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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/

192 - Crypto Investment Bills and New Ventures Unveiled

192 - Crypto Investment Bills and New Ventures Unveiled2025-05-13Explore the latest in crypto investments as North Carolina proposes new bills, Beat Holdings expands its Bitcoin ETF exposure, and Tritemius launches Spain's first regulated Web3 VC fund. Discover SBI's ambitious plans for its crypto asset business and Stocktwits' new platform bridging traditional finance and crypto. Plus, a BIS report highlights the dominance of crypto speculation in cross-border payments.Sources:https://invezz.com/news/2025/05/12/north-carolina-proposes-two-crypto-investment-bills-with-no-reserve-plans/https://crypto.news/tokyo-listed-beat-holdings-to-boost-its-bitcoin-etf-exposure-fivefold-seeks-34m-cap/https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/05/spanish-vc-fund-tritemius-launches-spains-first-regulated-web3-vc-fund-with-e21-million-to-invest-in-startups/https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/05/12/sbi-says-xrp-in-escrow-wont-count-toward-valuation-until-ripple-ipo-eyes-%C2%A51-trillion-for-its-crypto-asset-business/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stocktwits-launches-cryptotwits-bridging-traditional-finance-and-crypto-for-10m-investors-302452393.htmlhttps://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:4a844b2eb094b:0-crypto-speculation-dominates-600b-cross-border-payments-bis-report/

191 - Crypto Innovations: Healthcare, Social Media, and Market Leadership

191 - Crypto Innovations: Healthcare, Social Media, and Market Leadership2025-05-12Explore the latest in crypto as XRP payments expand to US pharmacies, Meta plans to integrate crypto for billions of users, and Coinbase acquires Deribit to dominate the crypto options market. Plus, insights into Sony and Bandai Namco's investment in Web3/AI and Wirex's blockchain expansion.Sources:https://cryptoslate.com/xrp-payments-coming-to-6000-us-pharmacies-in-new-50m-healthcare-deal/https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/mark-zuckerberg-to-blow-up-crypto-prices-leaks-reveal-meta-plans-to-add-crypto-support-for-3-billion-users-report-11746982244723.htmlhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-08/sony-bandai-namco-jointly-invest-10-billion-yen-in-web3-ai-company-gaudiy/.224273https://unn.ua/en/news/coinbase-buys-deribit-for-dollar29-billion-to-dominate-the-crypto-options-markethttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wirex-business-expands-to-base-blockchain-bringing-seamless-stablecoin-payments-to-corporate-clients-302450995.htmlhttps://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/05/12/michael-saylors-strategy-sees-20b-in-unrealized-bitcoin-gains/

190 - Crypto Regulation and Market Shifts

190 - Crypto Regulation and Market Shifts2025-05-09Explore the latest developments in crypto regulation, including the US Senate's vote on a new bill, Europe's deadline for anonymous wallets, and South Korea's stablecoin outflows. Discover Deutsche Börse's new digital exchange and Oregon's legal standards for digital assets.Sources:https://blockchain.news/flashnews/us-senate-cloture-vote-on-crypto-regulation-bill-key-impacts-for-bitcoin-and-altcoin-trading-may-2025https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/europes-2027-deadline-the-end-of-anonymous-crypto-wallets/https://www.coinspeaker.com/stablecoins-made-up-nearly-half-of-south-koreas-crypto-outflows-in-q1-officials-say/https://www.ledgerinsights.com/deutsche-borses-360t-unveils-3dx-digital-exchange-for-crypto/https://cryptobriefing.com/digital-asset-regulation-oregon/

189 - Crypto Firms Expand and Innovate Amid Market Shifts

189 - Crypto Firms Expand and Innovate Amid Market Shifts2025-05-08This episode covers the latest expansions and strategic moves in the crypto industry, including Ripple's plans in the UAE, Crypto.com's new office in Washington D.C., and DeFi Development Corp's stock split. We also discuss Metaplanet's acquisition of Bitcoin for treasury reserves and Kraken's new trading offerings.Sources:https://www.agbi.com/finance/2025/05/crypto-payment-provider-ripple-plans-uae-growth/https://www.blockhead.co/2025/05/08/crypto-com-plants-flag-in-washington-d-c-signaling-north-america-growth-push/https://decrypt.co/318460/defi-development-corp-split-stock-crypto-fueled-rallyhttps://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/05/07/metaplanet-and-the-purchase-of-bitcoin-how-the-japanese-company-leads-the-digital-bull-run/https://blockchain.news/flashnews/metaplanet-acquires-additional-555-btc-worth-53m-for-bitcoin-treasury-reserve-impact-on-crypto-markethttps://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/cango-inc-maintains-strong-mining-efficiency-and-expands-bitcoin-holdings-amidst-april-production-shift-302448355.htmlhttps://coinfomania.com/kraken-trading-crypto-forex-expansion/

188 - Taiwan’s Bitcoin Strategy and US Crypto Regulations

188 - Taiwan's Bitcoin Strategy and US Crypto Regulations2025-05-07Explore Taiwan's strategic move towards Bitcoin and its potential impact on the crypto market by 2025. Discover the latest developments in US crypto regulations and how they could affect traders. Plus, insights into major institutional investments and new crypto products expanding Web3 access.Sources:https://blockchain.news/flashnews/taiwan-moves-toward-bitcoin-strategy-implications-for-crypto-market-in-2025https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-803714-20250507https://blockchain.news/flashnews/solana-institutional-investments-surge-defi-development-corp-and-strategies-acquire-over-200k-sol-for-staking-and-yield-crypto-market-impacthttps://blockchain.news/flashnews/us-congress-advances-pro-crypto-digital-asset-regulation-framework-key-impacts-for-crypto-tradershttps://blockchain.news/flashnews/new-hampshire-authorizes-first-bitcoin-strategic-reserve-in-the-us-key-implications-for-crypto-marketshttps://blockchain.news/flashnews/blackrock-buys-37-8-million-in-bitcoin-major-institutional-investment-boosts-crypto-market-momentum

187 - U.S. Banks to Introduce Bitcoin ETFs by 2025

187 - U.S. Banks to Introduce Bitcoin ETFs by 20252025-05-06In a significant development for the crypto market, U.S. banks are set to offer Bitcoin ETFs to clients by 2025, potentially transforming crypto trading. Additionally, the Maldives announces a $9 billion crypto investment initiative, and Flora Growth makes a strategic move into blockchain.Sources:https://blockchain.news/flashnews/u-s-banks-to-offer-bitcoin-etfs-to-clients-in-2025-major-impact-on-crypto-tradinghttps://bitcoinist.com/tropical-blockchain-boom-maldives-unveils-9b-crypto-investment-haven/https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/05/05/flora-growth-focuses-on-blockchain-a-strategic-investment-of-one-million-euros/

186 - Crypto Developments: Nasdaq Listing and New Ecosystem Fund

186 - Crypto Developments: Nasdaq Listing and New Ecosystem Fund2025-05-05Explore the latest in the crypto world as Galaxy Digital prepares for a Nasdaq listing and MEXC Ventures launches a $300 million fund to drive blockchain innovation. Plus, updates on Crypto ISAC's leadership expansion and Riot's Q1 2025 financial performance.Sources:https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-confidence-returns-galaxy-digital-to-list-on-nasdaq/https://www.nftgators.com/mexc-ventures-launches-300m-ecosystem-fund-for-blockchain-innovation-and-growth/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crypto-isac-expands-leadership-team-to-support-next-phase-of-industry-collaboration-and-operational-scale-302445078.htmlhttps://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/05/02/riot-the-bitcoin-mining-company-reports-revenues-of-161-4-million-in-q1-2025/

185 - Global Crypto Regulatory Shifts and Opportunities

185 - Global Crypto Regulatory Shifts and Opportunities2025-05-02Explore the latest developments in the crypto world as Solana proposes a tokenization pilot to the SEC, Nigeria recognizes Bitcoin as a security, and the UK introduces new legislation to regulate the crypto-asset industry. Discover Ripple's strategic focus on the UK amidst these regulatory changes.Sources:https://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/solana-crypto-firms-pitch-sec-on-new-tokenisation-pilot/https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/04/30/nigerian-gov-passes-law-recognizing-bitcoin-as-a-security/https://www.jurist.org/news/?p=280497https://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/ripple-sees-huge-uk-opportunity-thanks-to-new-crypto-rules/