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Arthur Hayes joins the show with a bold call: Bitcoin is headed to new all-time highs, and the catalysts are stacking up fast. With BTC holding strong at $82K, JPMorgan going all in on tokenization via its new JLTXX Ethereum fund, Schwab rolling out spot crypto to 35 million retail clients, and Morgan Stanley triggering a fee war on E*Trade — Wall Street's crypto invasion is no longer a thesis, it's the trade. Add DTCC tapping Chainlink for a $4.7 quadrillion tokenized collateral platform, the Senate Banking Committee marking up the 309-page CLARITY Act this Thursday, and Saylor unveiling a $2.2B tax-loss playbook while still pledging to buy 10 to 20 BTC for every one sold — and the setup is loaded. Hayes lays out why he believes Bitcoin's next leg up will catch everyone off guard, and how to position for the move before the breakout hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Crypto Town Hall episode, the team discusses quiet markets amid the Bitcoin dip, macro uncertainty, and the explosive Clarity Act markup. They rip into Elizabeth Warren’s 100+ anti-crypto amendments targeting self-custody (Section 604), Fed master accounts, and stablecoin yields, while slamming the desperate banking lobby’s resistance. Other topics include the future of self-custody and tokenized banking, Ethereum’s strong utility vs stagnant price, AI agents & micropayments (x402), and why crypto innovation will ultimately prevail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is testing its 200-day SMA near $82K as the Senate Banking Committee drops a 309-page CLARITY Act draft ahead of Thursday's pivotal May 14 markup vote — a moment that could redefine US crypto policy and unlock the next institutional wave. With $858M flooding into crypto funds last week, Saylor unveiling a $2.2B tax-loss harvesting playbook, and Wall Street giants like BlackRock, Apollo, and a16z pouring hundreds of millions into Circle's Arc and Canton Network, the setup is loaded. Add Morgan Stanley triggering a crypto fee war on E*Trade, Ray Dalio warning central banks won't touch Bitcoin, and the Iran-driven oil shock rattling markets — and you've got one of the most consequential weeks of the cycle. Is the breakout finally here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Crypto Town Hall, the crew breaks down Circle’s big $222M ARC token raise at a $3B valuation from BlackRock, Apollo, and a16z. They debate whether ARC actually has real utility (governance, staking & security) now that USDC will be the gas token, how the token value stacks up against Circle’s equity, and if this is legitimate infrastructure play or just smart financial engineering. They also discuss tokenomics, the flaws with most governance tokens, network effects, XRP/Ripple comparisons, meme coins & community value, and the future of tokenized infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is testing its 200-day SMA near $82K as $858M floods into crypto funds and Wall Street's biggest names — BlackRock, Apollo, and a16z — pour hundreds of millions into Circle's Arc and Canton Network. Add Saylor's $2.2B tax-loss play, a Coinbase earnings miss, and record stock highs colliding with Iran-driven oil spikes, and the macro setup is as pivotal as it gets. Is the next leg up finally here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Saylor has said "never sell your Bitcoin" for years — but in this exclusive interview at Consensus in Miami, he told me why that's changing. Strategy now holds 818,000 Bitcoin worth $65 billion, and Saylor explains why signaling a willingness to sell is actually critical to protecting the asset's value on their balance sheet. But here's the twist: for every Bitcoin they sell, they're buying back 5 to 10x more in the same month. He also breaks down how STRC has exploded from zero to $8.5 billion in eight months, why DeFi builders are already tokenizing it into yield coins, and how digital credit could reshape the entire crypto ecosystem. This is the conversation Wall Street and crypto Twitter need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Crypto Town Hall, the team recaps key takeaways from Consensus 2026 and breaks down Bitcoin’s resilient price action near $80K. They discuss the maturing industry mindset — where Bitcoin is now treated as a mainstream financial asset — evolving token utility, regulatory progress, and the shifting value models in crypto. The conversation also covers Coinbase’s disappointing earnings and management critiques, Morgan Stanley’s aggressive crypto expansion, and an in-depth debate on MicroStrategy’s $STRC, its yield strategy, risks, and long-term potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is entering a new phase where the biggest moves are no longer driven by retail hype but by corporate treasuries and Wall Street capital flows. JPMorgan now estimates Strategy could buy up to $30 billion worth of Bitcoin this year alone, while the company behind it is reportedly shifting away from its famous “never sell Bitcoin” stance—signaling a major evolution in how BTC is managed at scale. At the same time, Coinbase earnings show continued pressure from slowing trading activity, even as the industry pivots toward stablecoins, subscriptions, and regulation-driven growth, with U.S. crypto legislation momentum building that could reshape the entire market structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Consensus in Miami, Dave and guests discuss Bitcoin around $82K, surging institutional adoption, and tradfi professionals entering crypto. They cover tokenization, stablecoins, blockchain integration in traditional finance, DTCC’s tokenization efforts, ETF potential, and the shift toward on-chain rails over the next 3–7 years. Additional topics include MicroStrategy’s strategy and Michael Saylor’s comments on selling small amounts of Bitcoin to fund STRC dividends while remaining a net buyer, tax loss harvesting, BTC-per-share growth, and shareholder value for Bitcoin treasury companies. They also explore DeFi challenges (AMMs vs. order books, stock loan disruption), AML/KYC and regulatory issues (Clarity Act), and the rise of institutional credit and lending products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is back above $81K, Strategy stock is up 50% in a month, and the crypto industry is riding a massive wave of momentum — but not everything is bullish. Coinbase just laid off 14% of its workforce, blaming AI and a down market, while Aave is locked in an emergency legal battle to unfreeze $71 million in ETH tied to a North Korea hack. Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act is closer than ever to becoming law, Circle exploded nearly 20% on the news, DTCC is piloting tokenized securities trading with BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs, and crypto exchange Bullish just dropped $4.2 billion to acquire Equiniti. We're breaking it all down live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices