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Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 5min

Crypto Rundown: Bitcoin Coils for ATH's & BlackRock Owns 1.5% of Ethereum

In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum's dynamics, the implications of the M2 money supply, and the growing trend of tokenization. They highlight the increasing institutional interest in Ethereum, the supply squeeze in Bitcoin, and the cultural impact of cryptocurrency in mainstream media. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these trends for investors and the future of finance.Chapters00:00 Crypto Market Overview and Trends11:52 Bitcoin Supply Dynamics and M2 Money Supply23:44 Ethereum's Growing Institutional Interest34:56 Solana's New Trading Features and Perpetual Contracts37:54 Ethereum's ChatGPT Moment41:24 Tokenization and Financial Transformation46:57 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum47:53 Venture Capital in Crypto52:47 Tokenization Trends in Traditional Finance57:31 Cultural Impact of Crypto01:00:32 Community Engagement and Future OutlookCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jul 8, 2025 • 56min

Ep. 664 The Future of Crypto ETFs & Top Predictions for the Rest of the Year with Bitwise's Matt Hougan

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan welcome Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market. They explore the positive news surrounding Bitcoin's acceptance as collateral in the mortgage industry, the implications of the Department of Labor's relaxed guidance on crypto in 401K plans, and the growing interest from institutional investors. Matt shares insights on Bitwise's product innovations, the role of ETFs in the crypto space, and the increasing engagement with wealth managers. The conversation also touches on the future of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the importance of diversified crypto exposure, and the evolving relationship between Wall Street and the crypto market. The episode concludes with a lightning round of predictions and insights from Matt, highlighting the transformative potential of crypto in the financial landscape.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Crypto Landscape01:34 The Impact of Regulatory Changes on Crypto03:26 The Role of 401(k) in Crypto Adoption07:10 Bitwise's Product Innovations and Market Education09:58 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs18:56 Staking ETFs and Regulatory Challenges21:27 The Potential for Altcoin ETFs31:41 Maximizing Returns with Crypto Integration34:46 Predictions for Bitcoin and Crypto Market Trends39:11 The Future of Crypto IPOs and Market Dynamics42:39 The Impact of Stablecoins on the Crypto Market46:20 Tokenized Real World Assets and the Future of FinanceCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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/matt_hougan?lang=enhttps://x.com/BitwiseInvest*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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jul 5, 2025 • 30min

Crypto Rundown pt 2: Ethereum Takes Center Stage with ETH Treasuries & Why Bitcoin is in a Range

Tom Lee is launching an Ethereum treasury strategy similar to MicroStrategy's Bitcoin approach, highlighting the growing institutional interest in crypto and Ethereum's potential. The podcast discusses significant developments like Bitcoin ETF inflows, global banking adoption of crypto services, and the increasing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency investments. The hosts emphasize the ongoing crypto market evolution, with potential for further growth, institutional engagement, and emerging opportunities in stablecoins, tokenization, and ETF expansions.0:00 Intro0:02:37 Tom Lee explains his Ethereum treasury strategy, comparing it to MicroStrategy's Bitcoin approach.0:13:24 Brendan highlights that Bitcoin ETFs now hold 7% of Bitcoin's total supply, worth $150 billion.0:16:56 An independent investor advisor suggests up to 40% crypto exposure, citing massive changes in crypto adoption.0:21:30 SEC approves Grayscale's index ETF including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano.0:24:33 Tom Lee discusses market "churn", explaining why Bitcoin's price isn't moving dramatically despite ETF success.Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jul 3, 2025 • 27min

Crypto Rundown pt. 1 : Bitcoin Eyes All Time Highs, SOL ETF Goes Live & Tokenized Stocks Are Here

The crypto market is experiencing significant developments, with Bitcoin hovering near all-time highs and showing a bullish technical pattern that suggests potential further upside. Robinhood made a groundbreaking announcement at ETHcc, revealing plans to tokenize stocks and provide global access to US markets, including potential exposure to private companies like SpaceX. The episode highlights the growing institutional interest in crypto, including new ETF approvals, Deutsche Bank's crypto custody plans, and the emergence of a "popcorn season" where select altcoins are showing strong performance.0:00 Intro0:02:59 - First Solana ETF Goes Live5:30 Bitcoin and Alton Technical Analysis 0:14:37 - Robinhood's tokenization announcement at ETHcc0:19:22 - Is Robinhood an Altcoin?0:23:21 - Vlad (from Robinhood) discussing tokenization of real-world assets Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jul 1, 2025 • 54min

Ep. 663 The Strategy of Outperforming Bitcoin with Strive Asset Management

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce Paul and co-host Brendan Viehman discuss the current bullish trends in the cryptocurrency market, particularly focusing on Bitcoin. They are joined by Matt Cole, CEO and CIO of Strive Asset Management, who shares his insights on the institutional adoption of Bitcoin, the strategies for accumulating Bitcoin, and the unique approach of Strive in managing Bitcoin treasuries. The conversation delves into the implications of economic trends, the role of AI, and the future of Bitcoin as a potential reserve currency.Chapters00:00 The Bull Market and Institutional Adoption03:02 Matt Cole's Journey into Bitcoin and Strive Asset Management05:54 Investment Case for Bitcoin in a Changing Economy09:12 The Accumulation Race: Corporations and Nation States11:50 Strive's Unique Approach to Bitcoin Treasury Management14:54 The Future of Bitcoin and ETF Dynamics18:04 Navigating Risks in Bitcoin Treasury Strategies21:10 AI's Impact on Bitcoin and Corporate Strategies24:07 The Role of Bitcoin in Global Currency Dynamics26:45 The Future of Strive and Bitcoin Accumulation Goals Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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://strive.com/https://x.com/StriveFunds?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor*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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jun 26, 2025 • 46min

Crypto Rundown: Major Shift in The Crypto Trade: What You NEED to Know

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the latest trends in cryptocurrency, focusing on Bitcoin's recent rally, the impact of IPOs like Circle, and the evolving landscape of altcoins. They explore the intersection of traditional finance and crypto, highlighting the emergence of Bitcoin treasuries and the potential for using crypto in mortgage applications. The conversation also touches on regulatory developments and the growing interest from major financial institutions. The episode concludes with a light-hearted mention of Pudgy Penguins ringing the NASDAQ bell, symbolizing the integration of crypto into mainstream finance.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown01:47 Bitcoin's Rally and Altcoin Surge08:56 The Impact of Circle's IPO on Crypto16:11 MasterCard and Visa's Response to Crypto22:33 Emerging Bitcoin Treasuries and Institutional Interest23:53 Bitcoin Accumulation and Market Sentiment26:11 The Rise of Altcoin Treasuries28:53 Regulatory Momentum in Crypto30:10 Interest Rates and Crypto Market Impact33:43 The Intersection of Wall Street and Crypto37:16 Innovations in Mortgage Financing with Crypto42:16 Pudgy Penguins at the NASDAQ: A Symbol of Change Check 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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jun 24, 2025 • 50min

Ep. 662 Quantum Computing: Navigating the Frontier in Cybersecurity

David Carvalho, Founder and CEO of Naoris Protocol, brings over 20 years of cybersecurity experience to the discussion. He highlights the looming threats posed by quantum computing to centralized systems and the urgent need for quantum resilience. The conversation dives into the evolution of cybersecurity from the dot-com era to the rise of decentralization, emphasizing innovative strategies for securing digital infrastructures. Carvalho also outlines the dual nature of quantum technology and the necessity for robust defenses to protect our digital future.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 54min

Crypto Rundown: Genius Act Passes Senate: The Billion Dollar Stablecoin Trade You Need to Know

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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jun 17, 2025 • 42min

Ep. 661 The Future of Crypto Policy and the Hedera State of the Union!

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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jun 14, 2025 • 20min

Ep. 660 Sei Labs State of the Union

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!

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