In this week's episode of Off Chain, we discuss the following stories: The Ethereum Dencun Upgrade Microstrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin... AGAIN WIF is set to appear on the Las Vegas Sphere
Mar 14, 2024•32 min
In case you didn't notice, it's airdrop season. Free money is raining down but airdrop farmers have to get smarter about how they're going to qualify for these juicy payouts. We speak with Theo and Sami, the cofounders of Noder.bot which is a node-as-a-service platform focused on setting you up with pre-mainnet nodes. You don't need any technical knowledge and it's a simple one-click install. If you're exploring airdrops, you have to check this out. Listeners can get early access to Noder.bot us...
Mar 05, 2024•27 min
In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: Sotherbys is auctioning off an Ether Rock… we must be back! Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs reach new highs, powering a BTC rally The Ethereum ETF applications are coming in thick and fast - we share an interesting trade that could really pay off in the run up to the spot ETF approval
Feb 15, 2024•33 min
In this week's episode we cover: Ark 21shares amended its spot ETH ETF filing to include a cash creation/redemption process (similar to spot BTC ETFs) and some language surrounding staking . A look at the underground site where basic AI is being used to bypass KYC and AML. Ethereum's Dencun upgrade reaches the final stages of testing, going live on the Holesky testnet, paving the way for it to hit the Ethereum mainnet in late Feb or early March....
Feb 08, 2024•43 min
We do a deep dive into the latest major theme in the crypto space: Restaking. We bring in Mike Silagadze, CEO of EtherFi to break down what restaking is and why it's such an important innovation for the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. We talk about the more than $700m of TVL that EtherFi has gained in the past few weeks and what's next.
Feb 07, 2024•40 min
In this week's episode, we dig into the data behind the capital flows of four days of trading the Bitcoin ETFs. Lots to unpack and we discuss why the BTC price has been down-only, and why you should still be bullish in the short to medium term.
Jan 18, 2024•44 min
In this week's episode, we explore the current airdrop season happening on and off Solana, sharing some interesting projects that could result in airdrops. Enjoy!
Dec 21, 2023•38 min
In this episode, Matt and Austin share their predictions on where BTC and ETH price will top, whether the Fed will reduce rates (and if so, when), plus they share three big predictions for major events in 2024.
Dec 07, 2023•46 min
In this episode, we unpack the current situation with the Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs, breaking down why this is bullish and what it means from a practical standpoint. We also dig into the recent surge in price action across the crypto space, including MOON's 600% gain.
Nov 16, 2023•38 min
In this week's episode, we discuss the surge in activity in the NFT space, with daily trading volumes hitting 3-month highs, plus we dig into the NFT marketplace wars and make some predictions on how the space will shake out. All that, plus we discuss the SBF guilty verdict and what's next in the FTX saga.
Nov 09, 2023•44 min
In this week's episode, we discuss the u-tun made by Reddit on their blockchain-based community points system, plus we discuss the recent headlines surrounding crypto's role in the Isreal-Hamas conflict, and where they're being overstated.
Oct 19, 2023•32 min
In this week's episode, we discuss how Pudgy Penguins have been leveraging their IP to truly build a brand that reaches a mainstream (non-crypto) audience. Also, we take a look at the latest setback for UK crypto holders.
Sep 28, 2023•30 min
In this week's episode of Off Chain, we discuss the absolute insanity of what SBF's parents were handed out directly from FTX and Alameda during it's time operating. Everything from Persian rugs and expensive vases through to $1m+ salaries and multi-million $ properties! Plus, we look at some of the recent questions from the SEC into Binance US's operations.
Sep 21, 2023•25 min
In this week's episode, we cover the following stories: The Mila Kunis-led “Stoner Cats” cartoon series has been charged by the SEC for an unregistered offering of NFTs. FTX Gets Court Approval to Sell Billions in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Judge Dismisses Sam Bankman-Fried's Pretrial Jail Release Request The Lazarus Group have stolen over $270 million dollars worth of crypto in the last 102 days
Sep 14, 2023•39 min
In this episode, we do a deep dive into the latest project to take crypto Twitter by storm: FriendTech.
Aug 24, 2023•22 min
In this week's episode we cover: + PayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin + Alchemix got back the 4,820 Alchemix ETH (alETH), worth $8.3M, from the Curve hacker + The rise of GambleFi
Aug 10, 2023•35 min
In this episode, we give an update on the $70mn Curve exploit that's led to nearly 50% of Curve's TVL moving out of the protocol, as well as the huge portion of $CRV tokens at risk of liquidation from founder, Michael Egorov's, loans.
Aug 03, 2023•25 min
In this week's episode we dig into the highly controversial Worldcoin project, uncovering the tech, token economics and issues is raises.
Jul 27, 2023•51 min
In this week's episode we cover: 1. The unbelievable story of the death of Multichain Bridge 2. Judge Rules Ripple Sales of XRP Were Not Securities—Except to Institutions
Jul 20, 2023•43 min
In this week's episode we cover the following stories: - The much anticipated Azuki “Elementals” mint went live… and holders weren’t very happy - FTX “reboot” talks have begun - Microstrategy bought a ton more Bitcoin over the past month
Jun 29, 2023•46 min
In this week's episode, we cover the following stories:. There’s been a slew of news relating to major institutions that typically operate outside of crypto, entering the space more aggressively with their own crypto products. Fed Chair Jerome:Powell: Bitcoin Has 'Staying Power' as an Asset Class
Jun 22, 2023•21 min
In this week's episode, we do a deep dive into the SEC complaints against both Coinbase and Binance to summarise all the important information.
Jun 08, 2023•29 min
In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: $587M worth of Optimism ($OP) tokens unlocked yesterday Crypto Bridging Protocol Multichain ‘Unable to Contact’ CEO Zhaojun Bitcoin was trading at ~20% discount on Binance Australia this week Binance are Reportedly Cutting 20% of its Workforce
Jun 01, 2023•30 min
In this week's episode of the podcast, we cover the following stories: Bitcoin is Now the Second Most Popular Blockchain for NFTs Binance commingled customer funds and company revenue, according to a Reuters report with former insiders Gemini Says DCG Missed $630M Genesis Loan Payment
May 25, 2023•33 min
In this week's episode of the podcast, we cover the following stories: Tether Says It Will Buy Bitcoin for Stablecoin Reserves Has Ledger just destroyed its reputation? Axie Infinity: Origins app is launching on the App Store
May 18, 2023•27 min
In this week's episode of Off Chain we cover the following stories: BRC-20 tokens have been causing chaos on Bitcoin Binance temporarily paused BTC withdraws, followed by billions in BTC “outflows” Is memecoin mania over? Bittrex Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
May 11, 2023•31 min
In this week's episode we cover the following stories: Coinbase’s monthly trading volume falls to a 16-month low in April 2023 Binance US Walks Away From Voyager Deal Coinbase is suing the SEC
Apr 27, 2023•30 min
In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: The Ethereum Shappella (that’s the Shanghai and Capella upgrades) went live yesterday evening Twitter to enable stock & crypto trading in partnership with eToro (kind of…) CryptoGPT raises $10mn in Series A @ a $250mn valuation Limewire is back!
Apr 13, 2023•42 min
In this week's episode we discuss the following stories: Dogecoin pumps over 30% in a single day after Elon changes the Twitter logo to a Shiba Inu 3AC founders open crypto exchange after bankrupting their first effort Yuga Labs partners with Gucci to sell 3,333 Otherside-branded Silver Pendants (KodaPendants)
Apr 06, 2023•45 min
In this week's episode, we discuss the following stories: The CFTC is suing Binance, and it’s a pretty big deal Date confirmed for the Ethereum Shanghai Update The RESTRICT Act, and How it Could Be Used to Ban Bitcoin
Mar 30, 2023•47 min