The World Crypto Report
The World Crypto Report delivers fast, clear, and reliable updates on the global cryptocurrency landscape. From market movements to regulatory developments, DeFi trends to blockchain breakthroughs, we bring you the stories that matter. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting to explore digital assets, tune in for smart, concise coverage that helps you make sense of what's next in money.
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Crypto Gets Closer to Retirement Accounts, Ripple Acquires Rail, Salomon Client Sees Bitcoin Security Risk, and the UAE Streamlines Crypto Rules | August 8, 2025
08/08/2025
Crypto Gets Closer to Retirement Accounts, Ripple Acquires Rail, Salomon Client Sees Bitcoin Security Risk, and the UAE Streamlines Crypto Rules | August 8, 2025
A sweeping change in U.S. retirement policy (1:07), Ripple’s $200M Canadian expansion (2:27), and a novel effort to reclaim crypto’s “lost wallets” (3:59) Plus, the UAE takes a big step toward unified digital asset regulation (5:30). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Light, Joe. “Trump to Sign an Order Allowing Private Equity and Crypto Into 401(k)s.” Barron’s, 7 August 2025, . Riehl, Alex. “Crypto Giant Ripple to Acquire Stablecoin Payments Platform Rail for $275 Million CAD.” BetaKit, 7 August 2025,. Varghese, Justin. “Major Move: SCA, VARA Agree on Unified Framework to Regulate Virtual Assets in UAE.” Gulf News, 6 August 2025, . “Salomon Brothers: Addressing Crypto's Wallet Problem.” ACCESS Newswire, 7 August 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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It’s Win, Lose, and Draw for Tornado Cash Co-Founder, Crypto ETFs to Rise in Japan, and China Thinks “World” Is Intrusive | August 7, 2025
08/07/2025
It’s Win, Lose, and Draw for Tornado Cash Co-Founder, Crypto ETFs to Rise in Japan, and China Thinks “World” Is Intrusive | August 7, 2025
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm has been convicted of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, but avoided a sanctions charge and a money laundering verdict, for now (1:13). Plus: SBI Holdings eyes a crypto-gold trust and a Bitcoin-XRP ETF in Japan (2:46), China warns against iris scans for crypto rewards (hinting at World) (4:20), and the Philippines blocks global exchanges amid a crypto crackdown (5:52). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Aquino, Alyssa. “Judge Declares Partial Mistrial in Crypto Mixer Money Laundering Case.” New York Law Journal, 6 August 2025, . Borak, Masha. “China Warns Against Submitting Biometric Data in Return for Crypto, Hinting at World.” Biometric Update, 6 August 2025, . Dioquino, Vince. “Philippine SEC Cuts Access to Offshore Crypto Exchanges.” Decrypt, 6 August 2025, . Khalili, Joel. “Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Guilty on One Count in Federal Crypto Case.” Wired, 6 August 2025, . Masrani, Annika. “SBI Drops a Crypto Bombshell with Japan’s First Bitcoin-XRP ETF Plan.” TipRanks, 6 August 2025, . “Unregistered Crypto Platforms Continue to Target Filipinos — SEC to Enforce Sanctions Against Violators.” Enforcement and Investor Protection Division, Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines), 6 August 2025, The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: .
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The US Bitcoin Mystery, New SEC Staking Guidance, and Corporate America Fills Up with Ether | August 6, 2025
08/06/2025
The US Bitcoin Mystery, New SEC Staking Guidance, and Corporate America Fills Up with Ether | August 6, 2025
The White House keeps its cards close on the size of a potential U.S. Bitcoin reserve (0:55). The SEC issues fresh guidance on liquid staking, easing compliance worries for platforms and ETF issuers (2:24). Corporate America’s appetite for ether is surging, with treasuries adding billions in holdings (3:54). And a new Ethereum‑based scam is making the rounds, stealing nearly $1 million through deceptive smart contracts (5:26). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Burt, Jeffrey. “Scams Using Malicious Smart Contracts, YouTube Videos to Steal Crypto.” Security Boulevard, 5 August 2025, . Nishant, Niket and Manya Saini. “Small Public Companies Snap Up Ether in New Crypto Gold Rush, Even as Risks Linger.” Reuters, 5 August 2025, . Okoya, David. “The US's Bitcoin Holdings Remain a Mystery as Trump Crypto Adviser Evades Questions on Strategic Reserve: ‘We're Not Disclosing at This Time’.” Benzinga, 5 August 2025, . “Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Issues Staff Statement on Certain Liquid Staking Activities.” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 5 August 2025, . Wynn, Sarah. “SEC Declares Liquid Staking Is Outside of Securities Laws in Latest Guidance Following ‘Project Crypto’ Initiative.” The Block, 5 August 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: .
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The US Treasury Takes Aim at Crypto ATMs, the CFTC Takes Up Crypto Spot Trading, the UK Takes Too Long with Crypto Policy, and More Crypto Companies Get Taken Public | August 5, 2025
08/05/2025
The US Treasury Takes Aim at Crypto ATMs, the CFTC Takes Up Crypto Spot Trading, the UK Takes Too Long with Crypto Policy, and More Crypto Companies Get Taken Public | August 5, 2025
The U.S. Treasury warns of rising scams at cryptocurrency ATMs (1:17), the CFTC pushes to expand oversight of spot crypto trading (2:51), and George Osborne calls for the UK to accelerate its regulatory rollout (4:29). Plus, we look at IPO plans from Bullish and Figure Technology Solutions, two companies betting big on the future of blockchain finance (6:07). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: “FIN-2025-NTC1: FinCEN Notice on the Use of Convertible Virtual Currency Kiosks for Scam Payments and Other Illicit Activity.” Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, U.S. Treasury, 4 August 2025, . Hitchcock, Logan. “Crypto Company Bullish to Raise Up to $629M in IPO.” Decrypt, 4 August 2025, . Jack, Debra. “Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering.” Figure Newsroom, 4 August 2025, . Osborne, George. “Britain Missed the First Crypto Wave. We Can’t Miss the Second.” Financial Times, 4 August 2025, . Parker, George and Martin Arnold. “UK Is Being ‘Left Behind’ on Crypto, Warns George Osborne.” Financial Times, 4 August 2025, . Reddick, James. “Crypto ATMs Fueling Criminal Activity, Treasury Warns.” The Record from Recorded Future News, 4 August 2025, . “Release Number 9105-25: Acting Chairman Pham Launches Listed Spot Crypto Trading Initiative.” U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 4 August 2025, . Sandor, Krisztian. “Blockhain-Based Loans Firm Figure Files Confidential Submission for IPO.” CoinDesk, 4 August 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: .
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US and UK Loosen Crypto Policies as Stablecoins Surge in Asia | August 4, 2025
08/04/2025
US and UK Loosen Crypto Policies as Stablecoins Surge in Asia | August 4, 2025
The U.S. CFTC launches a “crypto sprint” to fast-track digital asset regulation (1:24). Hong Kong unveils a new stablecoin licensing regime, setting the stage for tightly controlled growth (2:52). Across Asia, businesses are embracing stablecoins for cross-border payments, and luxury brands are joining the trend (4:24). Plus, the UK’s FCA reopens crypto ETNs to retail investors, signaling a change in oversight philosophy (6:09). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Adebayo, Owotunse. “CFTC Launches Crypto Sprint to Improve Crypto Regulations.” Cryptopolitan, 2 August 2025, . “Acting Chairman Pham Announces CFTC Crypto Sprint.” U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission, 1 August 2025, . Chuang, Aileen and Danielle Popov. “HKMA’s Strict Stablecoin Regime to Shape Hong Kong’s Crypto Future as It Kicks Off Today.” South China Morning Post, 1 August 2025, . Bao, Anniek. “The Global Crypto Wave Is Catching on in Asia as Businesses Warm Up to Stablecoins.” CNBC, 1 August 2025, . Partz, Helen. “UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors.” CoinTelegraph, 1 August 2025, . “FCA Opens Retail Access to Crypto ETNs.” U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, 1 August 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Building the Crypto Future: The SEC’s New Rules, Real Estate’s New Buyers, and Latin America’s New Markets | August 1, 2025
08/01/2025
Building the Crypto Future: The SEC’s New Rules, Real Estate’s New Buyers, and Latin America’s New Markets | August 1, 2025
The S.E.C. unveils “Project Crypto,” an ambitious new plan to overhaul U.S. crypto regulation and bring innovation back onshore (1:10). Plus: a new Deloitte survey shows that nearly 40% of large corporations are eyeing crypto for treasury operations (2:56). We also explore how younger Americans are using digital assets to buy homes (4:39), and why Bolivia’s partnership with El Salvador could be a game-changer for Latin America's crypto future (6:03). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Atkins, Paul S. “American Leadership in the Digital Finance Revolution.” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 31 July 2025, . Carbonaro, Giulia. “Gen Z and Millennials Are Using Cryptocurrency to Buy Homes.” Newsweek, 31 July, 2025, . “El BCB y la Comisión Nacional de Activos Digitales de El Salvador Acuerdan Cooperación Mutua para el Desarrollo de los Criptoactivos en Bolivia.” Banco de Central de Bolivia, 30 July 2025, . Gallucci, Steve and John Goff. “Crypto Is Gaining Currency with North American CFOs.” Deloitte Insights, 31 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: .
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White House Digital Asset Strategy, JPMorgan-Coinbase Deal, CoinDCX Hack, and New Malware Threats | July 31, 2025
07/31/2025
White House Digital Asset Strategy, JPMorgan-Coinbase Deal, CoinDCX Hack, and New Malware Threats | July 31, 2025
The White House releases its most comprehensive digital asset strategy to date, signaling greater regulatory clarity (1:05). JPMorgan teams up with Coinbase to bring crypto access to millions of Chase customers (2:36). India’s CoinDCX is rocked by a $44 million hack linked to an insider (3:49). And new malware is making the rounds through fake crypto apps, posing a serious threat to users worldwide (5:19). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Bruggeman, Lucien and Jay O'Brien. “White House Unveils Crypto Policy ‘Roadmap’ Meant to Usher in ‘Golden Age.’” ABC News, 30 July 2025, . “Hackers Wipe Out Rs 384 Crore from Bengaluru Cryptocurrency Firm Neblio Technologies; Company Says Inside Job.” Indian Express, 30 July 2025, . Lakshmanan, Ravie. “Hackers Use Facebook Ads to Spread JSCEAL Malware via Fake Cryptocurrency Trading Apps.” The Hacker News, 30 July 2025, . Saini, Manya. “JPMorgan to Enable Crypto Purchases via Credit Cards in Coinbase Tie-Up.” Reuters, 30 July 2025, . “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.” The White House, 30 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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The SEC Removes More Crypto Restrictions, Algeria Bans Crypto & Iran Has a Mining Problem | July 30, 2025
07/30/2025
The SEC Removes More Crypto Restrictions, Algeria Bans Crypto & Iran Has a Mining Problem | July 30, 2025
The SEC approves in-kind transactions for crypto ETPs (1:04), Algeria makes a massive move against digital currencies (2:21), Iran tries to keep the lights on by going after illegal crypto mining (4:03), and RAKBANK introduces retail crypto trading in the UAE (5:40). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: “Crypto Mining Accounts for Up to 20% of Iran’s Power Shortage.” Iran International, 29 July 2025, . “Nouvelle Loi en Algérie: Les Crypto-Monnaies Désormais Criminalisées, les Sanctions Renforcées.” Fi Bladi (Algeria), 29 July 2025, . “RAKBANK Becomes the First UAE Conventional Bank to Facilitate Crypto Brokerage Service.” RAKBANK, 29 July 2025, . “SEC Permits In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs.” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 29 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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PayPal Launches Crypto Payments, FBI Uncovers Violent Money-Laundering Plot, and Steam Game Hides Malware | July 29, 2025
07/29/2025
PayPal Launches Crypto Payments, FBI Uncovers Violent Money-Laundering Plot, and Steam Game Hides Malware | July 29, 2025
PayPal makes a crypto-powered move to streamline international payments (1:06), the FBI arrests a Florida man at the center of a troubling crypto-laced crime plot (2:46), and a stealth malware campaign hides in a Steam game (4:12). Plus, we explore how museums are eyeing stablecoins to cut down on credit card fees and boost digital donations (5:37). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Cunningham, Mary. “PayPal Says It Will Allow Businesses to Accept Payments in Over 100 Cryptocurrencies.” CBS News, 28 July 2025, . Gothner, Chris. “South Florida crypto money launderer sought grisly kidnappings involving amputations: FBI.” WPLG Local 10 (Fort Lauderdale), 28 July 2025, . Merritt, Elizabeth. “The New Stablecoin Legislation and Why Museums Should Care.” American Alliance of Museums, Center for the Future of Museums Blog, 28 July 2025, . Mott, Nathaniel. “Hacker Plants Three Strains of Malware in a Steam Early Access Game Called Chemia — Security Company Found Crypto-Jacking Infostealers and a Backdoor to Install Yet More Malware in the Future.” Tom’s Hardware, 25 July 2025, . “PayPal Drives Crypto Payments into the Mainstream, Reducing Costs and Expanding Global Commerce.” PayPal Newsroom, 28 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Corporate Crypto Bets Surge, Tesla’s Bitcoin Blunder, and Wisconsin Takes on Bitcoin ATM Scams | July 28, 2025
07/28/2025
Corporate Crypto Bets Surge, Tesla’s Bitcoin Blunder, and Wisconsin Takes on Bitcoin ATM Scams | July 28, 2025
Corporate America is making unprecedented bets on cryptocurrency, raising over $43 billion this year alone (more than all IPOs combined) (1:00). Tesla’s volatile Bitcoin journey highlights both the potential gains and critical risks of crypto timing (2:46). Meanwhile, crypto custody provider BitGo moves strategically into Brazil, tapping into the growing Latin American demand for institutional crypto solutions (4:33). And Wisconsin responds to a troubling rise in Bitcoin ATM scams, unveiling strict new rules to protect consumers (6:15). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Baglole, Joel. “Tesla (TSLA) Sold Most of Its Bitcoin Holdings During ‘Crypto Winter.’” TipRanks, 27 July 2025, . Bomfim, Ricardo. “BitGo Abre Filial No Brasil de Olho em Custódia para Bancos.” Valor Econômico, 24 July 2025, . File a Wisconsin Consumer Act Complaint. State of Wisconsin, Department of Financial Institutions, . Goschenko, Sergio. “Bitgo Lands in Brazil, Targeting Banks Entering the Crypto Business.” Bitcoin.com News, 27 July 2025, . Krumme, Mackenzie. “New Guardrails Start for Bitcoin ATMs in Wisconsin.” Wisconsin Public Radio, 24 July 2025, . Zuckerman, Gregory and Vicky Ge Huang. “The Hottest Business Strategy This Summer Is Buying Crypto.” Wall Street Journal, 25 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Real Estate Gets an Extreme Crypto Makeover, UK Crypto Has a Sanctions Problem, and Bitwise Faces a Crypto ETF Delay | July 25, 2025
07/25/2025
Real Estate Gets an Extreme Crypto Makeover, UK Crypto Has a Sanctions Problem, and Bitwise Faces a Crypto ETF Delay | July 25, 2025
Crypto’s real estate footprint is growing, from Christie’s in California (1:04) to new-build communities in Florida (2:35). The UK cracks down on sanctions breaches (4:24), and Bitwise’s new ETF is suddenly on hold (6:14). Blockchain is moving from niche tool to market infrastructure, and that might mean big changes for buyers, investors, and regulators. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: “Cryptoassets Threat Assessment.” Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, HM Treasury, July 2025, . Galt, Juan. “ByteFederal Launches Crypto Real Estate Service in Florida, Partners with NEO and OPISAS.” Bitcoin Magazine, 23 July 2025. . Kamin, Debra. “Christie’s Debuts Crypto Real Estate Division.” New York Times, 24 July 2025, . King, Elizabeth. “Cortez Community Now Accepts Cryptocurrency from Home Buyers.” Business Observer, 24 July, 2025, . “OFSI: UK Cryptocurrency Firms Face ‘Almost Certain’ Sanctions Violations.” WorldECR, 24 July 2025, . Shaw, D. J. “SEC Stays Bitwise Crypto ETF Launch Despite Approval.” ETF.com, 24 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Banks Ask Regulators for More Scrutiny – of Crypto Firms, Money Market Tokenization Arrives Soon, and SoHo Torture Suspects Get Bail | July 24, 2025
07/24/2025
Banks Ask Regulators for More Scrutiny – of Crypto Firms, Money Market Tokenization Arrives Soon, and SoHo Torture Suspects Get Bail | July 24, 2025
Crypto firms face resistance from U.S. banking regulators (1:08), as Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon push ahead with blockchain-based money market fund tokenization (2:26). Meanwhile, a violent Bitcoin ransom case in New York (4:00) and a faith-driven crypto scam in Colorado (5:37) highlight the real-world risks that come with digital assets. This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Blair, Leonardo. “Pastor, Wife Who Claim God Told Them to Sell Cryptocurrency Indicted on Fraud Charges.” Christian Post, 23 July 2025, . Crosman, Penny. “Bankers Urge Delay After Crypto Firms Apply for Charters.” American Banker, 23 July 2025, . Katersky, Aaron. “Suspects in New York City Crypto Kidnapping, Torture Case Granted Bail.” ABC News, 23 July 2025, . Son, Hugh. “Goldman Sachs and BNY Join Forces to Transform $7.1 Trillion Money Market Industry with Digital Tokens.” CNBC, 23 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Crypto Gains Ground: Gallup Data, Kraken Founder Cleared, Telegram Expands, and PNC and Coinbase Team Up | July 23, 2025
07/23/2025
Crypto Gains Ground: Gallup Data, Kraken Founder Cleared, Telegram Expands, and PNC and Coinbase Team Up | July 23, 2025
New Gallup data shows 14% of U.S. adults now own digital assets. But risk perception and limited understanding still weigh heavily on broader adoption. We break down those numbers (1:01), track the DOJ’s decision to drop its case against Kraken founder Jesse Powell (2:33), and look at how Telegram’s new wallet is pushing crypto deeper into the mainstream (4:15). Plus, PNC Bank joins forces with Coinbase, signaling just how far traditional finance is leaning into crypto (5:45). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Hollerith, David. “Coinbase and PNC to Work Together as Crypto Reaches for Main Street.” Yahoo! Finance, 22 July 2025, . Jones, Jeffrey M. and Lydia Saad. “Cryptocurrency Still Has Limited Main Street Appeal.” Gallup, 22 July 2025, . Roberts, Jeff John. “FBI Drops Probe of Kraken Founder, Returns Dozens of Seized Devices.” Fortune, 22 July 2025, . Sigalos, MacKenzie. “Telegram’s Crypto Wallet Goes Live to Its 87 million U.S. Users.” CNBC, 22 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Trump Media Buys Billions in Bitcoin, the Ether Machine Revs Up, and Hungary Scares Crypto Away | July 22, 2025
07/22/2025
Trump Media Buys Billions in Bitcoin, the Ether Machine Revs Up, and Hungary Scares Crypto Away | July 22, 2025
Trump Media is now a crypto heavyweight, shifting billions into Bitcoin as part of a sweeping pivot into financial services (0:59). But it’s not alone. A new company, the Ether Machine, is making a massive bet on Ethereum with over $1.5 billion in assets and backing from Kraken, Blockchain.com, and others (2:16). Meanwhile, Morocco tests its first CBDC pilot with cross-border ambitions (3:48), and Hungary enacts a law that might have criminalized crypto trading overnight (5:15). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code, Hungary. . Breuninger, Kevin. “Trump Media Builds $2 Billion Bitcoin Hoard, as Cryptocurrency Swells President’s Net Worth.” CNBC, 21 July 2025, . Okoya, David. “New Law in Hungary Could Send Crypto Traders to Jail – What's Behind the Crackdown?” Benzinga, 21 July 2025, . Thomas, Lauren and Ben Glickman. “Blank-Check Company Strikes Cryptocurrency Deal.” Wall Street Journal, 21 July 2025, . Toutate, Issam. “Morocco’s Central Bank Tests Digital Currency for Cross-Border Payments.” Morocco World News, 21 July 2025, . The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Trump Signs GENIUS Act, Schwab to Add Spot Trading, and Miami Real Estate Goes Blockchain-Native | July 21, 2025
07/21/2025
Trump Signs GENIUS Act, Schwab to Add Spot Trading, and Miami Real Estate Goes Blockchain-Native | July 21, 2025
President Trump signs the GENIUS Act, establishing the first federal framework for stablecoins and reshaping the political and financial landscape for crypto in the U.S (0:56). Also: Charles Schwab prepares to launch spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether (2:40), Peter Thiel-backed exchange Bullish files for an IPO (4:19), and Miami's real estate market gets a crypto-native upgrade (5:54). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Altus, Kristen. “Miami Quietly Reclaims Its Cryptocurrency Crown as Market Signals Point to Promising Comeback.” Fox Business. 18 July 2025. Kim, Seung Min and Alan Suderman. “Trump signs new stablecoin regulations into law, a major milestone for crypto industry.” Associated Press. 18 July 2025. Kolodny, Lora. “Peter Thiel-Backed Cryptocurrency Exchange Bullish Files to Go Public on NYSE.” CNBC. 18 July 2025. Kuhn, Daniel. “Charles Schwab Sees Spot Bitcoin and ETH Trading as ‘Growth’ Area, Will Introduce ‘Sometime Soon’.” The Block. 18 July 2025. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Congress Comes Through, Trump Targets Retirement Accounts, and Tether Takes on Global Commodities Trade | July 18, 2025
07/18/2025
Congress Comes Through, Trump Targets Retirement Accounts, and Tether Takes on Global Commodities Trade | July 18, 2025
Congress just passed the most significant crypto legislation in U.S. history—creating the first federal rules for stablecoins and mapping the regulatory terrain around the SEC and CFTC (0:54). President Trump is set to open 401(k) retirement plans to crypto and other alternative assets (2:29). Hackers have already stolen over $2 billion in 2025, with North Korea behind the biggest breach yet (3:59). And Tether is going beyond crypto, buying into Latin American agriculture and pushing USDT into global trade (5:37). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: House Sends Stablecoin Bill to Trump's Desk, Capping String of 'Crypto Week' Victories. David Hollerith and Jake Conley, Yahoo! Finance. House Passes Crypto Market Structure Bill After GOP Revolt. Julia Shapero, The Hill. Inside Congress Live: House Sends Crypto Bill to Trump in Historic Win for Industry. Jasper Goodman, Politico. Donald Trump Set to Open US Retirement Market to Crypto Investments. Antoine Gara, Jamie John, and Stephanie Stacey, Financial Times (subscription required). North Korean Hackers Blamed for Record Spike in Crypto Thefts in 2025. Zack Whittaker, TechCrunch. 2025 Crypto Crime Mid-Year Update: Stolen Funds Surge as DPRK Sets New Records. Chainalysis. Why crypto giant Tether bought a South American farming company. Marcelo Teixeira, Reuters. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Crypto Clash Continues in Congress, Big Banks to Build Stablecoins, and JPMorgan Tightens Data Access | July 17, 2025
07/17/2025
Crypto Clash Continues in Congress, Big Banks to Build Stablecoins, and JPMorgan Tightens Data Access | July 17, 2025
The future of crypto legislation is on hold as lawmakers clash over a central bank digital currency ban (1:04). Meanwhile, Wall Street is preparing its stablecoin play (2:48), and JPMorgan puts pressure on fintechs by charging for data access (4:43). Plus, a Chinese activist launches a meme coin for political resistance (6:26). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles discussed or referenced in this episode: Inside Congress Live: Crypto Standoff Drags On. Jasper Goodman, Politico. Crypto Bills in Limbo After House Vote Stalls. What’s Next. Elsa Ohlen and Janet H. Cho, Barron’s (subscription required). Some Big US Banks Plan to Launch Stablecoins, Expecting Crypto-Friendly Regulations. Nupur Anand, Reuters. JPMorgan's Dimon and Citigroup's Fraser Consider Stablecoins in Wall Street Crypto Pivot. David Hollerith, Yahoo! Finance. JPMorgan’s Plan to Charge for Data Could ‘Cripple’ Crypto and Fintech Startups, Execs Warn. Luisa Beltran, Fortune. Innovative Chinese Dissident Uses Cryptocurrency to Fund His Activism. Baili Liu, Radio Free Asia. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Crypto Bills Blocked in the House, Polymarket Cleared by the Feds, and Tokenized Chaos Reigns on the Exchanges | July 16, 2025
07/16/2025
Crypto Bills Blocked in the House, Polymarket Cleared by the Feds, and Tokenized Chaos Reigns on the Exchanges | July 16, 2025
A political rebellion has thrown U.S. crypto legislation into limbo (1:06), while Standard Chartered becomes the first global bank to offer deliverable Bitcoin and Ether trading (4:19). We also break down the closure of two federal probes into Polymarket (2:34) and examine the risks surrounding the chaotic rollout of tokenized stocks (5:56). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: GOP Rebel Mutiny Over Trump-Backed Crypto Bills Paralyzes House Floor. Elizabeth Elkind, Fox Business. Trump Administration Ends Polymarket Investigations Without Charges. Dan Mangan and Jim Forkin, CNBC. Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin, Ether Spot Trading for Institutional Clients. Selena Li and Elizabeth Howcroft, Reuters. Standard Chartered Launches Digital Assets Trading for Institutional Clients. Press Release, Standard Chartered. Want to Trade Amazon on Crypto Exchange? The Price Might Be Off by 300%. Alexander Osipovich and Vicky Ge Huang, Wall Street Journal (subscription required). The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Grayscale Prepares for IPO | Washington Prepares for Crypto Week | Regulators to Banks: Prepare for Crypto Custody! | July 15, 2025
07/15/2025
Grayscale Prepares for IPO | Washington Prepares for Crypto Week | Regulators to Banks: Prepare for Crypto Custody! | July 15, 2025
Grayscale makes a confidential IPO filing; what does it signal for crypto’s role in public markets (0:49)? We also explore a pivotal week on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are preparing to vote on two landmark crypto bills (2:20). Meanwhile, federal banking regulators are cracking down on sloppy custody practices (3:46), and Vanguard, despite its anti-crypto stance, has become one of the largest indirect holders of Bitcoin (5:39). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Grayscale Investments Files to Go Public in Yet Another Crypto IPO. Nate Wolf, Barron’s (subscription required). House Preps for Crypto Votes on Wednesday and Thursday. Jasper Goodman, Politico. US Regulators Allow Banks Custody Over Bitcoin and Crypto. Oscar Zarraga Perez, Bitcoin Magazine. Crypto-Asset Safekeeping by Banking Organizations (PDF). The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Vanguard Goes Big on Crypto, Thanks to the Index-Fund Boom It Unleashed. Vildana Hajric, Bloomberg. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Crypto Reckoning: Ziglu Collapse, ESMA Crackdown, and the Tornado Cash Trial | July 14, 2025
07/14/2025
Crypto Reckoning: Ziglu Collapse, ESMA Crackdown, and the Tornado Cash Trial | July 14, 2025
A UK crypto startup collapses (0:51), Europe tightens its grip on crypto firms (2:26), and U.S. investors double down on digital assets (4:17). Meanwhile, the Tornado Cash trial could set a precedent for software developers everywhere (5:49). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Collapsed Crypto Firm Ziglu Faces $2.7M Deficit Amid Special Administration. Amin Haqshanas. CoinTelegraph. European Securities Regulator Warns About Crypto Firms Misleading Customers. Elizabeth Howcroft. Reuters. Affluent Individuals & Crypto: What Do They Really Want? CoinShares (PDF). Tornado Cash Made Crypto Anonymous. Now One of Its Creators Faces Trial. Joel Khalili. Wired. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Florida Scrutinizes Robinhood, SEC Opens Crypto ETF Pipeline, Greece Freezes Stolen Crypto, Bhutan Embraces Binance Pay | July 11, 2025
07/11/2025
Florida Scrutinizes Robinhood, SEC Opens Crypto ETF Pipeline, Greece Freezes Stolen Crypto, Bhutan Embraces Binance Pay | July 11, 2025
Robinhood faces scrutiny in Florida over whether it misled users on crypto trading costs (1:09). The SEC unlocks new ETF opportunities beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum (2:43). Greece freezes crypto tied to a North Korean-linked hack in a landmark enforcement case (4:02). And Bhutan goes all-in on digital payments, with Binance Pay accepted across more than 1,000 businesses (5:34). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Robinhood’s Crypto Trading Promotions Probed by Florida AG. Kirk Ogunrinde. Bloomberg. The SEC Opened the ‘Floodgates’ for Crypto ETFs, Experts Say, Marking a New Era for the Industry. Nino Paoli. Fortune. First-Ever Crypto Seizure in Greece: How Chainalysis Reactor Helped Authorities Recover Funds from the $1.5B Bybit Hack. Chainalysis Team. Chainalysis Company Blog. Bhutan Partners with Binance Pay to Cement Crypto-Enabled Travel. Olivia Palamountain. Globetrender. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Crypto Scam Bust, Bitcoin on iOS, Ripple’s New Ally, and the SEC’s Token Warning | July 10, 2025
07/10/2025
Crypto Scam Bust, Bitcoin on iOS, Ripple’s New Ally, and the SEC’s Token Warning | July 10, 2025
Two men face federal charges in a $650 million crypto scheme tied to OmegaPro (1:05). Meanwhile, SaruTobi reboots on iOS with native Bitcoin Lightning payments (2:40), Ripple teams up with BNY Mellon on stablecoin custody (4:13), and the SEC’s Hester Peirce reminds the industry: tokenized stocks still count as securities (5:40). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Two Men Charged in $650 million OmegaPro Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme. Carlos Robles. BNO News. OmegaPro Founder and Promoter Charged for Running Global $650M Foreign Exchange and Crypto Investment Scam. Office of Public Affairs. Department of Justice. Apple Approves 'SaruTobi' Game for iOS with Cryptocurrency In-App Purchases. Andrew Orr. Apple Insider. BNY Mellon Will Have Custody of Ripple’s New Stablecoin as Institutional Interest in Crypto Swells. Tanaya Macheel. CNBC. SEC's 'Crypto Mom' Says Tokenized Securities Are Still Securities. Chris Prentice. Reuters. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Trump Files for Another Crypto ETF | Akon City Canceled | Kraken Picks Wyoming | ReserveOne’s $1B SPAC | July 9, 2025
07/09/2025
Trump Files for Another Crypto ETF | Akon City Canceled | Kraken Picks Wyoming | ReserveOne’s $1B SPAC | July 9, 2025
Trump Media is going all-in on crypto with a new ETF filing, but questions about political entanglements remain (0:52). Meanwhile, ReserveOne is preparing to go public in a billion-dollar SPAC merger, led by veterans from both Wall Street and the crypto world (2:32). We also say goodbye to Akon City, the $6 billion crypto-powered vision that never got off the ground (3:53). And Kraken cements its ties to Wyoming, naming Cheyenne as its U.S. headquarters (5:29). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Trump Media files for ‘Crypto Blue Chip ETF’ with SEC. Alan Suderman. Associated Press. ReserveOne, Backed by Crypto Heavyweights, Set to Raise Over $1 Billion in Nasdaq Listing. Niket Nishant. Reuters. Akon’s $6 Billion Crypto City in Senegal Abandoned. Wren Graves. Consequence. Wyoming landed one of crypto’s biggest names. Here’s what that means for the state. CJ Baker. WyoFile. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Crypto ETF Regs Are Coming, Brazil’s Crypto Scene Gets Going, and Toncoin Doesn’t Get You a Visa After All | July 8, 2025
07/08/2025
Crypto ETF Regs Are Coming, Brazil’s Crypto Scene Gets Going, and Toncoin Doesn’t Get You a Visa After All | July 8, 2025
The SEC is finally moving toward real crypto ETF regulation, but will the timeline get shorter—and the rules clearer (0:49)? Meanwhile, FTX creditors in restricted countries may not see their money anytime soon (2:19), and Brazil continues its strategic push to become a global crypto leader (3:43). And if you were hoping for a UAE residency visa via Toncoin staking… not so fast (5:32). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: US SEC's Guidance Is First Step Toward Rules Governing Crypto ETFs. Suzanne McGee. Reuters. FTX’s Chinese Customers in Limbo Over Local Crypto Crackdown. Becky Yerak. Wall Street Journal. Brazil's Crypto Market Strengthens with Arrival of New Players. Osvaldo Silva. United Press International. TON Cryptocurrency Plunges After UAE Authorities Refute Golden Visa Claims. Arslan Butt. FX Leaders. No Golden Visa for Digital Currency Investors in UAE, Authorities Clarify. Emirates News Agency, WAM. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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‘Crypto Week’ Is Coming, a Bitcoin Whale Gets Going, and Toncoin Buys You a Visa | June 7, 2025
07/07/2025
‘Crypto Week’ Is Coming, a Bitcoin Whale Gets Going, and Toncoin Buys You a Visa | June 7, 2025
Congress launches “Crypto Week” with bills that could reshape U.S. digital asset regulation. We cover the legislation that aims to ban a federal CBDC, clarify crypto rules, and boost innovation (0:58). Also in the mix: a Trump-themed scam leads to a federal crypto seizure (2:32), a dormant Bitcoin whale suddenly moves $8.6 billion (3:58), and the UAE opens its doors to Toncoin holders with a new Golden Visa (5:31). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: House Announces Week of July 14th as “Crypto Week”. United States House Committee on Financial Services. Trump Inaugural Impersonators Scammed Donors Out of Crypto, Feds Say. Salvador Rodriguez. CNBC. Bitcoin Investor Moves $8 Billion Worth of Crypto after 14 Years, Originally Bought for Less than $210,000 — 80,000 BTC Transferred from Dormant Satoshi-Era Wallet. Hassam Nasir. Tom’s Hardware. The UAE's Golden Visa: A Passport to Crypto Freedom? OneSafe Company Blog. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Robinhood Peeves OpenAI, Ripple Pursues Bank Charter, and Lummis Proposes Crypto Tax Shakeup | July 4, 2025
07/04/2025
Robinhood Peeves OpenAI, Ripple Pursues Bank Charter, and Lummis Proposes Crypto Tax Shakeup | July 4, 2025
Robinhood’s new crypto offering in the EU faces backlash from OpenAI (0:58). Senator Cynthia Lummis introduces a bill to simplify crypto taxes and legitimize everyday transactions (2:31). The IMF shuts down Pakistan’s plan to support crypto mining with cheap power (4:14). And Ripple applies for a U.S. banking license to bring its stablecoin under federal oversight (5:41). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: OpenAI Condemns Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI Tokens’. Maxwell Zeff. TechCrunch. Senate Republican Unveils Digital Assets Taxation Package. Julia Shapero. The Hill. IMF Rejects Pakistan’s Proposal to Subsidize Electricity for Crypto Mining. Profit by Pakistan Today. Ripple Seeks a U.S. Banking License, Adding to List of Crypto Companies. Vicky Ge Huang. Wall Street Journal (subscription required). The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Luckey and Lonsdale Look to Lend, Deutsche Launches a Stablecoin, and Coinbase Lands Liquifi | July 3, 2025
07/03/2025
Luckey and Lonsdale Look to Lend, Deutsche Launches a Stablecoin, and Coinbase Lands Liquifi | July 3, 2025
Tech investors launch Erebor, a new digital-only US bank designed for crypto, AI, and defense startups (1:14). In Europe, a Deutsche Bank-backed euro stablecoin enters the scene under MiCA rules (2:36). Coinbase acquires token management platform Liquifi (4:02). And security researchers uncover a dangerous crop of fake crypto wallets in Firefox’s add-on store (5:33). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Peter Thiel Joins Tech Billionaires Backing New Lender Erebor to Rival Silicon Valley Bank. Tabby Kinder. Financial Times (subscription required). Deutsche Bank and DWS Launch Regulated Euro Stablecoin as Europe’s Crypto Rules Kick In. Annika Masrani. Tip Ranks. Exclusive: Coinbase Buys Token Manager Liquifi as Crypto M&A Heats Up. Ben Weiss. Fortune. Dozens of Fake Wallet Add-Ons Flood Firefox Store to Drain Crypto. Bill Toulas. Bleeping Computer. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Crypto Tax Break Rejected, Binance Stays Put, and North Korea Strikes Again | July 2, 2025
07/02/2025
Crypto Tax Break Rejected, Binance Stays Put, and North Korea Strikes Again | July 2, 2025
The U.S. Senate passes the One Big Beautiful Act — but shuts out key crypto reforms (1:04). Arizona’s governor blocks a state-run Bitcoin reserve, despite growing interest nationwide (2:34). North Korean hackers strike again, targeting an Atlanta-based blockchain startup (4:10). And in Singapore, Binance stays steady as regulatory pressure pushes others out (5:36). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: The One Big Beautiful Act Passes in the U.S. Senate — Without Bitcoin Tax Amendment. Frank Corva. Bitcoin Magazine. Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to Stockpile Seized Crypto. Martin Young. CoinTelegraph. Buckhead Business Owner Says Remote Workers He Trusted Turned Out to Be North Koreans Who Stole $1M. Justin Gray. WSB-TV Atlanta. Binance to Keep Hundreds of Staff in Singapore Despite Crypto Crackdown. Suvashree Ghosh. Bloomberg. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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Spain Busts Crypto Fraud, Robinhood Ups Its Crypto Game, Sparkassen Offers Crypto Trading, and Pennsylvania Regulates Crypto Transfers | July 1, 2025
07/01/2025
Spain Busts Crypto Fraud, Robinhood Ups Its Crypto Game, Sparkassen Offers Crypto Trading, and Pennsylvania Regulates Crypto Transfers | July 1, 2025
Spain cracks down on a massive crypto scam (1:10), Robinhood expands its blockchain game (2:43), Germany’s Sparkassen Bank prepares for Bitcoin trading (4:12), and Pennsylvania tightens its crypto rules (5:35). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Cryptocurrency fraud ring busted in Spain after laundering $540 million, Europol says. Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta. Editing by William Maclean. Reuters. Crypto investment fraud ring dismantled in Spain after defrauding 5,000 victims worldwide. Europol. Robinhood Goes All in on Crypto with Major Product Push. Vicky Ge Huang and Hannah Erin Lang. Wall Street Journal. Germany's Largest Banking Group Sparkassen Adds Cryptocurrency Trading Services: Report. Daniel Kuhn. The Block. Changes coming to cryptocurrency in Pennsylvania. George Stockburger. ABC 27 (Harrisburg, PA). The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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IRS Crypto Crackdown, California’s Seizure Bill, IntelBroker Unmasked, and Corporate America Goes Big on Bitcoin | June 30, 2025
06/30/2025
IRS Crypto Crackdown, California’s Seizure Bill, IntelBroker Unmasked, and Corporate America Goes Big on Bitcoin | June 30, 2025
The IRS is sending out a wave of crypto tax warning letters (1:03), California wants to seize dormant exchange accounts (2:27), and the FBI tracks down a notorious hacker using blockchain forensics (4:07). Plus: Corporate bitcoin holdings just hit a record high, and Trump Media is buying in (5:47). This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money. More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode: Bitcoin and Crypto Investors Hit with Flood of IRS letters, Say Tax Experts. Ben Weiss. Fortune. California Passes Bill Allowing State Agencies to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments. San Mateo Daily Journal. FBI Used Bitcoin Wallet Records to Peg Notorious IntelBroker as UK National. Jessica Lyons. The Register (UK). ‘Forest Fire’: Corporate America’s Bitcoin Buying Spree Fuels Concern. Declan Harty. Politico. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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