In today’s episode, we explore the launch of Donald Trump’s new crypto project, World Liberty Financial, as well as Worldcoin’s partnership with Solana’s Wormhole protocol. Plus, we cover Sam Bankman-Fried’s plans to appeal his fraud conviction, Bitcoin analysts’ prediction that BTC will surge to $60,000 by the end of September, and Meta’s resumption of AI training in the UK. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto and tech!Further reading:Trump-linked crypto project ‘World Liberty Financial’ launches todayWorldcoin partners with Solana’s Wormhole to expand World ID bridgeSam Bankman-Fried plans to appeal conviction and sentenceBitcoin analysts expect price surge to $60K by end of SeptemberMeta to resume AI training in the UK following regulatory pauseAnalyst predicts a 10-year commodities rally could benefit crypto marketsSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!This episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Yesterday was expected to be volatile for Bitcoin as macroeconomic data from the US was released, but because the data was mixed, so was the reaction. It ended up being a rather quiet 24 hours for Bitcoin all-in-all, but outside of BTC, it was anything but. A consumer protection watchdog issued a warning about Tether’s reserves and lack of an independent audit, but are the criticisms justified? US diplomats have been applying pressure on Nigerian officials as the Binance exec imprisoned in February remains behind bars and with worsening health. And finally, Donald Trump announces the launch of his crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, led by his son — but what is it? Further reading:Bitcoin price slips from $58K as US PPI, jobless claims surpriseWhat ‘far-fetched’ scenarios could still send Bitcoin price to $0?Consumer protection watchdog warns about Tether’s reservesUS diplomats pressure Nigeria to release detained Binance execTrump to launch World Liberty Financial crypto platform on Sept. 16Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It’s nice to wake up to a green lock screen this morning as we see both crypto and crypto-related stocks bounce back from the recent dip. Nevertheless, the latest data from Santiment shows that whales’ transactions are down significantly since Bitcoin’s last all-time high in March as the market battles the general state of malaise. Elsewhere, we see yet another crypto exchange hack, this time with the Indonesian exchange Indodax, which went offline after $22 million was stolen from its hot wallets. Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison asks for time served and thus a non-custodial sentence, citing her cooperation with the US government as justification for the leniency. And finally, one trader makes use of a mechanism that allows them to acquire a $1.5 million CryptoPunk for just $23,000.Further reading:Bitcoin whale transactions see ‘noticeable’ drop since March price peakCrypto stocks recover from dip as polls say Harris won debate against TrumpIndonesian crypto exchange Indodax goes offline after suspected $22M hackCaroline Ellison asks for time served, citing cooperation with US gov’tTrader’s acquisition of $1.5M CryptoPunk for $23K raises eyebrowsRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

The first US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took place last night and had a noticeable impact: Bitcoin’s price fell slightly, and Trump’s odds of election victory dropped 3% on Polymarket. This raises questions over what sort of impact the election’s outcome in November may have. Bernstein analysts predicted that a Trump victory could send BTC to $90,000 by the end of the year, while other analysts have suggested a Harris victory could spell a $30,000 price. Japan’s Metaplanet seems unphased, though, as it gets back to scooping up sats, becoming the third largest corporate holder in Asia. And that’s just Bitcoin! There’s a lot more I need to catch you up on, so carve 10 minutes out of your day for a debrief.Further reading:Bitcoin drops on Trump-Harris debate, with BTC price down 2.2% pre-CPIBitcoin shorters ‘likely to get burned’ if CPI prints as expectedJapan’s Metaplanet up 6% as Bitcoin stack nears 400 BTCHarris-Trump debate: Trump’s odds to win election fall 3% on PolymarketCrypto becomes US election issue for the first time — SurveyNorth Carolina Senate overrides governor veto, passes bill banning CBDCRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin loves to surprise and confuse, and despite a litany of predictions that BTC was about to slide to the $40,000 range, it has instead solidified $54,000 as a strong support level and started moving in the other direction. On today’s episode, our market experts give you the latest analysis on BTC before breaking down the recent spot Bitcoin ETF performance woes and why it’s not as bad as it looks. In other news, a leaked Chainalysis video suggests Monero transactions may be traceable, and there are some wild statistics about the SEC’s enforcement actions against crypto companies.Further reading:Bitcoin price shows strength above its recent lows — Here’s whyBitcoin ETFs record combined $1.2B in outflows in 8 daysWealth advisers adopting BTC ETFs faster than any in history: Bitwise CIOLeaked Chainalysis video suggests Monero transactions may be traceableSEC crypto enforcement hits $4.7B this year, rising 3,000% from 2023Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

While the news hasn’t been hugely positive since Friday’s episode, the weekend didn’t materialize as many thought it would. So, to get you setup for the week, we’ve got five things in Bitcoin you need to know, as well as some fascinating insights from a financial adviser on CNBC. In other news, the Ripple co-founder has endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris for president, a new malware is stealing private keys from screenshots, and the terrifying story of the CEO of a crypto firm who was held at gunpoint with his family and forced to hand over company funds.Further reading:Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin rally after closing short positionIs crypto entering a bear market? — 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this weekBitcoin ‘could very well catch fire’ as next generation of investors matureRipple co-founder signs letter endorsing Harris for presidentNew Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and imagesCrypto firm’s CEO resigns after being robbed of company funds at gunpointRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

There is a lot to catch you up on before the weekend, starting, as always, with Bitcoin. As the crypto market sentiment slips into “extreme fear,” Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, has predicted a brutal weekend that may see BTC drop below $50,000. Conversely, some Bitcoin traders believe the September blues will end early and surprise the bears. Then, we have a smorgasbord of stories for you, including Telegram’s Pavel Durov breaking his silence for the first time since his arrest, Coinbase leading the surge in spending on lobbying in the US, the crypto travel platform Travala integrating with Skyscanner, and Mastercard enabling crypto spending in non-custodial wallets through a new partnership.Further reading:Crypto in ‘extreme fear’ as Arthur Hayes tips ‘sub $50K’ Bitcoin weekendBitcoin traders brush off September blues, say closing price may ‘surprise the bears’Coinbase leads crypto lobby surge with 3,475% spending jump since 2017Crypto-native travel platform Travala integrates with Skyscanner for 2.2M hotelsPavel Durov breaks silence for first time since arrestMastercard enables non-custodial crypto spending in new partnershipRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, a U.S. Senator championing consumer protection, joins attorney John Deaton, a prominent crypto advocate. They dive into the CFTC's recent charges against Uniswap for illegal derivatives trading, highlighting a rift within the CFTC itself. The discussion also touches on Ripple's legal troubles and the potential implications of a newly upgraded hacking tool affecting blockchain technologies. The duo engages in a lively debate on the responsibilities of 'crypto billionaires' in today's market.

A rough day in the financial world means more disappointment for the Bitcoin price, but it did hit a different all-time high in network hashrate. That is, of course, a double-edged sword and several major miners could end up being loss-making as a result. Outside of Bitcoin, pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton has won the Massachusetts Republican Party US Senate primary to set up an election showdown with anti-crypto Senator Elizabeth Warren in November. In less positive news, scammers have found a way to burn tokens inside Solana wallets, and if you’re active in the space, you’ll want to be aware of it.Further reading:Bitcoin’s price shows ‘no clear direction’ amid active address declineBitcoin network hashrate reaches new all-time highPro-XRP attorney John Deaton wins Republican US Senate primaryTerraform wallet moves $62M BTC as Do Kwon remains in legal limboScammers have found a way to burn tokens from inside Solana walletsRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

The Bitcoin stagnation continues as many analysts believe the market is in a “wait and see” mode, with Bitcoiners holding their breath until the next market-moving event occurs — but one analyst believes he knows exactly what that event is. Outside of Bitcoin, the WazirX hacker moves $6.5 million in Ether to Tornado Cash, monthly NFT sales hit a yearly low in August, and a court hears about a terrifying but bizarre home invasion that led to the forced transfer of 23.5 BTC.Further reading:Bitcoin $110K setup ‘still in play,’ but analysts warn of sub-$40K dip firstBitcoin headed for breakout or breakdown? Analysts weigh inWazirX hacker moves $6.5M in crypto to Tornado CashMonthly NFT sales fall below $400M, marking yearly lowHome invaders used machete, Toblerone to rob a man of his BitcoinRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.