In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current volatility in the crypto market as 2025 begins, focusing on the recent CPI report and its implications for Bitcoin and altcoins. They explore the growing interest from corporations in Bitcoin and the potential for altcoin ETFs, particularly highlighting Meta's discussions and JP Morgan's bullish outlook on Solana and XRP. The conversation also delves into the future of stablecoins, emphasizing their potential growth amidst regulatory changes ...
Jan 16, 2025•52 min
00:00 Introduction to Crypto 2025 and DeFi Innovations 03:05 Sam McPherson's Journey in Crypto and MakerDAO 06:13 The Future of Finance: Public vs Private Blockchains 08:49 Spark and the Evolution of MakerDAO 12:09 Understanding Yield: Sources and Sustainability 15:03 Differentiating Lending Protocols in DeFi 17:56 The Role of SPK Token in the Ecosystem 21:02 Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) in Lending 23:55 Phoenix Labs and the Future of DeFi Projects 26:53 The Future of DeFi and Institutional A...
Jan 14, 2025•45 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown Brendan and Tevo discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market as they enter 2025. They highlight the ongoing volatility, the significance of Bitcoin's price movements, and the broader market sentiment. The conversation delves into the impact of the Federal Reserve's decisions on the market and the correlation between Bitcoin and traditional financial assets. They analyze the Federal Reserve's actions and the political dynamics affecting economic pr...
Jan 09, 2025•52 min
In this episode of Crypto 101 we welcome Nemil Dalal, head of Coinbase's developer platform. We discuss Nemil's journey into the crypto space, the evolution of Coinbase, and the importance of user experience and security in the crypto ecosystem. The conversation also delves into the Coinbase Developer Platform, its on-ramp and off-ramp features, and the emerging trend of AI agents in the crypto world. In this conversation we discuss the evolving landscape of blockchain technology, focusing on th...
Jan 07, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Crypto 101 we take a look into one of our Hedge Fund Summit Interviews from mid December where Brendan Veihman interviews Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise Asset Management, to discuss the transformative trends in crypto investing. Ryan highlights the unprecedented growth of Bitcoin ETFs, including their impact on adoption and market dynamics, and explores the exciting potential for altcoin ETFs. The conversation delves into crypto as a portfolio diversifier, emphasi...
Jan 02, 2025•25 min
In this special year-end episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman, Bryce Paul and Tevo reflect on a transformative year for crypto and share bold predictions for 2025. They discuss Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, driven by record ETF inflows, shrinking exchange reserves, and institutional adoption. The conversation highlights meme coin mania, strategic Bitcoin reserve proposals, and the increasing role of governments and corporations in shaping the market. Wrapping up with price predictions that ...
Dec 26, 2024•49 min
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce Paul and co-host Brendan Viehman welcome Michael Kaplan from Avalanche to discuss the recent launch of Avalanche 9000, a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing the blockchain's capabilities. Michael shares his journey in the blockchain space, the importance of customizability and scalability in blockchain technology, and the diverse applications of Avalanche. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of launching Layer 1 chai...
Dec 23, 2024•35 min
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, Tevo, Joe, and Brian discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on the resilience of the NFT sector, the success of Pudgy Penguins, and the rise of AI meme coins like Fart Coin. They explore the impact of token stimulus packages from platforms like Magic Eden and the evolving relationship between NFTs and meme tokens. The conversation highlights the importance of community and innovation in the crypto space as they look ahead to 20...
Dec 20, 2024•48 min
FYI: This was recorded before The Fed Rate Cut Meeting In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the latest monumental developments in the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs, the implications of government relations with the crypto industry, and the potential for a Bitcoin strategic reserve bill. They analyze market trends for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins, and explore the rise of Bitcoin ETFs compared to gold. They highlight the significant role of MicroStrat...
Dec 18, 2024•45 min
In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Hart Lambert, CEO of Across, to discuss the evolution of the crypto space, the transition from traditional finance (TradFi) to decentralized finance (DeFi), and the importance of interoperability between blockchains. Hart shares his journey from bond trading at Goldman Sachs to building innovative solutions in the crypto world, emphasizing the need for a more efficient financial system. The conversation delve...
Dec 17, 2024•42 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin's fluctuations and the impact of altcoins with liquidations that have happened this week. They delve into the implications of quantum computing on crypto security, analyze the effects of CPI data on market sentiment, and highlight MicroStrategy's continued Bitcoin accumulation. The conversation also covers the diminishing supply of Bitcoin and its potential price ...
Dec 11, 2024•38 min
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Vieman welcome Nick Forster, co-founder of Derive, a platform focused on options and derivatives. Nick shares his background as a Wall Street trader, the importance of understanding market participants in crypto options, and the allure of building in the crypto space. He discusses the innovative features of Derive, including its decentralized nature and the challenges of bootstrapping liquidity. The conversation highlights a...
Dec 10, 2024•44 min
In this special edition of the crypto market rundown, hosts Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent surge in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, the implications of new SEC leadership, and the ongoing issues with celebrity rug pulls in the crypto space. They analyze market trends, highlight major altcoin movements, and emphasize the importance of regulation in shaping the future of cryptocurrency. 00:00 Bitcoin Breaks $100,000: A Milestone Moment 07:53 Ethereum's Surge: Breaking New Highs 15:03 Altcoin Fre...
Dec 06, 2024•41 min
In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, hosts Tevo and Brendan discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin's price movements, the surge in altcoins, and the implications of Bitcoin dominance. They analyze market trends, supply dynamics, and predictions for future price movements, emphasizing the excitement surrounding altcoins and the potential for Bitcoin to reach new all-time highs. The conversation also touches on historical trends and upcoming economic i...
Dec 04, 2024•47 min
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan speak with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, the impact of recent political changes, and the future of digital assets. They explore the implications of nation-state involvement in Bitcoin, the growing institutional interest beyond Bitcoin, and the evolving nature of crypto as an asset class. The conversation also touches on the potential for ETFs, staking solutions, and t...
Dec 03, 2024•38 min
In this Thanksgiving special episode of the Crypto Rundown, Tevo is joined by our very own Brian and Joe to discuss the booming meme coin market. They explore the recent successes of various meme coins that they have had in their community, the evolution of the meme coin sector, and the strategies for navigating this volatile landscape. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of meme coins, their usage in blockchain technology, and their growing popularity among retail investors. We ...
Nov 29, 2024•49 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown Brendan and Tevo break down all that was in the last week of Crypto News. Bitcoin hits $99,000, Altcoins Run, and how to look at the current Bitcoin Pullback as we eye the next milestone of $100,000 Bitcoin and beyond. We also take a look into the Microstrategy trade as TradFi people had every take under the sun with that monster move. Finally Gary Gensler to leave the SEC and we give you some Crypto Tips and Tricks for the Thanksgiving conversations that wi...
Nov 27, 2024•44 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman sit down with Martin de Rijke, Head of Growth at Maple Finance, to discuss the platform’s revolutionary updates. They explore Maple’s evolution from an institutional lending platform to launching Syrup, a DeFi-native product designed for everyday users, offering permissionless access to institutional yields. Martin highlights the Syrup token’s successful launch, staking rewards, and migration from the MPL token, emphasizing the new op...
Nov 26, 2024•36 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman and Tevo analyze Bitcoin’s explosive rise to $95,000, placing it firmly in price discovery mode as it edges closer to the monumental 100k milestone. They discuss the record-breaking adoption of Bitcoin ETFs, meme coin mania hitting all-time highs in Google searches, and the potential for altcoins to follow Bitcoin’s lead. The episode also highlights MicroStrategy’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy, discussions around strategic Bitcoin reserves by...
Nov 20, 2024•46 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman sit down with Jason Urban, Galaxy's Global Head of Trading, to explore the latest trends shaping the crypto markets. Jason shares his journey from Wall Street to Galaxy, detailing how his expertise in volatility strategies and crypto lending positioned him at the forefront of the industry's evolution. The discussion highlights Bitcoin's rise amid ETF excitement, the growing importance of tokenization efforts for real-world asset...
Nov 19, 2024•43 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, hosts Brendan and Tevo explore the latest surge in Bitcoin, which has recently reached unprecedented all-time highs, breaking into price discovery mode. They discuss the historic levels of Bitcoin ETF inflows, with BlackRock alone leading massive investment days. The episode highlights discussions around the potential of a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve, a move that could further propel Bitcoin’s price as it attracts institutional and government interest. B...
Nov 13, 2024•33 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, Bryce Paul interviews Kyle Okamoto, CTO of Aethir, about the future of decentralized computing and Aethir’s role in transforming the infrastructure landscape for Web3 applications. Kyle explains how Aethir provides decentralized GPU resources to power intensive tasks like AI training, gaming, and high-scale data processing, making enterprise-grade compute accessible and affordable. The conversation dives into Aethir’s tokenomics, community-driven governance, and th...
Nov 12, 2024•41 min
This is the audio version of a YouTube Livestream we recored on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8th as Bitcoin was hitting ALL TIME HIGHS. There is a lot of great info around Bitcoin, Altcoins, and MEME COINS! Please check the time stamps below to listen to what you want and check the YouTube link to look at the charts and Technical Analysis! 00:00 Bitcoin's All-Time Highs and Market Sentiment 02:58 Team Introductions and Market Perspectives 06:02 Political Influences on Crypto Markets 09:02 Price Predictions f...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown Brendan and Tevo dive into a historical line up of Bitcoin and Crypto related topics after the election that saw pro Bitcoin president Donald Trump win the election in the United States! Bitcoin hits all time highs and altcoins start to move so Brendan breaks it all down with technical analysis for you. We then cover how the regulatory set up and the usually bullish month of November have the crypto markets primed for more bullish activity! YouTube Technical...
Nov 06, 2024•32 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Marcin Kaźmierczak, co-founder of Redstone Finance, to discuss how Redstone is changing the game in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) oracles. Marcin shares insights into Redstone's innovative modular oracle design, which provides data feeds with unmatched flexibility, speed, and security. The conversation highlights Redstone’s unique pull model, which minimizes costs and maximizes scalability, and their integrat...
Nov 05, 2024•38 min
In this week’s episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman & Bryce Paul dive into the explosive moves in the crypto market as Bitcoin retests its all-time high, while altcoins surge and meme coins regain popularity. They examine record-breaking Bitcoin ETF inflows, the implications of a “golden cross” technical indicator for Bitcoin, and discuss whether altcoin season is just beginning. The team also explores the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. election on crypto regulation and poli...
Oct 31, 2024•49 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman chat with Helium’s, Abhay and Scott, to explore how Helium is pioneering decentralized connectivity through blockchain. They dive into the transformative potential of Helium’s IoT and mobile networks, explaining how these technologies provide seamless wireless coverage, support emergency communication, and empower community participation. The conversation covers Helium’s recent expansions, including the integration of the De-Pin...
Oct 29, 2024•44 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current bullish trends in the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin's recent price movements, the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, and the SEC's approval of options trading. They explore the excitement surrounding Bitcoin's adoption compared to the internet's early days and the implications of increased trading options for investors. The conversation highlights the potential for both volatility and opportunity in the evolving crypto...
Oct 24, 2024•42 min
In this episode of Crypto 101, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman interview Eric Turner, CEO of Messari, who shares his journey from finance to leading a data-driven company at the forefront of crypto transparency. Eric discusses Messari's role in providing reliable market intelligence and how their latest AI-powered tools are helping users understand crypto trends in real time. The conversation covers the impact of regulatory uncertainty on the industry, the importance of institutional engage...
Oct 22, 2024•42 min
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, hosts Brendan Viehman and Tevo dive into the current market frenzy as Bitcoin reaches new multi-month highs and altcoins experience a surge. They explore the bullish sentiment surrounding Bitcoin ETFs, with record inflows signaling a potential breakout beyond $70k. The hosts also analyze Ethereum Layer 2 dominance and discuss the critical role traditional finance players like BlackRock and Fidelity are playing in the crypto space. As election season approac...
Oct 17, 2024•35 min
