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202 - Swiss Fintechs and A16z Propel Crypto Investments

202 - Swiss Fintechs and A16z Propel Crypto Investments2025-05-27Swiss fintech companies are unveiling new solutions for institutional crypto investments, while venture capital firm A16z leads a significant $214 million investment in crypto startups. Additionally, a selective bull market is influencing more strategic crypto investments among Singaporeans.Sources:https://www.retailnews.asia/swiss-fintechs-unveil-streamlined-access-to-institutional-crypto-investment-solutions/https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/a16z-leads-investments-as-crypto-startups-raise-214m-in-one-week/https://taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6117004

201 - Blockchain Leadership Shifts and Strategic Acquisitions

201 - Blockchain Leadership Shifts and Strategic Acquisitions2025-05-26This episode covers significant changes in the blockchain industry, including the departure of Polygon's co-founder, Alchemy's acquisition of NFT launchpad HeyMint, and Kraken's plans to launch tokenized shares on the Solana blockchain. We also explore new partnerships and expansions in the digital assets sector.Sources:https://crypto.news/polygon-co-founder-mihailo-bjelic-steps-down-from-board/https://www.nftgators.com/alchemy-acquires-nft-launchpad-heymint-to-advance-smart-wallet-adoption/https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/23/tmt-newswire/plentisoft/uk-blockchain-startup-rich-partners-with-estonian-tech-company-vareger-group/2120015https://itc.ua/en/news/kraken-to-launch-xstocks-tokenized-shares-of-the-largest-companies-and-etfs-on-the-solana-blockchain/https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/253150/Universal-Digital-Inc.-Files-Preliminary-Prospectus-for-2X-Crypto-Equity-ETFshttps://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-05-22:newsml_GNX7k4FKM:0-clear-street-investment-banking-expands-blockchain-and-digital-assets-franchise/

200 - Crypto Regulations and Legislative Developments

200 - Crypto Regulations and Legislative Developments2025-05-23This episode covers significant developments in the crypto world, including calls for the Basel Committee to reconsider crypto rules, Bitcoin Suisse's regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi, and Michigan's bold crypto legislation proposals. We also discuss Hong Kong's new stablecoin legislation and the U.S. Senate's progress on the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin framework.Sources:https://www.ledgerinsights.com/iif-icma-trade-bodies-urge-basel-committee-to-reconsider-crypto-rules/https://www.coinspeaker.com/bitcoin-suisse-bags-regulatory-approval-in-abu-dhabi-expansion-move/https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/michigan-proposes-bold-crypto-legislation-bitcoin-pensions-cbdc-ban-and-mining-incentives/https://www.ledgerinsights.com/hong-kong-passes-stablecoin-legislation/https://bitcoinist.com/sec-playing-regulatory-jenga-commissioner-crenshaw-slams-agencys-new-crypto-approach/https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/senate-advances-genius-stablecoin-act/

199 - Safello’s New Compliance Studio and Theta’s $175M Fund

199 - Safello's New Compliance Studio and Theta's $175M Fund2025-05-22In this episode, we explore Safello's launch of Atoma Studio, a new initiative aimed at enhancing crypto compliance. Additionally, we cover Theta Capital's successful closing of its $175 million Blockchain Ventures Fund IV. We also discuss the implications of Trump's crypto dinner and KuCoin partnership.Sources:https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-05-22:newsml_Wkr8hk3h7:0-safello-launches-atoma-studio-software-services-for-crypto-compliance/https://www.nftgators.com/theta-capital-closes-175m-blockchain-ventures-fund-iv-to-invest-in-early-stage-crypto-startups/https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2025/05/21/trump-crypto-coin-kucoin-300-money-laundering-world-liberty-financal/

198 - Crypto Derivatives and Stablecoin Innovations

198 - Crypto Derivatives and Stablecoin Innovations2025-05-21Explore the latest in crypto finance as Eightcap partners with CoinDesk Indices to launch regulated crypto derivatives, SocGen's crypto arm introduces a dollar-denominated stablecoin on Ethereum, and JPMorgan expands Bitcoin access amid a surge in crypto ETFs. Additionally, South Korea tightens crypto regulations, Moonbeam launches a Web3 gaming hub, and Validation Cloud unveils Mavrik-1 AI on Hedera.Sources:https://www.dlnews.com/research/external/eightcap-partners-with-coindesk-indices-to-launch-regulated-crypto-derivatives-based-on-the-coindesk-20-index/https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/05/20/socgen-s-crypto-arm-to-launch-dollar-denominated-stablecoin-on-ethereum-reports-sayhttps://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/jpmorgan-opens-bitcoin-access-to-clients-amid-42b-crypto-etf-surge-but-with-a-catch/https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:54bdc821c094b:0-south-korea-tightens-crypto-rules-ahead-of-institutional-market-entry/https://thedefiant.io/news/defi/moonbeam-launches-web3-gaming-hub-to-power-the-next-era-of-blockchain-gameshttps://thedefiant.io/news/press-releases/validation-cloud-unveils-mavrik-1-ai-on-hedera-transforming-250b-web3-finance-industry

197 - Crypto Investments Surge Amid Market Shifts

197 - Crypto Investments Surge Amid Market Shifts2025-05-20This episode covers a range of significant developments in the crypto market, including Quantum BioPharma's increased Bitcoin holdings, the growing interest of UK millennials in crypto investments, and the recovery of crypto investment products. We also discuss Galaxy Digital's Nasdaq debut and Texas's proposal for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.Sources:https://www.stocktitan.net/news/QNTM/quantum-biopharma-purchases-an-additional-usd-1-million-of-bitcoin-e3vq5ar1rel5.htmlhttps://www.cityam.com/half-of-uk-millennials-set-to-include-crypto-in-investment-portfolios/https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/05/19/crypto-investment-products-fully-recover-from-7b-outflows-seen-in-february-marchhttps://www.tradingview.com/news/gurufocus:102dc48a1094b:0-galaxy-digital-glxy-begins-nasdaq-trading-amid-crypto-market-milestones/https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/texas-proposes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-amid-push-for-crypto-sovereignty/https://decrypt.co/320900/investors-snap-up-200m-ethereum-funds-pectra-upgrade

196 - Crypto Industry Updates: Legal Challenges and Strategic Moves

196 - Crypto Industry Updates: Legal Challenges and Strategic Moves2025-05-19This episode covers a range of significant developments in the crypto world, including Kraken's investment in Bunq, DMG Blockchain's upcoming earnings release, and Solv's innovative Bitcoin yield offering on Avalanche. We also discuss the arrest of Blum's co-founder for fraud and the UK's new reporting requirements for crypto firms.Sources:https://decrypt.co/320516/krakens-bunq-bet-and-the-global-race-for-crypto-usershttps://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/17/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/dmg-blockchain-solutions-inc-announces-second-quarter-2025-earnings-release-date-and-conference-call-details/2115658https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:220b83c46094b:0-solv-brings-rwa-backed-bitcoin-yield-to-avalanche-blockchain/https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/dmg-blockchain-solutions-carbon-neutral-sustainable-mining/https://beincrypto.com/blum-co-founder-vladimir-smerkis-arrested/https://www.cointribune.com/en/crypto-companies-required-to-report-each-transaction-in-the-united-kingdom/

195 - Crypto Policy Advancements Across the Globe

195 - Crypto Policy Advancements Across the Globe2025-05-16Explore the latest in global cryptocurrency policy as New Hampshire bans discrimination against crypto, Brazil accelerates regulatory reforms, and the US Senate prepares to vote on the Stablecoin GENIUS Act. Discover Ukraine's plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve with Binance's support and the OCC's confirmation of banks' authority to offer crypto services. Plus, learn about former CFTC Commissioner Mersinger's new role leading a US crypto lobby group.Sources:https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_hampshire/article_7ad70409-c372-4627-bf76-5b1de56e6bdf.htmlhttps://financefeeds.com/brazil-accelerates-crypto-regulatory-reforms-amid-surge-in-stablecoin-activity/https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/us-senate-likely-to-vote-on-the-stablecoin-genius-act-by-memorial-day-as-brazil-considers-stringent-regulations-202505151111https://crypto.news/ukraine-eyes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-bill-with-support-from-binance/https://natlawreview.com/article/occ-confirms-banks-authority-offer-crypto-custody-and-execution-serviceshttps://www.blockhead.co/2025/05/15/former-cftc-commissioner-to-lead-blockchain-association/

194 - Robinhood Acquires WonderFi Amid Crypto Expansion

194 - Robinhood Acquires WonderFi Amid Crypto Expansion2025-05-15In a significant move, Robinhood Markets is set to acquire crypto company WonderFi for $250 million. This episode also covers JPMorgan's first tokenized treasury transaction on a public blockchain, Mastercard's new stablecoin cards, and BTCS's Ethereum accumulation strategy. Tune in for the latest in global crypto developments.Sources:https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-us-brokerage-robinhood-markets-set-to-acquire-crypto-company-wonderfi/https://decrypt.co/319744/jpmorgan-settles-first-tokenized-treasury-transaction-on-public-blockchain-using-chainlink-ondo-financehttps://decrypt.co/320171/mastercard-new-stablecoin-cards-moonpayhttps://www.blockhead.co/2025/05/15/btcs-joins-crypto-treasury-trend-earmarks-57-8m-for-ethereum-accumulation/https://www.mk.co.kr/en/stock/11317682https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/13/cantor-equity-partners-discloses-usd457m-bitcoin-acquisition

193 - Institutional Crypto Moves: Partnerships and Market Shifts

193 - Institutional Crypto Moves: Partnerships and Market Shifts2025-05-14Explore the latest in institutional crypto demand with FalconX and Standard Chartered's partnership, HashKey Group's expansion to the UAE, and Tether's strategic Bitcoin addition. Plus, Coinbase's entry into the S&P 500 and significant market movements in Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and Dogecoin.Sources:https://crypto.news/falconx-partners-with-standard-chartered-to-expand-institutional-crypto-offerings/https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45399602/standard-chartered-partners-with-falconx-to-fuel-institutional-crypto-access-as-bitcoin-soars-past-103khttps://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/falconx-standard-chartered-partnership-shows-growing-institutional-crypto-demand/https://decrypt.co/319624/falconx-taps-standard-chartered-in-institutional-crypto-investor-tie-uphttps://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L4N3RL14R:0-crypto-platform-falconx-partners-with-standard-chartered/https://www.tradingview.com/news/zycrypto:bb5e3d5f6094b:0-hong-kong-based-hashkey-group-launches-uae-crypto-services-and-infrastructure-for-institutional-clients/https://zycrypto.com/hong-kong-based-hashkey-group-launches-uae-crypto-services-and-infrastructure-for-institutional-clients/https://crypto.news/tether-adds-4812-bitcoin-into-twenty-one-capitals-treasury-ahead-of-public-listing/https://beincrypto.com/coinbase-stock-nyse-debut-sp500-us-crypto-news/https://decrypt.co/319538/ethereum-weekly-spike-50-bitcoin-solana-dogecoinhttps://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/05/13/bitcoin-worth-over-1-billion-dollars-withdrawn-from-coinbase-in-a-single-day-institutional-demand-grows/