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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 convergence between traditional finance and blockchain technology.From SEC approvals and CME's 24/7 trading launch to the latest Polymarket controversy and Project Agora's central bank blockchain experiment, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry right now.

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, and how crypto mining pioneers are now heading into space exploration.Also in this episode:• Could the U.S. really buy 1 million BTC through the ARMA proposal?• David Hoffman exits ETH completely while Bankless steps back from Ethereum• The Ethereum Foundation talent exodus continues• MiCA-compliant Euro stablecoin crashes to $0.85 after exploit• Arthur Hayes and Eric Trump call Europe “a nice museum”• ICE and OKX launch perpetual oil futures• Hyperliquid faces its first major TradFi challenger• Chun Wang of F2Pool to command SpaceX’s first crewed Mars mission🎧 Listen now on Spotify and follow The Weekly by Bitcoin.com News for your weekly breakdown of crypto, markets, tech, and Web3 culture.

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” Bitcoin sanctions-bypass scheme, why David thinks Bitcoin is actually worse than fiat for evading sanctions, and the Coinbase/Circle/Hyperliquid USDC deal that triggered CME and ICE to run to regulators.Plus: David’s CFTC Chairman Michael Selig interview from Vegas, Austin Campbell on the Clarity Act, and Graham vs David on whether the bill actually passes by July 4th.Topics covered:• 30-year US Treasury clears 5% — what it means for hard assets• Iran’s Hormuz Safe Bitcoin maritime insurance play• Why David thinks Bitcoin is worse than fiat for sanctions evasion• Strategy’s $1.5B convertible note buyback and Saylor’s pivot• STRC (“stretch”) — the 11.5% Bitcoin yield play• Hyperliquid lands USDC deal with Coinbase and Circle• CME and ICE lobbying regulators over Hyperliquid• David’s interview with CFTC Chairman Michael Selig• Will the CLARITY Act pass by July 4th? Graham and David debate00:22 - Welcome and Guest Introduction00:58 - Bitcoin and Market Overview02:26 - Bond Market Analysis04:21 - Bitcoin's Relevance to Bonds07:34 - Japanese Bond Market Crisis08:25 - Iran's Bitcoin Maritime Insurance12:36 - Bitcoin and Privacy Coins14:07 - Strategy's Bitcoin Sales Strategy18:43 - Interview with Michael Saylor22:12 - Hyperliquid and USDC Deal25:58 - Regulatory Challenges for Hyperliquid32:03 - Clarity Act and Political Implications39:33 - Closing Remarks

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, BlackRock’s push to tokenize money market funds on Ethereum, and why stablecoin yield has become one of the key political fights in U.S. crypto regulation.Plus, Robert Kiyosaki is back with another doomer warning — this time about baby boomers facing severe financial pressure.Topics covered:• Coinbase outage and crypto infrastructure risk• Bitcoin, altcoins and NFTs catching bids• Prediction markets, manipulation and TradFi adoption• BlackRock tokenized money market funds on Ethereum• Stablecoin yield, banks and U.S. Treasury demand• Robert Kiyosaki’s warning for baby boomers00:30 - Market Updates: S&P 500, NASDAQ, Bitcoin01:29 - Altcoins and NFT Market Trends02:11 - Coinbase Outage Explanation03:03 - Technical Details of the Outage05:27 - Public Reaction and Speculation07:20 - Prediction Markets and Traditional Finance09:31 - ETFs and Crypto Legislation12:29 - BlackRock's Tokenized Funds15:13 - Clarity Act and Crypto Regulation19:25 - Robert Kiyosaki's Predictions

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 Bitcoin, stablecoins, and crypto politics.Bitcoin pushes back toward $80K while stocks continue hitting all-time highs, raising the question of whether this is real strength or late-cycle euphoria. They also dig into the stablecoin sector as total market cap reaches a new high, euro stablecoins begin to grow under MiCA, and the broader role of stablecoins in global finance keeps expanding.The episode also covers:bearish calls for Bitcoin and the stock market why stablecoins are starting to look less like “crypto” and more like money World Liberty Financial and the growing scrutiny around Trump-linked crypto projects why Democrats are escalating attacks on crypto grift narratives a disturbing FBI case involving a suspected “reverse wrench attack”A wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, macro, stablecoins, political risk, and the narratives shaping crypto right now.Graham Stone X Alex Richardson01:30 - Bitcoin's Price Surge and Short Sellers02:24 - Bearish Market Analysis by Gareth Soloway03:21 - Economic Predictions by Notable Figures05:28 - Stablecoin Market Developments08:16 - Euro-Pegged Stablecoins Growth10:27 - Stablecoins and Regulatory Challenges13:00 - World Liberty Financial Controversy18:15 - Political Implications of Crypto Controversies20:51 - Reverse Wrench Attack Incident

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 signals, Paul Stork’s new Ecash Bitcoin hard fork, New York’s lawsuits against prediction markets, EU sanctions targeting a ruble-backed stablecoin, and the Believe/Launchcoin controversy.Graham Stone X Alex Richardson00:00 - Arrest of French Tax Official00:29 - Weekly Crypto News Introduction01:29 - ETF Flows and Market Trends02:05 - Bullish and Bearish Market Takes03:48 - Token Narratives Episode Recap04:15 - New Bitcoin Hard Fork Announcement06:05 - Ecash and Drive Chain Model07:54 - Criticism and Support for Ecash09:22 - Bitcoin Conference and Interviews10:32 - Crypto Kidnapping Epidemic in France14:06 - Prediction Markets and Legal Issues19:36 - EU Sanctions on Russian Crypto21:23 - Arrest of Solana-Based Token Founder23:32 - Conclusion and Upcoming Content

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, and why this debate goes far beyond technology. At the core is a much bigger question: if Bitcoin can change its rules to protect itself, does it stop being the immutable, neutral monetary asset people thought it was?The episode also covers:Bitcoin miner capitulationwhether mining centralization is a real long-term threatthe KelpDAO exploitwhy DeFi increasingly feels broken for everyday usersWatch for sharp analysis on Bitcoin, crypto markets, and the narratives shaping the space.00:41 - Welcome and Introductions01:24 - Paris Blockchain Week Insights02:43 - Market Overview and Bitcoin's Position04:51 - Discussion on BIP361 and Quantum Threat08:41 - Debate on Bitcoin's Rule Changes11:16 - Opposition to Quantum Resistance Proposals13:12 - Philosophical Debate on Bitcoin's Future17:38 - Bitcoin Miners and Market Challenges22:30 - KelpDAO Hack and DeFi Crisis30:32 - Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

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 signal means for crypto, cover a massive $286M DeFi hack on Solana's Drift protocol linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, unpack the Kalshi and Polymarket prediction market regulatory battles, and debate whether Google's new quantum computing research paper is real Bitcoin FUD or just Y2K 2.0.In this episode:- Trump's Easter Iran threat rattles oil and equities — Bitcoin pumps ~3% instead- Japan declares an energy emergency as Strait of Hormuz closure ripples into East Asia- Doomburg and Rory Johnson on short-term oil price spike vs. long-term collapse below $60- Polymarket faces backlash over "death market" tied to downed US airman — removes it within hours- Nevada court rules Kalshi prediction markets are indistinguishable from illegal gambling- CFTC and DOJ sue Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois to reassert federal jurisdiction over prediction markets- $286M stolen from Drift Protocol in 12 minutes — a 6-month North Korean social engineering operation- Lazarus Group agents met Drift team in person at conferences over months before executing the hack- David's take: all DeFi protocols should implement time-locks on large withdrawals- Google research paper claims breaking Bitcoin's elliptic curve cryptography needs 20x fewer qubits than previously thought- David vs Graham: Is quantum a genuine threat or just Y2K-level FUD?The Weekly | Bitcoin.com NewsChapters:00:21 - Weekly Episode Introduction00:41 - Trump's Profanity-Laced Message01:09 - Market Reactions to Trump's Message02:00 - Oil Market Reactions03:05 - Discussion on Trump's Statements04:15 - Japan's Energy Emergency05:30 - East Asia's Market Reactions06:32 - Oil Price Predictions09:07 - Prediction Markets Controversy13:08 - Legal Challenges for Prediction Markets17:54 - Solana Ecosystem DeFi Hack28:37 - Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin

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 gold when you need to leave fast• David Sachs ends his term as Crypto Czar — was he a success or failure?• Coinbase launches Bitcoin-backed home loans with Better Home and FinanceThe Weekly | Bitcoin.com News#Bitcoin #Crypto #Geopolitics #BitcoinNews #TheWeekly00:24 - Welcome to The Weekly00:37 - War in the Middle East01:05 - Trump's Ultimatum01:18 - Varying Reports on Ultimatum01:35 - Social Media and Truth01:50 - Sources of Truth02:18 - Ceasefire Proposal and Reactions02:47 - US and Israeli Forces Movements03:13 - Iran's Demands and Oil Pipeline03:42 - Information Flow and Market Reactions04:10 - Reports of US Troops Deployment05:05 - Polymarket Predictions05:26 - Bitcoin and Geopolitical Implications06:08 - Global Oil Prices and Market Bifurcation06:44 - Economic Implications and Iran's Leverage08:01 - Rising Interest Rates and Gold Prices08:49 - Geopolitical and Economic Perspectives09:15 - Military and Economic Leverage10:17 - US Interest Payments and Defense Spending10:52 - US Empire Phase and Historical Comparisons11:15 - Entering a New Era12:15 - Bitcoin and Crypto in a New Regime13:14 - Stablecoins and Bitcoin's Role13:43 - Cypherpunk Values and Bitcoin Insurance14:17 - Increased Risk and Bitcoin's Importance15:17 - David Sachs and Crypto Czar Role15:46 - Success and Criticism of David Sachs16:35 - Crypto's Political Challenges17:25 - Privacy Founders and Legal Challenges18:15 - Genius Act and Regulatory Shifts19:19 - Political Perception and Crypto's Future20:25 - Trump's Crypto Revolution Speech21:25 - Global Progress in Crypto Regulation22:32 - Crypto Community's Frustrations22:52 - Bitcoin and Stablecoin Backed Loans23:19 - Loan Details and Collateral Requirements24:16 - Bitcoin as Collateral in TradFi25:04 - Crypto Price Volatility and Loans

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 shock rippling across every asset class, and what happens next.In this episode:• Iran's retaliatory strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan — 2-5 years of LNG repair damage• Trump's ultimatum and Iran's civilian target list response• Asian cash Dubai crude hits $170 — all-time high• Nikkei gaps down 4-5%, preview of US market open• Rory Johnston: "It's bigger than anything in history. They are all terrified."• Airlines canceling 1,000+ flights each — jet fuel as canary in the coal mine• Laos cuts schools to 3 days/week due to oil shortages• 10-year Treasury yields up 45bps — Bob Elliott says 5% is the buy level• Gold off 20% from $5,500 peak, silver between $60-70• Bitcoin below $68K — risk off or buying opportunity?• Petro Yuan narrative debunked — David's takedown• BitTensor shilled on All In Podcast — exit liquidity fears• Visa CLI for AI agent payments• SEC greenlights NASDAQ tokenized stocks📍 The Weekly | Bitcoin.com News✅ Subscribe for more weekly market coverage#Bitcoin #Iran #OilCrisis #TheWeekly #CryptoNews00:00 - Introduction and Market Impact01:11 - Iran's Retaliatory Strikes03:17 - Market Reactions and Equity Markets05:07 - Oil Market Analysis07:17 - Iran's Threats and Infrastructure Targets09:13 - Asian Market Reactions10:49 - US Market Predictions14:10 - Impact on Airlines and Jet Fuel15:29 - Treasury Bond Yields and US Debt18:16 - Bitcoin and Gold Market Movements21:19 - Petro Yuan vs. Petro Dollar26:13 - AI and Crypto Developments31:48 - Visa's AI Payment Integration34:52 - Tokenized Securities on NASDAQ36:10 - Real World Assets and Tokenization37:45 - Closing Remarks and Trump's Ultimatum

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 held while equities, bonds, and real estate collapsed.The Weekly is Bitcoin.com News' flagship weekly podcast hosted by Graham Stone and David Sencil — sharp market analysis and institutional insight every Monday.Bitcoin.com News — https://news.bitcoin.com00:00 - Introduction and Economic Impact00:52 - Episode Overview01:34 - Conflict Developments03:27 - Global Market Reactions06:37 - Iran's Strategic Moves08:05 - US Economic Indicators10:02 - Military Escalation11:55 - Energy Security Crisis14:42 - Internet Blackout in Iran17:26 - Oil Supply Concerns19:03 - Market Reactions and Predictions22:02 - Bitcoin and Crypto Discussion24:41 - Risk Management Advice25:08 - Bitcoin Milestone30:09 - Quantum Computing Threat33:39 - Boris Johnson's Bitcoin Critique35:43 - Stablecoin Developments41:15 - MetaPlanet's Strategic Investment43:34 - Conclusion and Wrap-Up

💡 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, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down the cascading macro effects: spiking oil, delayed rate cuts, a rallying dollar, and what it all means for Bitcoin.In this episode:• Oil at $117 — why crypto traders reacted first on Hyperliquid• Bloomberg citing a decentralized exchange for macro analysis• WTI vs. Brent spread flip — Strait of Hormuz disruptions• Arthur Hayes bull case vs. the bearish macro reality• Dollar rallying, rate cuts delayed to September• Gold vs. Bitcoin: Dubai expats can't sell their gold• AI-generated war footage and X's 90-day suspension policy (Nikita Bier)• Crypto's AI agent integration rush — blockchain-washing 2.0?• MasterCard & Google's "verifiable intent" framework#Bitcoin #Oil #Inflation #Hyperliquid #AIAgents #MasterCard #Crypto #TheWeekly #BitcoinNews #ArthurHayes #NikitaBier00:00 Market Sentiment and Geopolitical Tensions02:51 The Impact of Oil Prices on Bitcoin06:05 The Role of Digital Assets in Market Volatility08:54 Geopolitical Conflicts and Economic Implications11:55 Misinformation in Times of Crisis17:55 AI Integration in the Crypto Space22:50 The Future of AI Agents in Trading29:58 MasterCard's Move Towards AI and Payments

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 Hyperliquid to price gold and oil ahead of Monday's open, what a Strait of Hormuz shutdown means for inflation and the Fed, and whether Arthur Hayes's wartime money-printing thesis ultimately makes Bitcoin the trade of the conflict. Plus: Iran mines up to 5% of global Bitcoin hash rate — what happens if that supply disappears? From The Weekly by Bitcoin.com News.00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin's Market Behavior00:30 - Episode Introduction 01:10 - Middle East Conflict Overview 02:59 - Bitcoin's Market Reaction 04:11 - 24/7 Crypto Markets Impact 05:59 - Hyper Liquid and Price Discovery 07:17 - Strait of Hormuz and Oil Prices 09:25 - Bitcoin as a Market Indicator 11:18 - Market Predictions for Monday 13:03 - Historical Market Reactions 14:30 - Inflation and Oil Prices 15:58 - Iran's Bitcoin Connection 17:35 - Crypto Market Stability 19:13 - Conclusion and Monitoring

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 mattersTariff uncertainty, inflation prints, and macro pressureThe Clarity Act drama between Coinbase, banks, and the White HouseBitcoin miners pivoting to AIWhy AI agents might become crypto’s biggest usersIs the next wave of crypto adoption coming from machines, not humans?00:00 - Introduction and Crypto's Design Flaws00:30 - Bitcoin's Price Drop and Market Analysis02:23 - Reasons for Bitcoin's Downtrend06:11 - Nakamoto Inc.'s Restructuring12:44 - Bitdeer's Bitcoin Sale and AI Pivot16:21 - LORRE Limited's Bitcoin Acquisition19:21 - Clarity Act and US Legislation Update30:07 - AIX Crypto Developments34:14 - Future of Crypto with AI

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 Lightning• Brazil’s $68B Bitcoin reserve proposal• Binance’s $1B BTC buy• Crime, regulation, and more00:00 - Cal-She's Super Bowl Trading Record00:22 - Welcome Back to The Weekly01:01 - Bitcoin's Elusive Price Point01:18 - News of the Week02:16 - Deutsche Bank's Bitcoin Stance04:07 - Bitcoin Adoption in Brazil06:18 - Brazil's Stablecoin Tax Proposal08:11 - US Dollar Dominance and Stablecoins09:55 - Binance's Bitcoin Purchase12:53 - AI and Bitcoin16:33 - Bitcoin Crime Stories23:36 - Prediction Markets and the Super Bowl29:19 - Coinbase vs. Nevada33:36 - Vitalik Buterin on Prediction Markets39:32 - The Fascination with Prediction Markets

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 inflowsThe role of macro instability and Fed expectationsWhether Bitcoin’s financialization is creating hidden riskInstitutional cost bases, sentiment shifts, and cycle psychologyEthereum’s roadmap reset and Vitalik’s latest admissionsPolymarket token rumors and its bizarre “free groceries” marketing stuntA deep dive into what actually happened — and what matters next.00:00 Bitcoin's Recent Crash: Causes and Theories11:00 MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings and Market Sentiment17:05 Nouriel Roubini's Critique of Bitcoin22:09 Ethereum's Roadmap and Vitalik's Insights29:08 Polymarket's Marketing Stunt and Future Token Speculation

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 liquidity continued to exit the market.We cover:Why gold suddenly started trading like a risk assetWhether this was a healthy correction or something more structuralWhat Bitcoin’s drawdown tells us about liquidity and market stressStablecoin flows, miner selling, and institutional behaviorWhy Monday’s market open could define the next legAs always, we separate narrative from liquidity — and ask what really matters next.Hosted by @_dsencil and @graminitha1.00:00 Market Turmoil: Gold and Silver Crash03:01 The Volatility of Precious Metals05:51 Market Manipulation and Conspiracy Theories08:49 Institutional Influence on Market Movements11:59 The Role of Retail Investors14:52 The Future of Precious Metals18:09 Bitcoin's Decline and Market Reactions21:01 Geopolitical Tensions and Bitcoin's Performance23:52 Stablecoin Dynamics and Market Liquidity26:49 Federal Reserve's Impact on Markets

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 chaos.Featuring:• Japan bond market turmoil and USD/JPY intervention fears• Trump, tariffs, and geopolitical market risk• Bitcoin vs gold as a hedge• Ethereum’s quantum security pivot• Prediction markets on BTC’s next move• Bitcoin miners stabilizing the U.S. power gridHosted by @_dsencil and @graminitha100:00 Geopolitical Tensions and Market Reactions03:00 Bitcoin’s Current Struggles and Market Dynamics05:47 The Impact of Japanese Financial Moves08:52 Market Predictions and Bitcoin’s Future11:53 Tariffs and Their Implications for Crypto14:55 Ethereum’s Response to Quantum Threats17:49 Bitcoin’s Role in Energy Management31:04 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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 the long-awaited Clarity Act is suddenly losing momentum, what’s really behind Monero’s all-time high, and why reported crypto fraud now dwarfs hacks.Topics covered:Trump vs the Fed, Exxon, JPMorgan, and foreign governmentsWhy tariffs and politics are reintroducing macro riskThe Clarity Act: ethics, stablecoin yield, and why it may not passThe real reason Monero pumped to ATHSteak ’n Shake’s Bitcoin “treasury” narrativeWhy crypto fraud hit ~$16B in 2025No hype — just context.🎙️ Hosted by Graham Stone & David Sencil📅 Weekly macro + crypto breakdown

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 says about institutional credibility in 2026.We also cover:• Zcash’s dev team resigning en masse• Monero ripping to new all-time highs• MicroStrategy buying more Bitcoin — and Saylor’s latest controversy• Prediction markets facing legal pressure from U.S. states• Why privacy and macro narratives are converging📅 Recorded January 13, 2026Follow the hosts:Graham Stone — @graminitha1David Sencil — @_dsencil00:00 Trump and the Federal Reserve Feud10:42 Privacy in Cryptocurrency: Zcash vs Monero16:45 MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy and Market Dynamics21:56 Legal Challenges for Prediction Markets

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, conflicting institutional outlooks for Bitcoin in 2026, and why BlackRock quietly became the most profitable Bitcoin ETF issuer despite weak price action.We also cover:• Why some macro analysts think Bitcoin could lag gold in 2026• Whether prediction markets should reward insider information• BlackRock’s long-term vision for tokenized finance• Stablecoins entering real-world payment rails via Korea• Russia issuing crypto-backed loans• Iran publicly accepting crypto for weapons purchasesA wide-ranging conversation on where crypto stands as it enters a more institutional — and geopolitical — phase.00:00 Bitcoin's Price Resurgence and Predictions01:44 Insider Trading and Prediction Markets06:47 2026 Crypto Market Outlooks15:11 SEC Changes and Political Dynamics19:39 Institutional Adoption and Crypto Innovations25:04 Global Crypto Use Cases and Controversies

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 cryptography, but coordination. Upgrading Bitcoin’s security could take years, and waiting until a true quantum threat emerges may already be too late.We also cover: • Why Bitcoin can’t “just flip a switch” to become post-quantum secure • Which Bitcoin addresses are most vulnerable • The controversy around Satoshi-era coins • Why quantum attacks may happen silently • Coinbase’s push to become an “everything exchange” • Prediction markets, state gambling laws, and the CFTC • Stablecoin yield loopholes after the GENIUS Act • Ripple’s RLUSD and its bank charter ambitions🎙 Hosts:Graham Stone & David Sencil📌 The Weekly recaps the most important stories shaping Bitcoin and crypto — separating signal from noise.⸻00:00 The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin08:08 Governance Challenges in Bitcoin's Evolution13:55 Coinbase's Ambitious Expansion19:49 The Future of Stablecoins26:04 Ripple's Rise in the Stablecoin Market

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 Kwon and SBF — are now in prison.In this episode of The Weekly, Graham Stone and David Sencil break down why this cycle feels fundamentally different from the last one, and what that means for Bitcoin, crypto, and global markets heading into 2026.Topics covered: • Why Bitcoin fell after the Fed cut rates • Japan’s rate hike & the unwinding of the yen carry trade • Institutional accumulation vs. weak price action • The SEC’s quiet green light for tokenized securities • Prediction markets and looming regulation • Do Kwon’s 15-year prison sentence and what it signals for crypto’s maturity👇 Subscribe for weekly macro & crypto analysis.Timestamps:00:00 The Evolution of Crypto Characters01:10 Market Reactions to Federal Reserve Decisions04:04 Global Interest Rate Changes and Their Impact07:04 Institutional Momentum in Bitcoin09:56 Regulatory Developments in Tokenization13:13 Prediction Markets and Lobbying Efforts17:58 YouTube’s Integration of Stablecoins22:08 The Fallout from Terra Luna’s Collapse#TerraLuna #crypto #stablecoins Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance. Our mission is to help everyone take ownership of their Bitcoin and their financial future.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/bitcoinnews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

00:00 Global Crypto Regulation Trends13:38 China's Crypto Crackdown and Its Implications22:06 Emerging Crypto Policies in South Korea and Brazil31:03 The Rise of Crypto ETFs and Their Impact49:48 The Future of Digital Asset Trusts (DATs)Governments around the world are tightening control over crypto faster than ever.Graham Stone and David Sencil break down coordinated moves from the G20, South Africa, the ECB, China, South Korea, and Brazil — and what these shifts mean for stablecoins, DeFi, capital controls, and individual financial freedom.This full segment unpacks the geopolitical motivations behind the crackdown, the narratives being pushed by regulators, and the real reasons citizens are turning to Bitcoin and stablecoins despite rising pressure.► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet: https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center: https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield: https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse? VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards. VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BitcoinNews►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►LinkedIn News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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:• Why Bitcoin plunged toward $80K before sharply rebounding• How a potential MSCI rule could trigger billions in forced selling of MSTR• The SEC clearing its ETF backlog and the rapid rise of XRP ETFs• What the new Epstein document dump really shows about early Bitcoin researchA massive week for crypto markets — here’s what it all means.00:05 Bitcoin Market Overview03:09 MSCI Indices and Bitcoin's Corporate Adoption06:15 SEC Guidance and ETF Developments09:11 Epstein's Ties to Bitcoin and Crypto Research► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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 privacy narrative igniting across the market, and several institutional signals hiding beneath the bearish price action.Timestamps:00:00 Weekly Bitcoin and Crypto Recap03:00 Harvard's Bitcoin Holdings and Market Trends05:48 The Rise of Privacy Coins08:53 XRP ETF Launch and Market Dynamics14:51 Uniswap's Unification Proposal17:30 Visa's Blockchain Pilot for Instant PaymentsSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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 market spilled into crypto, why DeFi’s yield-bearing stablecoins are anything but stable, and what the crackdown on privacy means for builders moving forward.Was this week the start of a deeper correction… or just another shakeout before the next rally? Find out in this week’s episode of The Weekly.⸻00:00 Market Movements and Whale Activity07:29 Short Selling and Market Dynamics15:26 DeFi and Stablecoin Challenges20:01 Privacy in Crypto and Regulatory Concerns

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: Coinbase’s “silent IPO” theory, a $100M DeFi hack, and the rise of X402 tokens.Timestamps00:00 Ecosystem Rivalries in Crypto02:42 FOMC Meeting and Bitcoin's Market Response05:19 The Silent IPO Theory and Bitcoin's Transition13:02 Solana's Institutional Support and ETF Success19:14 Western Union's Stablecoin on Solana: A Controversial Move25:30 Bitcoin Miners Diversifying into AI28:03 Balancer Exploit: A Blow to DeFi Trust31:17 Emerging X 402 Payment ProtocolSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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 Market Fluctuations and Predictions05:54 Japan's Fiscal Policy and Its Implications08:48 JP Morgan's Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin and Ether12:10 Bitcoin Hash Rate Trends and Global Contributions15:05 Crypto Mergers and Acquisitions Surge17:57 Rumble's Adoption of Crypto Tipping20:50 CZ's Pardon and Its Political Implications#trump #gold #polymarket #jpmorgan to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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 127,000 BTC — now possibly the #1 Bitcoin whale globally🏦 Erebor & Sony Bank make moves into crypto custody and stablecoins🥇 Gold hits 9 straight weeks of gains — is BTC falling behind?📺 Watch now for sharp takes, real data, and zero fluff.Hosted by @_dsencil & @graminitha1Powered by Bitcoin.com► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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• Hyperliquid whale conspiracy• Altcoins that went to zero• Are Perp DEXes to blame?• Binance’s oracle failure & $200M in reimbursements• Bitcoin’s resilience• ICE investing in Polymarket — and why it matters• Plus: David’s honest review of the Degen PhoneThis is your full post-mortem from the wildest weekend crypto has seen all year.00:00 The Crypto Market Crash: A Historical Perspective02:55 Market Reactions and Liquidations05:46 The Role of Influential Figures and Market Manipulation08:32 Perpetual DEXs: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly11:44 The DPEG Incident: Understanding the USDE Situation17:40 Aftermath and Implications for Bitcoin and Altcoins23:19 The Future of Prediction Markets and Institutional Interest29:06 Innovations in Crypto: The D-Gen Phone ReviewSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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:– Bitcoin’s new all-time high– Privacy coin season returns– Stablecoin dominance & Tether’s new strategy– The upcoming ETF deluge

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 U.S. • Stablecoin crackdowns in Iran • Nick Szabo returns to X declaring “Bitcoin is King”🎙️ Hosted by @_dsencil and @graminitha1 — powered by Threshold Network.📲 Download the bitcoin.com wallet to grab exclusive golden ticket giveaways during the show.Subscribe for more weekly crypto news straight from the frontlines.Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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 wild “bachelor-style” bidding war for USDH on Hyperliquid. Plus: Tether’s new USAT stablecoin and the Bank of England’s proposal to cap your stablecoin holdings.👇 Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:30 - Bitcoin.com’s Charlie Kirk fundraiser3:40 - Meme coin minted for Kirk’s killer?!5:15 - Solana price action + ETF hype8:14 - Forward Industries’ $1.58B SOL bet11:42 - The USDH Stablecoin Showdown20:50 - Tether’s new USAT token23:30 - UK proposes stablecoin caps🔔 Subscribe for weekly crypto updates💬 Let us know what you think in the comments#CryptoNews #CharlieKirk #Solana #Bitcoin #USDH #USAT #Stablecoins #CryptoDramaSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

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 alleged involvement, and what this says about decentralization in 2025.Also in this episode:✅ Bitcoin treasuries surpass 1M BTC held✅ Galaxy tokenizes GLXY stock on Solana✅ Stablecoin volume hits $3 TRILLION in August✅ Chainalysis reveals surprising trends in global crypto adoptionSubscribe for more real talk on crypto’s wildest weekly headlines.#Bitcoin #chainanalysis #stablecoins #Galaxy #cryptoSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

This week on The Weekly:📍 CFTC opens the door for U.S. traders to return to overseas crypto exchanges📍 Could Binance IPO in the U.S.?📍 The Fed’s independence is crumbling — and that might not even matter📍 U.S. government data hits the blockchain (for real)📍 Stablecoins take over Japan, LatAm, and beyond🎙️ Hosted by @_dsencil & @graminitha1📍 Subscribe for more crypto macro, market structure, and real-world adoption news every week.

Ethereum hit an ATH this weekend.Why? Jerome Powell might’ve just lit the fuse.From Jackson Hole’s surprise dovish turn to ETH ETF flows, @_dsencil & @graminitha1 break it all down — live from WebX Tokyo.Watch the full Weekly ⬇️#ETH #Crypto #cryptonewsSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

This week on The Weekly, @_dsencil and @graminitha1 break down the biggest stories shaking up Bitcoin and crypto:🇺🇸 Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Controversy — Did the Treasury really rule out buying BTC, or is budget-neutral accumulation still in play?🏦 Fed Quietly Ends Crypto Crackdown — The surprise policy reversal that could reshape banking oversight.📈 Bullish IPO & Gemini IPO Plans — What Wall Street’s sudden crypto rush means for the market.💸 Stablecoin Yield Loopholes — Banks push back as PayPal and others find ways to offer returns.🔮 Alt Season Incoming? Coinbase says September could spark the next big rotation.🎬 Brian Armstrong’s Netflix vs. Blockbuster Analogy — Is crypto adoption at its defining moment?🔥 Don’t miss next week’s live episode from WebX Tokyo with Arthur Hayes and more.📌 Subscribe for weekly crypto insights, market updates, and in-depth analysis.

This week on The Weekly Recap, David Sencil and Graham Stone break down some of the biggest stories in crypto:- Trump’s executive order opens the door to 401(k) Bitcoin investments- Harvard drops $116M on BTC- Stablecoins hit $270B - bull run signal?- Liquid staking gets SEC clarity- XRP ETF rumors resurface as case nears final resolutionStay ahead of the curve with solid analysis and real market signals.🔔 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of what actually moves crypto markets.

Get up to speed on everything that moved markets this week in The Weekly, hosted by David Sencil and Graham Initha. We unpack:0:00 Intro & Market Overview1:02 Historic Fed Vote—first multi-governor dissent in 30+ years4:15 Ethereum Spot-ETF Streak—20 straight days of inflows…and a record-setting outflow7:30 “Project Crypto” Unveiled—Paul Atkins’s blueprint to modernize U.S. securities rules11:45 XRP Spotlight: • New ETF issuer joins the fray • Hyperscale Data’s $10 M treasury purchase • $750 M open interest in CME XRP futures • Growing buzz that the U.S. could use XRP Ledger for a CBDC16:20 ETH vs. XRP—who wins the institutional race?🔔 Subscribe for your weekly crypto deep-dive: 👍 Like, comment & share if you learned something new🐦 Follow us on X: @_dsencil | @graminitha1#ETFs #Crypto #XRP #ETHSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

This week on The Weekly Recap with David Sencil and Graham Stone:- The UK is preparing to dump 61,000 BTC, worth over $7 billion, into the market- An OG whale sold 80,000 BTC to Galaxy Digital - without crashing the price- Strategy raises $2.47B in its latest round to buy more Bitcoin- Pump token collapses after early hype fizzles and metrics tank- Bank of Japan injects dollar liquidity as global stress rises- Meme coins continue to surge - but are the games already rigged?Is the UK panic-selling? Why is the US doing the opposite? And how are whales, corporates, and meme tokens shaping the next phase of crypto?⚡ Watch now for sharp, no-BS breakdowns of what really matters in crypto this week.👇 Subscribe for weekly updates + deep dives.

The July 22nd episode of The Weekly Recap dives into the start of a full-blown altcoin season as Bitcoin dominance drops and Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple outperform. Meanwhile, the Genius Act becomes law, stablecoin regulation takes shape, and Bitcoin treasuries are booming again. Topics covered:- Genius Act passes, Clarity Act heads to Senate- Bitcoin dominance drops to 60% as alts surge- Ethereum ETF inflows outpace BTC- Solana crosses $100B market cap- Ripple hits a new ATH with 27% gains- Strategy IPO & Bitcoin treasury expansion- El Salvador’s IMF footnote and Bitcoin holdingsHosted by David Sencil & Graham StoneStay ahead of the curve with solid analysis and real market signals.🔔 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of what actually moves crypto markets.

Bitcoin smashes past $119,000 with $1B in short liquidations - but Google searches are still low. Are we just getting started?This week’s The Weekly Recap with David Sencil (@_dsencil) and Graham Stone (@graminitha1) covers:- Bitcoin’s $119K breakout and market cap passing silver- Altcoin frenzy: Ethereum + meme coins like Fart Coin and Pepe Coin surge- Why Google Trends might be misleading- The GENIUS Act: Will US stablecoin regulation crush innovation?- Trump’s tariffs, political risks & a potential new crypto wedge issue- Alt season coming?Stay ahead of the curve with solid analysis and real market signals.🔔 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of what actually moves crypto markets.

Bitcoin.com’s The Weekly Recap dives into everything actually moving crypto markets this week:– Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passes the House, risking a debt-to-GDP explosion to 130%– Ray Dalio predicts massive inflation or tax hikes ahead– The Genesis Act sparks stablecoin fears in Europe– Robinhood launches a new layer-2 on Arbitrum with tokenized stocks– Bitcoin tests the top of its range - and a breakout could be imminentHosted by David Sencil and Graham Stone, cutting through the noise every week.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp, fearless insights every Monday.

Bitcoin.com’s The Weekly Recap covers what really moved crypto markets this week:- Bitcoin bounces 6% as Iran-Israel tensions cool- Texas makes history with a $10M Bitcoin reserve- Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac now accept crypto as mortgage-worthy assets- Bitcoin dominance hits 65% - is an altcoin season next?- Meme coins, institutional moves, and why the bull market might just be startingHosted by David Sencil and Graham Stone, cutting through the noise every week.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp, fearless insights every Monday.

Global tensions are hitting the crypto markets hard - and Bitcoin is caught in the crossfire.This week on The Weekly Recap:- Bitcoin crashes below $100K after the U.S. bombs Iran, wiping out $40B in 3 hours- Goldman Sachs warns of $150 oil if Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz- Trump’s tariffs are shifting the global Bitcoin mining map- Coinbase sparks backlash by sponsoring the U.S. Army’s birthday parade- Circle’s IPO explodes 674%, raising $446M - Chamath calls it a $3B bank giveaway- Arthur Hayes warns stablecoin copycats won't match Circle’s dominanceDavid and Graham unpack what actually mattered this past week in crypto, global finance, and beyond.Get the real story behind the noise.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp, fearless insights every Monday.

Tensions in the Middle East are boiling over. Israel hits Iran. Oil could spike past $100. The Strait of Hormuz is under threat. Could Bitcoin become the ultimate war hedge?In this week’s episode of The Weekly Recap, David and Graham dive into:- How geopolitical shocks are affecting Bitcoin, gold, and the markets- JP Morgan and Treasury yields: What it means for your crypto stack- Stripe’s major crypto play and why the Super App thesis might be dead- BRICS expansion drama — Vietnam’s inclusion raises big questionsGet the real story behind the noise.

This week on The Weekly Recap, David and Graham break down the key developments shaping the crypto market:- Elon Musk comments on Bitcoin and U.S. debt- Circle’s IPO surges 200%+ on opening day- JP Morgan now accepts BTC ETF holdings as collateral for margin loans- Ripple gets Dubai approval for RL USD operations- Coinbase adds wrapped Doge and XRP on Base- Musk's Polymarket partnership and the decentralized prediction landscape- Reflections on crypto’s growing integration with traditional financeSharp signal. No noise.Hosted by David Sencil and Graham Stone for Bitcoin.com.

This episode covers key developments in Bitcoin adoption, macroeconomic shifts, and crypto security:Public companies in the U.S., Singapore, Brazil, the Middle East, and China are adding Bitcoin to their balance sheetsChina sold $19 billion in U.S. Treasuries; Russia reports 93% of regional trade now uses non-USD currenciesArthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will reach $1 million as capital exits the U.S. financial systemCoinbase joins the S&P 500, then reports a major data breach linked to bribed support staffWrench attacks targeting crypto holders are on the riseHosted by David Sencil and Graham Stone.

Crypto’s moving from chaos to consolidation. Washington stumbles on stablecoin rules even as Stripe & Meta go all-in, US states build Bitcoin war chests, XRP roars back, and Coinbase aims to dominate options with Deribit.Timestamps:01:48 – Genius Act stalls in Senate9:15 – TradFi embraces stablecoins: Stripe & Meta14:03 – US states launch Bitcoin strategic reserves18:42– XRP resurgence: ETFs & $1.25 B Hidden Road deal23:16 – Coinbase to acquire Deribit