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  1. Can Bitcoin Win Even if AI Crashes? Ledger Fallout & Richard Heart Arrest

    Can Bitcoin come out ahead no matter what happens to the economy? This week, Alex Richardson and David Sencil unpack Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan’s “choose your own ending” thesis for Bitcoin. If AI delivers a productivity boom, scarce assets like Bitcoin could benefit. If the AI trade crashes, rate...

  2. How an $86M Ledger Attack and 18 Trillion XRP Bug Exposed Crypto’s Security Risks

    An $86 million Ledger attack. A bug that could have created 18 trillion XRP. And growing concerns over what AI could mean for crypto security. This week on The Weekly, Alex Richardson and David Sencil unpack some of the biggest security stories shaking the industry. They break down the Ledger...

  3. Bitcoin Wiped Out $800M in Crypto Positions: What Triggered the Selloff?

    More than $800 million in crypto positions were liquidated as inflation fears, rising Treasury yields, and renewed pressure from oil and energy markets hit Bitcoin and other risk assets. In this episode, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down one of the busiest weeks across Bitcoin, macro...

  4. Robinhood Chain Is Surging. Is TradFi Ready for What Comes Next?

    Robinhood Chain is quickly becoming one of crypto’s most closely watched networks. In this episode of Token Narratives, David Sencil and Alex Richardson unpack the rapid rise of Robinhood Chain, from record fees and memecoin speculation to tokenized stocks increasingly blurring the line between...

  5. Is the Crypto Bull Run in Trouble? Fed Risk, Bitcoin & Saylor’s 840K BTC

    September is suddenly looking less friendly for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. In this episode of Token Narratives, Graham Stone and David Sencil unpack the growing macro pressure on risk assets as Fed hike odds rise, Bitcoin sells off, and markets reassess what could come next from the...

  6. Bitcoin’s $78K Breakout, Treasury Buybacks and a Huge Stablecoin Shift

    Bitcoin finally broke out of months of compressed volatility—surging roughly $4,400 in under an hour and climbing to around $78,000 by Friday. In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down what may have triggered the move and whether Bitcoin is entering a new market...

  7. Gold at $4,400, Clarity Act Trouble and a New Wave of Crypto Data Leaks

    Gold is rallying again while Bitcoin remains relatively flat, putting the Bitcoin-versus-gold debate straight back into focus. David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss what's actually behind gold's move above $4,400, central-bank demand, China's economic pressures, Peter Schiff's latest criticism of...

  8. BIP 110 Fails, Coldcard Fallout, Wrench Attacks and the Clarity Act Delay

    This episode of The Weekly covers a heavy week for Bitcoin and crypto. David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss the failure of BIP 110, the proposal to limit arbitrary data storage on Bitcoin, after node signaling came in far below the required threshold. They look at what the collapse says about...

  9. Coldcard Fallout, Self-Custody Risks & the Yen Intervention Explained

    A reported vulnerability affecting Coldcard-generated seed phrases has raised new concerns about Bitcoin self-custody after more than 1,000 addresses were reportedly drained in coordinated attack waves. Today’s The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down what allegedly went wrong, why…

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  10. The Great Capitulation: Mallers Exits, Satsuma Liquidates & BitMEX Shuts Down

    Back from summer hiatus, David Sencil and Graham Stone return to a market where the bad news keeps piling up - and where that might be the most bullish signal of all. They break down the digital asset treasury unwind: Jack Mallers stepping down at 21 Capital as Tether's control grows, Satsuma...

  11. Bitcoin Bottom Signal, Trump’s Crypto Fortune & the Token Equity War

    Bitcoin just had one of its worst months in years, but whales may have been buying the panic.David Sencil and Graham Stone break down Bitcoin’s bounce from the lows, the 270,000 BTC accumulation spike, ETF flows turning positive again, and the broader hard-asset setup as liquidity, gold, and...

  12. Bitcoin Bear Market, ETH Cuts and World Cup Crypto Betting

    Is Bitcoin still in a bear market?In this episode of **The Weekly**, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down Bitcoin's prolonged move below its 200-day moving average, accelerating spot Bitcoin ETF outflows, and why Strategy's STRC structure continues to weigh on market sentiment.They also…

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  13. Bitcoin Rebounds, Fed Volatility Returns, and MicroStrategy Faces STRC Pressure

    This week on The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down a packed week across Bitcoin, crypto, macro, DeFi, and AI. Bitcoin recovered to around $64K after testing lower levels, while oil, gold, equities, and the U.S. dollar reflected growing macro uncertainty. The episode covers the Iran...

  14. Bitcoin, Oil, Saylor and SpaceX: The Weekly Market Shock

    This week on The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down a major set of stories moving Bitcoin and crypto markets.They discuss the reported Iran-US peace deal, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, falling oil futures, and Bitcoin’s move above $66K. They also unpack Michael Saylor’s...

  15. Bitcoin’s 20% Crash, Strategy Panic, and the New Crypto Security Threat

    Bitcoin fell roughly 20% in six days, triggering massive liquidations and renewed fear across the crypto market. On this episode of The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone unpack the crash, the panic around Strategy’s Bitcoin sale, and why traditional markets, AI stocks, semiconductors, and Fed...

  16. Bitcoin Perps Arrive in America, Hyperliquid Surges & Banks Embrace Blockchain

    Bitcoin perpetual futures are finally coming to the U.S., marking one of the most significant regulatory developments for crypto markets in years.David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss what this means for exchanges, traders, Hyperliquid, tokenized stocks, prediction markets, and the growing...

  17. Ethereum Crisis, Saylor’s BTC Pause & F2Pool’s Mars Mission | The Weekly May 26, 2026

    Bankless walks away from Ethereum, Saylor hits pause on BTC buys, and an F2Pool founder could become one of the first humans on Mars. This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down the growing cracks inside Ethereum, why Michael Saylor slowing down Bitcoin purchases may actually be bullish,...

  18. Bonds Crack at 5%, Saylor’s Bitcoin Pivot, Hyperliquid vs CME & CLARITY Drama

    This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone unpack a heavy macro week — from the 30-year US Treasury clearing 5% for the first time since 2007, to Strategy’s $1.5B convertible note buyback and Michael Saylor quietly testing the market on Bitcoin sales.They dig into Iran’s reported “Hormuz Safe”...

  19. Coinbase Outage, Prediction Markets, BlackRock on Ethereum & Stablecoin Yield Wars

    This week, Graham Stone and Alex Richardson break down the biggest stories in crypto, from Coinbase’s AWS-related outage to signs of risk appetite returning across Bitcoin, altcoins and NFTs.They also dig into the rise of prediction markets, how TradFi giants are moving into event contracts,...

  20. Bitcoin Reclaims $80K as Stablecoins Surge and Trump Crypto Scrutiny Grows

    Brought to you by orangerock.com. Trade Bitcoin, crypto, stocks and commodities. No surveillance, no friction, no limits.Want your brand on Bitcoin.com content? Reach out to [email protected] this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and Alex Richardson break down a fast-moving week across…

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  21. Crypto Kidnappings, Bitcoin Fork Drama & Prediction Market Lawsuits

    France is facing a terrifying wave of crypto-related kidnappings — and Alex argues intrusive tax reporting may be making holders easier to target.In this episode of The Weekly, Graham and Alex break down the latest crypto headlines: Bitcoin’s bounce back toward $79K, ETF inflows, bearish on-chain...

  22. Could Bitcoin Freeze Old Wallets? The BIP 361 Debate Explained

    In this episode of The Weekly, Graham and Alex break down one of the biggest new debates in Bitcoin: should old wallets be frozen to protect the network from a future quantum threat?They unpack BIP 361, the case for and against freezing legacy addresses, what it could mean for Satoshi’s coins…

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  23. Trump Threatened Iran, Bitcoin Pumped — Here's What Actually Happened | The Weekly April 6 2026

    On Easter Sunday, Donald Trump posted a profanity-laced threat on Truth Social demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes — and Bitcoin responded by pumping nearly 3% while oil spiked and equity futures dropped. This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down what that...

  24. The Weekly March 30 2026 | War, Bitcoin, David Sachs & Coinbase Home Loans

    The Middle East conflict is reshaping how we think about money and portability. This week, David Sencil and Graham Stone discuss what the war means for Bitcoin and crypto.In this episode:• The "gruesome, macabre pattern" of weekend war escalation and Monday market manipulation• Why Bitcoin beats...

  25. Trump's 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum, $170 Oil, Gold -20% | The Weekly Mar 23 2026

    Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — or face obliteration of power plants. Iran responds with a published list of 12 civilian infrastructure targets across 6 countries. The clock is ticking.David Sencil and Graham Stone break down the full escalation timeline, the market…

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  26. Iran Shuts Down Oil Markets — What It Means For Your Crypto Bags | The Weekly March 16 2026

    The Iran-Israel conflict has escalated into a full-blown global energy security crisis — markets are only beginning to feel the real shock. Graham Stone and David Sencil break down the Strait of Hormuz standoff, what a potential 8% global oil shortfall means for your portfolio, and why Bitcoin…

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  27. Oil, AI Misinfo & the Crypto Agent Rush | The Weekly Mar 9 2026

    💡 Oil surged past $117 a barrel as the Middle East conflict rattled global markets — and this time, crypto traders on Hyperliquid reacted before Wall Street even opened. Bloomberg cited a decentralized exchange in its official market analysis for what may be the first time ever. In this episode,...

  28. Bitcoin Holds Steady As Middle East Erupts | The Weekly March 2 2026

    Operation Epic Fury. A coordinated US-Israel strike on Iran's leadership. Ballistic missiles across the Gulf. And Bitcoin barely moved. David Sencil and Graham Stone break down why BTC's muted reaction could signal its first true decoupling from risk assets, how TradFi traders are using…

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  29. Crypto Was Never Designed for Humans | $230M Liquidations, Clarity Act & AI Agents

    Bitcoin dropped hard — $230 million in leverage longs were liquidated in just one hour. In this episode of The Weekly, David and Graham break down: The latest Bitcoin price action and why the correlation to SaaS stocks matters Tariff uncertainty, inflation prints, and macro pressure The Clarity…

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  30. Prediction Markets Just Replaced Sportsbooks? $6B Super Bowl Surge Explained

    Prediction markets exploded during the Super Bowl — with billions in volume across Kalshi and Polymarket.Are they overtaking traditional sportsbooks?In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down:- The $6B Super Bowl prediction market surge• AI agents using Bitcoin over...

  31. Why Bitcoin Crashed to $62K — ETFs, Macro Chaos & Market Structure Explained

    Bitcoin fell from $70K to $62K in one of its sharpest drops ever — but the reasons go far beyond price action. In this episode of The Weekly, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down: Why Bitcoin crashed despite strong ETF inflows The role of macro instability and Fed expectations Whether…

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  32. Gold Just Lost $7 Trillion — Is Bitcoin Next? | The Weekly Ep. 93

    This week on The Weekly, we break down one of the most shocking market events in decades. Gold and silver lost $7 trillion in a single day, moving with volatility usually reserved for crypto. Bitcoin followed with a sharp liquidation-driven selloff, miners were forced to sell, and stablecoin...

  33. Bitcoin Bleeds as Trump Threatens Canada, Japan Shocks Markets & Quantum FUD Grows

    Bitcoin slid below $70K as global macro pressures intensified. In this episode of The Weekly, we break down Japan’s bond and yen shock, Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Canada, rising quantum FUD around Bitcoin, Ethereum’s response, and why prediction markets still lean bullish despite the…

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  34. Trump vs Everyone: Fed, Exxon, JPM & Why Crypto’s Clarity Act Is Stalling

    This week on The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down one of the most chaotic macro + crypto news cycles in recent memory. In a single week, Trump clashes with the Fed, Exxon, JPMorgan, state governments, and foreign nations — all while markets react in real time. We also unpack why…

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  35. The Fed vs Trump, Gold at ATHs & Why Bitcoin Isn’t Reacting | The Weekly

    The Fed just went public against the executive branch — and markets noticed. In this week’s episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down Jerome Powell’s unprecedented response to DOJ pressure, why gold is ripping while Bitcoin isn’t playing the debasement trade, and what this...

  36. Is 2026 a Lost Year for Bitcoin? Polymarket Insiders, BlackRock & Crypto’s Next Phase

    Bitcoin starts 2026 near $93,000 — but some major analysts are warning that this year could be a pause, not a breakout. In Episode 93 of The Weekly, we break down the biggest crypto stories from the past two weeks, including the controversial Polymarket trade tied to Venezuela’s regime change,...

  37. Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Isn’t Math — It’s Governance

    Quantum computing is back in the Bitcoin conversation — not because it can break Bitcoin today, but because the timeline to prepare may already be shorter than many realize. On this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down why Bitcoin’s real vulnerability isn’t…

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  38. Crypto’s Heroes Went to Jail — Why This Cycle Is Different

    The crypto market feels confused — and for good reason.Bitcoin sold off after a “dovish” Fed rate cut. Japan is on the verge of ending the yen carry trade. Institutions are quietly increasing exposure. Regulators are warming to tokenization. And two of the biggest figures from the last cycle — Do...

  39. The Global Crypto Crackdown Has Begun | The Weekly Dec 1

    00:00 Global Crypto Regulation Trends 13:38 China's Crypto Crackdown and Its Implications 22:06 Emerging Crypto Policies in South Korea and Brazil 31:03 The Rise of Crypto ETFs and Their Impact 49:48 The Future of Digital Asset Trusts (DATs) Governments around the world are tightening control…

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  40. Bitcoin’s $80K Crash, MSCI’s MSTR Shock, XRP ETFs Launching, and Epstein’s Bitcoin Links | The Weekly

    Bitcoin’s wild week explained: an $80K flash crash, MSCI’s proposed rule that could hit MicroStrategy, a wave of new XRP ETFs, and newly-surfaced Epstein documents revealing deeper-than-expected ties to MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative and early Bitcoin development. Graham and David break down…

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  41. Privacy Coins Explode as Bitcoin Dumps | Harvard’s Big BTC Bet & XRP’s Record ETF Debut

    This week on The Weekly, David and Graham break down one of the strangest stretches in recent crypto memory. Bitcoin sells off sharply, ETF outflows spike, and yet—privacy coins go vertical. We cover Harvard’s surprising Bitcoin allocation, the record-breaking debut of the Canary XRP ETF, the...

  42. Bitcoin Dips Below $100K, DeFi Melts Down, and Privacy Devs Jailed | The Weekly (Nov 10, 2025)

    Bitcoin just had one of its roughest weeks of 2025. David and Graham break down the chaos — from BTC dipping below $100K and OG whales dumping, to Stream Finance’s so-called “stablecoin” meltdown and the shocking jailing of two privacy wallet developers. They unpack how AI panic in the stock…

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  43. Solana vs Ethereum Heats Up 🔥 | Trump vs Powell, and Bitcoin’s “Silent IPO”

    Solana breaks the internet again — this time over Western Union’s new stablecoin.Ethereum, Cardano, and XRP maxis come swinging while Solana supporters clap back.Meanwhile, Trump says Powell’s “too late” and vows to replace him — sending Bitcoin sliding after the Fed’s latest rate cut.Plus:...

  44. JPMorgan Turns to Crypto, and Trump Pardons CZ - The Weekly Oct 20

    In this The Weekly: 💰 Gold erases $2.4T in 2 days🇯🇵 Japan prints “to fight inflation”🏦 JPMorgan eyes BTC & ETH as collateral📈 Bitcoin hash rate hits record highs🎯 Polymarket airdrop incoming🇺🇸 Trump pardons CZTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Polymarket's Token Announcement03:00 Gold's...

  45. Polymarket: 69% Odds BTC Dips Below $100K | U.S. Gov Seizes 127K BTC | Erebor Bank Enters Crypto | The Weekly Oct 20

    Bitcoin takes a beating this week — and the markets are bracing for more. In this episode of The Weekly, David and Graham break down: ⛏️ BTC price action and retest of the flash crash lows 📉 Polymarket traders say there’s a 69% chance BTC drops below $100K before 2026 🇺🇸 U.S. government seizes...

  46. $19B Liquidated: Inside the Biggest Crypto Crash Since FTX | The Weekly Oct 13

    The biggest liquidation in crypto history just happened — $19 billion wiped, altcoins nuked, and a whale who shorted the exact top pocketed $200 million. David Sencil and Graham Stone break it all down in this episode of The Weekly: • What triggered the crash • Trump vs China: market timing •...

  47. Zcash Surge, Perp DEX Wars & Aster Controversy | The Weekly Oct 6

    Zcash is pumping — but is it more than just a rally? In this episode of The Weekly, @_dsencil and @graminitha1 break down why Zcash is up 130%, how Hyperliquid and Aster are battling in the perp DEX wars, and what @DefiLlama’s @0xngmi is saying about Aster’s suspicious volume data. We also cover…

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  48. Circle’s Controversial USDC Upgrade: Reversible Transactions?! | The Weekly (Live @TOKEN2049)

    We’re live at TOKEN2049 Singapore (@token2049) with another episode of The Weekly, breaking down the biggest stories in crypto.This week: • Circle’s bold USDC plan for transaction reversibility • Vanguard’s rumored pivot into crypto ETFs • SEC & CFTC talks that could legalize perpetuals in the…

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  49. Crypto Turns Dark: Meme Coins, Solana Surge, and the USDH Showdown

    In this episode of The Weekly, @_dsencil and @graminitha1 dive into one of the most disturbing crypto stories of the year — a meme coin minted within minutes of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin being arrested.We also unpack the major Solana ETF buzz, Forward Industries’ $1.58B SOL play, and the…

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  50. Trump-Backed WLFI Melts Down, But Price Pumps?! | Bitcoin Treasuries Hit 1M BTC Sept 8 The Weekly

    This week on The Weekly, @_dsencil and @graminitha1 break down the absolute chaos surrounding World Liberty Financial (WLFI) — a Trump family-backed crypto project that blacklisted wallets, froze assets, and somehow… pumped in price. We dive into what really happened, including Justin Sun’s…

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