The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Has a U.S. Marshals Problem with Les Borsai

Les Borsai, co-founder at Wave Digital Assets, joined me to discuss the problem the US Marshals has with accounting for Bitcoin and the impact it could have on setting up the strategic bitcoin reserve. Get to know Les Metaverse theme – AI themed Favorite food – Hamburgers and spaghetti and meatballs Favorite musician/artist – Blues - Brown & McGhee Favorite movie – Usual Suspects Favorite Book – Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Topics: Les's background in the Music Industry Being an advisor to Ripple Bitcoin Reserve The US Marshals Bitcoin problem Bitcoin & Altcoin…

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…

Banks Will Use Blockchain Deposit Tokens Not Stablecoins?! With Greg Kidd

Greg Kidd, Cofounder of Hard Yaka & CEO of USBC, joined me to discuss his Bank's vision for the USBC stablecoin and expanding it to a Deposit Token. Topics: Acquisition of Vast Bank USBC Stablecoin Will Banks use Stablecoins or Deposit Tokens SAB121 Repeal and Banks entering into crypto Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Outlook for Crypto in 2025 Stablecoin & Crypto Regulation Links: https://x.com/gregkidd https://www.hardyaka.com/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/jHV8mg7nkSc Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:04 Bank acquisition & USBC stablecoin 03:07 USBC deposit token 04:24 Deposit Tokens & stablecoins coexist? 07:57 SAB121 repeal Banks Crypto…

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…