Hedera’s crypto token rallied several times over the past month largely fueled by the Federal Reserve’s decision to add Dropp, a Hedera-based micropayments platform, to its instant payments service FedNow. Dropp is a pay-by-bank alternative to credit card payments allowing merchants to handle small-value purchases with no big transaction fees. On this episode we're comparing FedNow's crypto payments vs fully web3 enabled payments using Solana Pay.
Aug 16, 2023•26 min
Former U.S. president Donald Trump holds up to $500,000 in an Ethereum wallet, a recently released filing with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics revealed. Trump, who is running for the Oval Office again in 2024, has been a long standing crypto skeptic. However, he released a collection of non-fungible token (NFT) cards last year featuring images of him, which sold out in hours. On this episode, we're diving into his crypto portfolio as well as Melania Trumps NFT Strategy.
Aug 16, 2023•24 min
Improbable & MSqaured, is a series of ongoing software projects allowing mass scale during gameplay and lower operating costs for massively multiplayer online games and simulations, including esports stadia and virtual concerts in addition to gaming. Guest: Herman Narula, Co-founder & CEO of Improbable Improbable Website ➜ https://www.improbable.io/ MSquared Website ➜ https://www.msquared.io/
Aug 14, 2023•43 min
Global payment technology giant Visa has announced the successful completion of a test that allows users to pay gas fees on the Ethereum network directly using credit or debit cards. Visa's technical team conducted the experiment using a combination of innovative technologies, including the paymaster agreement, account abstraction, and ERC-4337 standards. Meanwhile, Coinbase Layer-2 has surpassed Bitcoin in Total Value Locked in it's first 11 days.
Aug 14, 2023•14 min
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once again postponed its verdict on the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) put forward by ARK Investment Management. ~This episode is sponsored by Chart Prime~ Elevate your Trading Game with Chartprime 30% discount Link ➜ https://bit.ly/3lZvR7M
Aug 14, 2023•12 min
Gemini confirmed it now accepts XRP deposits after days of speculation driven by a cryptic post on its verified X account. Gemini is the latest to relist XRP after Ripple won a partial victory in a case brought against it by the SEC. In a July 14 ruling, presiding Judge Analisa Torres found that XRP may not be considered a security if sold on secondary markets. The SEC has signaled its intention to challenge Judge Torres’ decision after it filed a letter of appeal on August 9. ~This episode is s...
Aug 11, 2023•12 min
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood thinks the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will decide on multiple Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at the same time. Wood says the SEC decision date for ARK’s 21Shares Bitcoin spot ETF application, currently scheduled for August 13th. Guest: Gareth Soloway Chief Market Strategist of InTheMoneyStocks.com Join Gareth's Stock & Crypto course using our link! ➜ https://www.verifiedinvestingeducation.com/paulbarron
Aug 11, 2023•27 min
The FED now requires approval before state banks can issue, hold or transact crypto stablecoin payments, according to a press release today. According to a new study by Bernstein, the stablecoin market is expected to explode in the next five years, growing from its current level of $125 billion to $2.8 trillion.
Aug 10, 2023•22 min
Publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase ($COIN) Wednesday announced the launch of its Base blockchain on Ethereum, marking a significant step for public corporations venturing into managing their proprietary distributed networks. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul
Aug 10, 2023•22 min
Nvidia announced a new chip designed to run artificial intelligence models on Tuesday as it seeks to fend off competitors in the AI hardware space, including AMD, Google and Amazon.
Aug 09, 2023•12 min
Uniswap, the largest decentralized exchange on Ethereum by trading volume, has been integrated into Coinbase's Base network, enabling users to swap tokens on the Layer 2 network. Meanwhile, PayPal stablecoin isssuer Paxos has revealed there are more stablecoins in the works coming to Ethereum. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul
Aug 09, 2023•24 min
The regulator is currently reviewing applications for eight separate funds, having acknowledged most of the recent wave from asset managers including BlackRock, Fidelity, VanEck and Invesco last month. The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF was ahead of the pack and currently has the next looming decision deadline, which the SEC can extend further. Cathie Wood said Monday that she's expecting another delay for ARK Invest's proposed spot bitcoin ETF, however she remains very bullish. ~This episode is spons...
Aug 08, 2023•21 min
One of the world’s leading payments firms is making a new push into crypto with a brand new US dollar-backed stablecoin built on Ethereum (ETH). PayPal is unveiling PayPalUSD (PYUSD), a stablecoin that aims to keep a 1:1 peg with the US dollar. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul
Aug 08, 2023•26 min
JPMorgan Chase & Co. economists scrapped their call for a recession in the US, joining a growing number of forecasters who now expect the economy to avert the downturn that was once viewed as inevitable. Amazon shares rallied 11% in afternoon trading Friday, a day after the company reported blowout second-quarter earnings and issued upbeat guidance. Shares of Amazon are on pace for their best day since Nov. 10, 2022, when the stock skyrocketed 12%. ~This episode is sponsored by Chart Prime~ ...
Aug 07, 2023•23 min
Coinbase, a renowned player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, is gearing up to launch an unprecedented event, Onchain Summer, commencing on August 9 through a three-week-long campaign. Meanwhile, in a filing on Friday, August 4, Coinbase asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to toss its legal battle with the SEC under a motion for judgment on the pleadings that will compel the judge to consider the SEC’s complaint and Coinbase’s attachment-laden response. ~This ...
Aug 07, 2023•27 min
Major earnings week ahead as tech giant Apple and Amazon are due to report quarterly financials. On this epsiode, we're taking a look at crypto related stocks that might be worth scopping up at low prices. ~This episode is sponsored by Chart Prime~ Elevate your Trading Game with Chartprime 30% discount Link ➜ https://bit.ly/3lZvR7M
Aug 07, 2023•19 min
In a recent letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, US Senators led by Elizabeth Warren have demanded prompt action on implementing new tax reporting requirements for digital asset brokers. Meanwhile SEC Chair Gary Gensler is continues to lose momentum against crypto as legislation continues to push forward. Finally, the US dollar faces an uphill battle as pro-CBDC politicians and banks argue against privacy and stablecoin legislation.
Aug 07, 2023•30 min
Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg's senior analyst for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and his colleague James Seyffart summarized all approval requests for Ethereum (ETH) futures ETFs that are under review by the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission. Meanwhile, a twitter debate broke out having to do with Coinbase's crypto payment tech. Is Ethereum & Solana the best for crypto payments or is Bitcoin innovating beyond them?
Aug 07, 2023•22 min
Announcing that he bought Bitcoin (BTC) again last night, the founder of MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor, focused on BTC in his statements on Bloomberg TV. MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor’s business intelligence firm, revealed its plans to raise about $750 million by selling stocks to add more Bitcoins to the current portfolio which holds a total of 152,800 BTC, worth $4.53 billion. ~This episode is sponsored by Chart Prime~ Elevate your Trading Game with Chartprime 30% discount Link ➜ https://bit.l...
Aug 07, 2023•21 min
Things started to go south for Curve Finance when it was hacked last weekend. To date, more than $50 million in crypto has been stolen from the protocol through a bug in its coding language Vyper. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently initiated legal action against crypto influencer Richard Heart, creator of cryptocurrency ventures – Hex, PulseChain, and PulseX. Richard Heart-connected wallets, including those associated with PulseX/Pulsechain, currently own at le...
Aug 07, 2023•23 min
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company achieved two major milestones during the quarter: its first quarter of free cash flow over $1 billion and its first GAAP operating profit. Khosrowshahi previously said that they will be able to accept cryptocurrency payments in the future. Limitations in transaction speed and cost are two limiting factors according to the CEO, both of which are solved by Solana and XRP Ledger. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Fundi...
Aug 07, 2023•25 min
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has revealed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wanted it to delist every other cryptocurrency and only offer Bitcoin (BTC). A report the Financial Times published on Monday claims that this happened before the regulator sued the US-based cryptocurrency exchange in June. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul...
Aug 07, 2023•25 min
Pre-Orders have begun for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5. One case, in particular, caught our attention the most. It’s called the Flipsuit Case. it becomes much more than that thanks to an NFC component that brings it to life in an exciting way. Meanwhile, Apple is facing regulatory scrutiny in the US over its App Store guidelines, which allegedly hurt apps related to blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Galaxy Flip 5 Amazon Deal ➜ https://bit.ly/Flip5Amazon
Aug 02, 2023•29 min
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has revealed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wanted it to delist every other cryptocurrency and only offer Bitcoin (BTC). A report the Financial Times published on Monday claims that this happened before the regulator sued the US-based cryptocurrency exchange in June. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul...
Aug 02, 2023•25 min
On this episode, we're taking a look at recent Bitcoin ETF rumblings as well as a few important crypto & Web3 updates. Also, we're diving into our sentiment analysis data to see where the crypto market might head in the short-term.
Jul 31, 2023•25 min
After seven hours of heated debate Thursday, the House Financial Services Committee was able to pass its stablecoin regulatory framework bill with bipartisan support. The bill — the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act — gives more power to state legislators by allowing them to license payment stablecoin issuers. Select Democrats and all committee Republicans voted to advance the bill, and it passed the group in a 34-16 vote Thursday evening. Democrats who voted to pass the bill include Reps. Jos...
Jul 31, 2023•27 min
On this episode, we're taking a preliminary look at tokens to consider buying in a potential bull-run and tokens we've currently lost interest in. ~This episode is sponsored by Chart Prime~ Elevate your Trading Game with Chartprime 30% discount Link ➜ https://bit.ly/3lZvR7M
Jul 31, 2023•25 min
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, The House Financial Services Committee voted on a set of crypto bills that could finally provide regulatory clarity to the domestic industry. Representative Patrick McHenry led 35 committee members to vote a resounding yes against 15 members in favor of the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) for the 21st Century Act and the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. However, it wasn't without a fight. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get...
Jul 31, 2023•25 min
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), is holding a markup of legislation to provide clear rules of the road for the digital asset ecosystem and address national security concerns. The FIT for the 21st Century Act is a historic first step towards achieving legislative clarity for digital assets
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This week might prove to be a major crypto market catalyst. The Fed's FOMC meeting as well as crypto legislative progress might crash or rally Bitcoin ($BTC) and the greater crypto markets. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul ~This episode is sponsored by Chart Prime~ Elevate your Trading Game with Chartprime 30% discount Link ➜ https://bit.ly/3lZvR7M...
Jul 26, 2023•29 min
