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Why the Senate Stablecoin Bill Stalled & What It Means for Crypto

Why the Senate Stablecoin Bill Stalled & What It Means for Crypto

Unchained
Duration: 00:28:23
May 9, 2025
  • The Genius Act, aimed at regulating stablecoins, is currently stalled in the Senate due to procedural issues and disagreements, not necessarily the bill's substance.
  • Democrats' concerns, including potential conflicts of interest involving the Trump family's crypto ventures, are influencing negotiations and creating political obstacles.
  • Despite setbacks, there's a strong industry consensus on the need for clear stablecoin regulations, driving continued efforts to keep the legislative process alive.
The Chopping Block [LIVE]: Bitcoin Arms Race, Content Coin Chaos, and Ethereum’s Crossroads - Ep. 825

The Chopping Block [LIVE]: Bitcoin Arms Race, Content Coin Chaos, and Ethereum’s Crossroads - Ep. 825

Unchained
Duration: 00:48:46
April 27, 2025
  • The podcast discusses a new venture, 21 Capital, backed by Caner Fitzgerald, Tether, and SoftBank, which aims to replicate MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investment strategy but without an operating business model, raising questions about its potential market impact.
  • Zora's recent pivot to a content coin platform has generated significant controversy among the crypto community, as it attempts to brand itself as highbrow while critics argue it simply rehashes the concept of meme coins without meaningful innovation.
  • The conversation highlights the ongoing Ethereum pivot, with an emphasis on improving Layer 1 scalability and governance, but acknowledges the need for clearer messaging and faster execution from the Ethereum Foundation to regain community trust and momentum.
How Asia's Crypto Communities View the Tariffs and Trump's Embrace of Crypto

How Asia's Crypto Communities View the Tariffs and Trump's Embrace of Crypto

Unchained
Duration: 01:21:44
April 22, 2025
  • The discussion revealed that crypto isn't strictly banned in China, as many believe, but rather, there are raised barriers to entry, allowing trade to continue somewhat discreetly under the government's oversight.
  • Crypto adoption in Asia varies significantly, with countries like the Philippines and Vietnam showing high adoption rates due to their emerging economies, while regions like Japan experience slow adoption due to strict regulations and tax concerns.
  • The conversation highlighted the potential for institutional investment in South Korea, as discussions around lifting a "shadow ban" on institutional crypto trading are underway, which may lead to significant changes in the market dynamics there.
Bitcoin to $200K+ This Year? These 2 Crypto Investors Think So - Ep. 817

Bitcoin to $200K+ This Year? These 2 Crypto Investors Think So - Ep. 817

Unchained
Duration: 00:57:37
April 15, 2025
  • Bitcoin's price trajectory is influenced by increased ETF inflows, with projections suggesting potential targets up to $200,000, highlighting a fundamental mismatch between supply and demand in the market.
  • Discussions on the impact of tariffs and geopolitical shifts reveal a disconnect between short-term volatility and long-term bullish sentiment among investors, with a strong emphasis on separating short-term trading from long-term positioning in crypto assets.
  • The current market reflects a significant regulatory shift, reducing risks for crypto companies and fostering optimism about future growth, especially as institutions increasingly seek to allocate capital in a more differentiated and strategic manner.
The Chopping Block: The Macro Special – Trump’s Trade War, Bitcoin Reserve & Market Chaos - Ep. 799

The Chopping Block: The Macro Special – Trump’s Trade War, Bitcoin Reserve & Market Chaos - Ep. 799

Unchained
Duration: 00:58:32
March 13, 2025

  • The podcast highlighted significant bearish trends in risk assets, particularly in the crypto market, suggesting a challenging economic environment as we approach Q3, with potential pain across various asset classes.

  • A major discussion point was the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by the government, which aims to treat Bitcoin as a permanent asset while highlighting the complexity and ambiguity surrounding other digital assets held in the government’s balance sheet.

  • The hosts expressed concerns about the administration's current trade wars and tariffs, indicating that these could lead to broader economic implications, including a potential recession, which would affect market liquidity and investor sentiment regarding cryptocurrencies.