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NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapAI Exploits Surge, Harvard Buys ETH & Base Goes SovereignCrypto’s security race accelerates as institutions quietly reposition.This week, OpenAI and Paradigm launch EVMbench, revealing a widening offensive–defensive gap in AI-driven smart contract exploits. Meanwhile, Jane Street and Harvard rotate deeper into crypto exposure, and Coinbase’s Base pivots toward a self-operated stack amid L2 competition.In this episode:GPT-5.3-Codex hits 72% exploit success on EVMbenchOpenAI commits $10M in API credits for defensive researchJane Street amasses $790M in Bitcoin ETF exposureHarvard opens $86.8M Ethereum positionBase hardforks toward independence from the OP Stack$3.7B in global crypto ETP outflowsSwift & JP Morgan advance blockc...
2026-02-2217 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapBlackRock Enters DeFi, $40B Ledger Error & the Rise of Agentic FinanceInstitutional DeFi is no longer theoretical — it’s operational.This week, BlackRock deploys its $2.2B BUIDL fund directly onto Uniswap, validating decentralized infrastructure for real-world assets. Meanwhile, a $40B phantom ledger error at Bithumb stress-tests centralized exchange controls, and Tether pushes “agentic finance” forward through LayerZero and AI-driven wallet infrastructure.In this episode:BlackRock lists BUIDL on Uniswap and purchases UNIGoldman discloses $2.36B in crypto ETF exposureBithumb survives a 2,000 BTC “fat finger” incident$1.3B in ETH futures liquidations amid volatilityTether backs LayerZero to power omnichain stablecoinsVisa launches the Pengu Card across 170 countriesBackpack introduces IPO-linked anti-dump to...
2026-02-1516 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapEthereum’s Reset, Rollup Retreat & the Rise of On-Chain OperatorsCrypto enters its first true deleveraging cycle of the post-ETF era.In this episode, we unpack the violent February 2026 reset — from cascading liquidations and ETF outflows to a structural pivot inside Ethereum itself. As prices collapse, conviction quietly consolidates: corporate validators double down, Vitalik rethinks rollups, and stablecoins emerge as the real winners of institutional distrust in legacy banking.In this episode:The $2.5B liquidation vacuum that erased the “Trump Bump”BitMine’s $6.9B ETH drawdown and the industrialization of staking yieldVitalik’s strategic U-turn on rollups as Ethereum L1 reclaims scale$545M single-day spot BTC E...
2026-02-0819 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapCrypto enters a new phase of institutional strategy and capital recyclingIn this episode, we break down how Tether is reshaping its role with massive gold reserves and a federally regulated U.S. stablecoin, why Ethereum is repurposing DAO-era funds into a permanent security layer, and how ETFs, banks, and regulators are accelerating integration — even as NFTs consolidate and security risks persist.Highlights:Tether’s 140-ton gold reserve and launch of USA₮ under the GENIUS ActFirst Avalanche ETF (VAVX) with staking rewards goes liveEthereum converts $220M from the DAO hack into a network security fundFidelity enters stablecoins; Ripple and Bybit expand banking infrastructureGENIUS & Clarity Acts advance as states...
2026-02-0113 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapTradFi Goes On-Chain, CLARITY Stalls, and Bitcoin Enters PayrollsThis week on NiftyNoon, institutional momentum in crypto accelerates — but Washington hits the brakes.BitGo makes its NYSE debut as the exchange itself announces a blockchain-based trading platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs. At the same time, the CLARITY Act stalls amid a public standoff over stablecoin yield, triggering warnings from White House advisors about harsher future regulation if compromise fails.Meanwhile, corporate Bitcoin adoption deepens: Steak n Shake launches BTC payroll bonuses, Strategy adds another $2B in Bitcoin, and Delaware Life debuts the industry’s first Bitcoin-linked annuity. Globally, Bermuda moves toward a full...
2026-01-2517 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapCrypto Draws the Lines: Banks, Bitcoin & the End of InfoFiThis week marked a decisive phase shift for crypto — from regulatory ambiguity to institutional definition.In this episode:The CLARITY Act and why stablecoin yield just became a bank-only privilegeWhy live ETFs now legally de-risk entire asset classesBNY Mellon’s tokenized deposits and what “real” on-chain money looks likeStrategy’s $1.25B Bitcoin buy and MSCI’s quiet reversalBitcoin’s short squeeze, ETF inflows, and $100K oddsX’s shutdown of InfoFi and the collapse of engagement farmingPolygon’s U.S. payments pivot, Base’s trading-first strategyNFT market bifurcation and where liquidity is actually flowingClear regulation. Real money. Less noi
2026-01-1815 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapCrypto's Reality Check: Power, Politics & ProtocolsCrypto’s Reality Check: Power, Politics & ProtocolsThe first NiftyNoon episode of 2026 breaks down where crypto stands after the holiday pause — institutionalized, scrutinized, and politically exposed.In this episode: • Polymarket’s insider trading controversy and regulatory response• Wall Street’s ETF acceleration across BTC, ETH & SOL• MSCI backs away from excluding Bitcoin treasury firms• NFTs enter MoMA as markets contract elsewhere• Nike exits RTFKT; cultural vs speculative value diverges• Aave and Zcash expose deep DAO governance fault linesCrypto didn’t ease into 2026 — it wa...
2026-01-1114 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapCrypto Enters the U.S. Banking SystemExecutive SummaryDecember 2025 marked a historic shift as digital assets formally entered the U.S. banking and financial system. Federal regulators, global banks, payment giants, and crypto-native platforms moved from experimentation to live on-chain infrastructure.In this episode:🏦 Regulatory Breakthroughs — The OCC grants national trust bank charters to Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity, and Paxos, signaling the end of regulatory hostility under the GENIUS Act.🧱 On-Chain Finance — JPMorgan launches a tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum; SoFi issues the first stablecoin backed by a U.S. national bank.💵 Stablecoins Go Mainstream — Visa enables USDC settlement on Solana, PYUSD g...
2025-12-2114 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapThe On-Chain Shift: Wall Street, Payments & Culture ConvergeCrypto crossed a structural threshold this week. Wall Street infrastructure moved on-chain, regulators softened materially, payments rails matured, and NFTs broke further into mainstream culture.In this episode:🏦 Institutions: BlackRock files a staked ETH ETF. DTCC receives SEC approval to tokenize U.S. stocks, ETFs, and treasuries (targeting 2026).💳 Payments: Stripe + Paradigm launch Tempo, a fixed-fee stablecoin payments chain backed by Visa, Mastercard, and UBS.⚖️ Regulation: Pro-innovation SEC under Paul Atkins advances approvals; Congress remains divided on the Responsible Financial Innovation Act.🎨 Culture / NFTs: Beeple’s AI robotic installation dominates Art Basel. Pudgy Penguins pass 1M game downloads.📈 Mar...
2025-12-1415 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapSpecial Edition - The Great ConvergenceThe Institutional Floodgates Open: Crypto’s Most Pivotal Two Weeks of 2025This special edition merges the last two weeks of market developments into a single, comprehensive briefing. Institutions made historic moves, prediction markets hit escape velocity, and crypto infrastructure delivered major breakthroughs — all while volatility put pressure on the ecosystem’s biggest players. From Vanguard ending its decade-long crypto freeze to Kalshi’s $11B valuation and Polymarket’s return to the U.S., this episode breaks down the forces reshaping digital assets heading into 2026.In this episode:🏦 Institutional AccelerationVanguard ends its crypto freeze...
2025-12-0715 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapMarket Shifts, Kraken IPO, Aave Launch & Institutional AdoptionHarvard shocked markets with a 257% increase in its Bitcoin ETF stack — now its largest U.S. holding, eclipsing Microsoft and Amazon. Aave launched a consumer-friendly savings app with bank-like UX, while Mastercard, UBS, and Revolut pushed deeper into crypto rails.Kraken filed for a landmark IPO after raising $800M from TradFi giants, and Solana ETFs recorded fresh inflows as Fidelity, VanEck, and 21Shares accelerated the alt-ETF expansion.But the week flipped violently: Bitcoin plunged into bear territory for the first time since 2023, triggered by massive whale capitulation — including a $1.3B BTC liquidation — and the steepest sentim...
2025-11-2312 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapCoinbase revives U.S. token sales, XRP ETF breaks records, and Azuki’s pivot shakes the NFT market.In this episode:Coinbase’s return to regulated token launches• +XRP ETF’s record debut & ETF expansion• Zcash’s first corporate treasury strategy• Azuki’s pivot and NFT market tensions• UBS x Chainlink, Visa stablecoin payouts, JPM deposit tokenFull crypto news, blockchain analysis, ETF flows & sentiment shiftsThis week marked a major shift in the crypto ecosystem: Coinbase launched a regulated retail token sale platform (starting with Monad), Canary’s XRP ETF posted a record $58M debut, and Leap Therapeutics rebranded as Cypherpunk Technologies, deploying $50M into Zcash in one of the first corporate privacy-coin treasuries.NFT markets face...
2025-11-1612 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapFlash Crashes, Exploits & Market Conviction | November 9th, 2025Flash Crashes, DeFi Exploits & Market ConvictionThe crypto market faced one of its most chaotic weeks of 2025. A $1.27 billion long-squeeze sent Bitcoin below $100 K and plunged sentiment into Extreme Fear, while the Balancer DeFi hack drained over $110 million and forced an emergency halt on Berachain.Yet, innovation pressed forward. Monad confirmed its mainnet launch for November 24 backed by $240 million, and MegaETH’s oversubscribed sale revealed a controversial “conviction round” model favoring long-term lockers. Meanwhile, CZ’s $2 million ASTER buy ignited a 30 % rally, and Ripple deployed $500 million to expand Prime brokerage and stablecoin settlement rails.Despit...
2025-11-0914 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapStablecoin Fever & the Altcoin ETF Land Rush | November 2nd, 2025TradFi made its boldest crypto push yet. Mastercard is in talks to acquire Zerohash ($1.5–$2B), and Western Union announced its USDPT stablecoin on Solana, signaling a full-scale move into blockchain payments.On Wall Street, the first altcoin ETFs debuted — led by Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF ($BSOL) with a record $56M day-1 and $72M day-2 volume.In Web3, Yuga Labs stole the spotlight: a Miami clubhouse, Amazon x Otherside, and a BAYC animated series mark a bold cultural reboot — complete with deflationary $APE tokenomics and ApePay.MegaETH’s L2 token sale capped $50M in just 5...
2025-11-0211 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapCrypto’s Big Reset | October 26th, 2025This week, crypto crossed a political and institutional threshold. President Trump’s pardon of Binance founder CZ ended the “war on crypto,” while Coinbase moved to reshape token launches through its $375 million Echo acquisition and the revival of “UpOnly.” Meanwhile, Fidelity opened Solana trading, T. Rowe Price filed a crypto ETF, and Hong Kong approved the first spot Solana fund. Power is shifting — fast.In This Episode:Trump pardons CZ and declares an end to the “war on crypto.”Coinbase acquires Echo & revives Cobie’s UpOnly podcast.OpenSea rebrands into a multi-chain “trade everything” aggregator.MegaETH and Meteora gear up fo...
2025-10-2616 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapThe Exchange Wars: Binance vs Coinbase | October 19th, 2025A historic week of liquidations, geopolitical shock, and corporate maneuvering reshaped the crypto ecosystem.The market reeled after Trump’s 100% tariff announcement on China triggered $9.55 to $20 billion in liquidations — the largest in crypto history. Bitcoin fell from $122K to $102K before stabilizing near $110K, as investors rotated into gold, which soared to a record $4,200.While macro forces rattled markets, a seismic power struggle unfolded between Binance and Coinbase. Binance battled listing scandals and outflow rumors, deploying a $400 million “Together Initiative” to shore up confidence. Coinbase seized the moment with its “Blue Carpet” zero-fee listing policy and a headli...
2025-10-1913 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapTradFi x DeFi Convergence | October 12th, 2025This week’s NiftyNoon dives into the powerful convergence between Traditional Finance and Decentralized Finance — and what it means for the evolving crypto ecosystem.From Grayscale’s ETH ETF experiments to airdrop-driven NFT manias and mounting regulatory pressure, this week delivers a sharp look into where the next era of digital assets is headed.🎧 In this episode:Grayscale unlocks ETH ETF yieldTradFi apes into PolymarketVanguard debates Bitcoin adoptionHypurr NFT airdrop goes parabolicDeFi braces for U.S. regulatory scrutiny💰 Key Takeaway: DeFi’s architecture is colliding with institutional money — and the outcome could define how...
2025-10-1215 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapSeptember 28th | 2025This week in crypto: Regulation, liquidations, and the stablecoin supercycle.In this episode:SEC unveils plans for a new “innovation exemption” to fast-track crypto products$1.7B liquidation wipes out 400K traders, market viewed as “reset”Binance-backed Aster DEX challenges Hyperliquid; Plasma L1 launches with $2B TVLTether eyes $500B valuation; BlackRock files yield-focused Bitcoin ETFStablecoins settle $18T in 2025—surpassing Visa and Mastercard
2025-09-2813 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapSeptember 21st | 2025This week in crypto - Solana’s breakout moment, new ETFs, and AI-payments meet Web3.In this episode:• Galaxy & Pantera drive “Solana Season” with billions in $SOL buys• SEC fast-tracks crypto ETP approvals; XRP + DOGE ETFs debut• Google + Coinbase launch AI-powered payments protocol• Pump.fun rockets to $2.5B cap; PunkStrategy buys 8th Punk• Fidelity launches $200M tokenized fund on Ethereum
2025-09-2116 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapSeptember 14th | 2025Crypto entered governance showdowns, ETF firsts, and tokenization milestones this week. Hyperliquid’s stablecoin race fueled debate, OpenSea reinvented itself, and regulators set the stage for TradFi–crypto convergence.In this episode:Hyperliquid’s $200M stablecoin governance battle heats up 🌐OpenSea pivots with AI app, NFT reserve & $SEA token launch 🎨First US Dogecoin ETF ($DOJE) goes live, others delayed 📈WLFI freezes Justin Sun’s wallet, sparking decentralization debate 🔒Solana’s “Season of Sol” + corporate ETH & BTC treasury surges 💰
2025-09-1422 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapSeptember 7th | 2025The week marked a watershed moment for TradFi and crypto convergence. Regulators gave the green light to U.S. exchanges, fintech giants launched new blockchains, and political players deepened their footprint in digital assets.🎧 In this episode:SEC & CFTC open path for NYSE and Nasdaq spot crypto tradingStripe + Paradigm unveil Tempo blockchain with Visa & OpenAITrump-backed American Bitcoin IPO and WLFI token launchPublic companies now hold 1M BTC; ETH ETFs top $10B inflowsSolana RWAs surge past $500M with Alpenglow upgrade
2025-09-0715 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapAugust 31st | 2025Institutional adoption ramped up this week with Google, Solana treasuries, and U.S. macro data going on-chain. Meanwhile, a massive BTC→ETH whale rotation rocked markets, NFTs dipped, and ETF momentum continues.🎧 In this episode:Google Cloud unveils “credibly neutral” blockchain for finance$1B+ Solana treasury wave mirrors MicroStrategy’s playU.S. government macro data goes on-chain via Chainlink & PythWhale rotates $2B BTC into ETH as NFTs stumbleETF filings for LINK, BNB, TRUMP, AVAX & Japan’s ETF plans
2025-08-3112 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapAugust 24th | 2025Macro jitters pushed BTC to $113K as Powell’s speech loomed. Strategy Inc. reversed its share-sale guardrail while continuing BTC buys. Stablecoins took center stage with MetaMask’s mUSD launch and China’s yuan-peg considerations. Gemini filed for a Nasdaq IPO, spot ETFs saw record volumes, and Solana hit 2.3k TPS with Pump.fun regaining dominance.🎧 In this episode:Bitcoin dips to $113K ahead of Powell’s speechStrategy Inc. changes treasury strategy, adds BTCMetaMask unveils mUSD, China eyes yuan stablecoinsGemini IPO filing + record ETF trading weekSolana 2.3k TPS milestone & Pump.fun’s resurgence
2025-08-2416 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapAugust 17th | 2025Crypto’s mainstream moment grew louder this week — Ivy League stacks, fintech pivots, and Wall Street bets.🎧 In this episode:Harvard invests $116M in Bitcoin ETFBitmine plots $20B ETH treasuryStripe builds Tempo blockchainBullish IPO rockets 218% on NYSE debutU.S. Treasury signals cautious Bitcoin reserve strategy
2025-08-1715 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapAugust 10th | 2025Crypto gets a U.S. retirement plan boost, NFTs land a billionaire backer, and the SEC readies on-chain market rules. Ethereum treasuries surge as devs weigh the impact of the Roman Storm verdict.🎧 In this episode:• Trump clears path for crypto in $9T 401(k) market• Tornado Cash verdict raises open-source dev concerns• Adam Weitsman buys 5,000 Otherdeeds from Yuga Labs• SEC launches “Project Crypto” to modernize securities rules• ETH treasuries and ETF inflows accelerate sharply
2025-08-1018 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapAugust 3rd | 2025🎧 In this episode:• JPMorgan x Coinbase unlock crypto funding for 80M users• ETH ETFs hit record inflows; Linea L2 burns ETH, adds native yield• Galaxy sells 80K BTC; public firms now hold 900K+ BTC• CryptoPunks rally; Bitcoin NFTs top OpenSea in 24h revenue • Trump’s Digital Assets Report released; SEC delays BTC ETF decision
2025-08-0311 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 4 | July 2025Stablecoins got their stamp of approval. NFTs are back in beast mode. Wall Street enters the arena. It’s a Q3 outlook unlike any before — regulatory green lights, TradFi tie-ins, and meme coins dancing in the margins.🎧 In this episode:GENIUS Act becomes law: full backing for U.S. stablecoinsCoinbase teams up with PNC Bank for mainstream adoptionDorsey’s Block joins the S&P 500 with $1B BTC on booksNFT summer? CryptoPunks + BAYC volumes roar backiShares ETH ETF leads with $8.5B inflowsTrump Media and Strategy stack BTC reservesGameSquare buys $5M Punk, leads NFT treasury plays
2025-07-2714 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 3 | July 2025Historic legislation. Ethereum goes corporate. Memecoin mania erupts.A major week for crypto adoption, regulation, and on-chain everything.🎧 In this episode:• US House passes 3 landmark crypto bills 📜• Coinbase Wallet becomes “Base App” on Base L2 🧱• SharpLink Gaming now largest ETH corporate holder 💼• Pump.fun raises $500M in minutes for $PUMP 💣• NFTs rebound with Blur & OpenSea surging 🎨
2025-07-2013 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 2 | July 2025Bitcoin hits an all-time high above $118K. Long-dormant BTC wallets awaken. U.S. withdraws broker rules, and Congress gears up for “Crypto Week.” Phantom wallet adds perps. $PUMP memecoin launch triggers launchpad wars. Ethereum inflows surge. RWA market smashes $25B.🎧 In this episode:BTC breaks $118K as whales take charge & ETFs fuel momentum80K dormant BTC moved—Satoshi ghost or security upgrade?US Treasury drops crypto broker reporting rulesCongress preps major crypto bills for “Crypto Week”Phantom wallet adds Hyperliquid perps & 40x leverage$PUMP memecoin eyes $600M, BONK dominates memecoinsETH ETF inflows rise; BitDigital pivots from B...
2025-07-1319 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 1 | July 2025Crypto ETFs level up: Solana staking and diversified index funds hit U.S. markets. Corporate Bitcoin buying outpaces ETFs, but cracks are forming. Robinhood enters the RWA race with its own L2. $USD1 flips USDC. Circle eyes banking license.🎧 In this episode:Solana ETF launches with staking rewards — SOL dumps on debutCorporate BTC treasury strategy faces margin riskRobinhood unveils tokenized stocks, crypto futures, and new L2$USD1 hits $3.37B volume, overtakes USDC for a dayCircle applies for U.S. national trust bank charterTrump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” clears Senate — includes crypto taxes
2025-07-0616 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 4 | June 2025Geopolitical shocks couldn’t stop the crypto market’s march forward. BTC dipped below $100K amid U.S.-Iran tensions, then rebounded. FHFA moves to allow crypto-backed mortgages. Fiserv launches FIUSD stablecoin. Texas creates Bitcoin reserve. Kraken, GONDI, and Coinbase push expansion.🎧 In this episode:Bitcoin bounces after $595M liquidationsFHFA greenlights crypto assets for home loansFiserv unveils stablecoin, Kraken drops new money appTexas adopts state-level Bitcoin treasury strategyGONDI dominates NFT lending marketsRegulation progress in U.S. & Europe
2025-06-2912 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 3 | June 2025The stablecoin era is here. The GENIUS Act passes the Senate. JPMorgan launches USD tokens. Visa pushes USDC in Africa. Circle stock soars, and Walmart teases its own stablecoin. Meanwhile, everyone from Trump Media to Cardano wants Bitcoin in the treasury.🎧 In this episode:GENIUS Act reshapes U.S. stablecoin policyVisa, JPMorgan, Walmart, and Shopify go stablecoin-nativeTrump Media, MicroStrategy, and El Salvador load up on BTCDOT & ADA explore Bitcoin treasuries amid community backlashGemini, Coinbase, and Tron push global expansionVietnam, Thailand, and Canada greenlight crypto and ETFsX (Twitter) teases social trading; World Liberty payout stuns
2025-06-2114 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 2 | June 2025Bitcoin stays steady above $104K while Trump and Musk throw punches. Ethereum rallies past $2.7K on ETF flows and Sharplink’s Lubin-led initiative. Plasma’s $500M raise fuels ICO comeback hype. Meanwhile, Coinbase, Stripe, and Gemini aim to onboard the next wave.🎧 In this episode:Trump Media and Metaplanet raise billions to buy BTCETH rallies as spot ETFs and L2s boost momentumPlasma stablecoin sale reignites ICO flashbacksCoinbase drops consumer & business updates at scaleStripe acquires Privy to power embedded walletsRegulatory clarity rises (CLARITY Act, SEC DeFi shift)NFT & memecoin markets react to global headlines
2025-06-1418 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 1 | June 2025From Wall Street to wallet wars — crypto’s first week of June brought heavy capital, sharp consolidation, and political chaos.Circle’s IPO exploded 167% on day one. Robinhood acquired Bitstamp to fuel its global institutional crypto play. Yuga Labs sold off Moonbirds, while Pump.fun’s rumored $1B token sale spooked the memecoin market. Meanwhile, political drama unfolded as dueling “Trump wallets” fought for legitimacy.In this episode, we break down:Circle’s record IPO and what it means for stablecoin infrastructureRobinhood’s $200M Bitstamp deal and institutional crypto ambitionsYuga Labs’ NFT IP strategy shift via Moonbird...
2025-06-0715 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 4 | May 2025Crypto treasuries go big league. SharpLink commits $425M to Ethereum, Trump Media raises $2.5B to buy Bitcoin, and Pakistan announces a national BTC reserve. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token teases a Solana-style breakout and U.S. regulators signal a more open stance on crypto in retirement plans.Tune in for the full breakdown on institutional bets, sovereign adoption, and why this week could mark a turning point in crypto's global legitimacy.
2025-06-0115 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 3 | May 2025Bitcoin hit a new ATH above $110K, powered by ETF inflows and policy tailwinds. The GENIUS Act passed a key Senate vote. Circle weighs IPO vs. acquisition. The Sui-based Cetus DEX was hacked for $220M. Believe App's viral token launch model spiked, then stalled.Top 5 Headlines:🚀 Bitcoin blasts past $110K🏛️ GENIUS Act clears key Senate vote💰 Circle weighs IPO vs. Coinbase/Ripple takeover🛡️ $220M Cetus hack sparks decentralization debate📉 Believe App peaks, then crashes
2025-05-2415 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 2 | May 2025Crypto markets held mixed momentum. Bitcoin stayed firm at $101K–$103K despite bullish macro news; Ethereum climbed above $2.5K but still lagged. Yuga Labs handed CryptoPunks IP to the new Infinite Node Foundation, pushing toward community-led NFT governance.Key moves: • Saylor scoops 13,390 BTC ($1.34B)• Robinhood eyes tokenized asset trading in Europe• Coinbase acquires Deribit for $2.9B• GENIUS Act gains traction in U.S. Senate • Tether AI goes open-source• Solana leads high-frequency on-chain activity
2025-05-1714 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 1 | May 2025Bitcoin punched back past $100K and ETH soared nearly 20% as ETF inflows, softer trade talk, and the looming Pectra upgrade pushed crypto’s cap beyond $3T. NFTs reignited with seven-figure XCOPY and Ape Punk sales, while Doodles spiked ahead of its $DOOD token.We break down Pectra’s usability overhaul, Tether’s leap into open-source AI, Coinbase’s $2.9 B Deribit buyout, and a wave of institutional and policy firsts—from Brown University’s IBIT stake to New Hampshire’s Bitcoin Reserve law.
2025-05-1112 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 3 & 4 | April 2025 - Special EditionETF inflows sent Bitcoin and Ethereum on a roller-coaster while Twenty One Capital debuted as a pure-play Bitcoin firm. Worldcoin’s biometric ID rollout hit the U.S., Pokémon blockchain rumors sparked gamer frenzy, and heated debate over centralized-vs-decentralized NFT metadata unfolded amid brisk blue-chip sales.We unpack the ETF-driven price swings, the rise of “contentcoins” for on-chain media, Twenty One Capital’s launch, Worldcoin’s expansion, and the week’s standout NFT deals.
2025-05-0815 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 2 | April 2025Markets whiplashed as U.S. tariffs triggered a historic crash — only to rebound after a surprise 90-day pause. Bitcoin surged past $83K, NFTs wobbled under pressure, and the Alien Punk #3100 sale turned heads. But high-value trades and renewed Ordinals activity signaled underlying strength.We unpack the repeal of the DeFi Broker Rule, ETH ETF options approval, Janover’s bold pivot to DeFi, and how China and Russia are settling energy trades in Bitcoin.
2025-04-1715 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 1 | April 2025April started with volatility due to Trump's tariff proposal, which triggered risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin outperformed Ethereum as a safe haven. The podcast explores MasterCard's progress with stablecoins, Circle's IPO, and a short-lived FDUSD depegging scare involving Justin Sun.NFT sales fluctuated, with CryptoPunks leading the way. Key regulatory developments included the SEC acknowledging a Solana ETF and the Senate supporting a pro-crypto SEC chair, keeping the industry cautious.
2025-04-0914 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 4 | March 2025Highlights include Bitcoin’s rally toward $90K following Trump’s tariff rollback, a resurgence in NFT markets led by CryptoPunks and Taproot Wizards, and stablecoins hitting new supply highs. Ethereum Layer-2 adoption gained momentum with MegaETH’s test net launch, while Fidelity’s Solana ETF filing and a tokenized USD fund signaled growing institutional interest. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid’s $JELLY attack reignited debates on decentralized risk management.
2025-03-3117 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 3 | March 2025Highlights include Robinhood’s entry into prediction markets, the potential impact of Solana ETFs, and Canary Capital’s innovative ETF filing featuring Pudgy Penguins NFTs.Discussions also cover concerns over Bitcoin’s exposure to Strategy’s financial maneuvers and whether successful NFT mints like Good Vibes Club and Masks of Luci signal a market revival.
2025-03-3114 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 1 | March 2025Highlights include the explosive launch of $BLUB on Avalanche and Donald Trump’s controversial plan for a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, sparking debate over insider trading and asset selection. An executive order soon followed, establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile.
2025-03-3116 min
NiftyNoon's Weekly RecapWeek 2 | March 2025Highlights include market volatility driven by macroeconomic concerns, the White House Crypto Summit’s focus on stablecoin regulations, and a major liquidity event at Hyperliquid. The Taproot Wizards Bitcoin Ordinals mint raises debate over high costs while rumors circulate about Trump’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Institutional adoption, DeFi updates, and NFT market trends remain key themes throughout the week.
2025-03-3122 min