War Wallets, Billion-Dollar Breaches, and Bitcoin Athletes
Release Date: 04/04/2025
Crypto Chaos from DC to Phuket
The World Crypto Report
We unpack Binance’s bold request to ditch its compliance monitor—and its curious ties to a Trump-backed stablecoin (0:38). We check in on Thailand’s crackdown on foreign crypto platforms (2:28), hear how a Federer fan nearly got love-scammed out of her Bitcoin (3:48), and laugh/cry at the U.S. government’s latest attempt to regulate digital assets… by disbanding its own crypto crime unit (5:16). All that, plus deepfakes, deception, and digital dollars—because the future of money is never boring. This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More from...
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IRS Rule Repealed, Blockchain for Ballots, and Feeding the World with Crypto
The World Crypto Report
President Trump just overturned an IRS rule that could’ve smothered DeFi platforms in red tape (0:49). Meanwhile, New York’s exploring blockchain-based voting (2:03), and NY Attorney General Letitia James is urging Congress to crack down on crypto fraud (3:17). Oh, and the World Food Program is now taking Bitcoin to help fight global hunger (4:43). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Trump signs resolution overturning IRS DeFi broker rule, By Vivian Nguyen, Crypto Briefing. Text of S.J....
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Scandal, Spending, and State Regulation
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A political firestorm in Argentina over the failed Libra token (0:41), Kraken’s new partnership with Mastercard to make spending crypto as easy as cash (2:13), and Ukraine’s ambitious proposal to tax and regulate digital assets (3:18). Plus, we cover Binance’s latest move to simplify crypto purchases for everyday users (5:10). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Argentina Launches Congressional Investigation into $Libra Cryptocurrency Scandal, by Karthik Subramanian, Finance Feeds. ...
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DOJ’s Crypto Reboot, Satoshi in the Spotlight, and Ripple’s Power Play
The World Crypto Report
The Justice Department makes a sharp pivot on crypto enforcement (0:41), an FOIA lawsuit might crack open the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto (2:18), and Ripple announces a massive $1.25B acquisition of Hidden Road (3:44). We also unpack the upcoming leadership shift at the Financial Stability Board and what it means for global crypto regulation (5:13). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: US Justice Dept disbands cryptocurrency enforcement unit, by Sarah N. Lynch and Chris Prentice, Reuters. ...
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Tether, Tourism, and Trouble
The World Crypto Report
We zoom in on a car rental company in Montenegro that’s now accepting Tether (USDT) for bookings, marking a regional first (0:35). We also explore Tether’s potential plans for a U.S.-only stablecoin (2:12), a dangerous new phishing campaign called PoisonSeed targeting crypto wallets (3:43), and how Kyrgyzstan is partnering with Binance to integrate digital finance into its economy (4:59). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Sitngo Becomes the First Car Rental Service in Montenegro to...
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Stablecoins Get the Green Light, Bitcoin Eyes the Quantum Threat
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In this episode, we break down four major developments shaking up the crypto landscape: 0:43 - The U.S. SEC clarifies that certain "Covered Stablecoins" aren’t securities — potentially a regulatory game-changer. 2:13 - North Dakota and Arizona crack down on crypto kiosks to fight rising scam activity. 3:47 - Brazil’s top court rules that crypto assets can be seized to repay debt, marking a big shift in legal recognition. 5:21 - A new Bitcoin proposal, Q-Ramp, aims to prepare the network for the quantum computing era. This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in...
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War Wallets, Billion-Dollar Breaches, and Bitcoin Athletes
The World Crypto Report
April 4, 2025. The U.S. Treasury just sanctioned crypto wallets tied to both a Russian exchange and the Houthi movement, signaling that crypto is officially part of the geopolitical battlefield. Meanwhile, crypto theft just hit $1.67 billion in Q1 alone, making it the worst quarter on record. We break down how it happened, what it means, and why it’s not just bad code; it's a wake-up call. Plus, college athletes are cashing in with crypto under new NIL rules, and Fidelity rolls out crypto IRAs. This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money. Stories and articles...
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Crypto Hits the Mainstream: 55 Million Holders and Counting
The World Crypto Report
A new national survey shows 55 million Americans now hold cryptocurrency, and a surprising number say it’s changing their lives for the better. In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 3, 2025), we break down the key findings from the National Cryptocurrency Association’s latest State of the Crypto Holders Report. Plus: TikTok’s potential sale heats up as Zoop, a startup backed by the founder of OnlyFans, makes a bold move—with Amazon hot on their heels. Fat Brands starts accepting Bitcoin for royalty payments—will other franchises follow? Taiwan’s lawmakers introduce new...
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Burger King's Crypto Buzz, Tuberville's Crypto Bills, and Coinbase's Crypto Blues
The World Crypto Report
In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 2, 2025), Burger King ignites crypto curiosity by teasing “Burger Koin”, but is it a tasty move into digital currency or just flame-broiled marketing hype? Meanwhile, Senator Tommy Tuberville serves up two bold crypto bills in Congress: one empowering retirement investors and another shielding U.S. markets from foreign interference. Over in Houston, crypto graffiti tags the iconic “Be Someone” mural, while Coinbase endures its toughest financial quarter since the FTX collapse, amid volatile market swings triggered by economic...
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Crypto Power Plays: Trump Pardons, Regulatory Shifts, and the Rise of Stablecoins
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In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 1, 2025), we break down a seismic day in crypto and politics. Donald Trump issues quiet pardons to the founders of BitMEX, just as an explosive investigation reveals the Trump family's deep financial ties to a $550 million crypto venture. Plus, Japan proposes classifying crypto as traditional securities, signaling a major shift in global regulation. U.S. agencies like the FDIC and CFTC begin aligning crypto rules with legacy finance. In the skies, Hera Flight now accepts crypto for jet bookings. And we close with a look at stablecoins: why...
info_outlineApril 4, 2025. The U.S. Treasury just sanctioned crypto wallets tied to both a Russian exchange and the Houthi movement, signaling that crypto is officially part of the geopolitical battlefield. Meanwhile, crypto theft just hit $1.67 billion in Q1 alone, making it the worst quarter on record. We break down how it happened, what it means, and why it’s not just bad code; it's a wake-up call. Plus, college athletes are cashing in with crypto under new NIL rules, and Fidelity rolls out crypto IRAs.
This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money.
Stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
US sanctions 8 crypto wallets tied to Garantex exchange and Yemeni Houthis, by Adrian Zmudzinski, Cointelegraph.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-sanctions-crypto-wallets-garantex-houthis
Bybit Heist Fuels Record Crypto-Theft Surge, Says CertiK, by Kevin Poireault, Infosecurity Magazine.
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/record-crypto-theft-certik-bybit/
How NCAA Rules Impact the Use of Cryptocurrency in NIL Deals, Business of College Sports.
Fidelity Revolutionizes Retirement Savings with Direct Crypto Investments, Blockhead.
Fidelity Crypto® for IRAs product page: https://www.fidelity.com/crypto/retirement-ira
The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti