Episode 7: Crypto’s Big Week: Coinbase, Robinhood, and MoonPay Making Waves

Join JR, the Founder and CEO of Social Market, and Leon, CMO of Social Market, as they report live from Consensus in Toronto. In this episode, they dive into the latest developments in the crypto space, including Coinbase's inclusion in the S&P 500, Robinhood's acquisition of WonderFI, and MoonPay's partnership with MasterCard. They also discuss the evolving regulatory landscape in the US and Canada, highlighting key takeaways from keynote speakers like Eric Trump, Kevin O'Leary, and Dean Skirka.Hosts: Jesus Burgoa (JR), Founder & CEO of Social MarketLinkedIn, X & Website Co-Host: Leon Hitchens, CMO of Social MarketLinkedIn, X, & WebsiteFind Us: SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeWebsiteKey Takeaways:Coinbase Joins the S&P 500Resources: https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1922051880068305111https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1922040503647748572https://www.reuters.com/business/coinbase-shares-jump-addition-sp-500-index-2025-05-13/Coinbase Hackers Demand $20M RansomResources: https://x.com/coinbase/status/1922967576209998133https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1922967787309256807https://www.coinbase.com/en-ca/blog/protecting-our-customers-standing-up-to-extortionistsRobinhood Acquires WonderFI Canadian ExchangeResources: https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1922249824713200118https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/robinhood-woos-canadian-crypto-users-with-nearly-180-million-wonderfi-purchase-2025-05-13/Mastercard & MoonPay Team Up for Stablecoin CardsResources: https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1922950927146795265https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/05/15/moonpay-users-can-now-make-stablecoins-to-make-payments-with-mastercard-partnershiphttps://x.com/moonpay/status/1923008313710534794?s=46&t=-iJQBIoyiHm332O0Bwu4BARegulatory Landscape in Crypto