The Wolf Of All Streets Bitcoin Hits $116K As BlackRock & Nasdaq Go ALL IN! FridayFIVE
Sep 12, 2025
Nathaniel Whittemore, known as NLW, is a prominent voice in the crypto and AI space. He discusses Bitcoin's impressive surge to $116K, driven by moves from major players like BlackRock and NASDAQ. The conversation delves into the Senate's newly proposed crypto regulatory framework, highlighting bipartisan efforts to reshape the landscape. They also explore Gemini's IPO and its implications for market stability, alongside the rising trend of tokenization in finance, marking a pivotal shift for the future of investing.
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Regulator Shift Toward Proactive Innovation
- SEC Chair Paul Atkins is framing regulators to enable innovation in crypto and AI rather than merely restrict it.
- His speeches signal a shift from antagonism to proactive market-structure thinking about on-chain markets.
Democratic Framework Enables Bipartisan Deal
- Democrats released a workable crypto market-structure framework enabling bipartisan negotiation.
- That development materially increases the chance of concrete legislation this session.
Tokenization Moves From Idea To Reality
- Major incumbents like NASDAQ and BlackRock are racing into tokenization of securities and ETFs.
- Tokenization of real-world assets now feels inevitable and is moving quickly from concept to production.