Episodes

13 hours ago
13 hours ago
Explore the launch of USD1, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin by World Liberty Financial, and its potential impact on the crypto market. Delve into the Trump administration's plans to integrate blockchain technology into USAID operations, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in foreign aid distribution. Plus, learn about the FDIC's new guidance for banks engaging in crypto activities, signaling a shift towards a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment.Sources:https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/25/trump-backed-world-liberty-financial-confirms-dollar-stablecoin-plans-with-bitgohttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/26/trump-tied-world-liberty-financial-pitches-its-stablecoin-in-washington-with-don-jrhttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/analysis-trump-backed-world-liberty-to-launch-usd1-stablecoin/https://sarsonfunds.com/world-liberty-financial-a-crypto-fed-in-the-making/https://www.fintechweekly.com/magazine/articles/world-liberty-financial-launches-stablecoin-usd1https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/money-report/trumps-world-liberty-financial-jumps-into-stablecoin-game-with-usd1-reveal/4142987/?os=rokuFno_journeysDtruerefappamp19OxfaIIDhttps://iq.wiki/wiki/world-liberty-financialhttps://www.dlnews.com/articles/defi/trump-backed-world-liberty-financial-to-issue-stablecoin/https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/03/24/world-liberty-financial-labeled-tokens-spark-speculation-of-trump-backed-project-s-stablecoin-launchhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250325773694/en/World-Liberty-Financial-Plans-to-Launch-USD1-the-Institutional-Ready-Stablecoinhttps://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/24/world-liberty-financial-usd1-stablecoin-donald-trump-binance-cz/https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/inside-trumps-world-liberty-financial-usd1-stablecoin-planshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhQD0u9m_Rkhttps://laraontheblock.com/lebanon-wont-get-usaid-if-its-not-on-the-blockchain/https://www.metalpay.com/news-insights/crypto-news-28-march-2025https://neuron.expert/news/trump-administrations-blockchain-plan-for-usaid-is-a-real-head-scratcher/11985/en/https://www.cointribune.com/en/usaid-could-adopt-cryptocurrency-for-greater-traceability/https://www.brookings.edu/articles/navigating-us-global-health-aid-cuts-what-can-past-donor-exits-teach-us/https://www.techtimes.com/articles/309752/20250324/trump-reportedly-rename-usaid-involve-crypto-blockchain-technology-its-operations.htmhttps://www.csis.org/analysis/how-successfully-merge-usaid-and-department-statehttps://fortune.com/2025/03/23/european-allies-unspent-money-usaid-trump-musk-doge-cuts/https://www.instagram.com/arstechnica/p/DHluOxNsoxo/https://bankingjournal.aba.com/2025/03/fdic-rescinds-notification-guidance-for-crypto-activities/https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/28/fdic-reverses-u-s-crypto-banking-policy-that-demanded-prior-approvalshttps://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/press-releases/fdic-guidance-on-crypto-related-activitieshttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/fdic-says-banks-can-engage-in-bitcoin-and-crypto-without-prior-approvalhttps://www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2025/fdic-clarifies-process-banks-engage-crypto-relatedhttps://cointelegraph.com/news/us-regulators-fdic-cftc-ease-crypto-restrictions-banks-derivatives

3 days ago
3 days ago
GameStop shakes up the gaming and cryptocurrency sectors with its plan to purchase Bitcoin as part of its treasury strategy. Despite a positive market reaction for GameStop, Bitcoin's price remains volatile. Analysts weigh in on the potential and risks of this groundbreaking move. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of GameStop's strategy and its implications for the future of corporate finance.Sources:https://cointelegraph.com/news/gamestop-shares-up-bitcoin-investment-plan-debt-noteshttps://investor.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-details/2025/GameStopAnnouncesUpdate-to-its-Investment-Policy-to-Add-Bitcoin-as-a-Treasury-Reserve-Asset/default.aspxhttps://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/gamestop-takes-a-page-from-microstrategy-playbookhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/25/3049165/0/en/GameStop-Announces-Update-to-its-Investment-Policy-to-Add-Bitcoin-as-a-Treasury-Reserve-Asset.htmlhttps://fortune.com/2025/03/26/gamestop-share-price-bitcoin-strategy/https://news.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-details/2025/GameStop-Announces-Proposed-Private-Offering-of1-3-Billion-of-Convertible-Senior-Notes/default.aspxhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/gamestop-close-significant-number-stores-2025-invest-bitcoinhttps://in.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44501944/if-you-invested-1000-in-bitcoin-when-jim-cramer-told-gamestop-to-buy-a-ton-of-bitcoin-heres-how-much-youd-have-todayhttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/gamestop-announces-1-3-billion-fundraising-plan-to-purchase-bitcoinhttps://cointelegraph.com/news/gamestop-shares-up-bitcoin-investment-plan-debt-noteshttps://fortune.com/2025/03/26/gamestop-share-price-bitcoin-strategy/https://cointelegraph.com/news/would-game-stop-buying-bitcoin-help-btc-price-hit-200-khttps://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-721469-20250327

4 days ago
4 days ago
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announces the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit, replacing the former Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. This new initiative aims to protect retail investors by addressing fraud in blockchain, crypto assets, A.I., and more. Join us as we explore the implications for companies and the SEC's strategy to balance innovation with investor protection.Sources:https://natlawreview.com/article/how-report-cyber-ai-and-emerging-technologies-fraud-and-qualify-sec-whistleblowerhttps://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/security/1600574/crossing-administrations-the-focus-on-federal-cybersecurity-continueshttps://www.troutman.com/insights/4-actions-for-cos-as-sec-rebrands-cyber-enforcement-units.htmlhttps://wp.nyu.edu/compliance_enforcement/2025/03/25/lessons-learned-one-year-of-form-8-k-material-cybersecurity-incident-reporting/https://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/insights/publications/blockchain-and-digital-assets-news-and-trends/2025/blockchain-and-digital-assets-news-and-trends-march-2025https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/tech-cyber-data-us-cybersecurity-news-know-this-month/https://www.jenner.com/en/news-insights/publications/client-alert-navigating-remaining-risks-in-the-new-crypto-and-digital-assets-environmenthttps://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/from-the-regulators/finra-aims-to-boost-compliance-reduce-burden/https://www.jenner.com/print/v2/content/93729/client-alert-navigating-remaining-risks-in-the-new-crypto-and-digital-assets-environment.pdfhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2025/03/regulatory-shifts-in-aerospace-and-defense-what-businesses-need-to-know-as-2025-takes-flighthttps://www.grip.globalrelay.com/celito-techs-ravi-monangi-and-ethan-grammer-on-compliant-growth-in-life-science/https://hipther.com/latest-news/2025/03/25/89684/cybersecurity-roundup-partnerships-funding-and-emerging-threats-march-25-2025-keysight-trend-micro-francisco-donoso-israel-defense/https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/fin-tech/1600066/further-updates-regarding-the-us-pro-crypto-policy-shifthttps://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-56https://www.law360.com/articles/2311113/4-actions-for-cos-as-sec-rebrands-cyber-enforcement-unitshttps://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/in-the-news/2025/3/the-bond-buyer-quotes-anna-horevay-and-t-w-bruno-on-cybersecurity-disclosures/https://www.publiccompanyadvisoryblog.comhttps://www.sifma.org/resources/news/speeches/opening-remarks-as-prepared-for-sifmas-2025-cl-annual-seminar-monday/

5 days ago
5 days ago
Trump Media and Technology Group partners with Crypto.com to launch a series of cryptocurrency ETFs under the Truth.Fi brand. This collaboration marks a significant entry into the crypto market for a major media company, with plans to invest $250 million in digital assets and 'Made in America' securities. Explore the potential implications for the global financial landscape and the positive market reaction to this groundbreaking announcement.Sources:https://www.stocktitan.net/news/DJT/trump-media-announces-intention-to-partner-with-crypto-com-to-launch-ldohekcgwyjs.htmlhttps://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/trump-media-partners-with-cryptocom-to-begin-launching-etfs-202503250028https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/money-report/trump-media-shares-jump-on-announcement-of-etf-deal-with-crypto-com/3799680/https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-media-partners-with-crypto-com-to-launch-etfshttps://thecryptobasic.com/2025/03/25/trump-media-to-launch-etf-basket-on-made-in-america-assets-like-xrp/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/donald-trumps-media-company-partners-with-crypto-com-triggering-crypto-market-frenzy-9904795/https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/money-report/trump-media-shares-jump-on-announcement-of-etf-deal-with-crypto-com/4142543/https://crypto.com/en/company-news/crypto-com-to-partner-to-power-trump-medias-etf-offeringshttps://www.deccanherald.com/world/trump-media-teams-up-with-cryptocom-to-launch-etfs-on-truthfi-3461100https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/24/trump-media-wants-to-partner-with-crypto-com-for-etp-issuancehttps://www.thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/trump-media-joins-cryptocom-launch-made-america-etfs-3856936https://seekingalpha.com/news/4424570-trump-media-plans-to-partner-with-cryptocom-for-america-first-etfshttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/24/3048336/0/en/Trump-Media-Announces-Intention-to-Partner-with-Crypto-com-to-Launch-ETFs.html

6 days ago
6 days ago
MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, plans to raise $21 billion for Bitcoin investments, signaling a major move in the crypto world. Meanwhile, the SEC's Crypto Task Force holds its first meeting, indicating a potential regulatory reset. Plus, industry expert Edoardo Farina predicts record highs for XRP by 2025. Tune in for these stories and more on today's episode.Sources:https://www.ainvest.com/news/microstrategy-plans-bitcoin-purchase-711m-capital-raise-2503/https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/strategy-plans-21-billion-bitcoin-buy-with-new-stock-offer/https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/microstrategy-plans-major-stock-sale-to-fuel-bitcoin-buying-spreehttps://www.ainvest.com/news/strategy-upsizes-bitcoin-offering-722-5m-reflecting-strong-investor-confidence-2503https://www.ainvest.com/news/microstrategy-raises-711m-hints-bitcoin-purchase-2503/https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/strategy-raises-711-million-to-buy-more-bitcoin-through-preferred-stock-offeringhttps://www.uenecedah.com/news/story/31507927/should-you-buy-the-dip-in-microstrategy-stock-in-march-2025https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44438245/strategy-expands-bitcoin-war-chest-with-722-million-upsized-preferred-stock-offeringhttps://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-704418-20250319https://www.ainvest.com/news/microstrategy-plans-bitcoin-purchase-711m-capital-raise-2503/https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/market-news/microstrategy-expands-bitcoin-holdings-with-m-strife-preferred-stock-offeringhttps://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/microstrategy-makes-its-smallest-bitcoin-purchase-as-btc-stalls-below-85khttps://www.tradingview.com/news/barchart:f5da6eca6094b:0-should-you-buy-the-dip-in-microstrategy-stock-in-march-2025/https://www.ainvest.com/news/microstrategy-raises-711m-hints-bitcoin-purchase-2503/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mecLcmByhFQhttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/17/strategy-leverages-strk-atm-to-acquire-130-more-bitcoinhttps://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-vaneck-mid-march-2025-bitcoin-chaincheck/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Iv4qrLOVaohttps://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/us-sec-crypto-task-force-to-host-the-first-ever-roundtable-on-crypto-asset-regulation-202503211218https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUZbPvjIOrEhttps://www.sec.gov/files/ctf-input-reiners-2025-3-18.pdfhttps://www.sec.gov/newsroom/videos/crypto-task-force-roundtable-march-21https://www.sec.gov/about/crypto-task-force/written-submission/ctf-input-reiners-2025-3-18https://www.sec.gov/about/crypto-task-force/crypto-task-force-meetingshttps://www.binance.com/en/square/post/21937764198457https://www.ainvest.com/news/sec-crypto-task-force-dawn-digital-assets-2503https://www.ainvest.com/news/sec-crypto-task-force-dawn-digital-assets-2503/https://www.consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com/2025/03/navigating-2025-the-secs-evolving-role-in-cryptocurrency-enforcement/https://www.ainvest.com/news/sec-crypto-task-force-meets-revamp-regulations-2503/https://www.troutman.com/insights/4-actions-for-cos-as-sec-rebrands-cyber-enforcement-units.htmlhttps://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/us-sec-crypto-task-force-to-host-the-first-ever-roundtable-on-crypto-asset-regulation-202503211218https://www.ainvest.com/news/sec-holds-crypto-roundtable-emphasizes-clear-regulations-2503/https://www.sec.gov/files/ctf-input-ripple-2025-3-21.pdfhttps://www.sec.gov/files/ctf-input-reiners-2025-3-18.pdfhttps://natlawreview.com/article/sec-clarifies-position-proof-work-mining-what-it-means-bitcoin-and-beyondhttps://www.fintechanddigitalassets.com/2025/03/occ-affirms-regulated-entities-can-engage-in-crypto-and-stablecoin-activities/https://www.pionline.com/washington/crypto-task-force-holds-first-roundtablehttps://www.axios.com/2025/03/20/sec-crypto-task-force-policyhttps://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/usa/us-sec-holds-crypto-task-force-roundtable-trump-plans-regulatory-revamp-1098651https://giga.law/daily-news/2025/3/23/secs-crypto-task-force-studies-applicability-of-securities-lawshttps://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/03/xrp-price-prediction-as-institutional-adoption-grows-can-xrp-become-the-global-standard-for-paymentshttps://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:0dcca89e8094b:0-xrp-2025-surge-is-coming-and-this-crypto-expert-knows-why/https://cryptoticker.io/en/xrp-vs-ada-2025-comparisonhttps://thecryptobasic.com/2025/03/20/here-are-xrp-price-predictions-from-top-crypto-executives-forecasting-xrp-to-reach-5-to-1000/https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-705659-20250319https://www.benzinga.com/money/ripple-xrp-price-predictionhttps://www.newsbtc.com/analysis/xrp/xrp-flashes-descending-trendline/https://www.binance.com/square/post/21676431947945https://newswatchtv.com/2025/03/18/xrp-price-prediction-what-analysts-are-saying-about-its-future/https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-710921-20250321https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/xrp-price-today-march-19-sec-drops-appeal-ripple-wins-will-xrp-skyrocket/articleshow/119217121.cmshttps://newswatchtv.com/2025/03/21/xrp-price-prediction-could-xrp-reach-50-as-global-banks-begin-testing-ripples-odl-services/https://fintechnews.am/fintech-usa/53261/xrp-sec-drops-appeal-ripple/https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/19/xrp-zooms-10-higher-as-garlinghouse-says-sec-is-dropping-case-against-ripplehttps://www.fxleaders.com/news/2025/03/23/xrp-price-forecast-analysts-predict-77-7-in-this-bull-cycle/https://www.fintechweekly.com/magazine/articles/sec-battle-against-ripple-endshttps://thecryptobasic.com/2025/03/23/heres-how-xrp-price-could-rise-from-100-to-the-four-digit-range-business-leader/https://u.today/xrp-hits-27-million-milestone-teasing-price-comebackhttps://thecryptobasic.com/2025/03/21/heres-why-xrp-price-has-not-skyrocketed-despite-sec-dropping-ripple-lawsuit/https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/analyst-predicts-xrp-price-surge-targeting-us130-as-bullish-signals-emerge/https://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/03/21/xrp-price-jumps-30-as-sec-lawsuit-ends-75-rally-ahead/https://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/03/20/analyst-predicts-xrp-price-could-surge-to-38/

7 days ago
7 days ago
XRP's price surges as Ripple wins a major legal battle against the SEC, marking a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency market. Meanwhile, the OCC's new interpretive letter reduces regulatory hurdles for banks engaging in crypto activities, potentially transforming the banking sector's approach to digital assets. Plus, CME Group's launch of Solana futures signals growing institutional interest. Tune in for detailed insights on these developments and their implications for the future of cryptocurrencies.Sources:https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-expected-2025-surge-3-5-drop-2503https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/19/xrp-zooms-10-higher-as-garlinghouse-says-sec-is-dropping-case-against-ripplehttps://economictimes.com/news/international/us/xrp-price-today-march-19-sec-drops-appeal-ripple-wins-will-xrp-skyrocket/articleshow/119217121.cmshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/sec-drops-case-crypto-firm-ties-trump-ceo/story?id=119963257https://www.bankingdive.com/news/sec-drop-ripple-case-xrp-lawsuit-125-million-penalty-garlinghouse-alderoty-gensler/743089/https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:416484758094b:0-why-isn-t-xrp-skyrocketing-after-ripple-s-sec-victory-analysts-explain/https://newswatchtv.com/2025/03/21/xrp-price-prediction-could-xrp-reach-50-as-global-banks-begin-testing-ripples-odl-services/https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/03/21/heres-why-sec-yet-to-issue-official-statement-dismissing-ripple-case/https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/03/21/heres-why-xrp-price-has-not-skyrocketed-despite-sec-dropping-ripple-lawsuit/https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/xrp-price-prediction-analysts-see-a-clear-path-to-27-amid-whale-activity-and-legal-clarityhttps://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/19/xrp-soars-brad-garlinghouse-ripple-sec-appeal-dropped/https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/03/20/here-are-xrp-price-predictions-from-top-crypto-executives-forecasting-xrp-to-reach-5-to-1000/https://u.today/xrp-returns-to-240-in-price-u-turn-what-comes-nexthttps://www.dimsumdaily.hk/analyst-predicts-xrp-price-surge-targeting-us130-as-bullish-signals-emerge/https://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/03/20/analyst-predicts-xrp-price-could-surge-to-38/https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/fin-tech/1598766/occ-reiterates-guidance-on-crypto-asset-activitieshttps://www.elliptic.co/blog/crypto-regulatory-affairs-occ-gives-us-banks-clearance-to-engage-with-cryptoassetshttps://www.thewbkfirm.com/industry/occ-issues-interpretive-letter-rescinding-requirement-that-banks-demonstrate-adequate-controls-before-engaging-in-certain-crypto-asset-activitieshttps://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/occ-interpretive-letter-permits-7973722/https://www.consumerfinanceandfintechblog.com/2025/03/occ-signals-shift-on-crypto-and-debanking-under-acting-comptroller-hood/https://www.fintechanddigitalassets.com/2025/03/occ-affirms-regulated-entities-can-engage-in-crypto-and-stablecoin-activities/https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/fin-tech/1598826/occ-clarifies-banks-role-in-cryptocurrency-activitieshttps://www.wsgr.com/en/insights/a-crypto-friendly-pivot-in-bank-supervision-three-practical-action-items-for-innovators.htmlhttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/20/u-s-bank-agency-cuts-reputational-risk-from-exams-after-crypto-sector-cites-issueshttps://www.blockhead.co/2025/03/21/occ-opens-doors-for-banks-to-embrace-blockchain-crypto/https://www.occ.gov/news-events/index-news-events.htmlhttps://www.moneylaunderingnews.com/2025/03/crypto-clarity-occs-new-guidelines-pave-the-way-for-banking-innovation/https://www.ftfnews.com/the-occ-provides-some-crypto-clarity-for-banks/https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/occ-clarifies-banks-role-in-7505625/https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CME/cme-group-announces-first-trades-of-solana-sol-rp48emyrximf.htmlhttps://www.cmegroup.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/options.htmlhttps://www.tradingview.com/news/financemagnates:b92ec156d094b:0-cme-group-expands-crypto-derivatives-with-solana-futures-launch/https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-futures-launch-cme-sees-trading-volumes-2503/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-announces-first-trades-of-solana-sol-futures-302404966.htmlhttps://www.cmegroup.com/articles/faqs/frequently-asked-questions-cryptocurrency-futures.htmlhttps://www.ainvest.com/news/cme-group-launches-solana-futures-marking-institutional-crypto-expansion-2503/https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-702358-20250318https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/bitcoin/bitcoin.settlements.htmlhttps://www.cmegroup.com/markets/equities.htmlhttps://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/falconx-executes-first-ever-cme-group-sol-futures-trade-stonex-2025-03-17https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/cme-group-expands-crypto-derivatives-with-solana-futures-launch/https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/cryptocurrencies.htmlhttps://www.cmegroup.com/media-room/press-releases/2025/3/18/cme_group_announcesfirsttradesofsolanasolfutures.htmlhttps://www.cmegroup.com/articles/faqs/tas-on-cryptocurrency-faq.htmlhttps://www.cfbenchmarks.com/blog/cme-group-launches-solana-futures-powered-by-cf-benchmarks-regulated-solusd_rr-2https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/micro-cryptocurrency-futures-and-options.htmlhttps://www.cmegroup.com/markets/equities/sp/e-mini-sandp500.contractSpecs.options.html?videoId=6360415383112https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-futures-finish-first-day-of-listing-on-cmehttps://www.cmegroup.com/videos/2025/03/20/why-solana-and-ethereum-join-bitcoin-in-the-u-s-digital-asset-s.htmlhttps://coindcx.com/blog/price-predictions/solana-price-weekly/https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CME/cme-group-announces-first-trades-of-solana-sol-rp48emyrximf.htmlhttps://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-futures-launch-cme-sees-12-1m-volume-lags-bitcoin-ethereum-2503-79/https://www.timesnownews.com/bizz-impact/broken-down-timeline-of-solana-sol-price-reaching-1000-and-where-bigger-gains-could-be-found-in-2025-article-119122466https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-futures-finish-first-day-of-listing-on-cmehttps://financefeeds.com/sol-to-550-why-2025-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-massive-solana-supercycle/https://fxnewsgroup.com/forex-news/exchanges/cme-group-announces-first-trades-of-solana-futures/https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-futures-launch-cme-sees-trading-volumes-2503/https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-addresses-surge-20-price-drop-2503/https://www.tradingview.com/news/financemagnates:b92ec156d094b:0-cme-group-expands-crypto-derivatives-with-solana-futures-launch/https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-cme-futures-volumes-reach-12-1-m-was-the-launch-a-dud-or-is-more-to-comehttps://blockchainreporter.net/solana-eyes-130-breakout-amid-gradual-price-recovery-sol-price-analysis-for-march-22-2025/https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/cme-group-expands-crypto-derivatives-with-solana-futures-launch/https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-702545-20250318https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-713377-20250323https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/20/solana-surges-past-130-as-first-ever-solana-futures-etfs-prepare-for-launch/https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/21890245655665https://www.cmegroup.com/media-room/press-releases/2025/3/18/cme_group_announcesfirsttradesofsolanasolfutures.htmlhttps://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2025/03/17/coindesk-20-performance-update-solana-sol-falls-3-9-leading-index-lowerhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-announces-first-trades-of-solana-sol-futures-302404966.html

Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
In today's episode, we delve into Kraken's $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader, marking a significant step in the integration of traditional finance and cryptocurrency. We also cover the SEC's decision to drop its lawsuit against Ripple, a landmark moment for the crypto industry. Plus, Walrus raises $140 million, setting the stage for a new era in decentralized storage. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.fintechweekly.com/magazine/articles/kraken-acquires-ninjatrader-in-the-largest-crypto-traditional-finance-dealhttps://siliconangle.com/2025/03/20/kraken-enters-agreement-acquire-futures-trading-platform-ninjatrader-1-5b/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4efPkc8fqH4https://architectpartners.com/kraken-acquires-ninjatrader-for-1-5b-the-largest-ever-bridge-deal/https://ninjatrader.com/news/ninjatrader-unveils-ninjatrader-live/https://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-reportedly-nears-billion-dollar-deal-allowing-futures-trading-us-reporthttps://ninjatrader.com/learn/livestreams/https://ninjatrader.com/news/kraken-to-acquire-ninjatrader-introducing-the-next-era-of-professional-trading/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250320152798/en/Kraken-to-Acquire-NinjaTrader-Introducing-the-Next-Era-of-Professional-Tradinghttps://cryptobriefing.com/ripple-lawsuit-ends-sec/https://www.axios.com/2025/03/19/xrp-lawsuit-dropped-ripple-sechttps://www.bankingdive.com/news/sec-drop-ripple-case-xrp-lawsuit-125-million-penalty-garlinghouse-alderoty-gensler/743089/https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/19/xrp-zooms-10-higher-as-garlinghouse-says-sec-is-dropping-case-against-ripplehttps://news.bitcoin.com/sec-to-drop-lawsuit-against-ripple-confirms-ceo-brad-garlinghouse/https://www.ainvest.com/news/walrus-raises-140m-decentralized-data-storage-boosted-ai-demand-2503https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/21806445980554https://cryptonews.com/news/walrus-raises-140m-decentralized-storage-networks/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5AwMQN8JNkhttps://www.ainvest.com/news/walrus-raises-140m-decentralized-data-storage-boosted-ai-demand-2503/https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2173505https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/14497https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/20/walrus-fundraise-140-million-2-andreessen-horowitz/https://www.walrus.xyz/blog/walrus-foundation-fundraisinghttps://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/20/walrus-fundraise-140-million-2-billion-andreessen-horowitz/https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/20/data-storage-protocol-walrus-raises-usd140m-in-token-sale-ahead-of-mainnet-launchhttps://www.ainvest.com/news/walrus-raises-140m-high-speed-decentralized-storage-protocol-2503https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/c4aea-walrus-raises-140m-decentralized-storage-networks

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
In today's episode, we delve into the Senate's advancement of the GENIUS Act, a pivotal stablecoin regulation bill, and Kraken's strategic $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader, marking a significant merger in the finance and crypto sectors. We also cover the SEC's upcoming public roundtable aimed at clarifying crypto asset regulations. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.sullcrom.com/SullivanCromwell/_Assets/PDFs/Memos/Stablecoin-Legislation.pdfhttps://www.paymentsdive.com/news/retail-crypto-groups-back-stablecoin-payments-legislation/742563/https://www.bankingexchange.com/news-feed/item/10269-senate-banking-committee-clears-revised-genius-acthttps://www.ncsl.org/resources/details/capitol-to-capitol-march-18-2025https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/fin-tech/1600402/guiding-innovation-understanding-the-genius-act-of-2025-and-its-impact-on-stablecoinshttps://www.sullcrom.com/insights/memo/2025/March/Stablecoin-Legislationhttps://www.mayerbrown.com/en/insights/publications/2025/03/congress-moves-forward-on-stablecoin-legislation-the-us-senate-banking-committee-approves-the-genius-acthttps://www.ledgerinsights.com/senate-banking-committee-passes-bill-for-non-interest-bearing-stablecoins-2/https://www.ledgerinsights.com/senate-banking-committee-passes-bill-for-non-interest-bearing-stablecoins/https://www.jonesday.com/en/insights/2025/03/updates-on-proposed-stablecoin-legislation-genius-act-and-stable-acthttps://cointelegraph.com/news/us-stablecoin-bill-likely-next-2-months-bo-hineshttps://cryptobriefing.com/kraken-ninjatrader-acquisition-deal/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4efPkc8fqH4https://siliconangle.com/2025/03/20/kraken-enters-agreement-acquire-futures-trading-platform-ninjatrader-1-5b/https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/20/kraken-buys-ninjatrader-for-usd1-5b-to-enter-u-s-crypto-futures-markethttps://www.theblock.co/post/347293/kraken-ninjatrader-acquisition-1-5-billion-usd-largest-ever-crypto-tradfi-dealhttps://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-reportedly-nears-billion-dollar-deal-allowing-futures-trading-us-reporthttps://ninjatrader.com/news/ninjatrader-unveils-ninjatrader-live/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250320152798/en/Kraken-to-Acquire-NinjaTrader-Introducing-the-Next-Era-of-Professional-Tradinghttps://www.lowenstein.com/news-insights/firm-news/lowenstein-represents-kraken-in-acquisition-of-ninjatrader-largest-ever-deal-combining-traditional-finance-and-cryptohttps://ninjatrader.com/news/kraken-to-acquire-ninjatrader-introducing-the-next-era-of-professional-trading/https://www.sec.gov/about/crypto-task-force-roundtable-march-21https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/2025/03/19/sec-to-host-roundtable-series-on-cryptocurrency-regulations/https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/videos/crypto-task-force-roundtable-march-21https://blockchain.news/flashnews/sec-crypto-task-force-s-first-roundtable-on-crypto-asset-regulation-to-be-live-streamedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Iv4qrLOVaohttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/20/as-congress-talks-up-its-earth-shaking-crypto-bill-regulators-are-already-at-workhttps://www.sec.gov/files/ctf-input-reiners-2025-3-18.pdfhttps://www.cahill.com/news/events/2025-03-21-lewis-cohen-to-speak-at-sec-crypto-task-force-first-industry-roundtablehttps://www.sec.gov/about/crypto-task-force/written-submission/ctf-input-reiners-2025-3-18

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
In today's episode, we explore the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's new guidelines that ease regulations for banks engaging in cryptocurrency activities, marking a pivotal shift in the financial landscape. We also delve into a survey revealing that 83% of institutional investors plan to increase their cryptocurrency allocations in 2025, with a growing interest in stablecoins and decentralized finance. Join us as we discuss the implications of these developments for consumers and the broader financial sector.Sources:https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/occ-streamlines-process-for-7433073/https://www.willkie.com/publications/2025/03/occ-issues-interpretive-letter-to-clarify-authority-of-banks-to-engage-in-crypto-asset-activitieshttps://www.ftfnews.com/the-occ-provides-some-crypto-clarity-for-banks/https://www.consumerfinanceandfintechblog.com/2025/03/occ-clarifies-banks-role-in-cryptocurrency-activities/https://www.elliptic.co/blog/occ-gives-us-banks-clearance-to-engage-with-cryptoassetshttps://www.thewbkfirm.com/industry/occ-issues-interpretive-letter-rescinding-requirement-that-banks-demonstrate-adequate-controls-before-engaging-in-certain-crypto-asset-activitieshttps://www.moneylaunderingnews.com/2025/03/crypto-clarity-occs-new-guidelines-pave-the-way-for-banking-innovation/https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/financial-services/library/our-take/03-14-25.htmlhttps://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/fin-tech/1598726/occ-smooths-path-for-banks-to-take-advantage-of-crypto-technologyhttps://cryptoslate.com/coinbase-survey-finds-institutional-investors-remain-bullish-on-crypto-83-plan-to-expand-exposure/https://www.ainvest.com/news/institutional-investors-plan-83-increase-crypto-holdings-2025-2503/https://financefeeds.com/coinbase-survey-reveals-83-of-institutions-plan/https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/coinbase-survey-institutional-optimism-for-crypto-in-2025/https://defi-planet.com/2025/03/institutional-investors-plan-to-increase-crypto-allocations-in-2025-coinbase/https://www.valuewalk.com/news/institutions-bet-big-on-crypto-as-survey-reveals-83-plan-bigger-allocations-in-2025/https://atlas21.com/institutional-investors-83-plan-to-increase-crypto-allocations/https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/financial-services/growing-enthusiasm-and-adoption-of-digital-assets

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In today's episode, we explore the latest advancements in the cryptocurrency world. The Singapore Exchange plans to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures by 2025, targeting institutional investors. BlackRock integrates its Bitcoin ETF into model portfolios, signaling a major step in institutional crypto adoption. Meanwhile, Binance secures a historic $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi's MGX, marking the largest single investment in a crypto firm. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments and their implications for the future of finance.Sources:https://coingeek.com/singapore-to-list-btc-futures-tel-aviv-eyes-dlt-upgrade/https://coinstats.app/news/0d9906af7623370c55693584485bf780be4bf5aa05fa33e0163149c4a4ef96e5_Crypto-Crypto-Weekly-Market-Wrap-17th-March-2025:-Bitcoin-Dips,-Russia-Adopts-Crypto-for-Oil-Trade,-and-More/https://zerocap.com/insights/weekly-crypto-market-wrap/weekly-crypto-market-wrap-17th-march-2025/https://www.panewslab.com/en/articledetails/smp6l6lo.htmlhttps://pintu.co.id/en/news/138615-crypto-market-of-the-week-mid-march-2025-bitcoin-rebounds-ahead-of-fomc-decision/amphttps://crypto.com/en/market-updates/crypto-market-pulse-weekly-17-03-2025https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/17/3043836/0/en/BexBack-Launches-No-KYC-Crypto-Trading-100x-Leverage-Double-Deposit-Bonus-and-50-Welcome-Bonus.htmlhttps://wintermute.com/market-update-250317https://www.investmentnews.com/alternatives/wall-street-goes-all-in-on-white-house-backed-crypto-comeback/259706https://edxmarkets.com/wall-street-goes-all-in-on-great-crypto-comeback-fueled-by-trump/https://99bitcoins.com/news/singapore-set-to-launch-bitcoin-perpetual-futures-in-2025-best-crypto-to-buy/https://coinmarketcal.com/en/news/bitcoin-s-market-outlook-in-2025-key-events-and-price-predictionshttps://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/jucoin-introduces-new-futures-partner-program-with-up-to-50-commission-rebates-1034483648https://www.ainvest.com/news/blackrock-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-268-btc-valued-22-million-2503/https://mypad.northampton.ac.uk/ledger/2025/03/15/crypto-etf-how-bitcoin-ethereum-etfs-could-transform-your-portfolio-in-2025/https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:7fb631400094b:0-blackrock-now-holds-over-567-000-btc-valued-at-over-47-billion/https://www.mymoneyblog.com/blackrock-ishares-target-allocation-model-etf-portfolio.htmlhttps://www.globalxetfs.com/the-next-big-theme-march-2025/https://zerocap.com/insights/weekly-crypto-market-wrap/weekly-crypto-market-wrap-17th-march-2025/https://viskadigital.com/en/articles/blackrock-expands-ibit-etf-into-150-billion-model-https://www.etf.com/sections/news/crypto-experts-heres-whats-driving-bitcoin-2025https://www.ainvest.com/news/blackrock-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-268-000-47-billion-2503/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/capital-group-launches-eight-active-etf-model-portfolios-302399188.htmlhttps://blockchain.news/flashnews/blackrock-s-bitcoin-etf-records-42-3-million-daily-flowhttps://etfexpress.com/2025/03/13/global-etf-launches-from-6th-to-13th-of-march-2025/https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-holds-47-billion-bitcoinhttps://etfexpress.com/2025/03/18/hfr-launches-expanded-crypto-sub-strategies/https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hedge-funds-just-loaded-etf-could-skyrocket-723-according-blackrocks-ceohttps://www.morningstar.com/funds/investing-ishares-etfs-or-blackrock-funds-here-are-4-key-things-knowhttps://www.binance.com/en/blog/ecosystem/mgx-backs-binance-in-landmark-investment-6242106085221073480https://marketchameleon.com/PressReleases/i/2064791/MS/abu-dhabis-mgx-invests-2-billion-inhttps://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/12/binance-gets-usd2b-investment-from-abu-dhabi-s-mgxhttps://cointelegraph.com/news/abu-dhabi-mgx-backs-binance-2-billion-stablecoin-investmenthttps://www.fintechweekly.com/magazine/articles/mgx-invest-2-billion-in-binancehttps://themorningcontext.com/internet/what-explains-abu-dhabis-interest-in-binancehttps://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/12/binance-2-billion-mgx-abu-dhabi-uae-crypto-investment/