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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/

184 - Blockchain Developments and Strategic Moves

184 - Blockchain Developments and Strategic Moves2025-05-01This episode covers significant developments in the blockchain and crypto space, including Argo Blockchain's trading suspension request, Trump Media Group's utility token plans, and Ripple's acquisition bid for Circle. We also explore DMG Blockchain Solutions' new data center deal and Bitget's Web3 initiatives.Sources:https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ARBK/argo-blockchain-plc-announces-financial-update-and-listing-2czhpxqp6xet.htmlhttps://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/trump-media-group-plans-utility-token-for-truth-social-in-expanding-crypto-strategy/https://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/04/30/trump-media-to-launch-token-and-wallet-for-truth-subscriber/https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-04-30:newsml_GNX7zF90W:0-dmg-blockchain-solutions-inc-announces-purchase-of-two-megawatts-of-ai-data-center-infrastructure/https://www.stocktitan.net/news/DMGGF/dmg-blockchain-solutions-inc-announces-purchase-of-two-megawatts-of-uiww9x6frdvd.htmlhttps://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/05/01/ripple-offers-to-buy-circle-5-billion-rejected/https://cryptobriefing.com/ripple-circle-acquisition-bid-rejected/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bitget-showcases-web3-empowerment-initiatives-at-harvard-blockchain-conference-302442978.htmlhttps://thepaypers.com/cryptocurrencies/bunq-rolls-out-bunq-crypto-in-its-banking-app--1273372

183 - Crypto Exchange Licenses and New Investment Trends

183 - Crypto Exchange Licenses and New Investment Trends2025-04-30In this episode, we explore Gate Dubai's achievement of a full VARA VASP license for crypto exchange services, Particula's $5.5 million funding round and relocation to the US, Coinbase's upcoming Bitcoin yield fund for institutional investors, and Chamath Palihapitiya's insights on the latest trends driving crypto acquisitions.Sources:https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/gate-dubai-secures-full-vara-vasp-licence-for-crypto-exchange-services/https://www.blockhead.co/2025/04/30/ai-powered-crypto-risk-assessor-particula-raises-5-5m-moves-headquarters-to-us/https://crypto.news/coinbase-will-launch-a-bitcoin-yield-fund-for-institutional-investors/https://dailyhodl.com/2025/04/29/billionaire-chamath-palihapitiya-says-new-wave-of-crypto-acquisitions-driven-by-five-key-trends/

182 - Arizona Embraces Bitcoin for State Investments

182 - Arizona Embraces Bitcoin for State Investments2025-04-29The Arizona Legislature has passed bills allowing state investments in Bitcoin, marking a significant step in the integration of cryptocurrency into public finance. Additionally, Nuvve is expanding its operations with a new Bitcoin and crypto investment arm, while CoinShares reports the highest digital asset investment inflows since December 2024.Sources:https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/04/29/arizona-legislature-passes-two-bills-enabling-bitcoin-state-investments/https://decrypt.co/316830/arizona-lawmakers-approve-complementary-bitcoin-crypto-billshttps://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45046313/nuvve-expands-beyond-evs-with-bold-bitcoin-crypto-investment-armhttps://crypto.news/coinshares-digital-asset-investment-products-see-highest-inflows-since-december-2024/

181 - Crypto Expansion: New Funds, ETFs, and Global Deals

181 - Crypto Expansion: New Funds, ETFs, and Global Deals2025-04-28This episode covers significant developments in the crypto world, including RockawayX's $125 million fund for blockchain startups, the US SEC's approval of XRP futures ETFs, and global expansion efforts by World Liberty Financial. We also discuss Nvidia's cautious stance on crypto and upcoming Bitcoin treasury initiatives on Wall Street.Sources:https://thepaypers.com/cryptocurrencies/rockawayx-closes-a-usd-125-million-fund-to-support-blockchain-startups--1273297https://beincrypto.com/world-liberty-financial-cz-crypto-initiatives/https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-news-updates-us-sec-approve-launch-xrp-futures-etfs-april-30-how-buy-need-to-know-bitcoin-markets-ripple-11745801951469.htmlhttps://www.investopedia.com/another-bitcoin-treasury-is-coming-to-wall-street-twenty-one-lutnick-trump-11721669https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/trump-ushers-in-8-2-billion-wave-of-crypto-deals/https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2025/04/25/nvidia-continues-to-keep-crypto-at-arms-length

180 - Crypto Regulations Evolve Across the Globe

180 - Crypto Regulations Evolve Across the Globe2025-04-25This episode explores the latest developments in cryptocurrency regulations, including the Federal Reserve's easing of crypto rules for US banks, El Salvador's proposal for a cross-border crypto sandbox, Binance's tightened regulations in South Africa, and the Bank of Ghana's plans for cryptocurrency regulations by 2025.Sources:https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/us-banks-no-longer-have-to-notify-crypto-activities-fed-withdraws-draconian-rules/https://www.cointribune.com/en/sr-25-4-ends-prior-fed-control-over-bank-crypto-moves/https://blockchain.news/flashnews/federal-reserve-eases-95-of-anti-crypto-regulations-impact-on-crypto-tradinghttps://thepaypers.com/cryptocurrencies/banks-expand-crypto-operations-in-the-us-due-to-easing-regulations--1273232https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/04/24/el-salvador-s-top-crypto-regulator-meets-with-u-s-sec-it-was-very-refreshinghttps://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44971891/sec-teams-up-with-nayib-bukele-led-el-salvador-for-a-crypto-regulatory-sandboxhttps://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/04/24/el-salvador-proposes-a-cross-border-crypto-sandbox-to-the-sec-of-the-usa/https://coinpedia.org/news/el-salvador-proposes-crypto-sandbox-to-sec-in-bold-cross-border-move-is-bitcoin-in/https://beincrypto.com/sec-el-salvador-cross-border-crypto-regulation/https://www.coinspeaker.com/binance-strengthens-compliance-requirements-in-south-africa/https://beincrypto.com/binance-compliance-regulations-south-africa-kenya/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/BoG-to-roll-out-cryptocurrency-regulations-by-September-2025-1980988

179 - Blockchain Innovations and Strategic Partnerships

179 - Blockchain Innovations and Strategic Partnerships2025-04-24Explore the latest advancements in blockchain as Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. upgrades its trading platform, MiL.k partners with Galxe, and Aleph.im rebrands to Aleph Cloud. Discover how SoftBank Chain's Interstellar aims to enhance Web3 payments and learn about Binance's discussions with Malaysia's Prime Minister on blockchain adoption. Plus, Hyper Bit's new role in the Blockchain Association of Canada.Sources:https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-04-22:newsml_GNX7hDQfc:0-spirit-blockchain-capital-inc-achieves-significant-milestone-with-upgrade-to-otcqb-trading-platform/https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/milk-partners-with-galxe-to-expand-network-and-connect-korean-users-to-global-web3-ecosystem-302435223.htmlhttps://crypto.news/exclusive-aleph-im-rebrands-to-aleph-cloud-with-1m-web3-accelerator/https://thepaypers.com/cryptocurrencies/softbank-chain-launches-interstellar-to-improve-web3-payments--1273221https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/binance-co-founder-cz-meets-malaysias-prime-minister-to-discuss-blockchain-adoption-202504222038https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-04-22:newsml_NFC94HwRR:0-hyper-bit-joins-the-blockchain-association-of-canada-and-appoints-new-a-i-and-crypto-entrepreneur-coo/

178 - Crypto Ventures and Stablecoin Innovations

178 - Crypto Ventures and Stablecoin Innovations2025-04-23Explore the latest developments in the crypto world as Dutch Bank ING partners with crypto firms on a new stablecoin initiative, the SEC reviews numerous crypto ETF applications, and Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered plan to expand their crypto ventures. Additionally, Cantor announces a $3 billion venture backed by Softbank and Tether, while XRP investment products continue to defy market trends.Sources:https://blockchain.news/flashnews/dutch-bank-ing-s-new-stablecoin-initiative-with-crypto-firms-a-game-changerhttps://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/sec-reviews-72-crypto-etf-applications-in-push-toward-broader-market-integration/https://financefeeds.com/deutsche-bank-and-standard-chartered-plan/https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/cantor-is-set-to-launch-a-3-billion-venture-backed-by-softbank-and-tether-202504230505https://www.coinspeaker.com/xrp-investment-products-defy-broader-crypto-market-trends/

177 - Major Moves in Crypto: New Products and Strategic Investments

177 - Major Moves in Crypto: New Products and Strategic Investments2025-04-22This episode covers significant developments in the crypto world, including Singapore Exchange's new Bitcoin derivative product, Bithumb's strategic split ahead of its IPO, and the launch of Asia's first Ripple fund. We also discuss ARK Invest and BlackRock's substantial Bitcoin acquisitions and their implications for the market.Sources:https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/04/21/singapore-exchange-enters-crypto-derivatives-market-with-bitcoin-futures-offering/https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/04/22/bithumb-to-split-in-two-as-crypto-exchange-inches-toward-south-korean-ipohttps://crypto.news/crypto-exchange-bithumb-to-spin-off-investment-arm-ahead-of-potential-nasdaq-listing/https://investx.fr/en/crypto-news/asia-launches-first-ripple-fund-major-xrp-price-surge-coming/https://blockchain.news/flashnews/ark-invest-purchases-116-million-in-bitcoin-impact-on-crypto-marketshttps://blockchain.news/flashnews/blackrock-acquires-41-6-million-in-bitcoin-implications-for-crypto-tradershttps://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ark-invest-funds-become-first-us-etfs-to-add-exposure-to-solana-through-3iqs-staking-etfhttps://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/ark-invest-integrates-canadas-3iq-solana-staking-etf-into-its-crypto-funds-202504212210

176 - Charles Schwab to Enter Spot Crypto Trading

176 - Charles Schwab to Enter Spot Crypto Trading2025-04-21Charles Schwab is set to launch spot crypto trading within the next 12 months, marking a significant move into the digital asset space. Meanwhile, Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 4,855 BTC, and Shardeum has scheduled its token launch for May 5 after previous delays. Stay tuned for more on these developments.Sources:https://cryptobriefing.com/charles-schwab-spot-crypto-trading-2/https://crypto.news/metaplanet-adds-319-btc-as-total-holdings-approach-5000-bitcoin/https://crypto.news/shardeum-layer-1-confirms-its-token-will-launch-on-may-5-after-multiple-delays/