Bitstamp & Robinhood’s Master Plan To Dominate Crypto! with Bobby Zagotta

Bobby Zagotta, CEO of Bitstamp USA, joined me to discuss Bitstamp’s growth plans as the U.S. has become more crypto-friendly. He also shared insights from his role in bringing Bitcoin futures to CME Group in 2015! Get to know Bobby Metaverse theme – Utopian world Favorite food – Pizza Favorite musician/artist – Elvis Costello Favorite movie – The Godfather Favorite Book – Poems by E.E. Cummings Hobby – Playing in band & Triathlons Topics: Bitstamp's Crypto Exchange services Robinhood Bitstamp Acquisition What the future of Crypto Exchanges look like Crypto boom in the US…

Coinbase’s Huge Victory Against the SEC & 2025 Crypto Strategy with Paul Grewal

Paul Grewal, Chief Legal officer at Coinbase, joined me to discuss Coinbase's victory over the SEC and his outlook for the crypto industry this year. Topics: SEC drops case against Coinbase - what happens next? Can Coinbase recoup legal fees from the SEC or US Gov? SEC crypto task force Will Crypto and Stablecoin legislation get passed this year? Bitcoin Reserve Countries launching stablecoins on Base Meme coins Will the Cleveland Cavaliers go tot he NBA finals Links: https://x.com/iampaulgrewal https://www.coinbase.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/5LEKeTs8GmA Listen to the interview Timestamps 01:30 SEC dismisses Coinbase case…

Don’t Be FOOLED! Bitcoin & Altcoins Will Recover with QE & Crypto Regulations Incoming! with Bill Barhydt

Bill Barhydt, Founder & CEO of Abra, joined me to discuss the current crypto market conditions and what we can expect in 2025. Topics: SEC dismisses cases against Coinbase and other companies Bybit hack Current state on the crypto market. Is the bull market over? When reversal? Macro factors - Fed, Interest Rates, Return of QE Pro Crypto Government Trump, Congress, SEC, etc Will Crypto Legislation get passed this year? Meme coins Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile Links: https://www.abra.com/ https://x.com/billbarX Watch the interview https://youtu.be/hQMkaH35vLk Listen to the interview Timestamps 01:40 SEC drops Coinbase…

Former FDIC Regulator EXPOSES Banks Embracing Crypto & Operation Chokepoint 2.0 with Jason Brett

Jason Brett is a Former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC & Current Managing Director at Key Bridge Advisors. He joined me to discuss the Fed and FDIC's approach to crypto post Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Get to know Jason Metaverse theme – Golf Favorite food – Spaghetti Favorite musician/artist – Led Zepellin Favorite movie – The Natural Favorite Book – Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis Hobby – Golfing Topics: Jason's background at the FDIC and the 2008 Financial Crisis Would Blockchain help prevent another 2008 type financial crisis? Operation Chokepoint 2.0 SAB121 repeal and Banks…

This is When the SEC Will Approve the XRP & Solana ETFs! with Matt Hougan

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, joined me to discuss the XRP, Solana, Dogecoin ETF approval timelines. Topics: Will the crypto market see a recovery soon? Are Tariffs bullish or bearish for crypto? CBOE 19b-4 XRP ETF filings Timeline for XRP and Solana ETF approvals Staking in Ethereum ETFs Bitwise Dogecoin ETF filing Meme Coins impact on market Links: https://x.com/Matt_Hougan https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R69R4-JVDp0 Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:12 Crypto market recovery 04:44 Tariffs impact on Bitcoin 06:24 XRP ETF 07:47 XRP ETF approval timeline 09:35 XRP Futures 11:00 Dogecoin ETF 14:24 Future…

Crypto ETF Explosion! Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, Litecoin, Ethereum Staking, & Meme Coins with Nate Geraci

Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, joined me to discuss the latest with Crypto ETFs. Topics: In-kind creation and redemption for the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) Altcoin ETF filings - XRP, Solana, Litecoin, TRUMP Staking in ETH ETFs Index ETFs Pro crypto government - Trump, Congress, SEC SAB121 Repeal and Banks to offer Crypto Links: https://x.com/NateGeraci https://etfstore.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/lr2GJj0EZi4 Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:11 In Kind BlackRock BTC ETF 04:22 How in kind redemption works 08:05 Altcoin ETFs 10:15 Futures for Altcoin ETFs 12:05 Index ETFs 15:10 Staking ETH…