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Weekly Crypto Check-InEp 39 - July 23, 2025 - GENIUS act is now lawTopics covered in this episode:Genius Act signed into lawClarity Act passes HouseSEC Approves Bitwise 10 Crypto ETFCoinbase and PNC create strategic partnershipJPM, soon to lend against BTC & ETHSEC might update KYC to utilize zkProofsShocker: American Banks Association urges Circle/Ripple bank license pauseClarity Act: Making things simpleSEC Chair Atkins: "rally looks set to continue"Crypto IPOsBTC vs XRP performance for MicroStrategy2025-07-2329 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 38 - July 16, 2025 - GENIUS Act dramaTopics covered in this episode:Grayscale starts IPO processVanguard in crypto?GENIUS Act voting dramaExecutive Order: 401ks could access private marketsBanks are now allowed to custody cryptoVisa launching their own crypto networkBig banks issuing stablecoinsDubai land deeds2025-07-1631 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 37 - July 3, 2025 - Big Beautiful CryptoTopics covered in this episode:One Big Beautiful Bill - CryptoMarket Structure Bill status updateCircle & Ripple Apply for Bank ChartersSEC considering token ETF listing processSEC v Ripple Case UpdateCrypto included in mortgage assessmentsCircle's IPO2025-07-0333 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 36 - June 11, 2025 - Circle IPOsTopics covered in this episode:CLARITY Act passed out of House Ag CommitteeGENIUS Act negotiations heating upSEC Paul Atkins in favor of self-custodyCircle IPOsCalifornia passes bill to seize BitcoinSEC introduces framework to clarify crypto tokensHidden Road gains membership status with DTCCETH and XRP corporate treasuries2025-06-1132 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 35 - May 28, 2025 - US BTC holdings classifiedTopics covered in this episode:US Bitcoin Holdings ClassifiedHouse GOP Target Thursday for Market Structure BillSaylor: Proof of Bitcoin reserves "bad idea"XRPL chosen as blockchain of choice, real estateKraken to offer tokenized stocks and ETFsXRP Futures launched on CMEDTCC patent names XRP and XLMJail time for BTC ETF announcement hacker2025-05-2830 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 34 - May 16, 2025 - Coinbase buys DeribitTopics covered in this episode:Coinbase acquires DeribitMissouri to exempt capital gains on cryptoSEC changing prioritiesSenate votes down GENIUS actMeta considering launch of stablecoinWhat is going on in Arizona?USDT to be brought under US jurisdictionPaul Atkins speechThailand to sell crypto to citizens2025-05-1630 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 33 - May 7, 2025 - Mastercard powering stablecoin transactionsTopics covered in this episode:Mastercard powering stablecoin transactionsBlackrock is using blockchain to track fund ownershipStablecoin bill roadblock?Ripple buying Circle?Arizona Governor vetoes Bitcoin Reserve BillHow much evangelism is too much?European Central Bank selects Quant for Digital Euro2025-05-0729 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 32 - April 24, 2025 - Paul Atkins on the jobTopics covered in this episode:Paul Atkins confirmed as SEC ChairOregon AG sues CoinbaseSchwab CEO: expect to launch spot crypto trading 72 pending crypto ETFsVoting records on a blockchain in the USCrypto markets holding up in recent macro volatility15 crypto firms with OCC trust charter applications2025-04-2430 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 31 - April 9, 2025 - Unmasking SatoshiTopics covered in this episode:SEC Chair VoteRipple Acquires Hidden RoadUnmasking Satoshi?SEC: stablecoins are not securitiesCircle files S1 for IPOStablecoin Legislation ProgressingFDIC drops rule on crypto2025-04-0928 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 40 - March, 19 2025 - BIG SEC v Ripple Case UpdateTopics covered in this episode:White House Digital Asset SummitStablecoin Legislation before August RecessTexas Strategic Bitcoin ReserveDavid Sachs divested $200MSBF Interview from PrisonSBF placed in solitary confinementNasdaq to launch 24-hour trading on equitiesOCC: Banks can now custody cryptoHedera secures a Major Banking WinBig SEC v Ripple CaseWeeks when decades happen2025-03-1933 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 39 - March 5, 2025 - National Crypto ReserveTopics covered in this episode:Volatility!Multi-asset strategic crypto reserveFirst Crypto Summit 3/7Rescind the Broker-Dealer RuleSEC Continues to drop casesSEC gives guidance on memecoinsIs Eric Trump telegraphing the next move?National Cryptocurrency Association2025-03-0535 min
Mac Admins PodcastRobert Hammen on Making ChangesJobs are great, and we’re not just talking Steve here. Some of us are even fortunate enough to have a job. In the current economic climate, changing jobs isn’t always something that can be planned, so holding onto a job is often our primary concern. But how do we know when we have outgrown our current role? What are some of the signs that it’s time to start looking? How do we know if we are jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire? What are some of the strategies that we can use to mak...2025-02-261h 23Weekly Crypto Check-InEp 38 - February 26, 2025 - SEC dropping casesTopics covered in this episode:ByBit HackSEC Pausing/Dropping CasesSEC Interested in ETH StakingMarket sell-offBlackRock launching BTC ETF in EuropeCitadel to offer crypto tradingSome state Bitcoin Reserves Denied2025-02-2634 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 37 - February 19, 2025 - SEC: XRP not a securityTopics covered in this episode:Trump rethinking crypto council?Mastercard tokenizing transactionsSEC has started acknowledging altcoin ETF applicationsSEC declares XRP not a securityPump & DumpsTrump posts on Truth Social about $XRPCoinbase quarterly resultsRobinhood quarterly resultsSAB 121 RescissionCalSTRS pension fundBinance.us resumes USD trading2025-02-1933 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 36 - February 12, 2025 - A "Fresh Look"Topics covered in this episode:Powell: calls for ”fresh look” at debanking of cryptoBinance & SEC halt caseBitcoinReserveMonitor.comCrypto Waiting for its next catalystTakeaways from Galaxy’s Ondo ConferenceStrategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has resumed its bitcoin purchasesDave Portnoy in cryptoCFTC Chair nomination: Brian QuintenzSEC: meme coins outside our jurisdictionCrypto regulations will not be a cake walkGoldman buying BTC ETFsCrazy weekend for Moonpay2025-02-1240 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 35 - February 5, 2025 - $13B in Profit!Topics covered in this episode:36M+ Crypto Tokens in existencePowell: banks perfectly able to serve crypto customersSEC possibly moving quicker on ETFsKraken brings back staking of US customersGreyscale files to convert XRP trust to ETF14 States with bills for Bitcoin ReserveMichael Saylor on Forbes coverTether had $13B profit in 2024Crazy volatile weekend!Stablecoin Legislation Framework Coming Soon2025-02-0536 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 34 - January 29, 2025 - Crypto Executive OrdersTopics covered in this episode:Arizona first state with bill for Bitcoin ReserveBig banks are moving to custody cryptoCrypto.com to delist USDT on 1/31In-kind create/redemption on BTC ETFsLedger cofounder and wife kidnapped, finger cut offDoes MSTR have a tax problem?SAB 121 rescinded by SECTokenization coming soon, Larry saysCrypto EOs signed, working group, possible digital asset stockpile2025-01-2936 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 33 - January 22, 2025 - $TRUMP memecoinTopics covered in this episode:1-Year of BTC ETFsJPM predicts alt-coin ETF inflowsSlew of ETF filings after Gensler left officeTether moving to El SalvadorSEC files opening brief in Ripple appealRumors of US-based tokens as part of US reserveBitcoin backed loans available at Coinbase$TRUMP and $MELANIA meme coinsWorld Liberty Financial buys $100M+ in cryptoBoA CEO on cryptoSEC launching Crypto Taskforce for regulationsPresident Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht2025-01-2233 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEP 32 - January 8, 2025 - Coinbase Interlocutory AppealTopics covered in this episode:El Salvador forced to ditch BitcoinCrypto Index ETF ApprovedSpaceX using Stablecoins in foreign marketsUAE Holdings $40B in BitcoinIRS: crypto staking is taxableRussia: we are using Bitcoin to evade sanctions$USDT drop in supplyCoinbase wins motion to pursue Interlocutory Appeal2025-01-0829 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 31 - December 18, 2024 - First 100 daysTopics covered in this episode:Vote canceled on CrenshawDoubts on $MSTR buying BTCTrump exploring Strategic Bitcoin Reserve EO$RLUSD launchedMarket Structure Bill in first 100 DaysAI creating memecoins2024 Quick Comments2024-12-1830 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 30 - December 11, 2024 - SEC chair appointmentTopics covered in this episode:Trump selects Paul Atkins for SEC ChairCrenshaw re-appointment being rushedChair Powell cares about crypto?Electric bills paid via crypto$IBIT now over $50BBitcoin hit $100kDavid Sachs named Crypto AI CzarSOL ETF will be deniedBitcoin on the balance sheet60 Minutes crypto piece$RLUSD approved, launching in days2024-12-1135 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 29 - December 4, 2024 - Dino tokensTopics covered in this episode:Russia recognizes Bitcoin as property$RLUSD approved, launching todayDino tokens (utility focus)XRP has out performed BTC from 2023 forwardXRP volume largely institutionalTrading volume BTC + ETH < XRPNo capital gains on US based tokens?SOL and XRP ETF applications making progressNew SEC Chair Paul Atkins?Ex-SEC attorneys being blackballed?2024-12-0420 min
A Wiser Retirement®257. The Election Outcome Impact on Crypto, BTC ETFs, and Bitwise Files for Index ProductTune in to this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast where we discuss how the post-election landscape is shaping the future of cryptocurrency. Casey Smith and Robert Swarthout from Teton Crypto Capital join us to unravel complex policy shifts and market dynamics. We explore the hurdles and timelines facing U.S. cryptocurrency regulation, drawing intriguing parallels with previous reforms like Trump's tax changes. As more people access digital currencies through platforms such as Venmo and PayPal, the need for robust education becomes crucial, and we’re here to guide you through it all.Podcast Episodes Referenced:2024-12-0433 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 28 - November 27, 2024 - Bye GaryTopics covered on this episode:Bitcoin up 30% since election, pulled back to $92kMicroStrategy continues to buy billions in BitcoinCboe Launched First Cash-Settled Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFsCantor Fitzgerald Acquires 5% Stake in TetherSEC Commissioners stepping downBrad Garlinghouse "60 Minute" interview on 12/1Wisdom Tree files for XRP ETFCFTC new crypto regulator? Self-Regulatory Agency?Tornado Cash in the Fifth CircuitChris Giancarlo would drop SEC case vs RippleFairshake crypto PAC has $103M for midtermsSchwab CEO, "I feel silly"Market cap of next bear market bottom?2024-11-2739 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 27 - November 13, 2024 - $30B to $40B in two weeksTopics covered in this episode:BTC newsMicroStrategy announces $42B planVaneck: Bitcoin a reserve asset, 2% weight, $3MBlackRock's $IBITThe first U.K. pension fund invests in bitcoin, with up to a 3% direct allocationBitcoin ETF assets 2/3 to goldTokenized Treasuries explodingPolymarket Whale ProfitsGensler and the SECCrypto PACs, 48 out of 48UBS Asset Management launches its first tokenized investment fund.Bernstein, "add crypto exposure ASAP"2024-11-1336 minA Wiser Retirement®252. The Crypto Agenda: SEC's Next Moves, BTC ETFs, and Kamala Harris' Crypto PolicyTune in to this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast where Casey Smith and Robert Swarthout, Founder, CEO, and Portfolio Manager of Teton Crypto Capital, discuss the SEC's upcoming actions, BTC ETFs, and Kamala Harris's stance on crypto policy. The conversation highlights the pressing need for a robust, supportive framework for crypto businesses, especially amid potential regulatory shifts under changing political leadership.Related Podcast Episodes:- Ep 246: SEC v. Ripple Lawsuit Resolved, BTC ETFs, and the Election- Ep 237: Estate Planning for Crypto AssetsLearn More:- About W...2024-11-0431 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 26 - October 30, 2024 - MrBeast investigationTopics covered in this episode:Crypto ETFs PerformanceElection Betting MarketsRussell 2000 & BitcoinSEC v Ripple Case UpdateMicrosoft voting on BitcoinEmory University buys BitcoinMrBeast investigation for ties into crypto2024-10-3030 minWeekly Crypto Check-InEp 25 - October 23, 2024 - 20% of USDCTopics covered in this episode:Bitwise updates XRP ETF S1Bitcoin ETFs crossed $20BArrested, fake ETF announcement tweetRipple was minting 20% of USDCSEC files Form C in Ripple appealKamala considering SEC nominees M&A - Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1B2024-10-2329 min