CRYPTO 101

In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current state of the crypto market, highlighting significant volatility and the potential for growth. They analyze Bitcoin's price action, the surge in altcoins, and the impact of geopolitical events on market sentiment. The conversation shifts to the rising interest in stablecoins, with major financial institutions like JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank exploring their own stablecoin offerings. The episode also covers Circle's recent IPO and its implications for gaining exposure to the stablecoin market, emphasizing the bipartisan support for the Genius Bill that could further boost the sector. In this conversation, Brendan and Tevo discuss the impressive growth and valuation of Circle, the implications of the crypto IPO landscape, the potential for Solana ETFs including staking, Coinbase's new credit card offering, and the role of stable coins in the market. They explore the volatility of the crypto market, the future outlook for investments, and the overall bullish sentiment surrounding cryptocurrency.Chapters00:00 Market Overview and Upcoming Events05:05 Bitcoin's Price Action and Altcoin Surge10:36 Geopolitical Influences on the Crypto Market18:35 The Rise of Stablecoins and Major Players26:10 Circle's IPO and Market Implications28:47 Circle's Impressive Growth and Valuation34:57 The Crypto IPO Landscape39:05 Solana ETFs and Staking Opportunities44:26 Coinbase's New Credit Card Offering49:51 Stable Coins and Their Implications54:10 Market Trends and Future OutlookCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce and co-host Brendan Viehman welcome Nilmini Rubin, the Chief Policy Officer of Hedera. They discuss the evolving landscape of crypto regulation, the importance of policy in fostering innovation, and the unique governance model of Hedera. Nilmini shares insights on the legislative process, the shifting sentiments towards crypto in government, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the industry. The conversation also touches on the significance of tokenization, AI innovations, and the future of staking and ETFs in the crypto space.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections03:14 The Importance of Policy in Crypto06:09 Navigating the Legislative Landscape08:57 Shifting Sentiments in Crypto Regulation12:02 Hedera's Role in the Crypto Ecosystem15:11 Understanding Hedera's Unique Governance17:58 Challenges and Opportunities in Global Crypto21:03 The Future of Staking and ETFs24:06 Open Source and Real World Applications26:56 Tokenization and AI Innovations30:07 Advice for Newcomers to CryptoCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://x.com/nilminirubin?lang=enhttps://x.com/hedera*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Barlow, Head of Business Development at the Sei Foundation, shares insights on Sei's unique position as an EVM-compatible, high-throughput blockchain. He discusses the foundation's $65 million fund for decentralized science projects and the upcoming Sei Giga upgrade that will boost transaction capacity to over 200,000 per second. Barlow highlights the importance of rapid product development, user needs in blockchain functionality, and how decentralized finance can rival major Web2 players. A must-listen for those curious about the future of blockchain!

Brendan and Tevo dive into the exciting crypto market, focusing on Bitcoin's climb toward all-time highs and the impressive rise of altcoins. They discuss how recent inflation data affects market sentiment and analyze Bitcoin's price movements. Ethereum's role in boosting altcoin performance is highlighted. The discussion includes record inflows into crypto ETFs and bullish insights from industry experts. They wrap up exploring the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin and how its supply dynamics are shaping the market.

Joe Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Unchained, discusses how their company empowers Bitcoin holders with secure custody solutions and innovative financial services. He highlights the critical need for education in Bitcoin adoption, especially in navigating trusts and inheritance planning. The conversation also delves into the implications of Bitcoin ETFs, showcasing how Unchained stands out in the market. Additionally, Kelly introduces the Bitcoin Legacy Project to support community growth and innovation, illustrating the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency financial services.

Dive into the exciting world of cryptocurrency! Discover JP Morgan's surprising move to accept Bitcoin as collateral and how that reshapes traditional finance. Explore the contrasting ETF flows for Bitcoin and Ethereum, and gain insights into Circle's IPO and its market impact. There's buzz around the upcoming Pump.fun token sale, along with discussions of Trump-themed NFTs and the controversies they spark. The evolving landscape of digital assets is more fascinating than ever!

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown we cover the potential start of an altcoin season, with Ethereum showing strong performance and outpacing Bitcoin. Institutional adoption continues to grow, highlighted by Robinhood's Bitstamp acquisition and the potential for Bitcoin in 401(k) plans, which could bring billions in new demand. Technical analysis suggests a possible short-term pullback in Bitcoin, but the long-term outlook remains positive. The hosts discuss global crypto adoption, including pro-Bitcoin politicians in Poland and Japan, and emphasize the importance of staying informed and making risk-adjusted investment decisions.Chapters0:00:0 - Intro to the crypto rundown, discussing market volatility and Ethereum's performance0:02:23 - Discussion about "Sell in May" strategy and market conditions0:12:23 - Detailed Bitcoin chart analysis and potential short-term pullback0:20:14 - BlackRock buying Ethereum and potential tokenization0:24:45 - Robin Hood's crypto strategy and growing with its user base0:29:39 - Discussion about 401(k) Bitcoin allocation and institutional investment0:41:41 - Analyzing the Fear and Greed Index and its market implications0:45:35 - James Wynn's high-leverage trading and market risksCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tim Chen, the global head of strategy at Mantle, shares insights on bridging traditional finance with decentralized finance. He discusses innovative fundraising approaches using tokens and the importance of simplifying user experiences for mass adoption. The conversation highlights the competitive landscape between Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, and introduces Mantle Index 4, aimed at enhancing crypto accessibility. Chen also tackles the regulatory challenges in the U.S. and envisions a future where crypto plays a significant role in everyday financial transactions.

Exciting developments shake up the cryptocurrency market! GameStop steps into the arena with a $500 million Bitcoin investment. JD Vance rallies at a Bitcoin Conference, signaling a shift in regulation. A bullish tone emerges as Bitcoin supply dwindles while institutional demand surges with billions flowing in. Circle's IPO could change the stablecoin landscape. With ETFs on the horizon, the optimism around crypto adoption grows, despite the usual market volatility. Get ready for a potentially lucrative future in the crypto space!

Join Johnny Garcia, head of institutional strategy at VeChain and former director of ETFs at Bitwise Asset Management, as he shares his intriguing journey into the crypto world. He discusses the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs and the future potential of altcoin ETFs. Johnny emphasizes community and ownership in crypto while explaining VeChain's dual token system aimed at promoting sustainability. The upcoming VeChain Renaissance is set to modernize the network, making it more accessible to both individual and institutional users.