Best cftc Podcasts (2024)

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Genius or Grifter: World Liberty Financial 11:28

28m ago11:28

11:28

Earlier this week, the crypto world got more direct information about the new DeFi platform backed by the Trumps, World Liberty Financial. NLW brings the highlights of the Twitter Spaces plus the community's reaction. Plus more pressure on Gensler around Airdrops. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on…

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Cryptocurrency Fraud Soars 53%, Bitget and Foresight Fund TON, Binance Denies WazirX Ownership, BitGo Launches Reward-Based Stablecoin, and more... 10:38

1h ago10:38

10:38

(0:10): Cryptocurrency Fraud Soars 53% in 2023: Elderly and Inexperienced Investors Hit Hardest (2:13): Bitget and Foresight Ventures Inject $30M into TON Blockchain to Propel GameFi and Tap-to-Earn Projects (4:18): Binance Denies Ownership of WazirX Amid $235M Hack Scandal, Demands Accountability from Zettai (6:23): BitGo to Launch Revolutionary R…

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"Google Cloud launches RPC for Ethereum" Sep 18, 2024 5:56

5h ago5:56

5:56

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $59,875 Eth is down slightly at $2,302 Binance Coin, down .5% at $540 Google Cloud launches RPC for Ethereum SEC charges two networks over scams AI/BTC miners outperform Vana raises $5M. CUDIS raises $5M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Trump’s crypto project details, Bhutan’s Bitcoin holdings, USDC expands to Sui blockchain 5:51

10h ago5:51

5:51

In today’s episode, we cover Donald Trump’s crypto project “World Liberty Financial,” which has left investors with more questions than answers. We also explore Bhutan’s surprising Bitcoin acquisition strategy, with the small nation now holding more BTC than El Salvador. In other news, USDC will expand to the Sui blockchain, boosting its cross-chai…

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SEC Backs Off But Gaslights on "Crypto Asset Securities" Terminology 13:13

2h ago13:13

13:13

After being roundly spanked by a federal judge around their use of the term "crypto asset security," the SEC has apologized, but said they never meant the term to actually suggest that tokens themselves were securities. Plus an update on the basis point bets for the FOMC on Wednesday. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.lin…

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Why Data Needs Decentralization 10:01

1h ago10:01

10:01

A reading and discussion inspired by https://blockworks.co/news/decentralization-for-data-security Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrf…

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"MicroStrategy plans to sell up to $700M to buy more BTC." Sep 17, 2024 6:07

5h ago6:07

6:07

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $58,656 Eth is up slightly at $2,307 Binance Coin, up slightly at $547 Trump gives details about World Liberty Financial Flyfish Club settles with SEC MicroStrategy plans to sell up to $700M to buy more BTC. Permissionless Labs raises $10M Fermah raises $5.2 million Delt Prime e…

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DeFi hacks and rug pulls, Bitcoin ATM fraud, crypto’s role in US elections 5:47

4h ago5:47

5:47

In today’s episode, we discuss US senators addressing fraud concerns involving Bitcoin ATMs, as well as the recent DeFi hack targeting Delta Prime and the BaseBros rug pull. We also cover the crypto community’s relief efforts for Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi, in addition to the growing influence of crypto PACs in Arizona’s and Michigan’s Senate r…

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Onboard Empowers Onchain Creators, Unite's Mom's Kitchen Revolutionizes Gaming, Bhutan Emerges as Bitcoin Giant, BitGo Launches Token Management Platform, and more... 9:40

4h ago9:40

9:40

(0:10): Onboard Rebrands to Empower Global Onchain Creators with Accessible Financial Tools and Community Support (1:39): Unite's Mom's Kitchen: Revolutionizing Mobile Gaming with Blockchain and $UNITE Token Rewards (3:40): Bhutan Becomes Global Bitcoin Giant with 13,029 BTC and Ambitious Mining Expansion Plans (5:27): BitGo Launches All-in-One Tok…

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Hedera Joins Linux Foundation, Bitcoin Mine Closure Raises Bills, MARA Holdings Targets $1 Billion Revenue, Crypto Dominates U.S. Election, and more... 11:21

2h ago11:21

11:21

(0:10): Hedera Hashgraph Joins Linux Foundation, Contributes Entire Codebase to Boost Blockchain Innovation (2:25): Hadsel Bitcoin Mine Closure Sparks $300 Monthly Hike in Electricity Bills for Residents (4:37): MARA Holdings Eyes $1 Billion Revenue Amid Bitcoin Challenges and Growth Ambitions (7:09): Crypto Takes Center Stage in U.S. Election as C…

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Trump’s crypto project launch, SBF’s appeal, Bitcoin’s $60K surge prediction 5:54

4h ago5:54

5:54

In today’s episode, we explore the launch of Donald Trump’s new crypto project, World Liberty Financial, as well as Worldcoin’s partnership with Solana’s Wormhole protocol. Plus, we cover Sam Bankman-Fried’s plans to appeal his fraud conviction, Bitcoin analysts’ prediction that BTC will surge to $60,000 by the end of September, and Meta’s resumpti…

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"CFTC appeals Kalshi case" Sep 16, 2024 5:42

1d ago5:42

5:42

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $58,656 Eth is up slightly at $2,307 Binance Coin, up slightly at $547 Bernstein says DeFi yields poised for comeback crypto investment products see rebound CFTC appeals Kalshi case Bitcoin, ETH drops ahead of possible rate cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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"$7M in stablecoins frozen during Lazarus investigation" Sep 15, 2024 5:55

2d ago5:55

5:55

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $59,986 Eth is down slightly at $2,406 Binance Coin, up slightly at $554 ZachXBT leads investigation into Lazarus hackers, $7M in stablecoins frozen. Kraken pushes for jury trial Tether appoints Jesse Spiro from PayPal. Danny Ryan steps down from Ethereum Foundation Learn more a…

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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week 31:25

42m ago31:25

31:25

From CPI data to continued battles with the SEC, NLW and Scott Melker recount the most important stories driving the crypto industry. Recorded live on Friday 9/13/24 Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://br…

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"MicroStrategy picks up $1B more BTC" Sep 14, 2024 6:32

3d ago6:32

6:32

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $59,823 Eth is down slightly at $2,413 Binance Coin, down .5% at 551 dollars. MicroStrategy picks up $1B more BTC SEC says it misused term 'crypto asset securities' Polymarket hits $900M in bets for 2024 election. SBF wants retrial. Thanks to Danny Ryan. Learn more about your ad choi…

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BRIDGE Act Harmonizes Crypto Regulations, Robinhood Revenue Surges with Crypto, ParaFi Tokenizes Venture Fund, Super Champs Launches $CHAMP Token, and more... 10:24

2h ago10:24

10:24

(0:10): Congressman Rose Unveils 'BRIDGE Digital Assets Act' to Harmonize SEC and CFTC Crypto Regulations (2:05): Robinhood's Crypto Focus Pays Off: Revenue Soars as Millennials and Gen Z Embrace Digital Assets (4:09): ParaFi Capital Tokenizes Venture Fund on Avalanche, Aims to Democratize Investment Access (6:13): Super Champs Launches $CHAMP Toke…

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What the CPI Says About The Fed's Next Moves 13:04

2h ago13:04

13:04

Everyone in markets is confused about everything it seems. NLW explains the latest CPI numbers; what they mean for the upcoming FOMC meeting; and what it means for Bitcoin. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: htt…

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"Trump sets launch of crypto project, World Liberty Financial" Sep 13, 2024 6:31

4d ago6:31

6:31

Bitcoin is down 1% at $57,744 Eth is down 1% at $2,348 Binance Coin, up .5% at $545 Trump announces Monday launch of his crypto project, World Liberty Financial Judge rules CFTC oversteps eToro settles with SEC ParaFi Capital is tokenizing a portion of its $1 billion venture fund Infinit raises $6 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Trump to launch World Liberty Financial crypto platform, consumer watchdog warns about Tether’s reserves 7:16

1h ago7:16

7:16

Yesterday was expected to be volatile for Bitcoin as macroeconomic data from the US was released, but because the data was mixed, so was the reaction. It ended up being a rather quiet 24 hours for Bitcoin all-in-all, but outside of BTC, it was anything but. A consumer protection watchdog issued a warning about Tether’s reserves and lack of an indep…

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Pendle Launches Bitcoin Yield Options, BitGo Expands to 80 Blockchains, Agencies Unite Against Crypto Scams, Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Custody, and more... 11:18

17h ago11:18

11:18

(0:10): Pendle Launches Bitcoin Yield Options, Sees PENDLE Token Surge 11% (2:07): BitGo Adopts LayerZero's OFT for WBTC, Expands to 80+ Blockchains Amid Ownership Controversy (4:23): U.S. Agencies Unite to Combat Surge in Crypto Romance Scams Costing Billions (6:45): Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Custody Service in Dubai, Backed by DFSA Appro…

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What Happened in the First Ever Congressional DeFi Hearing 12:16

19h ago12:16

12:16

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on DeFi -- the first ever full Congressional hearing dedicated to the topic. Unsurprisingly and unfortunately, it was a highly partisan affair. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscri…

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"UK government introduces bill to define crypto as assets." Sep 12, 2024 6:29

5d ago6:29

6:29

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $58,055 Eth is down slightly at $2,345 Binance Coin, up slightly at $544 ARK picks up COIN in dip. TADA launches TON partnership CEX.IO approved in UK Vega protocol to shut down layer 1. Trump memecoins fall after debate. UK government introduces bill to define crypto as assets. C…

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Trader buys $1.5M CryptoPunk for $23K via old smart contract, $22M hacked from Indonesian exchange 7:48

23h ago7:48

7:48

It’s nice to wake up to a green lock screen this morning as we see both crypto and crypto-related stocks bounce back from the recent dip. Nevertheless, the latest data from Santiment shows that whales’ transactions are down significantly since Bitcoin’s last all-time high in March as the market battles the general state of malaise. Elsewhere, we se…

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"Caroline Ellison's legal team asks for no jail time" Sep 11, 2024 5:55

6d ago5:55

5:55

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $56,672 Eth is up slightly at $2,326 Binance Coin, up half a percent at $516 Caroline Ellison will be sentenced on September 24th. legal team asks for no jail time Matter Labs hires Meghan Hughes Marinade appoints Hadley Stern Indodax exploit. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Will US elections skyrocket or tank Bitcoin price? Plus North Carolina bans CBDC 7:00

6d ago7:00

7:00

The first US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took place last night and had a noticeable impact: Bitcoin’s price fell slightly, and Trump’s odds of election victory dropped 3% on Polymarket. This raises questions over what sort of impact the election’s outcome in November may have. Bernstein analysts predict…

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The Story in the Latest Bitcoin Price Action 14:56

2d ago14:56

14:56

NLW explores what recent price action in crypto suggests about the state of markets. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on…

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Singapore Legalizes Cashless Gaming, BitGo Expands to 80 Blockchains, Indodax Hacked for 15.7M, Bitcoin Miners Face Economic Squeeze, and more... 10:23

2d ago10:23

10:23

(0:10): Singapore Legalizes Cashless Casino Gaming, Bans Cryptocurrency to Combat Money Laundering (2:09): BitGo Adopts LayerZero's OFT for WBTC, Expands to 80+ Blockchains Amid Ownership Controversy (4:24): Indodax Hacked: $15.7M Loss Raises Alarms on Crypto Security (6:30): Bitcoin Halving: Miners Face Economic Squeeze, Environmental Scrutiny, an…

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"Metaplanet acquires more BTC" Sep 10, 2024 6:32

8d ago6:32

6:32

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $57,317 Eth is up slightly at $2,354 Binance Coin, down slightly at $521 FTX proposes settlement to re-acquire HOOD stock FBI reports 45% increase in losses tied to crypto. North Carolina GA passes bill banning participation in CBDC Metaplanet acquires more BTC CoreScientific want…

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Recession or Soft Landing? 14:14

3d ago14:14

14:14

With a Fed rates cut all but assured, the question has shifted to whether it will be a 25bps or 50bps cut. Alongside that speculation is a competition for narrative interpretation. Soft-landing on the one hand, recession on the other. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.…

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Leaked video suggests Monero transactions traceable, SEC actions against crypto up 3,000% 7:08

3d ago7:08

7:08

Bitcoin loves to surprise and confuse, and despite a litany of predictions that BTC was about to slide to the $40,000 range, it has instead solidified $54,000 as a strong support level and started moving in the other direction. On today’s episode, our market experts give you the latest analysis on BTC before breaking down the recent spot Bitcoin ET…

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Ethereum Reaches Four-Month High, MegaETH Targets 100000 TPS, JST Digital Gains Crypto Approval, Bitmama and Mansa Partner, and more... 8:54

3d ago8:54

8:54

(0:10): Ethereum Hits Four-Month High in Network Growth Amid Shifting Whale Sentiment (1:55): MegaETH Aims for 100,000 TPS with 1ms Blocks, Public Testnet Set for Q4 2024 (3:16): JST Digital Secures Key Approval for Crypto Services in Singapore, Expands Global Reach (5:18): Bitmama and Mansa Join Forces to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments in Afr…

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Who Will Win the Trump-Harris Debate? 1:23:21

3d ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Political gambling legend 50Pence challenges Alex Chan for the SSG Title Belt on the question of who will win the Trump-Harris debate. Chan and 50Pence also discuss which mention markets will hit on Polymarket and how many more Trump-Harris debates there will be before the election. Timestamps 3:49: Interview begins 4:38: How Chan won the Title Bel…

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Tokocrypto Boosts Indonesia's Crypto Market, Merlin Chain Hits New Milestones, JST Digital Gains Key Approvals, OceanDoge Launches Token Presale, and more... 11:06

4d ago11:06

11:06

(0:10): Tokocrypto Secures Full License, Boosts Indonesia's Crypto Market with 138% Growth (2:40): Merlin Chain Soars: Hits $1.2B TVL and $16B in Transactions in Just 6 Months (5:01): JST Digital and Anchorage Secure Key Approvals from MAS, Boosting Singapore’s Digital Asset Market (6:46): OceanDoge Launches Token Presale to Fund Marine Conservatio…

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"Tether acquires 10% stake in Adecoagro" Sep 09, 2024 6:15

8d ago6:15

6:15

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $54,248 Eth is down slightly at $2,315 Binance Coin, down half a percent at $505 Bernstein asserts BTC's price future depends on US president. Tether acquires 10% stake in Adecoagro Friend.Tech devs renounce control of its smart contracts Global crypto products see outflows DRiP…

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5 things to know in Bitcoin this week, crypto CEO robbed at gunpoint 7:15

4d ago7:15

7:15

While the news hasn’t been hugely positive since Friday’s episode, the weekend didn’t materialize as many thought it would. So, to get you setup for the week, we’ve got five things in Bitcoin you need to know, as well as some fascinating insights from a financial adviser on CNBC. In other news, the Ripple co-founder has endorsed US Vice President K…

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"Ripple co-founder voices support for Harris" Sep 08, 2024 6:00

10d ago6:00

6:00

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $54,549 Eth is down slightly at $2,296 Binance Coin, down slightly at $501 Ripple co-founder voices support for Harris Barclays upgrades Coinbase and Robinhood CFTC files motion to stop Kalshi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Crypto's Pervasive Quiet Quitting 13:02

7d ago13:02

13:02

A reading and discussion inspired by Ikigai's Travis Kling https://x.com/Travis_Kling/status/1830981118566244633 Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://dis…

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Investors Flock to Mpeppe, Bitcoin Plummets Below 57K, Fed Boosts Crypto Buzz, BitGo Boosts South Korean Crypto, and more... 10:23

7d ago10:23

10:23

(0:10): Investors Flock to Mpeppe as Solana Struggles; Meme Coin Raises Nearly $2M in Presale (1:51): Bitcoin Plummets Below $57K Amidst $536M ETF Outflows, Analysts Warn of Further Decline (3:59): Fed Boosts Crypto Buzz: Near Protocol Soars, ASI Alliance Democratizes AI, MinePro Revolutionizes Bitcoin Mining (6:12): BitGo Partners with Hana Financ…

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Japan’s MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho to launch “Project Pax" Sep 06, 2024 6:25

13d ago6:25

6:25

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $56,013 Eeth is up half a percent at $2,374 And Binance Coin, up slightly at $504 Bernstein analyst says stablecoins key to AI payments. Japan’s three major banks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—to launch “Project Pax" Ethereum Foundation to release a financial report Telegram CEO makes …

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Uniswap Settles with CFTC 13:23

7d ago13:23

13:23

Another day, another crypto settlement with the US government that seems designed to be about setting precedent for other enforcement cases more than actually protecting anyone. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter…

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