The price of Dogecoin doubled over the weekend, a roundabout consequence of Elon Musk finally closing a deal to buy Twitter. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Nico Brugge and Ash Bennington discuss the “Dogefather effect” and the future of what was once a joke cryptocurrency in the “Chief Twit” era. Also on the agenda are Apollo Global Management’s partnership with Anchorage Digital, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's warning about institutional adoption of crypto, and ...
Oct 31, 2022•40 min
In this special episode, Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal joins Google’s Raphael Hyde for a one-hour chat about all things macro, markets, and metaverse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29, 2022•47 min
Finally – after months of rumor and speculation, multiple U-turns, courtroom drama, and, of course, a steady stream of s**t-tweets – Elon Musk has made good and acquired social media platform Twitter for $44 billion. And he's already made some big changes. Nico Brugge and Marco Olivera discuss Elon’s takeover of the virtual town square at the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing. Nico and Marco also talk about Google’s introduction of an Ethereum-based node engine, Fidelity's survey ...
Oct 28, 2022•34 min
It hasn’t been long since Raoul and Tom Bilyeu, the co-founder and host of Impact Theory, last spoke – but they sure do have a ton of stuff to catch up on. Tom shares his “Borderless Entertainment” vision and explains how he plans to realize it through his new NFT/Web3 venture, Project Kyzen. Raoul picks apart the process of launching a project of this scale, digging into how it’s funded as well as what it means for creators and consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Oct 28, 2022•51 min
When FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried recently tweeted about a "Second Great Stablecoin War," few took it to mean the crypto exchange was working on its own stablecoin. But that's exactly what came out of SBF’s interview with The Big Whale this morning. Marco Olivera and Moritz Seibert assess the potential impact of FTX's move on the wider stablecoin market at the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing. Marco and Moritz also talk about major Bitcoin miner Core Scientific running out of cash, ...
Oct 27, 2022•39 min
On this week's episode of Web3 Wednesday, we discuss hot topics of conversation around the space. Is centralization the road to mass adoption? How will Web3 impact future generations? We dig deep into ideas and use-cases everyone can understand and benefit from. Follow @realvision on Twitter and come learn with us every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022•56 min
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top 10 cryptocurrencies are finally enjoying positive price action after weeks of consolidation. According to data from Coinalyze, liquidations of shorts at a scale not seen in more than a year may have contributed to a violent squeeze. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Nico Brugge and Marco Olivera talk about what’s driving the rally and whether it has legs. Nico and Marco also discuss U.K. lawmakers’ vote to regulate digital assets like tradi...
Oct 26, 2022•38 min
This story about Twitter originated, of course, on Twitter: Front-end engineer and source of multiple tech scoops Jane Manchun Wong says the social network/microblog site is working on its own crypto wallet. Marco Olivera and Elaine Ly address the rumor at the top of today’s Real Vision Daily Briefing, the essential question being whether the bird app can be more successful in this sort of venture than was Meta, formerly known as Facebook. Marco and Elaine also talk about Apple codifying its NFT...
Oct 25, 2022•36 min
Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal visits the Superteam Podcast to talk “micro” and “macro,” inflation versus deflation, and Real Vision India. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022•59 min
Hackers siphoned millions of dollars from FTX users through a phishing scam on a fake 3Commas website in the latest exploit of crypto security. At the top of today's Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Nico Brugge and Ash Bennington discuss details of the attack and FTX's plan to compensate victims, which Sam Bankman-Fried warned is a "one-time thing." That's not the only news involving SBF: Over the weekend, the 30-year-old billionaire faced some backlash after his proposal and thoughts on regul...
Oct 24, 2022•40 min
Plaid is launching a new crypto-native product, Wallet Onboard, that will support an array of digital wallets that serve various blockchains. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Nico Brugge and Ash Bennington discuss the significance of the fintech giant’s Web3 initiative. Nico and Ash also talk about why Celsius is getting $17 million in tokens from Prime Trust and Interpol’s curious metaverse venture. And compliance is complicated stuff! That's why we invite Benjamin Whitb...
Oct 21, 2022•39 min
It's been a long time coming, but we finally got Arthur Hayes and Raoul Pal together to talk about the big picture – and it’s well worth the wait. This episode was a lot of fun! There’s a lot of swearing, and a lot of profound thinking about the big picture: how macro applies to crypto, where we are in the market cycle, and some great trade ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2022•53 min
Tesla’s third-quarter earnings report revealed that it continues to HODL its remaining Bitcoin, after a bombshell announcement of a big sale during the second quarter. Marco Olivera and Ash Bennington talk about Elon Musk’s BTC strategy at the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing. Marco and Ash also discuss Japan relaxing crypto regulation as it seeks to attract foreign capital, FTX US presenting proposals to tackle the age-old “is it a security?” question, and Solana making the case...
Oct 20, 2022•47 min
On this week's episode of Web3 Wednesday, we lead with updates on the RVPC NFT community and October discounts for RVPC subscriptions. We also talk about learning the hard way in Web3 and exciting potential use-cases for NFTs. And we share tips on navigating the bear market. Follow @realvision on Twitter and come learn with us every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 19, 2022•48 min
Blockchains feature prominently in the European Union's new action plan to digitalize the energy system. The world’s largest trading bloc is trying to limit its energy consumption amid rising prices, tightening supplies, and ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine – and it’s cast a skeptical eye on crypto mining. The European Commission wants to curb energy-intensive proof-of-work blockchains, Bitcoin chief among them. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Elaine Ly and Marco O...
Oct 19, 2022•31 min
The Texas State Securities Board revealed in a court filing that it’s investigating FTX US and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried for offering unregistered securities products to U.S. customers. Marco Olivera and Nico Brugge talk about the case at the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing. Marco and Nico also discuss the launch of Aptos, a “Solana killer” built by former Meta employees, and Mastercard’s announcement that it will work with banks to facilitate crypto trading. Later, CoinShar...
Oct 18, 2022•23 min
Raoul Pal, Real Vision’s co-founder and CEO, visits Jessica Walker to talk about macro investing, the current crypto environment, and how to manage risk in a recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022•30 min
Crypto winter lingers, but DappRadar reports metaverse projects and blockchain-based gaming saw inflows of $1.3 billion during the third quarter. Gaming continues to dominate the space, accounting for nearly half of all blockchain activity tracked by DappRadar across 50 different networks. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Ash Bennington and Elaine Ly talk about the numbers and highlight the most popular projects – with Sasha Fleyshman, a portfolio manager at Arca who spec...
Oct 17, 2022•39 min
Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal joins Business Casual's Nora Ali to discuss the state of the economy, the fast adoption and increasing utility of crypto, and much more in a must-listen conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2022•35 min
Real Vision Co-Founder & CEO, Raoul Pal, answers the internets questions and covers everything from macro & crypto to wine, scuba diving, food and art! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min
The company behind Tether, the world's largest asset-backed stablecoin by market capitalization, has cut its commercial paper holdings to zero. Tether's reserves have long been under scrutiny, with some analysts questioning whether its portfolio truly backs its peg to the U.S. dollar. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Nico Brugge and Marco Olivera discuss what this milestone means for Tether. Nico and Marco also talk about the rise of the digital yuan and Binance extending...
Oct 14, 2022•34 min
Jarrod Dicker is a partner at TCG, where he invests in Web3, blockchain, and other tech that connects fans with creators. Jarrod joins Raoul Pal to talk about the evolution of the metaverse over the past year, highlighting why he’s more bullish than ever. Jarrod and Raoul also discuss why community is the center of everything when it comes to Web3 and what will drive the next wave of mass crypto adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
October 2022 is already the worst month on record in terms of crypto-related crime. According to data from Chainalysis, so far this month we’ve seen 11 hacks of DeFi protocols for a total take of $718 million. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Elaine Ly and Ash Bennington analyze the stats and probe where the problem lies. Elaine and Ash also update Bitcoin and Ethereum price action following more hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Then it’s on to today's big theme:...
Oct 13, 2022•52 min
On this week’s episode of Web3 Wednesdays, we discuss updates on the Real Vision Pro Crypto NFT, wallet security, and common scams. We also share a brief history lesson on the origin of self-custody. As more new investors enter the space, it’s vital that the importance of self-custody and general wallet safety are well understood. Follow @realvision on Twitter and come learn with us every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 12, 2022•54 min
Google has announced it will start accepting payments in cryptocurrency from some Web3 clients for its cloud services. Such payments will be facilitated by Coinbase through its Coinbase Commerce service, which supports 10 tokens, among them Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin, and ApeCoin. In turn, Coinbase will get a cut from each transaction, and the company will move some of its apps from Amazon Web Services to Google Cloud. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Ash Bennington welcome...
Oct 12, 2022•42 min
The European Parliament has approved preliminary versions of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the Transfer of Funds Regulation, measures that will increase certainty for digital asset companies, investors, and users. Final passage is a virtual certainty. At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Elaine Ly and Ash Bennington discuss what the bills mean for the industry and when they will become law in Europe. Elaine and Ash also talk about Coinbase getting the req...
Oct 11, 2022•36 min
FTX, one of the world's largest crypto exchanges, is expanding its partnership with Visa, one of the world’s biggest financial services companies, to 40 more countries in addition to the U.S. FTX will offer customers a Visa debit card that will enable them to pay with cryptocurrency at Visa's 80 million affiliated merchants. The head of Visa's crypto division has called it "a big deal for the crypto industry." At the top of today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Marco Olivera and Moritz Seib...
Oct 10, 2022•50 min
Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world by trading volume, says it suffered a sizeable hack to its BNB Chain network. Two million BNB tokens were withdrawn (worth approximately $560 million), although Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, says his team was able to take control of a majority of the funds, holding losses under $100 million. The hacker apparently targeted a vulnerability in a cross-chain bridge. The news came on the same day as new US labor data showed the jobs ...
Oct 07, 2022•58 min
In the last year, Avalanche has established itself as the “Ethereum killer” after rapidly scaling its dApps and subnets, despite the broader market downturn. John Wu, the president of Ava Labs, joins Raoul to talk about the big picture, how to separate the signal from the noise, and Avalanche’s plan to on-board the next billion crypto adopters. Never miss an episode of Raoul Pal: Real Vision - subscribe here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Celsius Network, Terraform Labs, and Three Arrows Capital shook the crypto industry to its core earlier this year with their respective failures, and we’ve learned a lot more about all three this week as their respective litigation proceeds. On today’s Real Vision Crypto Daily Briefing, Ash Bennington and Marco Olivera discuss reports of more top executives at Celsius cashing out ahead of the company’s bankruptcy filing; the first arrest in the Terra investigation and the hunt for Do Kwon; and 3...
Oct 06, 2022•47 min
