In this episode of Crypto 101, Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman sit down with Johann Kerbrat, the General Manager of Robinhood Crypto. Johan shares Robinhood’s recent developments, including the expansion of crypto services in the EU, the launch of advanced trading features, and support for self-custody wallets. The discussion delves into Robinhood’s unique hybrid model that allows users to choose between keeping assets on the platform or managing their own wallets. Johan also discusses Robinhood’...
Oct 15, 2024•40 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman and Tevo explore the ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency markets, especially Bitcoin's persistent range-bound price action. They discuss the impact of regulatory uncertainty with the SEC's lawsuits, focusing on XRP's legal battles and Crypto.com’s countersuit. The episode delves into Bitcoin's price movements amidst government Bitcoin holdings and potential sales from the Silk Road case. In addition, Brendan and Tevo issue a critical wa...
Oct 10, 2024•35 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, Brendan Viehman interviews Federico Brokate, head of U.S. business at 21Shares, about the explosive growth of cryptocurrency ETFs and the merging of crypto with traditional finance (TradFi). Federico shares insights from his experience at BlackRock and 21Shares, discussing how Bitcoin ETFs have become some of the fastest-growing financial products globally. They dive into the significant role that ETFs are playing in bringing institutional and retail investors into...
Oct 08, 2024•35 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman and Tevo dive into the recent pullback across the crypto markets, analyzing the key factors behind Bitcoin and altcoins hitting resistance levels. They discuss the impact of recent geopolitical events, including port strikes in the U.S. and escalations in the Middle East, on market sentiment. The episode also highlights breaking news about ETF developments, such as Bitwise's XRP ETF filing and the potential of a U.S.-based crypto index ETF, ...
Oct 03, 2024•22 min
In this episode of Crypto 101 we sit down with Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, to explore the transformativez role of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency industry. Paolo shares his journey from Bitfinex to Tether, reflecting on the rapid growth of USDT, now the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The discussion delves into Tether’s critical role in global markets, particularly in high-inflation regions like Argentina and Turkey, where stablecoins offer an alternative to failing national curr...
Oct 01, 2024•43 min
In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman and Tevo dive into the recent rally in altcoins, with many experiencing double digit gains. They discuss Bitcoin’s dominance retracing from recent highs, allowing Ethereum and other altcoins like Solana and Sui to surge. The conversation highlights the potential for a broader altcoin rally if Bitcoin’s dominance continues to fall. Additionally, they explore rumors of a Bitcoin supply crisis at Coinbase due to increasing demand from instituti...
Sep 26, 2024•47 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, Brendan Viehman welcomes Chef Kids, the Head Chef at PancakeSwap, to discuss the platform’s journey in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world. Chef Kids provides insights into PancakeSwap’s unique food-themed branding and its growing influence as a decentralized exchange (DEX). The conversation explores PancakeSwap’s expansion across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Polygon, and Base, with a focus on providing seamless trading and liquidity provision exper...
Sep 24, 2024•31 min
Fed Chair Powell Cuts Rates 50 Basis Points… How With Bitcoin and the Crypto Markets react?! Well you are in the right place because in this episode of the Crypto Rundown we break down exactly what to look for in a rate cutting cycle when it comes to the macro outlook as well as the Crypto Markets. We also cover this weeks action in Bitcoin price and the Bitcoin ETF flows which have picked up with positive inflows. We also breakdown the crypto news this week with Microstrategy and Michael Saylor...
Sep 19, 2024•38 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome back Jim Hiltner, co-founder of Superstate, along with Fig Gowen, head of protocol relations. The conversation dives deep into the evolving landscape of tokenization, particularly focusing on real-world assets like treasury bills and how Superstate aims to revolutionize traditional finance through blockchain technology. They discuss Superstate's new products, including USTB and USCC, exploring their role in enhancing the liqui...
Sep 17, 2024•57 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Veihman and Tevo analyze the recent volatility in the Bitcoin market, with Bitcoin bouncing between $52k and $60k. They highlight the potential for Bitcoin to rise again as they move from a cautious to an optimistic stance on market conditions. The discussion shifts to Ethereum’s layer two (L2) ecosystem, with a focus on Base, the L2 launched by Coinbase, which has become the most active L2 with over a million weekly traders, surpassing other compet...
Sep 12, 2024•27 min
In this episode of the Crypto 101 we dive into the world of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization with Justin Banon, co-founder of Boson Protocol. Justin explains how Boson is leading the way in bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds by enabling the tokenization of physical assets, making them easily tradeable on blockchain platforms. The conversation covers how tokenization is creating liquidity for traditionally illiquid assets, such as luxury goods and real estate, and the bro...
Sep 10, 2024•36 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, hosts Brendan Viehman and Tevo tackle the current state of the cryptocurrency market as they explore Bitcoin's stability amidst short-term volatility. The theme of this episode is looking back at the best and worst months for Bitcoin price action and the results will inform you of how to strategically be ready for the rest of the year. The hosts discuss Bitcoin's consolidation, the broader market uncertainty, and how political factors, potential Federal Res...
Sep 05, 2024•30 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman sit down with Cooper Scanlon, co-founder of Movement Labs, to explore the innovative ways his team is revolutionizing blockchain gaming and developer onboarding. Cooper shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to building Movement Labs, highlighting how the Move language and its ecosystem are making blockchain development more accessible and secure. The conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities in bloc...
Sep 03, 2024•43 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Veihman and Tevo dive into the latest developments in the cryptocurrency markets, focusing on the impact of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts on Bitcoin and other digital assets. They explore how historical rate cuts have led to both significant market downturns and impressive rallies, analyzing whether current conditions might favor a bullish or bearish outcome for crypto. The discussion also highlights the critical role of the US Dollar Currency...
Aug 29, 2024•39 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman are joined by Alessandro Maci, Senior Product Manager at P2P.org, to explore the evolving landscape of staking in the cryptocurrency world. Alessandro discusses his journey into crypto, driven by the Bitcoin halving in 2020, and how he became deeply involved in Ethereum and blockchain development. The conversation highlights P2P.org's role as a leading blockchain infrastructure provider, specializing in staking and data services...
Aug 27, 2024•40 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman and Tevo dissect a week filled with significant developments in the crypto markets. They focus on the aggressive buying strategies of large institutions like MicroStrategy, which plans to raise $2 billion for further Bitcoin purchases, indicating a major vote of confidence in the market's future. They compare that to the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index which has been in the “Fear” zone for a couple weeks now. They show the history of the last...
Aug 22, 2024•32 min
In this dynamic episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Brendan Viehman and Bryce Paul discuss the intersecting worlds of cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the labor market with Adam Jackson, co-founder of Braintrust. Jackson explores the transformative impact of blockchain and AI on traditional employment paradigms, especially through Braintrust’s decentralized talent network which matches top tech talent with global enterprise needs. He shares insights into the challenges and oppor...
Aug 20, 2024•39 min
Brendan Viehman and Tevo analyze the latest trends in cryptocurrency, focusing on Bitcoin's price stability and the evolving dynamics of Ethereum ETFs. They discuss the recent market volatility, including Bitcoin's fluctuations between $60K and $50K, and the significant inflows and outflows affecting Ethereum ETFs. The episode also covers broader market movements, highlighting the impact of major players like BlackRock and Fidelity on the crypto ecosystem. As they dive into the technical aspects...
Aug 15, 2024•40 min
In this episode of Crypto 101 Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman sit down with Piers Richard, CEO of Radix, to explore the revolutionary DeFi solutions that Radix is bringing to the blockchain industry. Richard delves into his diverse background, which spans engineering, law, and finance, and how a call from a friend about Ethereum sparked his journey into cryptocurrency. He discusses the inception of Radix, emphasizing its unique approach to solving scalability issues prevalent in traditional block...
Aug 13, 2024•49 min
In this breaking news episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman, Bryce Paul, and Tevo dissect an unprecedented week in the financial markets, with a specific focus on the chaotic movements in cryptocurrency. They begin by detailing a sequence of dramatic global events starting from a sudden surge in the VIX, signaling massive market fear, to critical decisions by the FOMC not to cut rates, which many believed to be the initial domino in a series of market upheavals. The episode thoroughly c...
Aug 07, 2024•37 min
**PLEASE READ** This was recorded 2 weeks ago before the market action we saw this weekend. We will have Crypto Rundown episode Thursday breaking down all the price action we are seeing this week! With that said enjoy Safe! In this episode of Crypto 101, Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman discuss the cutting-edge developments in cryptocurrency security with Tobias Schubotz, co-founder of Safe. They delve into the inception of Safe at Gnosis and its evolution into a leading self-custody solution. Tob...
Aug 06, 2024•45 min
In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan Viehman and Tevo explore the current landscape of the cryptocurrency markets, with a special focus on the significant movements of Bitcoin and Ethereum. They discuss Bitcoin's resistance at the $70,000 level and its implications for market dynamics, alongside the exciting development of Ethereum's newly launched spot ETFs which continue to attract substantial inflows despite notable outflows from Grayscale. The episode also highlights the pol...
Aug 01, 2024•43 min
In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman are joined by Ryan O'Shea, COO of Maple Finance, to explore the advancements in decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and institutional lending. Ryan details his transition from traditional finance to DeFi and discusses Maple Finance's role in pioneering secured digital asset lending. The conversation also covers Maple's new product, Syrup, which targets non-U.S. markets, o...
Jul 30, 2024•42 min
In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown Brendan and Bryce delve into the launch of Ethereum spot ETFs in the United States, marking a significant moment for cryptocurrency adoption and institutional investment. The episode explores the immediate impact of these ETFs, highlighting the substantial inflows they've attracted and the broader implications for the crypto market, including potential effects on altcoins like Solana. The hosts discuss how these developments could reshape investment s...
Jul 25, 2024•38 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, Dion Chu, founder of Term Finance, shares his extensive background in traditional finance and how it shaped his approach to innovating within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Dion discusses the challenges and volatility of current DeFi lending protocols and introduces Term Finance's solution: fixed-rate lending through a unique auction-based system designed to provide stability and predictability to both borrowers and lenders. The conversation delves into t...
Jul 23, 2024•44 min
In the latest episode of Crypto Rundown, hosts Brendan Veihman and Tevo dive into the thrilling resurgence in the crypto market, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies showing strong recovery signs. They discuss the potential bottoming out of the Bitcoin drip and explore how recent political events, including an assassination attempt on former president Trump and his pro Bitcoin VP JD Vance shows a playbook on how the market could react if Trump won in November. The episode also cove...
Jul 18, 2024•44 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman dive into the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investment with Rennick Palley, the founding partner of Stratos, an innovative crypto investment firm. Palley shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto, focusing on the early days of his investment in DeFi and his strategic approach to venture funding in the crypto space. The discussion delves into the trends and shifts in market dynamics observed in recent quarters,...
Jul 16, 2024•47 min
In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss recent cryptocurrency market developments, focusing on Bitcoin's price volatility and potential bottom formation. They highlight positive fundamentals despite price declines, including strong ETF inflows and progress on Solana and Ethereum ETFs. The hosts analyze technical indicators suggesting hidden bullish divergence for Bitcoin and note the outperformance of Ethereum and Solana in the altcoin market. They also touch on Ap...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min
In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, Bryce Paul chats with Austin Barack, the founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Relayer Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund. Recorded live in Austin, Texas at Consensus 2024, they discuss the dynamic interplay of various crypto communities and the exciting developments in the blockchain space. Barack shares his unique journey from a young stock trader to becoming a hedge fund manager, emphasizing his early interest in financial markets and how h...
Jul 09, 2024•39 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, hosts Brendan Viehman and Tevo delve into the latest trends and developments in the cryptocurrency markets, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, and the anticipation surrounding new ETFs. They discuss the prolonged range-bound movement of Bitcoin, maintaining stability between significant support and resistance levels, while noting Ethereum's resilience and Solana's recent upswing due to ETF prospects. The episode also covers the political and regulat...
Jul 04, 2024•33 min
