crypto investing, tokenization, and how the platform is innovating in these areas. Topics:  - eToro’s IPO in 2025  - eToro’s social trading and AI integration  - eToro's Crypto Strategy  - Future of Investing  - Tokenization market  Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://www.bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&ut...

Crypto News: Bitcoin rallies to $79,000 and altcoins are getting ready to move. Blockchain Capital is raising $700 Million for new crypto funds. GSR has launched its first crypto exchange-traded fund, the GSR Crypto Core3 ETF (ticker BESO), on Nasdaq, offering exposure to bitcoin, ether and solana. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://www.bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_me...

Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Managing Partner at SkyBridge, sat down with us at the Solana Policy Institute's Summit to discuss when Crypto will recover out of the bear market, Clarity Act passing timeline, tokenization market, and TradFi crypto adoption. Brought to you by 🌟 Build with BitGo - https://www.bitgo.com/?utm_source=thinking_crypto&utm_medium=brand  💡Get the (Re)Thinking Cryp...

Crypto News: Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says crypto is now part of the US financial system. Ripple XRP along with Coinbase prep for quantum computing threat. 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 with Expert Commentary - ht...

Nancy Beaton, President of Crypto US and Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer at Uphold, to discuss the company's new crypto backed credit card and tokenization plans. Topics:  - Uphold's crypto credit card  - Debit Card XRP Rewards  - Uphold submits application with FINRA to launch tokenized securities with tZERO  - Crypto market outlook  - AI impact on investing Brought to you by 🌟 Build with...

Crypto News: The Clarity Act gets delayed again as Banks keep fighting and reports say they want to kill the crypto bill. Nomura study says 65% of institutional investors see crypto as a vital portfolio diversifier. 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...

In this episode, Amanda and I discuss Bitcoin pumping to $78,000, Charles Schwab launching crypto trading, Goldman Sachs filing for a Bitcoin Income ETF, the SEC’s new self-custodial wallet guidance, X cashtags and more. 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  💡...

Crypto News: Bitcoin rallies to $78,000. Wrapped XRP goes live on Solana. Charles Schwab launches crypto trading offering Bitcoin and Ethereum. 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.amazon.com/dp/B0D252...

Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, sat down with us at the Solana Policy Institute's Summit to discuss the latest updates on the Clarity Act, the stablecoin yield compromise, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and more. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms...

Mike Belshe, Co-Founder and CEO of BitGo, joined me to discuss the current state of the crypto market and the TradFi tokenization race. Topics: - BitGo IPO on the NYSE  - Tokenization market  - BitGo Selected to Provide Stablecoin Infrastructure and Support Distribution for SoFiUSD  - Crypto market outlook Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and...

Crypto News: The S&P500 hits new all time highs, will Bitcoin and altcoins follow? Morgan Stanley CFO says tokenization is the next major step for its multi-trillion dollar wealth business. Pakistan lifts seven-year ban, allowing banks to service crypto providers. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms htt...

Tony Tuths is Principal of KPMG’s Alternative Investment Tax Practice and Leader of the Digital Asset Tax Practice. He joined me to discuss how KPMG is integrating blockchain and helping companies manage their digital asset businesses. Topics:  - KPMG's crypto services  - Crypto tax and accounting  - Tokenization market  - Stablecoin attestation  - Blockchain and Crypto adoption 🏦 Learn about iTr...

Crypto News: Goldman Sachs files for bitcoin income ETF in crypto push. Elon Musk's X Twitter adds improved cashtags for crypto and stocks. Fed pick Kevin Warsh discloses investments in a slew of crypto firms. 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)...

Crypto News: Bitcoin crosses $74,000 again. SEC proposes certain crypto interfaces don’t need to register as brokers. Broadridge rolls out crypto, tokenized asset platform for Canada wealth managers. 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 C...

Crypto News: Musk’s SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI. Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron layer-1 blockchain network, criticized World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform co-founded by US President Donald Trump’s sons. Bitwise files second amendment to Hyperliquid ETF. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Pre...

Crypto News: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for the crypto market structure bill Clarity Act to be passed asap. Trump will attend meme coin event. XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https://www.itrustcapital.com/go/thinki...

May Zabaneh, SVP and General Manager of Crypto at PayPal, joined me to discuss how the company is taking its PYUSD stablecoin global. With a massive launch across 70 new markets. Topics: - PayPal’s crypto products  - PYUSD available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account  - Future of Stablecoins and Payments  - Stablecoin regulation - GENIUS Act implementation  - YouTube PYUSD Integration B...