The Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast covers all things Web3 and cryptocurrency, from challenges facing the industry to breaking news and in-depth dives into the culture of BTC, Ethereum and Web3. Experience crypto news like never before with the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast.
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Rise’n’Crypto is Cointelegraph’s daily podcast by Robert Baggs covering all the latest major news in crypto, blockchain and Web3 in under 10 minutes. We keep you up to date on all the significant events surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETFs, regulation and more — all while providing a well-rounded recap of the undiscovered news from the past day. Yesterday’s big stories, today’s essential insights.
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A new SEC era: Paul Atkins and the future of crypto regulation
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20:16In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we dig into the appointment of Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair and what his crypto-friendly stance could mean for digital asset regulation in the US. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and longtime advocate for market-driven oversight, takes the helm at a pivotal moment — with over 70 crypto ETF applications a…
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Crypto in Q1 2025: Cointelegraph editorial roundtable
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51:16What made headlines and what flew under the radar in crypto’s first quarter of 2025? Join members of the Cointelegraph editorial team as they break down the trends, turning points, and surprises that defined Q1. From memecoin mania and political power plays to regulatory shakeups and market momentum (or lack thereof), this roundtable dives into the…
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Inside the Trump-backed Bitcoin mining mega-deal with Hut 8
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14:17In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we dig into the Trump family’s entrance into Bitcoin mining in it new partnership with Hut 8 to create American Bitcoin. We’re joined by Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot to unpack the launch of the new venture backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and its ambitions to become the world’s largest Bitcoin mining compa…
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Pavel Durov Leaves France—What’s Next for Telegram & Toncoin
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12:40In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the latest developments surrounding Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s release from France and what it means for free speech, privacy, and decentralized platforms. After being detained in August 2024, Durov was finally permitted to leave for Dubai—but his legal battle isn’t over. With governments tig…
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US goes all-in on crypto? Breaking down Trump’s Bitcoin strategy
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18:28In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we break down the biggest takeaways from President Donald Trump’s Crypto Summit, including the groundbreaking move to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile. What does this mean for Bitcoin’s role in global finance? How is the market reacting? And could stablecoins play a role i…
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TJ Miller on Bitcoin: Why the comedian is all in on crypto
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57:40In this special episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, actor and comedian TJ Miller (Silicon Valley, Deadpool) sits down with Gareth Jenkinson, head of multimedia, for a candid conversation about his Bitcoin journey. After a chance encounter at a New York City coffee shop during Bitcoin Investor Week, Gareth and TJ dive into: (03:42) How TJ Mi…
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The $1 billion blueprint for tokenized real estate (RWAs) with MANTRA and DAMAC
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28:57DAMAC, one of Dubai’s leading luxury real estate developers, is embracing blockchain to revolutionize property investment through tokenization. In this exclusive interview, Cointelegraph’s head of multimedia sits down with Amira Sajwani, managing director at DAMAC Properties, and John Patrick Mullin, CEO & co-founder of MANTRA, to discuss the $1 bi…
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LIBRA memecoin scandal: What really happened (feat. Bubblemaps)
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24:43In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we dive into the controversy surrounding the LIBRA memecoin rug pull, the onchain evidence linking it to the MELANIA token and the subsequent fallout from Argentine President Javier Milei’s social media posts. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Bubblemaps CE…
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Bitcoin: A love story – why the industry can’t quit BTC
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15:15In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we explore why Bitcoin continues to inspire passion, loyalty, and even obsession among its biggest supporters. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Joana Cotar (German MP and Bitcoin advocate), Scott Wolfe (coordinator of the Federation…
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Today is another special episode of the Rise'n'Crypto podcast because it marks both the end and the start. After 312 episodes, 1,586 stories, and 396,836 words, Rise’n’Crypto is coming to and end. But, this isn’t a sad day, because Rise’n’Crypto isn’t dead, it’s evolving. At Cointelegraph, we asked ourselves: how can we turn Rise’n’Crypto into some…
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Crypto markets tried to stay calm… then Trump happened
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19:48In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we break down the latest market-shifting developments in the crypto world, from US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs to the SEC’s regulatory shakeup and the impact of the GENIUS Stablecoin Bill. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Juan Leon (senior investm…
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Solana app revenues soar 213% thanks to memecoins, but is it sustainable?
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7:22Bitcoin dominance is the talk of the town again as traders wonder just how high it would need to go to reach a ceiling and then start making way for altcoins. One trader even suggested that "altseason" came and went, it was just underwhelming. Elsewhere, MicroStrategy has rebranded to Strategy, adding the Bitcoin logo to its own new logo. Then, in …
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Why is this bull market being called confusing and atypical?
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7:21It was another day of volatility in crypto, and traders, analysts, and market commentators began to sound alike, saying that this bull cycle no longer resembles bulls of the past. But why? After we look at that, it’s on to some major US political moves that will affect crypto, from SEC “relief” to crypto regulation proposals from lawmakers. Finally…
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MicroStrategy to HODL $47B of Bitcoin, hits pause on new purchases
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7:54As we move further from the weekend’s crypto bloodbath, we are getting a better sense of the scale of the event; the Bybit CEO said liquidations weren’t around $2 billion, but more like $10 billion! Nevertheless, yesterday saw a sizeable rebound across Bitcoin and altcoins, so there’s much to unpack. MicroStrategy finally put a halt on selling its …
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Crypto suffers weekend massacre, but could Trump’s tariff war be good for Bitcoin?
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7:16It was an utter bloodbath of a weekend for Bitcoin, spilling into Monday. The cause? Most point to US President Donald Trump, whose trade tariffs have wreaked chaos both inside and outside crypto. To begin today’s episode, I will go through exactly how Bitcoin was affected and what it might mean going forward. Then we’ll look at Binance being inves…
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Memecoin madness: Ulbricht loses $12M in blunder, Elon Musk’s dad’s memecoin, Pump.fun class-action lawsuit
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7:24Bitcoin is seeing a clear divergence in strategy between retail investors and whales — something that isn’t uncommon but is interesting. Outside of Bitcoin, it’s chaos as always. The parents of FTX’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, are looking into getting a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump, Pump.fun was hit with a class-action lawsu…
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Has President Donald Trump broken the wheel of crypto?
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7:08Bitcoin saw some gains yesterday after the FOMC meeting, which included no surprises. Still, Fed Chair Jerome Powell answered a question that sparked today’s special episode: Is President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly administration going to transform the cyclical nature of crypto? Have we seen the last altseason? Will crypto winters never be quit…
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A Musk comment causes Roger Ver's odds of pardon to plummet
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7:24Bitcoin's volatility has tapered since an explosive start to the week as analysts point to a strengthening correlation between BTC and the financial markets. The FOMC in the US is today and the FedWatch tool has the outcome at a 99.5% probability, so any deviation could reverberate through crypto. Also on Bitcoin, Poland has overtaken El Salvador f…
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Arizona Senate approves state Bitcoin reserve bill amid BTC price slip
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7:15It was a bumpy start to the week for Bitcoin as the world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 7% to briefly trade below $98,000 on Jan. 27 — its lowest level in 10 days. The sudden correction followed shockwaves from the viral Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, whose launch sent ripples through both crypto and tech markets. Despite the dip, analysts remain…
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Why Elon Musk wants to put government spending on a public blockchain
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7:16It was a placid weekend for Bitcoin and most of crypto until yesterday afternoon, when there was a sudden spike in volatility caused by the viral Chinese AI app DeepSeek. This impacted stock futures and, in a growing correlation, BTC, which fell 5% in 24 hours to below $100,000. Nevertheless, most prominent traders aren’t concerned. Then, outside o…
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Inside Trump’s crypto agenda: Memecoins, SEC task force and Bitcoin reserve plans
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19:33In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we dive into the whirlwind first week of Donald Trump’s presidency and its sweeping impact on the cryptocurrency industry. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, is joined by US Senator Cynthia Lummis, David Kemmerer (co-founder and CEO of CoinLedger), and Mert (fo…
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Massive wins for crypto lost in disappointment of no US Bitcoin reserve announcement
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7:24Yesterday saw volatility in Bitcoin that can be traced to peaks and troughs of hope and disappointment. So, in today’s episode, we’ll go through the announcements and executive orders from US agencies and President Donald Trump and why these ultimately disappointed crypto folks, even if they were overwhelmingly positive. Then we’ll look at the harr…
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The Trump memecoin chaos: House Democrats call for ethics probe, lawyers predict lawsuits
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7:26There is an air of uncertainty around the macroeconomic situation in the United States and it’s affecting crypto, but fortunately for the podcast, there are fascinating some stories unfolding. Firstly — and we all saw this coming — things are heating up around President Donald Trump’s memecoin launch, with House Democrats calling for an ethics prob…
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The Trump era begins: SEC launches crypto task force led by 'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce
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7:42Bitcoin had a fairly quiet 24 hours as the market waited for US President Donald Trump to make an announcement. Still, flying under the radar were the spot Bitcoin ETFs, which racked up the best part of $2 billion of inflows in two trading days! Then, the SEC launched a crypto task force led by “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce, Elon Musk’s DOGE agency la…
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No mention of crypto on Trump’s first day! Are people overreacting?
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7:04Bitcoin took a hit yesterday and we needn’t look far for the cause. Yesterday was, of course, the US Inauguration Day, and despite high hopes for President Donald Trump’s first day back in office and the executive orders he might sign, there was no mention of crypto. This outraged much of Crypto Twitter as some of Trump’s “day one” promises fell sh…
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TRUMP coin explained: The $15B memecoin that shook crypto and politics
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8:01As the day of the US presidential inauguration dawned, Bitcoin hit an all-time high and pushed $110K, but this was eclipsed by the biggest story of the weekend: Donald Trump launched an official memecoin. That’s right, mere days before becoming US president once again, Trump launched a Solana-based memecoin, TRUMP, and it hit a market cap of $15 bi…
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Will Trump’s second term make or break the crypto industry?
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18:21In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we explore the implications of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency for the cryptocurrency industry as he prepares to take office as the 47th President of the United States. What could this new administration mean for crypto regulation, blockchain innovation and market growth? Host Savannah Fortis, …
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US Bitcoin reserve could include SOL, USDC and XRP, report claims
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7:25Today’s episode concerns US politics, but I would like to point out two important details: Firstly, it’s far more interesting than it sounds, and secondly, we are in a crypto era that is dependent US politics whether we like it or not. So, to start, we’ll look at BTC cycle top predictions, before we move into a medley of stories about strategic Bit…
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US gov't says the more than $9B of BTC from 2016 hack should return to Bitfinex
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7:37Bitcoin had a positive 24 hours, venturing above $100,000 a few times though it hasn’t stuck yet. Analysts seem skeptical about reclaiming the six-figure price tag and expect sideways action for some weeks, but will Trump’s inauguration change that? Elsewhere, the newly appointed US Senate Banking Committee chair said that a crypto framework will b…
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Meta deletes links to decentralized competitors after committing to 'free expression'
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7:39Bitcoin spent the past 24 hours with low volatility as it trades within a “narrowing triangle,” which may indicate that a breakout is close. The problem is, we don’t know which way that breakout will go and it may hinge on the FOMC meeting at the end of the month rather than on US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Nevertheless,…
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Court slams SEC over denying Coinbase request for crypto rules
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7:24Volatility rushed back into Bitcoin in the past 24 hours, albeit mostly in the right direction as analysts predict whether BTC is headed for $70,000 — or not. One point for the latter might be Bitcoin exchange reserves hitting their lowest levels since 2018, which may cause a supply shock. Elsewhere, reports circulate that President-elect Donald Tr…
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Could XRP be looking at a $4 price tag as Gensler leaves and Trump moves in?
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7:34It was a fairly quiet weekend for Bitcoin (though it is getting louder as we move into Monday), but there is plenty to learn to prepare for this week, including Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy seemingly buying yet more Bitcoin. Outside of BTC, XRP may be looking at 60% gains ahead of Gensler's exit and Trump's entrance, Singapore blocks Polymarket o…
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Spot Bitcoin ETF approval 1-year anniversary: A year in review with industry analysts
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19:34In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we mark the one-year anniversary of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals from the SEC with an in-depth review of their impact and potential. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s EU reporter and head of podcasts, is joined by James Seyffart, ETF research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence; Ray Salmond, C…
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Is crypto headed for a 'Banana Singularity,' where everything goes up?
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7:38Bitcoin fell a little further yesterday, dipping below $92,000 before beginning its recovery. However, something ahead looms large: It seems the US government may try to sell $6.5 billion in BTC before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. What would that mean for Bitcoin’s price? Also on Bitcoin, a judge in Wales has thrown out the case of th…
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The $7B airdrop: How Hyperliquid set the standard with HYPE token
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7:33It’s been another rough 24 hours for crypto with Bitcoin falling through that $95,000 support and raising questions about where it may stop. Some analysts have flagged as low as $73,000! Part of the downward pressure has been courtesy of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, which on Jan. 8 saw the second-highest daily outflow since they launched a year ago…
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How a rise in job openings in the US caused Bitcoin's price to tank
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7:17Dec. 7 was a tough day for Bitcoin, which shed more than $5,000 after the announcement of US job openings data. The reaction seemed a little confusing, so we’ll start today’s episode by unpacking that. Then, we’ll look at a bullish stance on driving BTC to new heights in 2025, before moving on to a landmark tax case in which a Texan is ordered to h…
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Is the crypto bull market entering its final stage?
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7:35Bitcoin blasted back into the six-figure price range on Dec. 6 and US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a near-billion dollar day of inflows. Still, is the bull market entering its final stage, as one CryptoQuant contributor predicts? And what might a post-bull market look like? JPMorgan wrote in a recent investor note that the Bitcoin debasement trade is here…
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'Dogecoin will finally hit $1' in 2025 as whales go on buying frenzy
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7:07Happy New Year and welcome back to the Rise’n’Crypto podcast! It’s going to be a massive 2025 for crypto and we’re off to a strong start. Despite a clear absence of retail investors since the holidays, BTC’s price is performing well. That may be due to spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, which had almost a billion dollars of inflows on Friday! Elsewhere, …
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2024’s biggest crypto moments and 2025 predictions: A Cointelegraph editorial roundtable
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1:00:08Ever wonder who’s on the frontlines bringing you all the news and updates from the world of crypto and Web3? Join members of the Cointelegraph editorial team in the first-ever roundtable episode to go behind the scenes in the newsroom with the ones telling the stories. The team reflects on the key moments, trends and surprises in the crypto and blo…
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Got rich off Bitcoin? Here’s how to protect the gains and pass it on when you die (feat. Unchained)
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51:10Unchained director of market research Joe Burnett explains how Bitcoiners can level up their hard wallet operational security and how to take advantage of legal tax loopholes that protect portfolio gains. This episode is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Ray Salmond, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph…
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Bitcoin social sentiment drops to lowest levels of year: Here's why that's bullish
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7:15Despite an underwhelming weekend for Bitcoin and crypto, it's a busy episode today. First, we'll keep up with the tradition of sharing William Suberg's "5 things to know in Bitcoin this week," before unpacking his fifth point about social sentiment. That is, social sentiment around Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest levels of the year, yet that's bu…
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$1B liquidated in 24-hour crypto bloodbath, but should you panic?
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7:16The past 24 hours have been an absolute crypto bloodbath. More than $1 billion of long positions were liquidated when prices tanked and traders were "unprepared for the bad news." Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw record one-day outflows. So, why are most analysts calm and even positive? Aside from the chaos, the proposal to increase the Ethereum gas limit pic…
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'No guarantee' Bitcoin 21M supply cap is truly fixed says BlackRock disclaimer
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7:10Crypto, along with S&P 500, took a big hit yesterday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell made some unexpected announcements. Bitcoin briefly lost its six-figure price tag, but it bounced back and many are pointing out how commonplace this sort of pullback is. Perhaps the loudest conversation about Bitcoin was the disclaimer in a BlackRock video explanati…
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Trump meets Crypto.com CEO, firm drops SEC lawsuit the same day
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7:22Bitcoin finally took a breather after a rocket-fueled weekend and early week, falling back a few percent. Still, one fascinating story that emerged was that US Bitcoin ETFs flipped US gold ETFs by assets under management. Elsewhere, President-elect Donald Trump met with the Crypto.com CEO and the exchange dropped its lawsuit against the SEC on the …
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107 whale wallets hold 57% of all existing ETH: Is that bullish or bearish?
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7:14Bitcoin had such a strong weekend and weekly close that it set us up for some beautiful green charts, and that's exactly what we've got. With another new all-time high on Dec. 16, spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US raking in the inflows and spot volumes on exchanges surging, things look strongly bullish for BTC. As a consequence, Michael Saylor's MicroStr…
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Crypto by Unlimit: Bridging the gap between fiat and crypto
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27:33In this latest episode of Decentralize, host Robert Baggs chats with Bryan Feng, Head of Crypto at Unlimit, about the game-changing innovations reshaping the financial world. From fiat-to-crypto conversions to the rise of DeFi and the growing accessibility of NFTs, this conversation unpacks the latest trends driving the future of money. So whether …
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If Trump makes Bitcoin a US reserve asset on 'day one', how high will BTC soar?
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7:20Friday's episode was a little low on Bitcoin stories, but fear not, the weekend has given us a smorgasbord! BTC secured its highest-ever weekly close amid discussions about President-elect Donald Trump making Bitcoin a United States reserve asset on 'day one' in office. If that happens, what sort of price might Bitcoin reach? Well, there is quite a…
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Is this 'patient zero' for the gaslighting about Bitcoin's environmental impact?
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7:59Bitcoin had another fairly quiet day while retaining its six-figure price tag, but there is plenty to discuss besides price. Perhaps most interesting is a thread by the Bitcoin environmentalist, Daniel Batten, who claims he found "patient zero" for Bitcoin environmental impact misinformation. Then, we're going to look at Coinbase delisting Tether's…
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Bitcoin glides to a record daily close as lawyers look at memecoins
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7:36While Bitcoin had a quiet day in many ways, it managed to move back into a six-figure price tag and secure a record daily close. Now, with US macroeconomics playing ball and the crypto market said to be more stable, all eyes are looking for a new all-time high in the coming days, according to one analyst. Outside of Bitcoin, Roger Ver talks to Tuck…
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Bitwise predictions for 2025 suggest crypto is in for a monumental year
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7:37Bitcoin had another tumultuous day, crashing again into the $94,000 range, but has the week's rough start been the necessary clear-out the market needs to push forward? Also, on Bitcoin, Microsoft shareholders voted "no" to adding Bitcoin to its treasury, and Ray Dalio warned of a global debt crisis but sees Bitcoin as part of the safe haven. Then,…
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