Episode 11: Crypto Chaos, AI Talent Wars, and Brave vs Big Tech

Episode OverviewIn this week’s episode of The Social Market Report, JR and Leann break down five major stories shaking up the tech, crypto, and financial landscapes. Hosts: Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social MarketLinkedIn X & Website: Co-Host: Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social MarketLinkedIn, X & WebsiteFind Us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cfUVNwIm2AXt2oZ0nx2DvApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-ledger/id1803475184YouTube: @TheBoostChannelWebsite: https://theboost.fm/social-ledger-report/Highlights & Topics Covered1. The GENIUS Act Passes the SenateBrian Armstrong on the Genius ActFaryar Shirzad on stablecoin clarity2. Brave Browser Blocks Twitch Ads – And Gets Blocked BackPirateNation on Brave blocking Twitch adsYouTube strike on Brave usageTwitch blocks Brave login3. Meta Offers $100M to Poach OpenAI EngineersFernando Chao’s breakdown of Meta’s strategySam Altman interview highlightsIvan’s take on the AI arms raceBindu Reddy calls out Meta’s irony4. Pump.fun Banned (Briefly) from the U.S.Crypto Beast on the suspensionCoinbase Duck on the SEC’s possible involvementPump.fun's official post5. Middle East Conflict & Market FalloutPolymarket: Will a nuke detonate in 2025?Polymarket: Will the U.S. strike Iran?Polymarket: Odds of nuclear escalation