In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman discuss the current state of the crypto market with expert Joe McCann who is the founder of Asymmetric. They explore the volatility in the market, investment strategies, and the future of crypto. Joe shares insights on risk management, the importance of maintaining a structural view, and the potential for new trends in the crypto space including meme coins. In this conversation, Joe McCann discusses the growing insti...
Mar 11, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown Brendan and Tevo discuss the current volatility in the cryptocurrency market, exploring both the negative catalysts such as tariffs and trade wars, and the positive developments including billionaire investments and upcoming political summits. They analyze the impact of external factors on market sentiment and the importance of staying educated during turbulent times. The conversation highlights the fear and greed index, the significance of political stateme...
Mar 05, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Bryce Paul hosts Josh Cincinnati from the Interchain Foundation and Barry Plunkett the co-founder of Skip. They discuss their backgrounds, the mission of the Interchain Foundation, and the unique aspects of the Cosmos ecosystem. The conversation delves into the importance of developer choice, the vision of creating an internet of blockchains, and the current trends in developer adoption. They also touch on community sentiment regarding market performance and the challenges of ma...
Mar 04, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, the hosts discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin's recent drop below $90,000 and the impact on altcoins. They explore various catalysts contributing to market volatility, including regulatory changes, significant hacks, and broader economic factors. The conversation also highlights positive developments in the crypto space, such as new ETF applications and a shift in SEC enforcement. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding mar...
Feb 26, 2025•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this conversation, Bryce Paul and Bill Laboon delve into the Polkadot ecosystem, exploring its unique structure as a set of blockchains rather than a single blockchain. Bill shares insights on the evolution of Polkadot, including its decentralized governance model and the recent advancements in scaling. They also discuss the JAM protocol, which aims to enhance the functionality of Polkadot, and highlight exciting future applications, including the innovative Acurast project that utilizes old ...
Feb 25, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, Tevo hosts “The Crypto Mavericks" to dive into the recent developments in the meme coin world, focusing on the rise and fall of JailStool and the controversial launch of the Libra token. They discuss the influence of Dave Portnoy, the challenges faced by meme coins, and the broader implications for the cryptocurrency market with all this action happening on Solana. Chapters 00:00 Meme Coin Mania: An Introduction 03:07 The Rise and Fall of Jail Stool...
Feb 22, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current volatility in the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin and altcoins. They analyze Bitcoin's price action, the impact of meme coins, and the recent chaos surrounding Solana. The hosts also touch on legislative developments regarding Bitcoin adoption across various states and future projections for Bitcoin's price. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics and investor...
Feb 20, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman engage with Merlin Egalite, head of integrations at Morpho, discussing the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly focusing on Bitcoin loans and the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional finance. Merlin shares his journey into the blockchain space, the innovative features of Morpho, and the potential future of DeFi, especially with the intersection of artificial intelligence. The con...
Feb 18, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on Bitcoin's price action, the rise of Dave Portnoy’s Meme Coin JailStool, and the implications of recent inflation data. They explore the developments in ETF applications for various cryptocurrencies and the shrinking supply of Bitcoin on exchanges. The conversation also touches on the regulatory environment, innovations in DeFi projects, and insights from Jerome Powell regarding...
Feb 13, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman discuss the current state of the crypto market amidst volatility, emphasizing the long-term bullish outlook. They welcome Andy Baehr from CoinDesk, who shares insights from his extensive background in finance and trading. The conversation explores the factors driving asset prices, the role of speculation and adoption in the crypto space, and the future of crypto adoption through innovative indexing strategies. In thi...
Feb 11, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Chris Perkins, president of CoinFund, to discuss his journey from the military to the world of crypto investing. Chris shares insights on the evolution of the crypto market, the importance of due diligence in early-stage investing, and the intersection of AI and crypto. He also discusses the rise of meme coins and their potential for value creation, as well as future trends in institutional investment in the ...
Feb 06, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, including a significant crash attributed to tariff news and trade wars. They analyze the implications of these events on Bitcoin and altcoins, the recovery patterns observed, and the upcoming regulatory developments, including a press conference by the newly appointed Crypto Czar, David Sachs. The conversation also touches on the performance of Ethereum and the potential imp...
Feb 04, 2025•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market, focusing on regulatory changes, Bitcoin price movements, and the impact of AI advancements. They analyze the bullish trends in Bitcoin, the implications of recent DeepSeek AI technology from China, and the significance of repealed regulations that hindered institutional adoption of crypto. The conversation also highlights the growing interest in state-level crypto reserves...
Jan 30, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Veman welcome Jay Jog, co-founder of Sei Labs. They discuss the evolution of the crypto landscape, the genesis of Sei Labs, and the impact of the GameStop saga on the crypto community. Jay shares his early experiences in crypto, his time at Robinhood, and the challenges faced in launching a new layer 1 blockchain. The conversation also explores the importance of decentralization, the future of stablecoins, and the role of th...
Jan 28, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode of Crypto Rundown, Tevo, Brian, and Joe do a Meme Coin Update and discuss a tumultuous week in the cryptocurrency market, marked by significant events including Trump's inauguration and the launch of his meme coin. They analyze the implications of executive orders on crypto, the rapid rise of the Trump meme coin, and the strategies employed by traders to capitalize on these developments. The conversation highlights the excitement and volatility in the crypto space, em...
Jan 25, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Market Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent monumental events in the crypto space, including Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs and the impact of meme coins, particularly the launch of Trump coin, and how it has influenced market dynamics. The conversation also touches on MicroStrategy's continued Bitcoin accumulation and the potential future of crypto regulation under the new administration. Overall, the episode highlights the excitement and volatility...
Jan 21, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan engage with Zedd, co-founder of Magic Eden, discussing the evolution of the crypto market, the role of Magic Eden in the NFT and DeFi space, and insights into trading metrics and user behavior on the platform. Zedd shares his journey into the crypto world, the growth of Magic Eden, and the importance of adapting to the rapidly changing landscape of blockchain technology. In this conversation, Zedd, co-founder of Magic Eden, ...
Jan 20, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current volatility in the crypto market as 2025 begins, focusing on the recent CPI report and its implications for Bitcoin and altcoins. They explore the growing interest from corporations in Bitcoin and the potential for altcoin ETFs, particularly highlighting Meta's discussions and JP Morgan's bullish outlook on Solana and XRP. The conversation also delves into the future of stablecoins, emphasizing their potential growth amidst regulatory ...
Jan 16, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 00:00 Introduction to Crypto 2025 and DeFi Innovations 03:05 Sam McPherson's Journey in Crypto and MakerDAO 06:13 The Future of Finance: Public vs Private Blockchains 08:49 Spark and the Evolution of MakerDAO 12:09 Understanding Yield: Sources and Sustainability 15:03 Differentiating Lending Protocols in DeFi 17:56 The Role of SPK Token in the Ecosystem 21:02 Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) in Lending 23:55 Phoenix Labs and the Future of DeFi Projects 26:53 The Future of DeFi and Institution...
Jan 14, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown Brendan and Tevo discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market as they enter 2025. They highlight the ongoing volatility, the significance of Bitcoin's price movements, and the broader market sentiment. The conversation delves into the impact of the Federal Reserve's decisions on the market and the correlation between Bitcoin and traditional financial assets. They analyze the Federal Reserve's actions and the political dynamics affecting...
Jan 09, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 we welcome Nemil Dalal, head of Coinbase's developer platform. We discuss Nemil's journey into the crypto space, the evolution of Coinbase, and the importance of user experience and security in the crypto ecosystem. The conversation also delves into the Coinbase Developer Platform, its on-ramp and off-ramp features, and the emerging trend of AI agents in the crypto world. In this conversation we discuss the evolving landscape of blockchain technology, focusi...
Jan 07, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Crypto 101 we take a look into one of our Hedge Fund Summit Interviews from mid December where Brendan Veihman interviews Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise Asset Management, to discuss the transformative trends in crypto investing. Ryan highlights the unprecedented growth of Bitcoin ETFs, including their impact on adoption and market dynamics, and explores the exciting potential for altcoin ETFs. The conversation delves into crypto as a portfolio diversifier, emphasi...
Jan 02, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special year-end episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan Viehman, Bryce Paul and Tevo reflect on a transformative year for crypto and share bold predictions for 2025. They discuss Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, driven by record ETF inflows, shrinking exchange reserves, and institutional adoption. The conversation highlights meme coin mania, strategic Bitcoin reserve proposals, and the increasing role of governments and corporations in shaping the market. Wrapping up with price predictions that ...
Dec 26, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce Paul and co-host Brendan Viehman welcome Michael Kaplan from Avalanche to discuss the recent launch of Avalanche 9000, a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing the blockchain's capabilities. Michael shares his journey in the blockchain space, the importance of customizability and scalability in blockchain technology, and the diverse applications of Avalanche. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of launching Layer 1 ...
Dec 23, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, Tevo, Joe, and Brian discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on the resilience of the NFT sector, the success of Pudgy Penguins, and the rise of AI meme coins like Fart Coin. They explore the impact of token stimulus packages from platforms like Magic Eden and the evolving relationship between NFTs and meme tokens. The conversation highlights the importance of community and innovation in the crypto space as they look ahead to 20...
Dec 20, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast FYI: This was recorded before The Fed Rate Cut Meeting In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the latest monumental developments in the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs, the implications of government relations with the crypto industry, and the potential for a Bitcoin strategic reserve bill. They analyze market trends for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins, and explore the rise of Bitcoin ETFs compared to gold. They highlight the significant role of MicroStrat...
Dec 18, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman welcome Hart Lambert, CEO of Across, to discuss the evolution of the crypto space, the transition from traditional finance (TradFi) to decentralized finance (DeFi), and the importance of interoperability between blockchains. Hart shares his journey from bond trading at Goldman Sachs to building innovative solutions in the crypto world, emphasizing the need for a more efficient financial system. The conversation delve...
Dec 17, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin's fluctuations and the impact of altcoins with liquidations that have happened this week. They delve into the implications of quantum computing on crypto security, analyze the effects of CPI data on market sentiment, and highlight MicroStrategy's continued Bitcoin accumulation. The conversation also covers the diminishing supply of Bitcoin and its potentia...
Dec 11, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Vieman welcome Nick Forster, co-founder of Derive, a platform focused on options and derivatives. Nick shares his background as a Wall Street trader, the importance of understanding market participants in crypto options, and the allure of building in the crypto space. He discusses the innovative features of Derive, including its decentralized nature and the challenges of bootstrapping liquidity. The conversation highlights a...
Dec 10, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special edition of the crypto market rundown, hosts Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent surge in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, the implications of new SEC leadership, and the ongoing issues with celebrity rug pulls in the crypto space. They analyze market trends, highlight major altcoin movements, and emphasize the importance of regulation in shaping the future of cryptocurrency. 00:00 Bitcoin Breaks $100,000: A Milestone Moment 07:53 Ethereum's Surge: Breaking New Highs 15:03 Altcoin...
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