There's a lot of bad news in the world. I think you would agree with that. And. One of the reasons I like going to church, other than the fact that I'm the pastor, I'm supposed to be there. is that you get to actually hear some good news? Well, the disciples 2000 years ago, it was Easter was not the first one was not and is not a good time.…

in him, in Jesus we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace. That's the best gift that we could receive, as it were forgiven, were washed, and were cleansed from our sins just by simple faith which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence.…

God's grace is his unmerited favor. More than that, it is a glorious grace. There is a glory. God is glorious, and Jesus is glorious. Isaiah says that when you actually see Jesus, his brightness will be so great, the sun will disappear. You won't even be able to see the sun anymore. That's how bright he will be. So that's the glory.…

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: SALT Wyoming review Nic’s next fight How Bitcoin miners have a procyclical effect on the Bitcoin price Hunting Hill is launching a credit fund seeded by Kraken Wyoming is launching a stable token in Q1 of 2025 The SEC rejects CBOE’s filings for SOL ETFs Is Gensler actually b…

There are four different versions. Stories of the resurrection. Each one has its own unique little perspective. Luke was a doctor. He was a physician, and he brings out more of the compassion of Jesus than than any of the gospel writers, probably because that's the physician's heart that Luke himself had. You know, the story, about Jesus and about,…

Why did the angels roll this stone away? It was not to let Jesus out. Jesus has already risen, and he became the first of all who now would believe and trust in him shall not perish but have everlasting life and the angel comes and says, Jesus is alive.By Ray Bentley

God's desire and our dilemma. God wants a family. He wants many sons and daughters. And yet there is something wrong with us. And that is sin. And the only way that sin could be removed and death could be removed is for Jesus Christ to come in human form. Take our place as a substitute, as the Lamb of God, and die for the sins of the world.…

We learn a lot about friendship through an encounter Jesus had with the Apostle Peter. Friendship is learning to receive. And Jesus was saying to Peter, Peter, if you don't learn how to receive, you aren't going to have anything to give. Jesus designed it so that it's a continual giving sometimes, and receiving and giving and receiving, and it beco…

I like that I like being chosen by God in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. That's your destiny. His holiness. So you might as well get used to holiness now. And, you know, yield to it and desire it. it is who we are, who Christ is.By Ray Bentley

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Fairshake is getting active in Senate Races What’s going on with the Harris pivot? Chuck Schumer promises crypto legislation by end of year What’s happening with WBTC? The SEC is subpoenaing VC funds over Uniswap Don Jr is launching a crypto project Will CBDCs destroy the stab…

What do you mean, you chose me? It's a secret. You didn't choose me, I chose you, and this is a secret. Really? For the family of God. It's not something that you go out and you herald to the world, but, the very fact that you are here, at church and ready to worship the Lord and studying the Bible and ready to share in communion as a believer in J…

Michael Bentley, Co-Founder & CEO of Euler joins the show to talk about crypto lending and the launch of Euler v2. In this episode: The evolution of lending/borrowing in crypto/defi Euler's history and the upcoming launch of Euler v2 How crypto allows for market discovery of financial primitives Building programmable finance around blue chip and lo…

And we will find out later in this letter that actually, what you think of as the ministry in preaching and teaching and Sunday school and missions. the real work of the ministry is what happens outside of the church. It's not what happens in here. This is all the preparation, for the work of the ministry. And the work of the ministry happens when …

Most people know Don Davey as a former defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. But that’s only where his list of accomplishments begins. After earning his Master’s of Engineering at UW Madison and getting drafted by the Packers in 1991, he played for a total of 9 seasons in the NFL. Don’s transition out of pro footb…

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: What happened with the rate-based turmoil in Japan? VP Harris announces Tim Walz as her VP pick Ripple settles with the SEC for $125m Is Jump quitting crypto? (again) Are Plustoken ETH on the move? Does the Harris reset with crypto have legs? Does Trump's promise to end Chok…

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: We react to Trump’s speech on Bitcoin in Nashville Is Bitcoin a proxy for Trump’s electoral chances? Will there be a “crypto reset” from the Harris campaign? Lummis’ Bitcoin Act The US government moves some Bitcoin Should the US government hold on to the coins from the Bitfi…

Comedian Nate Russ’ hard work is paying off. After 10 years of creating content, Nate’s comedy series “Buggin” recently went viral and transformed his career into something he never imagined. With the first video earning over 25 million views on Instagram alone, and its sequels not far behind, he’s taking the opportunity to capitalize on the moment…

Luke Hoersten, the founder and CEO of Bitnomial joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Luke’s background and the path that led him to start Bitnomial. An overview of Bitnomial and the products that the firm has launched to date. Perspectives on the market participants that are engaging in the digital asset derivatives market today. The future …

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Nic recaps his Karate fight The Bitcoin Nashville conference Kamala’s crypto posture A new pension fund is buying Bitcoin Did we get a soft landing? Content mentioned: BVNK, The decade of digital dollars Sponsor notes: The Launch of Ether ETFs In Coin Metrics State of the Ne…

Whether you watched him compete on Hell’s Kitchen or you’ve been to his Milwaukee restaurant Egg & Flour, it’s safe to say that Adam Pawlak knows a thing or two about food. From humble beginnings as a Jimmy John’s cashier, to becoming a sous chef, an executive chef and now the owner of his own restaurant, he made his lifelong dreams of working in t…

Representative French Hill (R-AR) join the show. In this episode we discuss: Representative Hill’s perspective on the blockchain/digital asset ecosystem and why he initially became interested in this technology. The status of SAB 121 repeal. FIT 21 and the future of market structure clarity in the United States. The prospects of stablecoin legislat…

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Nate Silver joins Polymarket JD Vance is Trump’s VP nominee Ethereum ETFs get the final go ahead Should crypto users be single issue voters? JD Vance’s crypto platform Does a Trump Vance admin imply a devaluation of the dollar? JD Vance and seed oils State Street is exploring …

Chris Duffus, Founder & CEO of Fonbnk joins Wyatt in this episode. We cover: Stablecoin and crypto usage in emerging markets Popular and high-potential platforms in these markets Alternative forms of onramping and moving money Airtime as a form of digital value storage More on Fonbnk

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Germany is still selling Bitcoin ETHcc chaos in Brussels Trump is speaking at Bitcoin Nashville The SAB121 overturn veto override did not pass The Republican party includes crypto in their official platform Polychain Eclipse drama Uniswap versus the SEC over their exchange a…

Adam Levine, Head of Corporate Development and Partnerships at Fireblocks joins the show. In this episode we discuss: The history of Fireblocks and the evolution of MPC custody. The recent announcement of the Fireblocks Global Custodian Partner Program and the initial partners. The current state of tokenization and how Fireblocks is playing in that…

Fashion Designer Elena Velez finds beauty in unlikely places and attributes her industrial artistic style to her Midwest upbringing. Raised by a single mother who worked as a ship captain on the Great Lakes, Elena spent much of her childhood surrounded by heavy machinery and unique landscapes, and its influence can be seen in her work today. Though…

Leo Zhang, founder of Alkimiya, joins the show to talk about their Bitcoin fee exposure product. In this episode: The evolution of Alkimiya Alkimiya’s current product approach Why solving Bitcoin transaction fee volatility matters How blockspace compares to conventional commodities What kind of market participants would want to long or short Bitcoi…

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Will Biden step down? The importance of prediction markets in elections Can you insider trade on prediction markets? What does the SCOTUS repeal of Chevron mean for crypto? SEC sues Consensys Stripe and Coinbase partnership Circle achieves MiCA compliance for USDC and EURC Wil…

With the 2024 election approaching, Steven Olikara returns to discuss the importance of bipartisanship in an increasingly divided political landscape. Early listeners of the Cripescast may remember Steven’s first episode, where he and Charlie dove into the impact that social media and cable news outlets have on our civility. Today they analyze what…

Nic and Matt are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Nic’s vehicular issues BTC mining FUD is now AI fud Abra settles with state regulators over lack of MTLs State Street and Galaxy Digital partner up US reps visit imprisoned Binance exec in Nigeria Vaneck files for a Solana ETF Coinbase is suing the FDIC and the SEC Germany i…

Live from Lake Winnebago with Green Bay Packers’ tight end Luke Musgrave, it’s the 4th anniversary episode of the Cripescast. In this special episode, Luke and Charlie get to know each other the best way anyone can: while fishing for walleye… and the occasional sheepshead. They’re also joined by outdoor expert, fishing guide, and return Cripescast …

Adam Healy, the co-founder and CEO of Station 70 joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Adam’s career and path that led him to enter the digital assets industry as a CSO and eventually co-founder of Station 70. The evolution of digital asset custody from a technology perspective. The evolution of MPC as an infrastructure technology. The threat…

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Certik goes from white hat to black hat regarding a Kraken exploit Bozo of the week The DJT memecoin scandal and Martin Shkreli What’s the deal with Barron Trump and the DJT memecoin? Should we welcome celebrity memecoins? Should bankers have been more supportive of crypto ove…