Episode Details

I'm Blake, and Tracey is taking a well-earned break this week, but I'm joined by a very special guest co-host, Jonno Newman from TRM Labs.

If you haven't come across TRM before, they're one of the world's leading blockchain intelligence firms, working with governments, law enforcement agencies and some of the biggest crypto businesses on the planet to investigate hacks, trace stolen funds and follow the money on-chain. Jonno, great to have you with us.

And you've picked a fascinating week to jump in. 👉🏼 To begin with we dive into Jonno's world. TRM Labs has just released its latest global crypto crime report, revealing a record number of crypto hacks during the first half of 2026. But the biggest surprise isn't the number of attacks—it's how dramatically the tactics are changing, and why the blockchain itself is rarely the weakest link anymore.

👉🏼 Then we turn to what could become one of the most significant stablecoin launches we've ever seen. More than 140 companies—including Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, Stripe and Australia's own Commonwealth Bank—have joined forces to build a shared stablecoin. If it succeeds, it could reshape how money moves around the world.

👉🏼 And finally, Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure, which revealed something almost nobody expected crypto has officially become his single biggest source of income, generated around $1.4 billion in 2025 and is raising some very big questions about transparency, regulation and the growing intersection between politics and digital assets.

Let's get into it 🚀

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TIMESTAMPS

2:26 Jonno walks us through the H1 2026 crypto hacks report!

8:07 OpenUSD launches with a massive guest list

15:40 Donald Trump discloses enormous crypto profits - and no one's happy about it!

17:45 Short, sharp news bites

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H1 2026 Report

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