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Ran Hindi explains why privacy is the biggest obstacle preventing institutions from moving trillions of dollars onchain. He argues that public blockchains are simply too transparent for real-world finance, and that Zama is building the blockchain equivalent of HTTPS by adding confidential transactions to networks like Ethereum and Solana. The conversation explores how encrypted stablecoins, private DeFi, and confidential onchain finance could unlock institutional adoption without sacrificing compliance, ultimately making privacy the default layer for blockchain transactions rather than a niche feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the panel dives into why many investors believe crypto could be entering the early stages of a new bull market. We break down the latest developments surrounding the CLARITY Act, how banks and policymakers are positioning themselves, and why the regulatory narrative may be shifting in crypto's favor. We also explore the future of decentralized digital identity, tokenization, and Bitcoin governance, discussing how real-world applications could drive the next phase of adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is meeting with Republican senators today to push the CLARITY Act across the finish line, marking a pivotal moment for U.S. crypto regulation. We also discuss Nico Lechuga's new Bitcoin treasury company, Orange Juice, which is pioneering a new model for accumulating Bitcoin through operating businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hyperliquid is back in the spotlight after listing China's biggest AI chip IPO ahead of its public debut, showcasing how crypto markets are increasingly driving price discovery before Wall Street. We also cover the launch of EthSystems, a new institutional privacy initiative from Ethereum Foundation researchers, and why Japan, South Korea, and the UK are accelerating crypto-friendly regulation to attract digital asset innovation. Plus, we break down why soft inflation data and strong bank earnings pushed the odds of the Fed holding rates steady above 90%, the regulatory risks facing AI infrastructure after New York paused new data center permits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding steady as investors await today's U.S. core inflation report and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's congressional testimony, two events that could determine the market's next move. We also cover why Bitcoin ETFs just saw another $425 million in outflows despite continued whale accumulation, and how Trump's proposed 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is bringing oil prices and inflation risks back into focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin remains stuck in its multi-month range as investors wait for this week's key U.S. inflation data and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's testimony, which could determine the next move for both crypto and traditional markets. We also cover South Korea's sharp market selloff and why its housing market could become a bigger macro risk, rising oil prices as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt shipping, and why record-low cash on the sidelines may leave markets more vulnerable if selling accelerates. Finally, we discuss the recent pullback in stablecoin supply and why analysts believe it reflects slowing trading activity rather than the end of the crypto bull market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nexo says crypto-backed lending is making a comeback as regulation improves and institutions return to the market. We talked about why more people are borrowing against their Bitcoin instead of selling it, how institutions are coming back as regulation improves, and why the U.S. could become one of the biggest growth markets for crypto lending over the next few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke finance professor Campbell Harvey explains why the recession everyone expected never arrived, argues that AI-driven productivity is just getting started, and makes the case that crypto's biggest opportunity isn't speculation but tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins. He also challenges the idea that Bitcoin is "digital gold," explains why he believes Bitcoin remains highly volatile, and outlines a controversial thesis that derivatives markets could make a theoretical 51% attack on Bitcoin economically profitable. The conversation wraps up with why AI agents may become crypto's biggest long-term use case and how tokenization could reshape the global financial system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is showing resilience as it pushes above $64,000, with its 307-day consolidation becoming one of the longest in history and setting the stage for a potential breakout. We also cover why Circle's new OCC approval is a major win for stablecoins, Robinhood's growing dominance in onchain trading, and how the next draft of the CLARITY Act could reshape crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, we discuss Coinbase's legal leadership transition, and the push by Hyperliquid and Phantom for DeFi-specific regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin continues to hold firm despite geopolitical uncertainty, even as spot Bitcoin ETFs saw another day of outflows while Ethereum extended its streak of institutional inflows. We also break down why Glassnode believes Bitcoin's bottoming process isn't complete yet, and why the explosive growth of tokenized stocks could become one of crypto's biggest narratives over the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices