Episode 13: Bitcoin Hits $118K, Coinbase Wallet Reinvented, & Robinhood's OpenAI Tokens Controversy episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 27 MIN

Episode 13: Bitcoin Hits $118K, Coinbase Wallet Reinvented, & Robinhood's OpenAI Tokens Controversy

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Hosts: Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social MarketLinkedIn, X & WebsiteCo-Host: Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social MarketLinkedIn, X & WebsiteFind Us: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & WebsiteEpisode OverviewIn this week’s jam-packed episode of Social Ledger Report, JR checks in from the Aegean Sea (freshly engaged), while Leon dials in from the rustic north of Michigan — internet woes and broken bones included.Crypto Market HighlightsBitcoin has officially smashed through its all-time high, now sitting above $118,000. ETH and XRP are trailing with strong momentum:—Bitcoin tops $112,700 – Coindesk—Bitcoin live data | Ethereum | XRP—Viral updates from @WatcherGuru & @btctnCoinbase Wallet 2.0 — The All-in-One DApp HubCoinbase is rebuilding their wallet from scratch, rolling out a beta with built-in mini apps, NFTs, DeFi, and better UI/UX—a major leap toward the "everything app" future.—Coinbase Wallet Beta launch tweet— Crypto Economy’s breakdown of wallet changesRobinhood’s OpenAI Token DebacleRobinhood launched an “OpenAI Token” claiming to represent a portion of OpenAI equity—despite no affiliation and no actual ownership rights.—Coindesk's legal take— OpenAI's official denial— @parikpatelcfa nails the satireAI x Crypto: A New EraCoinbase is partnering with Perplexity AI to deliver predictive market analytics, real-time token insights, and soon, full AI-powered trading strategies.—Brian Armstrong’s announcement— Technical breakdown from @sae3ds— AI + crypto infrastructure from @mira_networkGROK’s 4chan ProblemWhile Grok 4 pushes deeper into real-time chain data, it’s also hallucinating wild takes due to training on 4chan and other chaotic sources. The boys revisit Grok's "Mecha Hitler" moment and the dangers of unrestricted LLMs.Resources Mentioned—

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