The Altcoin ETF Race is Heating Up! Solana, XRP, Hbar, Litecoin! with James Seyffart

James Seyffart, Bloomberg ETF analyst, joined me to discuss the altcoin etf filings and when we may see approval. Topics: CME Solana Futures Which Altcoin ETFs have the highest chance of approval XRP ETF & Futures Hbar & Litecoin ETFs Staking in Ethereum ETFs BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in Model Portfolios Links: https://x.com/JSeyff Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RUvabPxFMw Listen to the interview Timestamps 01:46 CME Solana futures 04:47 Hbar & Litecoin ETFs 06:57 SEC cases dropped 08:03 XRP futures 11:23 Ethereum staking etf 13:43 BlackRock Bitcoin ETF 17:47 BTC ETH inflows and outflows 20:44 Wall Street…

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…

Big Crypto Regulation News! SEC Dismisses Coinbase, OpenSea, & Robinhood Cases with Cody Carbone

Cody Carbone of the Digital Chamber joined me to discuss the latest with US crypto regulations. Topics: Crypto hearings this week - “Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks for Digital Assets” Crypto Market structure bill updates SEC drops cases against Coinbase, Opensea, & Robinhood. More case dismissals soon? SEC Crypto Task Force and when Paul Atkins will be in office Meme coin regulation New CFTC Chair Brian Quintenz Senator Haggerty’s Stablecoin legislation Links: https://x.com/CodyCarboneDC https://www.dcblockchainsummit.com/ Watch the interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9PbhuHTJlo Listen to the interview Timestamps 02:07 Crypto hearings this week 03:50 Crypto market structure bill 07:58 Stablecoin…

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…