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…

Chris Giancarlo Interview Digital Dollar

The Golden Age of Crypto is Here! with Chris Giancarlo

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo joined me to discuss Crypto's major victory and his outlook for 2025 and beyond. Topics: Pro Crypto Government - Trump, Congress, SEC David Sacks and the “Golden Age for Digital Assets” Crypto 2025 Outlook Will Crypto legislation get passed this year? Will Brian Quintenz be the next CFTC chair? Stablecoin Legislation and Senator Hagerty’s Bill Bitcoin Reserve Memecoins Links: https://x.com/giancarloMKTS https://www.amazon.com/CryptoDad-Future-J-Christopher-Giancarlo/dp/111985508X Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAsUVXolanM Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:10 NYC Financial district 03:17 Crypto's Victory and impact on government 06:59 David Sachs Golden Age of Digital Assets…

Stablecoin Adoption is About to CHANGE EVERYTHING You Know About Money With Kevin Lehtiniitty

Kevin Lehtiniitty is the CEO of Borderless xyz which is a stablecoin payments network. We discuss the global adoption of stablecoins by institutions and retail users. Topics: Kevin's background and building TrueUSD Borderless xyz overview Global Stablecoin Payments Will stablecoins end the need for Banks? Integrating Celo and other blockchains Crypto growth and adoption Links: https://x.com/KevLeht https://borderless.xyz/ Watch the interview https://youtu.be/fqn3-32Pq8k Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:42 Kevin's background 05:33 Bitcoin as digital gold 07:05 Launching TrueUSD stablecoin 10:21 Stablecoin market outlook 13:27 Tether USDT and regulations 17:28 Borderless xyz explained 24:30 Stablecoins that…

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…

Educating the World About Crypto & Integrating the XRP Ledger with Phil & Dom Kwok

Dom and Phil Kwok are the co-founders of EasyA. They joined me to discuss EasyA's mission to educate the world about Web3. Get to know Phil and Dom: Favorite food – Phil - Chinese | Dom - Chicken Favorite musician/artist – Phil - Justin Bieber | Dom - Red Hot Chili Peppers Favorite movie – Phil - Troy | Dom - Love Actually Favorite Book – Phil - The Count of Monte Cristo | Dom - How I built this actually podcast Hobby – Phil - Sports and working out | Dom - Working…