It is usually the case that a slowdown in job growth is considered bad news. Yet not recently. The US government reported that job growth slowed in October and investors rejoiced. Bond yields fell and equity prices rose. Guest: Economic Ninja Economic Ninja Youtube Channel ➜ https://bit.ly/EconomyNinja 00:00 Intro 00:46 Jobs Report 05:36 Jerome Powell target rates 08:55 Fed lost control 10:36 Banks limiting withdrawals 12:24 Bitcoin ETF 15:03 Market Cycles + Opportunity 19:38 Outro #Crypto #Bitc...
Nov 10, 2023•20 min
Ethereum's price broke through the $2,000 mark for the first time since July, rallying amidst news that BlackRock appeared to take an initial step in the possible offering of a spot Ethereum ETF with a filing to register a new iShares Ethereum Trust entity in Delaware. Meanwhile, in a shocking move Roblox CEO says he's open to NFTs & Crypto being used in it's massively popular game. ~ This episode is sponsored by Tangem ~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Disco...
Nov 10, 2023•15 min
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler suggested the agency would be open to the exchange resuming operations. FTT, the native token of FTX, has surged 90% in price following Gensler’s comments yesterday at the DC Fintech Week conference. ~ This episode is sponsored by Newconomics2023 ~ Newconomics 2023 Use Promo Code PB50 for 50% OFF ➜ https://bit.ly/Newconomics2023 00:00 intro 00:20 Sponsor: Newcononmics 2023 Event 01:35 BTC hits $38K 02:42 SEC/Grayscale to push ETF 03:34 ...
Nov 09, 2023•16 min
Robinhood has revealed plans to launch cryptocurrency trading in the European Union soon after receiving regulatory approval. The company detailed its growth roadmap in its third quarter 2023 earnings report on Nov. 7. The EU crypto rollout is intended to come after the firm launches brokerage services in the UK, which it says it expects in the coming weeks. ~ This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital ~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom...
Nov 09, 2023•14 min
Rockstar Games has confirmed a sixth installment in its bestselling Grand Theft Auto franchise is on the way, and the first trailer for the video game will be released in December. Take-Two Interactive shares surged as much as 9.4% in premarket trading Wednesday, as investors received the first confirmation that the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise is on the horizon. Meanwhile, In a cutting-edge move, gaming titan Zynga — the masterminds behind Farmville release its NFTs to gre...
Nov 08, 2023•13 min
Custodia Bank’s Bitcoin custody platform is officially live following regulatory approval by the Wyoming Division of Banking to offer segregated (not omnibus) custody accounts in various U.S. states. Following the launch of the new custody platform, the bank will now offer integrated Bitcoin custody and U.S. dollar services. ~ This episode is sponsored by Tangem ~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:00 intro 00:15 Sponsor: Tangem Wallet 01:07 Custodia B...
Nov 08, 2023•17 min
Bitcoin Spot ETF approval draws closer to reality. WisdomTree, one of the biggest Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) manager with $94 billion in assets, has become the world's first to add bitcoin to a commodity ETF. On this episode, we dive into the chances of a Bitcoin ETF by end of year. Guest: James Seyffart, CFA, CAIA ETF Research Analyst Bloomberg Intelligence 00:00 intro 00:43 Blackrock ETF 02:53 ETF Marketing & Fees 04:26 ETF Target Audience 09:29 Bitcoin Inflows 11:26 Advisors 12:39 Graysca...
Nov 07, 2023•34 min
Speaking at the recently finished Cardano Summit 2023 in Dubai, Hoskinson provided a fascinating overview of the history of Cardano and a forward-looking look at the novel technologies and community governance that will be a part of the Cardano ecosystem. 00:00 intro 00:25 Cardano in Dubai 00:58 $ADA Explodes 01:14 Last 7 Years 02:08 Hydra a Failure? 04:48 Cardano Governance 05:52 Cardano Lacks Collabs 06:37 Cardano Community is Fed Up 07:51 Interoperability Update 09:32 Cheap Whiteboard 09:49 M...
Nov 07, 2023•20 min
Cathie Wood previously chose Bitcoin as her top asset for the next decade, calling it "digital gold." She appreciates Bitcoin because it's free from institutional control. However, during her recent podcast she begins to question the validity of claims of the Bitcoin Lightning Network and its capabilities of scaling Bitcoin transactions. ~ 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....
Nov 07, 2023•20 min
On our day 4 recap of Solana Breakpoint 2023 event, we're focusing on DePIN announcements. 00:00 intro 00:07 DePINs 00:29 Helium Network 01:43 Helium on Solana 02:52 Helium Mobile $5 03:53 Teleport vs Uber 05:48 Uber Robbing Users 06:05 Hivemapper 06:29 Render Network 07:06 The Sphere 07:55 Apple Vision Pro 09:08 $RENDER on Solana 10:06 Render AI vs Gold & Bitcoin 11:45 Render Platform Launch 12:56 Helium Sensors 14:31 Tokenized Asset Sensors 16:17 MASSIVE Retail Effects 18:29 Paul is Mindbl...
Nov 06, 2023•21 min
The month-long trial of the disgraced crypto kingpin, Sam Bankman-Fried, extended over a span of 15 days, during which he confronted an eight-count charge relating to the collapse of the now-defunct exchange FTX and its sister trading firm, Alameda Research. After multiple testimonies and discussions, the high-stakes trial has finally concluded with a momentous verdict. Sam Bankman-Fried Is Guilty, the FTX trial returned a verdict that found Bankman-Fried guilty on seven counts that included wir...
Nov 06, 2023•15 min
On this episode, we're recapping everything announced at Solana Breakpoint 2023 event surrounding NFT gaming. Big reveals from Star Atlas showcase SAGE Labs transactions alone made up about 15% of all activity on the Solana network. 00:00 intro 00:21 Solana Breakpoint 2023 00:54 Star Atlas Updates 01:58 Star Atlas Mobile App 02:34 NFT Avatars 03:19 Massive Multiplayer Test 04:14 Gameshift Launches 06:01 Neon EVM Ethereum x Solana 07:41 BOLT On-Chain Gaming 08:59 Star Atlas Transactions 10:16 Bud...
Nov 03, 2023•22 min
Online payment system company PayPal announced plans to bolster its market value by $4 billion, seeking to streamline operations to appease investors. However, investor optimism was tempered by disclosing a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD. ~ This episode is sponsored by Tangem ~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:00 Intro 00:21 Sponsor: Tangem Wallet 01:19 FOMC Recap 05:22 SEC Subpoena'...
Nov 03, 2023•15 min
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its policy meeting today, marking the second meeting in a row where the central bank has skipped a hike in its current policy-tightening cycle. The call, which was unanimous and widely expected, keeps the target for the federal-funds rate at 5.25-5.50%. The FOMC's statement didn't rule out future rate hikes. #bitcoin #ethereum #stockmarket ~Market Rally Continuing?📈Jerome Powell FOMC Meeting Update~ ⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺...
Nov 02, 2023•11 min
On this episode, we're recapping the latest updates and reveals from Solana Breakpoint 2023 event around the category of retail & enterprise merchant payments & loyalty. Are we about to see mega mainstream adoption? ~ This episode is sponsored by Tangem ~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:00 intro 00:22 Sponsor: Tangem Wallet 01:11 Shopify Solana Lies 02:33 Shopify Alternative 03:15 Venta Playband Payments 03:43 Merchant Payment Solutions 05:3...
Nov 01, 2023•20 min
Firedancer aims to overhaul each component of Solana’s existing architecture. If Firedancer is successfully implemented, it could offer several benefits. These include advancing the DeFi sector by reducing latency and enabling high-throughput Web2 applications to function on-chain. Meanwhile, Solana also announced integrations with Amazon AWS and Google Cloud services. 00:00 intro 00:17 Firedancer Launches Testnet 01:57 Solana Speed Improvements 03:15 Firedancer Speed Test 04:28 Release Timeline...
Nov 01, 2023•21 min
Gensler is back at it today, wishing a "happy 15th anniversary to Satoshi’s famous white paper that started crypto." The SEC chair added Halloween spice to his comments on X, asking, "if Satoshi Nakamoto went as Satoshi Nakamoto for Halloween, would we be able to tell?" ~ 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 00:00 Intro 00:28 Sponsor: iTrust Capital 1:08 US Treas...
Nov 01, 2023•17 min
Claynosaurz is also a 3D production studio dedicated to crafting top-tier entertainment intellectual property within the Web3 landscape, with a strong commitment to ongoing community involvement. The team is comprised of artists from Sony, Disney, Dreamworks, Ubisoft, Netflix, Warner Bros, Marvel, Industrial Light & Magic, and more. Claynosaurz is venturing into the physical collectibles sector. This transition will begin with the First Edition release of limited-color Plushies. Guests: Nic ...
Oct 31, 2023•30 min
A wave of optimism is sweeping through the crypto markets. On Friday, October 27, the multi-billion-dollar asset fund VanEck provided valuable insights into Solana’s potential valuation for 2030. According to the asset fund manager, Solana is poised to reach $3,200 by the end of this decade. On this episode, we're diving into the latest Solana updates from its event Breakpoint 2023. 00:00 intro 00:14 VanEck Ridiculous Prediction 01:32 Breakpoint 2023 Begins 01:49 Raoul Pal on Solana 02:51 Fireda...
Oct 30, 2023•17 min
Old footage has resurfaced of Chairman of the SEC Gary Gensler getting caught admitting there should a spot Bitcoin ETF. Meanwhile, the updated prospectus for VanEck’s proposed Bitcoin spot ETF contains seed funding language similar to BlackRock’s filing. However, instead of using cash for seed funding, VanEck recommends using actual bitcoin. 00:00 intro 00:29 ETF = Most Important Catalyst 01:59 Gary Gensler vs Hester Peirce 05:38 Hester LBRY Dissent 07:11 Regulatory Clarity vs SEC 09:19 More Gr...
Oct 30, 2023•22 min
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, is focusing on scrutinizing the role of cryptocurrency in funding terrorism, particularly as it relates to groups like Hamas. Blockchain analytics firms Elliptic and Chainalysis have questioned the accuracy of recent reports linking significant crypto donations to Hamas. 00:00 intro 00:16 WSJ Fake News 00:38 Crypto Senate Hearing 02:13 Dr. Shlomit Wagman Credentials 02:51 Tracking Funds on Blockchain 04:02 Dune Analytics Bounty Rew...
Oct 27, 2023•19 min
United States-based advocacy group, the Chamber of Digital Commerce, claims the SEC employs the enforcement-based method to classify digital assets as securities and impose penalties on cryptocurrency businesses. Guest: Cody Carbone, VP of Policy · Chamber of Digital Commerce Website ➜ https://digitalchamber.org/ 00:00 intro 00:45 Chamber of Digital Commerce 01:49 Anti-Crypto Army 04:00 "Blank Slate" Lawmakers 06:04 Bitcoin ETF Approval 09:21 Stablecoin Regulation 14:20 SEC Court Losses 17:19 Ga...
Oct 27, 2023•24 min
A Wall Street Journal report recently claimed that Hamas had raised up to $93 million in cryptocurrency before an attack in Israel. This report led to a letter from Sen. Elizabeth Warren and over 100 congressional signatories criticizing crypto’s role in financing terrorism. Afterward, Elliptic has come out to say that its research has been misrepresented. Oops. Stand With Crypto ➜ https://bit.ly/CallYourCryptoRep 00:00 intro 00:20 WSJ Crypto FUD 00:50 U.S. Hearing 03:13 Elliptic Corrects Record...
Oct 27, 2023•18 min
In a significant turn of events for the crypto industry, the U.S. District Court has granted Coinbase, a leading crypto exchange platform, its motion for oral arguments against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The judgment focuses on several pressing issues about the nature of digital tokens, their classification as investment contracts, and the broader scope of regulatory control over the digital asset space. Guest: Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase Stand With C...
Oct 26, 2023•30 min
The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing a whirlwind of activity lately. Following a fiery trading session, US crypto stocks saw a slight dip in their earlier gains. Bitcoin, the primary catalyst for these stock surges, experienced a dip from its $35,000 peak to around $33,800. Ethereum (ETH) recently marked a significant milestone with over 100 million addresses holding at least a minimal amount of Ethereum (ETH). This growth is attributed to increased accumulation by market players sinc...
Oct 25, 2023•18 min
Bitcoin developer Antoine Riard has identified and reported what he believes might be a major security risk in the Bitcoin Lightning Network. In a report recently published, Riard shared that the loophole could potentially endanger funds moving through the Lightning Network. This speaks to a much broader issue in the Bitcoin community and innovation in it's layer-2 projects. 00:00 intro 00:38 Paul Sztorc vs Lightning Network 02:19 Lightning Broken 04:24 Growth of Network 05:18 Lightning Security...
Oct 25, 2023•27 min
Bitcoin's price has sustained its rally into a second week on Monday, with the digital asset rising over 4% in the past 24 hours to break through the $31,000 mark for the first time since July. The digital asset has rallied on a day when major stocks indices are at 10-month lows and the 10-year yield on Treasuries passed 5%. 00:00 intro 00:59 Inflation 01:49 Fed Out of Control? 02:49 10yr Treasury Bills 03:25 Macro Economy 05:07 Bitcoin Sentiment Data 05:59 Raoul Pal on Recession 07:41 Crypto Ou...
Oct 24, 2023•18 min
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is considered a front-runner in the speaker race, but he faces an uphill battle for support from former President Donald Trump’s allies in Congress. Tom Emmer is the closest the crypto community has gotten to having a position of power in legislation. Call Your Representative! ➜ https://bit.ly/CallYourCryptoRep ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:00 intro 00:23 Sponsor: Tangem Wallet 00:59 S...
Oct 23, 2023•14 min
BTC/USD was up 4% in the past 24 hours, taking the apex cryptocurrency slightly above the $30,000 level to $30,074. The last time the price broke above the $30,000 level was in August 2023. Earlier this week, Blackrock and Fidelity made amendments to their spot Bitcoin ETF filings. Also, Grayscale submitted an S-3 filing on similar approval pursuits. 00:00 intro 00:19 Speaker of The House Chaos 01:39 Jerome Powell on Interest Rates 03:26 Market Turmoil 05:22 Bitcoin Outperforming 06:41 SEC vs Ri...
Oct 21, 2023•18 min
The SEC has decided to drop its lawsuit against executives of Ripple and related crypto XRP. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his jubilation after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped all charges against him and Chris Larsen, the company’s co-founder. In a Twitter thread, Garlinghouse thanked his legal team and called the SEC’s decision a “surrender.” ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" f...
Oct 20, 2023•14 min
