Podcast Episodes

A Huge Victory for Privacy in the Tornado Cash Suit

Privacy rights in the United States got a major boost as a Federal Appeals Court ruled that OFAC exceeded its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Despite Record Saylor Buy, BTC Falls

Last week, $92k was a dream. This week, people are already flummoxed. NLW explores another record setting purchase from Michael Saylor and Microstrat…

1 year, 3 months ago

What Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent Means for Markets

After much back and forth, Trump has made his selection for Treasury Secretary and it's macro hedge funder Scott Bessent. Wall St. is excited and cry…

1 year, 3 months ago

The Thanksgiving Family Crypto Conversation

A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/11/22/how-to-talk-about-crypto-with-your-family-this-thanksgiving/

Enjoying…

1 year, 3 months ago

Bye Bye Gary! The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

Scott Melker and NLW count down the most important stories in crypto this week, including presidential appointments, changes in China policy, and of …

1 year, 3 months ago

A Crypto Czar in the White House?

A leak suggests that the Trump team is considering appointing a "crypto czar" to run White House crypto policy. Speculation is rampant about who migh…

1 year, 3 months ago

Bitcoin Bull Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary

NLW covers the latest in pro-crypto appointments. Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick isn't heading to Treasury, and will instead be Secretary of Co…

1 year, 3 months ago

The Latest Chapter in the Bakkt Saga Lies with DJT

Bakkt launched in 2018 and was supposed to be the great crypto institutional hope. After a few years of doing not much, it went public via SPAC in 20…

1 year, 3 months ago

Bitcoin is Manifest Destiny

Michael Saylor has previewed the perfect narrative for the push for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve -- Bitcoin as Manifest Destiny. Plus BTC options appe…

1 year, 3 months ago

Crypto Won the Election. Now What?

A reading and discussion inspired by

https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/11/13/the-real-winner-of-the-2024-elections-the-crypto-industry/

and

https:/…

1 year, 3 months ago