Justin Drake proposes the Beam Chain upgrade to enhance Ethereum’s consensus layer with faster finality and zero-knowledge proof integration. Beam Chain aims to consolidate major updates into a single overhaul, building on advancements like zk-SNARKs and zkEVMs. The upgrade proposes bundling significant changes every few years while maintaining annual incremental improvements. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:00 ...
Nov 13, 2024•14 min
Donald Trump’s return with a tougher trade stance spells trouble, not just for China but for plenty of other Asian economies, according to Goldman Sachs. But how will tariffs effect crypto & Bitcoin mining? Guest: Sue Ennis, Hut 8 Mining - Head of Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Marketing Follow Sue on Twitter! ➜ https://twitter.com/bigsuey Hut 8 Mining website ➜ https://bit.ly/Hut8Mining 00:00 Intro 00:18 Sponsor: iTrust Capital 01:09 Hut8 Update 02:44 Will tariffs affect cryp...
Nov 13, 2024•22 min
In an era where the demand for digital content creation and processing is increasing, the need for powerful, scalable computing solutions has never been greater. Entire Render Network is a revolutionary platform that aims to decentralize GPU computing, helping manufacturers and developers harness the power of distributed processing. Render Network also recently unveiled it's mind-blowing attempt at creating a real-life holodeck. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/Tange...
Nov 12, 2024•15 min
Bitcoin just made its fourth new all-time high today, sitting pretty at $86,206 as of press time. The crypto market is now worth over $3 trillion for the first time in history, surging on the back of president Donald Trump’s election victory. ~ This episode is sponsored by Margex ~ Trade Up To 100x Leverage w/ Margex➜ https://margex.com/?rid=98690522 Get $50 Dollar Bonus for signing up + another $50 once you deposit $100 Make a deposit THEN use code: PBN20 to get a 20% bonus on deposits. You can...
Nov 12, 2024•18 min
With 170 million U.S. users, TikTok’s fate hangs in balance as the Biden-era law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok by January 2025 is triggered. Could TikTok divest into Project Liberty's unbrella of web3 social media companies? Guest: John Wu - President at Ava Labs ~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON 00:00 intro 00:21 Sponsor: Coinbase 00:44 TikTok on Polkadot? 01:29 MeWe Chooses Avalanche 03:23 TikTok on Avalan...
Nov 11, 2024•35 min
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization could grow by 300% over the next two years if Republicans achieve control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress, according to Standard Chartered. Guest: Mathew Sigel - Head of Digital Assets Research, VanEck 00:00 Intro 00:11 Crypto week recap 01:22 How bullish are we? 03:22 Trump's crypto agenda 04:37 China printing money 06:52 Gold vs Bitcoin 08:05 Bitcoin as a reserve asset 11:00 Solana Dominance + Regulation changes 13:45 SOL vs ETH 14:34 What'...
Nov 08, 2024•19 min
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw record daily inflows of $1.38 billion as the price of the flagship cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high near the $77,000 mark after Republican candidate Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential elections. Ethereum ETF's have also put their underwhelming days of performance behind them. Data from Farside Investors show two consecutive days of massive inflows into Ethereum ETF products. Guest: Eric Balchunas - Senior ETF Analyst, Bloomberg Intellig...
Nov 08, 2024•20 min
Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market whose rise this year was vindicated by the presidential election results, is now signaling that the Republicans will almost certainly retain control of the House of Representatives. ~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 Guest: Ron Hammond Director of Government Affairs, Blockchain Association Blockchain Association we...
Nov 06, 2024•30 min
Crypto investment funds have continued to break records—even as the price of Bitcoin and demand for ETFs has become more sensitive to polls and perception as the U.S. election nears. ~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON #Crypto #bitcoin #ethereum ~Pre-Election Crypto Market Expectations🔥LIVE🔴~ ⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺ Join our community! Diamond Circle (FREE): https://...
Nov 04, 2024•15 min
With the current market uncertainty before the U.S. elections, is crypto a safe play right now? ~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 00:08 Sponsor: iTrust Capital 00:43 Big week 02:04 Macro events to drive crypto 03:54 Polymarket: Trump still in the lead 05:32 Rush to stocks 06:00 Matthew Sigel: Bullish setup for Bitcoin 08:00 Matthew Sigel: BRICS vs ...
Oct 31, 2024•16 min
Dexalot is a decentralized exchange that brings the look and feel of traditional centralized exchanges without compromising on decentralization and transparency. Dexalot implements an on-chain central limit order book for its trade pairs on the Avalanche platform. Dexalot has been exploding in volume as it expands its reach across even more chains. Guest: Firestorm | Head of Strategy at Dexalot Dexalot Website ➜ https://bit.ly/DEXavax ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly...
Oct 31, 2024•27 min
Bitcoin is within a stone’s throw of its all-time high after rallying for a fourth day, fueled by voracious spot ETF demand. Could this momentum maintain throughout November after elections? Guest: Mark Yusko, Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management Morgan Creek-Exos Risk-Managed Bitcoin Fund ➜ https://bit.ly/BitcoinFundMorganCreek ~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON 00:00 Intro 00:08 ...
Oct 31, 2024•22 min
Robinhood jumps into a suddenly crowded politics prediction markets field that grew this month after platform Kalshi won a key ruling against the CFTC, which was seeking to stop the election outcome trading. Users can trade a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump contract starting Monday, said the company, as long as they meet certain criteria that include being a U.S. citizen. Is Polygon ridiculously undervalued right now? ~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Co...
Oct 30, 2024•18 min
Hashdex co-developed the Nasdaq Crypto Index™ (NCI™) to provide global investors with a dynamic benchmark for crypto assets. The Fund adheres to strict operational and governance protocols to track the NCI™, providing investors with regulated access to the most liquid and dynamic assets in the crypto ecosystem. Guest: Samir Kerbage, CIO at Hashdex Hashdex website ➜ https://hashdex.com/en-KY/products/hdexbh 00:00 Intro 00:20 Paul Tudor Jones talks inflation 1:33 Hashdex update 03:00 Crypto ETFs a...
Oct 29, 2024•18 min
Microsoft shareholders will vote on assessing investing in Bitcoin, amongst a number of topics, at the annual shareholders meeting in December. MicroStrategy, despite being much smaller, has outperformed Microsoft by 313% largely due to its Bitcoin holdings. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Sponsor: iTrust Capital 0047 Bitcoin analysis 08:09 Is $ETH a buy now? 10:28 Uniswap in-app bridging 13:06 Time to sell Polygon? 15:03 $SOL on the move 17:21 $SOL vs $ETH 18:28 $SUI good buy right now? 21:15 $XRP rally inco...
Oct 29, 2024•25 min
BRICS Pay is a decentralized and independent payment messaging mechanism system under development by the BRICS member states. Vladimir Putin has opened the expanded Brics summit by issuing a call for an alternative international payments system that could prevent the US using the dollar as a political weapon. Guest: Andy Schectman | President & Owner of Miles Franklin Miles Franklin website ➜ https://milesfranklin.com/ 00:00 intro 00:22 Sponsor: iTrust Capital 00:50 BRICS Summit Update 04:25...
Oct 25, 2024•30 min
A $160 million political spending spree by cryptocurrency firms and executives is poised to usher in a new, bipartisan army of industry-friendly lawmakers across the House and Senate. Guest: Kristin Smith CEO of Blockchain Association Blockchain Association Website ➜ https://theblockchainassociation.org/ 00:00 Intro 00:14 Sponsor: Coinbase 01:10 How many House/Senators are we trying to flip? 03:15 Crypto interests spending on elections 06:25 Trump vs Harris on crypto 09:30 What is driving Warren...
Oct 24, 2024•33 min
In a pivotal moment for the BRICS economic alliance, the “BRICS Pay” system was officially unveiled during the BRICS Business Forum held in Moscow a few days ago, as part of the ongoing BRICS summit for 2024. The makeup of the new BRICS+ gold-backed currency token (the UNIT) and its financial ecosystem is confusing. ~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 intr...
Oct 23, 2024•15 min
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and billionaire Elon Musk have joined a growing list of notable figures endorsing pro-crypto attorney John Deaton in his bid to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren as Massachusetts’s representative. He criticized Warren for her role in appointing Gary Gensler as SEC Chair and accused her of supporting efforts to dismantle the crypto industry in the US. Guest: John Deaton, Candidate for United States Senator Donate To Deaton's Campaign Now!!➜ https://johndeatonforsenate.c...
Oct 22, 2024•30 min
Bitcoin’s price action is displaying bearish momentum. After briefly touching a high of $69,431 Monday morning, BTC quickly retreated to sub-$67,000 levels, but at least one metric suggests the king crypto still has more gas in the tank. ~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON 00:00 Intro 00:17 Sponsor: Coinbase 00:50 State of the market 01:39 Fear & Greed 02:35 Gold ATH again 03:19 ETF inflows 04:22 Polymarket 05:43 Mark...
Oct 21, 2024•18 min
Payments firm Ripple is announcing exchange partners for the launch of RLUSD, the company’s new dollar-pegged stablecoin. Ripple Labs is collaborating with crypto platforms Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, MoonPay, Independent Reserve, CoinMENA, and Bullish to launch Ripple USD. Guest: Brendan Berry | Head of Payments Products at Ripple 00:00 intro 00:13 Cross Border Payments 00:57 SWIFT vs Ripple 02:56 Ripple Stablecoin $RLUSD 06:08 Launch partners 08:03 NYDFS Approval Soon? 09:46 Ripple Products utili...
Oct 18, 2024•15 min
Payments firm Ripple is announcing exchange partners for the launch of RLUSD, the company’s new dollar-pegged stablecoin. Ripple Labs is collaborating with crypto platforms Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, MoonPay, Independent Reserve, CoinMENA, and Bullish to launch Ripple USD. Guest: Nancy Beaton | President Uphold U.S. - CRO CMO Uphold Global 00:25 Why we're different 01:17 Maintaining XRP listing 02:18 Fees 03:21 APY on USD 04:49 Lock-up period 05:15 Moving crypto 07:10 Limitations 08:10 Fraud 09:25...
Oct 18, 2024•16 min
The cryptocurrency market traded higher on Wednesday, pushing the total crypto market capitalization to $2.45 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) surged 2.15%, reaching $68,180. ~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 Guest: Evan Aldo Evan Aldo Youtube Channel ➜ https://bit.ly/EvanAldo 20% off Evan Aldo Course ➜ https://bit.ly/EvanCourse ➜ Use code "paulbarron" 00:00 Intro 00:2...
Oct 17, 2024•27 min
In a heated debate for the Massachusetts Senate seat, Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton clashed on the future of cryptocurrency, focusing on bitcoin’s role in banking and its regulation. The conversation highlighted stark contrasts in their views on financial stability and consumer protection. John Deaton, a proponent of bitcoin (BTC), framed cryptocurrency as a tool to combat predatory banking practices, sharing personal anecdotes about his mother’s struggles with traditional banking. Senator Wa...
Oct 17, 2024•16 min
Ripple’s annual flagship event serves as a dynamic platform for thought-provoking discussions, and groundbreaking insights on the cryptocurrency market. Guest: Phillip Martin | CSO Coinbase 00:00 intro 00:20 Coinbase Security 01:25 A.I. Scams vs Security 02:35 Illicit Finance in Crypto vs Traditional 04:18 Is Coinbase ready for mass adoption? 05:12 Educating Congress 07:47 BASE security 08:22 Zero Balance Scares 10:15 Data Privacy 13:08 Self-Custody security 16:41 Regulation will boost adoption ...
Oct 16, 2024•22 min
Bitcoin kicked off a rally early on Monday, triggering hundreds of millions of dollars in liquidations as BTC climbed above the $66,000 mark. This week we can expect tons of volatility amongst certain altcoins as well. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:00 intro 00:24 Sponsor: Tangem 00:50 Crypto Market 01:16 Tom Lee: Market Will Continue Pumping 02:40 China Stimulus 03:50 Bitcoin Climbs To $66k 04:30 Kamala New Cr...
Oct 15, 2024•15 min
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda criticized the agency’s handling of the cryptocurrency industry, calling it a disaster. As Kamala Harris falls down the polls, the last thing she wants is a rogue regulator causing chaos in the markets. Is now her last chance to fire Gensler by any means necessary? ~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON 00:00 intro 00:15 Sponsor: Coinbase 00:32 Polymarket Data 01:08 Cjenk on Why Kamala is Falling ...
Oct 14, 2024•16 min
Chinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday alongside their Hong Kong peers, as investors sought to profit from a blistering rally, which was dampened by the lack of powerful stimulus measures to revive the economy.China will hold a briefing on fiscal policy on Oct 12 as investors look for additional measures to stimulate the world’s No. 2 economy. ~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...
Oct 10, 2024•12 min
SUI gained 115% in a month after integrating USDC into its blockchain, which resulted in a parabolic surge in user and network activity. ~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 00:16 Sponsor: iTrust Capital 00:41 Sui Exploding 00:59 Base on Phantom 01:04 Sui Memecoin Wallet 01:53 USDC on Sui 02:42 Coinbase USDC on Sui 02:53 USDC Boosted Solana 03:25 Sui ...
Oct 09, 2024•16 min
Bitwise established the XRP ETF trust on the 30th of September 2024 with the Division of Corporations of the State of Delaware. Bitwise is moving towards bringing an XRP ETF that could change the crypto space forever. Guest: Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management Bitwise website ➜ https://bit.ly/BitwiseCryptoETF 00:00 intro 00:22 Sponsor: Coinbase 00:49 Bitwise Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs 03:27 Trendwise Strategy 04:59 XRP ETF Filing 06:27 XRP Growth Underestimated 07:32 XRP Institutional ...
Oct 07, 2024•28 min
