George "Ren" McEachern is a former FBI agent and the CEO of FraudOptics. We discuss how FraudOptics is working with the private and public sector to combat fraud in the crypto industry. https://fraudoptics.com/ 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https:...
Jun 07, 2024•21 min
In crypto news today Robinhood is acquiring Bitstamp crypto exchange, Kraken Exchange is planning to IPO, Franklin Templeton is looking to launch a new crypto fund focused on Altcoins. SEC and Gary Gensler gets sued. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - ...
Jun 07, 2024•16 min
Schad Brannon the co-founder and Alex Ray the chief security officer of DebtBox join me to discuss the full story of the SEC's unlawful attack against the company. We discuss: - DebtBox company overview - Why the SEC sued DebtBox - The SEC lying to the courts in an attempt to stop DebtBox - The SEC's case caused massive losses for the company and community - DebtBox fighting back and victory over the SEC - US Crypto Regulations 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 33 min
In crypto news today SEC Gary Gensler and Jim Cramer talk crypto on TV and Cramer asks for a Bonk ETF. Coinbase launches smart wallet. Stand With Crypto crosses 1 million supporters. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ ✅ VeChain i...
Jun 06, 2024•15 min
Benjamin Diggles is the co-founder & chief strategy officer at Constellation Network. We discuss: - Constellation Network's Blockchain and DAG coin tokenomics - US Air Force using the Constellation Blockchain - Government approach to Blockchain and Crypto - AI and Blockchain symbiotic relationship - Buying Bitcoin at $4 and the Bitcoin ETF - US Crypto Regulations 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https...
Jun 05, 2024•43 min
In crypto news today Congress looks to cut SEC budget and SEC's Salt Lake City office closes down after DEBT Box case sanction. Bitcoin ETF inflows surge again. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterpri...
Jun 05, 2024•13 min
In crypto news today Bull Market is here as GameStop pumps and Roaring Kitty invests tons of capital. Coinbase donates $25 million to pro crypto election fund. Hyundai and KIA use Hedera HBAR. Solana had 500k memecoins launched last month. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the t...
Jun 04, 2024•19 min
Interview with Carmelle Cadet who is the founder and CEO of EMTECH which is helping Central Banks modernize their technology for Financial inclusion and resilience. We discuss: - Carmelle's time at IBM leading their Blockchain division - EMTECH helping Central Banks to modernize their systems - Using Hedera Hashgraph as the Blockchain for CBDCs - How Stablecoins will coexist with CBDCs - CBDCs and privacy - Fed Digital Dollar CBDC Pilot with the Digital Dollar Project 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Cryp...
Jun 03, 2024•53 min
Laura Sanders is Policy Counsel at the Blockchain Association. We discuss: - Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas suing the SEC over the Dealer Rule - Would ETF Issuers sue the SEC if they had denied the Ethereum ETF - Crypto industry fighting back against government overreach 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly vola...
Jun 02, 2024•22 min
John Deaton joined me at the DC Blockchain Summit to discuss the Crypto industry battling against Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler. His race against Warren and much more. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ ✅ VeChain is a versati...
Jun 01, 2024•17 min
In crypto news today Joe Biden has vetoed the bill which would repeal the SEC SAB 121 which prevented banks from holding Bitcoin and crypto assets. DMM Bitcoin gets hacked losing over 4,500 BTC. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/...
Jun 01, 2024•19 min
In crypto news today Biden campaign ramps up crypto industry outreach in surprising tone 'shift'. SEC told spot Ethereum ETF issuers to get first round of draft S-1 forms in by Friday. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse foresees XRP, Solana, Cardano ETFs. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, on...
May 31, 2024•17 min
Congressman Darren Soto, Democrat from Florida, joined me to discuss: - Consumer Safety Technology Act which addresses AI and Blockchain consumer protection - Democrats joining Republicans in repealing SAB 121 and passing the FIT21 bill - Will President Biden come out in support of Crypto - Congress Schedule and when bills maybe voted on in the Senate this year 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uph...
May 30, 2024•18 min
In crypto news today Blackrock's BTC ETF IBIT passes GBTC to become the largest Bitcoin ETF. Mastercard launches Crypto Credentials for crypto payments. PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD expands to Solana. Mastercard video https://x.com/MastercardNews/status/1795812231407349887 Flare t-shirt giveaway - https://x.com/ThinkingCrypto1/status/1795856195187523729 ✉️ Crypto MailBag - https://forms.gle/vdwYC1eSpkCrc2fQ8 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsor...
May 30, 2024•19 min
Peter Brandt is a Legendary Trader, Author and the Founder and CEO of Factor Trading. We discuss: - Peter's background and becoming a Trader - What it takes to be a good Trader - His best and worst trades - Why he decided to start trading BTC and Altcoins - Bitcoin technical analysis and macro outlook - Ethereum technical analysis https://www.peterlbrandt.com/ 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://upho...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In crypto news today Judge dismisses Debt Box case, orders SEC to pay $1.8M in fees. Healthcare company Semler Scientific buys 581 Bitcoin worth $40 million. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-...
May 29, 2024•16 min
Marc Fagel is a former SEC Regional Director, a current Lecturer at Stanford Law School, and Author. We discuss: - Marc's time at the SEC - Scams in the Web 1.0 dot com era - Marc's view on crypto and blockchain - SEC's actions towards crypto under Jay Clayton vs Gary Gensler - SEC enforcement actions - Ripple, Coinbase, Ethereum, DebtBox - Howey Test update - Crypto Regulations Marc's book - https://www.amazon.com/Jittery-White-Guy-Music-Confessions/dp/1677301740 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto B...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Ron Hammond of the Blockchain Association joins me to discuss: - SAB 121 Repeal - FIT21 Bill Passed the House - Ethereum Spot ETF approval - Democrats turn on Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler - Donald Trump supports Crypto - Stablecoin Regulations 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one...
May 27, 2024•25 min
In crypto news today Donald Trump makes bullish statements about Bitcoin and Crypto stating he would make the USA a home for Bitcoin and Crypto, support self custody, and release Ross Ulbricht. Crypto hiring and funding news. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto cust...
May 27, 2024•20 min
Jacquelyn Melinek is a former crypto reporter and is now the cofounder of Token Relations. We discuss: - Founding Token Relations with Anthony Pompliano - Her background as a Crypto Reporter - Connecting Blockchain projects with their communities - Workng with Avalanche Avax, Optimism, and Aptos - Bitcoin ETFs 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are high...
May 25, 2024•35 min
In crypto news today Standard Chartered Bank Analysts says Ripple XRP and Solana ETFs are coming in 2025. Coinbase fights back against the SEC. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart...
May 25, 2024•15 min
Matt Hougan is the CIO at Bitwise Asset Management. We discuss: - Ethereum ETF Approval (Recorded in Wed 5/22) - SEC ETH ETF decision impacted by the Crypto Political wave - London Bitcoin ETF approvals - US Bitcoin ETF inflows and outflows 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the ...
May 24, 2024•19 min
In crypto news today the SEC gave a partial approval of the Ethereum Spot ETFs. Could a Solana ETF be next in line? Coinbase relists XRP in NY. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart...
May 24, 2024•12 min
Congressman French Hill joins me to discuss: - #FIT21 Passing the House and going to the Senate - 71 Democrats joining Republicans to pass the FIT21 bill - Updates on the House Stablecoin Regulation Bill - Donald Trump #Crypto Stance - Crypto's impact on Elections - Gary Gensler #SEC and the #Ethereum ETF situation 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are...
May 23, 2024•16 min
Interview with James Seyffart of Bloomberg. We discuss the SEC's 180 on approving the Ethereum Spot ETF. We also touch on the approval of the London Bitcoin ETPs. and US Bitcoin ETF inflows and outflows. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.b...
May 23, 2024•17 min
In crypto news today 71 Democrats joined Republicans to pass the FIT21 crypto regulation bill and hand Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler a huge loss. London approves Bitcoin ETPs and CNBC is saying a Solana ETF is coming. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodia...
May 23, 2024•19 min
Interview with Ben Mills who is the CEO and co-founder of Meso. We discuss: - His time at PayPal/Venmo and Solana labs - How Meso is helping to improve crypto payments by connecting banks and crypto apps - Impact of Stablecoins on payments - Bitcoin ETFs - Crypto Regulations 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk...
May 22, 2024•45 min
In crypto news today Donald Trumps campaign starts accepting crypto donations. Ethereum Spot ETF issuers are hearing from the SEC and have updated their applications. Democrats are trying to rally support for FIT21 crypto bill. 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto cu...
May 22, 2024•19 min
Interview with Sebastian Higgs who is a former VP of Custody at Genesis Global Trading and COO & Co-Founder of Cordial Systems. We discuss: - How institutions are approaching Crypto Custody - Bitcoin ETFs and the custody of BTC - Cordial Systems overview and utilizing the Cosmos blockchain - Self custody of Crypto - UK and EU crypto regulations - Tokenization - Sebastians time at Goldman Sachs and their approach to crypto 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/...
May 21, 2024•47 min
In crypto news today Bloomberg analyst increase chance of SEC Ethereum ETF approve to 75% up from 25% showing Gary Gensler may fold under political pressure. Bitcoin and Ethereum price increasing on this news, 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https:/...
May 21, 2024•12 min
